This is the staggering power of joy-filled worship—it defies explanation in human terms. It can only be understood as the supernatural work of God in hearts captivated by Christ. It stands as living proof that the gospel has indeed superseded the powers of this world, overcome our frailty, and secured victory over the evil one.
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The Choir’s Most Beautiful Offering on a Sunday Morning
When we lead from this place of grace-filled transformation, our music becomes not just a performance but a powerful testimony to God’s redemptive work. This is the choir’s most beautiful contribution to the worship service.
Where Earthly Doors Are Closed, Heavenly Doors Stand Open
Through His sacrifice, He has made this possible, turning the “no vacancy” sign of Bethlehem into heaven’s welcome mat. The stable was temporary, but His Father’s house is eternal.
Understanding the Incarnation: Faith, Worship, and Living
While we celebrate the Incarnation, especially during Advent and Christmas, this belief, worship, and life pattern shape Christian discipleship throughout the year. Each Sunday’s worship recalls this mystery, and each act of service embodies it. Similarly, each moment of prayer assumes it.
The Forgotten Art of Christian Worship
Confession may seem counterintuitive in our age of self-affirmation. But paradoxically, it is the path to truly knowing God and ourselves. It brings the humility, hunger, and mercy we all deeply crave.
Worshipping the Healer, Not Just the Healing
As I have wrestled with my own physical limitations during recovery, I have found comfort not primarily in hoping for healing of this temporary pain. My solace and worship flow from meditating on the complete healing Christ has already secured for me—the forgiveness of sins and the promise of resurrection life. While he graciously heals some in this life according to his wisdom, all who call upon his name receive the greater blessing of spiritual rebirth and renewal (Revelation 21:5).
Is Christian Worship about Religion or Relationship? The Answer is Both
A relationship with no religion is a fantasy – and a religion with no relationship is vanity. The gospel confronts humanity with the inseparable interplay of both. A relationship that informs religious liturgy and a religion that brings continuous remembrance of a transformative relationship.
Don’t Stop Leading People to Christ
“As Paul said, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Leading people to Christ is a lifelong process of pursuing him.”
First Class Faith: Stop Settling For Coach
We serve a God who parts seas, heals the sick, and raises the dead – He certainly has no intention for you to settle in any area of life. Fix your eyes on Him, surrender control, and He will lead you into His purpose and blessings.
Who Stole Your Joy?
only 33% of Americans consider themselves happy, according to a TIME magazine poll. Why the joy deficit? How can the mystery of “Who Stole Your Joy” be solved? It will require that we find that true, lasting joy comes not from external conditions but internal faith.
Josh Cehulik 