When we view this verse in the context of the chapter, we find that it follows the commands to seek those things which are above and to set our affections on them. Then we must kill the fleshly, sensual members of our sinful nature. In addition, we are to put off social sins like anger […]
Read Psalm 100:1-2. Because God created music and His Word, the Bible is to be our manual, we need a biblical philosophy of music. Your philosophy is “Why you do what you do.” You and I need biblical reasons for why we do what we do in the area of music. Transition Last week, I […]
Read Psalm 100:1-2. Since God commanded us to sing to Him and in His presence, He obviously has a particular plan for our music. For this reason, we need a biblical philosophy of music. Someone defined a philosophy as “Why you do what you do.” You and I need biblical reasons for why we do […]
Johann Sebastian Bach said, “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music, but only a devilish hub-bub.” Yes, music is important in the Christian life. God has not called every Christian to be a pastor, […]
Play music clips from former IB churches. When I was in Bible College, a wise preacher told us that, “Toleration leads to compromise, and compromise leads to apostasy.” Many churches have tolerated CCM, compromised to use CCM, and this led to their apostasy (not rejecting God, but much of what they once held dear). Read […]
My Apologies: I forgot to record this service. Pastor Childs I don’t have to tell you that we live in a world that is addicted to rock music. When I speak of “rock”, I am talking about all the pop music of our day, whether it is punk, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, alternative rock, […]
Last week, we learned that the desire to singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs is an evidence of being Spirit-filled. We pointed out that spiritual music was opposite to carnal music. Spiritual music honours the Lord; carnal music appeals to the sensual flesh. Because Satan is a master at transforming into an angel of light […]
God has given to Christians His Holy Spirit, enabling them to overflow with music that truly glorifies God, not their carnal flesh.
When I was in high school I played trombone in a marching band. Marching in parades was thrilling. The march music of our 100-piece band rang through the streets of our small country town. Children with wide eyes watched with excitement as we marched by followed by decorated floats. As exciting as a parade can […]