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Delighting in the Lord

In this article I want to look at an aspect of worship known as delight. Webster’s dictionary defines “delight” as (1)a high degree of gratification, or (2) something that gives great pleasure. This word denotes such deep desire for something that it almost crosses over to having a deep lust for something. While we don’t…

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How to Worship…at Church

We need to learn to worship God in every area of our lives: at home, at work, in our cars… everywhere. In this article, we’re going to let Psalm 95 give us some ideas for learning to better worship God at church. Believe it or not, worship does not happen automatically the moment you walk…

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Connecting With God In Authentic Worship

Do you really want to connect with God? Learn how through Jesus Christ, the Ultimate ISP! In this article, worship teacher John Chisum shares with you important insights for your personal worship and corporate leadership ministry. John Chisum is a well known worship leader, conference speaker, recording artist and the founder of Worship4Life and Firm…

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The Stones Cry Out

Introduction: The same question is being asked today as it was in Jesus’ day, “Why do those worshipers make so much noise? Isn’t worship supposed to be reverent? Quiet? Somber? Serious?” A. Some may remind us, shouting is pagan revelry: Moses heard shouting as he returned from his meeting with God; we don’t want to…

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Contract It Out

Over the past twenty years or so the church has seen some welcomed changes in its attempt to be relevant and current in today’s world. Churches are finally able to hire trained staff to help produce quality music, dramas, videos and more for their worship services. They hire trained teachers and leaders to head up…

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Behind the Praise

Here at EXW we love to bring you resources that will truly benefit your churches worship experience. One of the latest and best resources we have found is called “Behind the Praise”. I could go on and on about this wonderful resource for the church but I’ve asked the founder and owner, Mark Garner, to…

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Communion

“and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”…

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Credit- Another Black Eye

I had an unusual experience a few weeks ago. One that I felt led to share with you. If for anything to help us become aware of a growing trend in others perception of the church. On Monday afternoon I went to a well known “NATIONAL” music store to purchase some much needed drum sticks…

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Really, Really Big Worship Ruts

Just this past week, I spoke with two pastors. One’s a 40-plus leader of a large, evangelical church with 20 years of ministry behind him. The other leads an innovative, mainline church. At 60, he’s logged 38 years of service and expects to add another 10. Both of these leaders have built strong ministries. Both…

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Chordbook.com

A fellow staff member, who knew I was a guitar player, sent me a link to a web site that she thought was pretty cool. I clicked on the link, the site came up and a huge smile came across my face. Although I have been player for 30 years (off and on), I still…

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