Tag: worship
Why Christians Should Quit Saying ‘Worship Services’ to Describe Church
In a few recent posts, I’ve mentioned the biblical definition for worship. Well, Christians tend to have our own lingo at times. Some of it is biblical; other times it’s traditional or popular within a congregation or particular fellowship. Within this vocabulary, there is one particular phrase that I wish especially strongly Christians would eliminate entirely:…
How Do I Grow Spiritually? (Here’s the Formula for Spiritual Growth)
What is the most effective way to grow spiritually? There is a process—a formula, if you will—that, when followed, leads to spiritual growth 100% of the time. Let me show you. I have previously shown that the church exists for the purpose of helping to change the lives of people, which is GOD’s purpose for each of us…
What Does the Bible Say About Church Meetings? (What Should be Done at Church?)
Continuing the train of thought I began with “What Does GOD Want from Me?” today I attempt to answer the question, “What does the Bible say about church meetings?” First, two things: Alright, let’s dive in…
How Often Should the Church Meet? (Do I Have to Go to Church Every Week?)
Did you know that GOD never commanded the church to meet on a specific day of the week? Have you ever wondered why the vast majority of congregations assemble on Sunday mornings? In this post, I look at what the Bible says about how frequently the church met.
Song Spotlight: “10,000 Reasons” by Matt Redman
This post is the second installation of a series I’ve entitled Song Spotlights. (Check out my previous spotlight of Tenth Avenue North’s “Times” here.) In this post, we look at the beautiful song “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” by Matt Redman. I first heard this song sometime in 2012 and it immediately captured my heart,…
Want to be Closer to GOD? (Start with what it means to worship)
Do you want to grow in your relationship with GOD? Would you like to be closer to GOD? The starting point is an accurate understanding of what it means to worship. Worship is such a frequently used word, yet nobody stops to define. What does worship mean according to the Bible? (Hint: It isn’t showing…
Church Notes: The Old Testament’s Role for Christians Today
These are my notes for our 4/8/2012 church meeting. Leader: Raymond Harris Assignment Many Christians think that because God has given us a new and better covenant, there is no practical purpose for the Old Covenant. Based on God’s word, what do you say? Thought question: Does the Old Testament still have authority over our…
What Does the Bible Say about Dancing? (Is Dancing a Sin?)
Over the centuries, there’s been a lot of debate and disagreement over whether Christians should dance or condone dancing. What does GOD think about dancing? What does the Bible say about dancing? Is it a sin to dance? Did Jesus dance? Let’s study for ourselves and see. You might be surprised.
Christian Fundamentals Series – Lesson 1 Questions
Bible study questions for Lesson 1 of my series entitled Christian Fundamentals.
Christian Fundamentals Series – Lesson 2 Questions
Bible study questions for Lesson 2 of my series entitled Christian Fundamentals.