Worship

My Response to Mackenzie Morgan Calling out Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation

My Response to Mackenzie Morgan Calling out Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation

Should churches use music from Bethel Music, Hillsong or Elevation Worship despite their home churches having questionable theology? Is using the music an endorsement of the music groups' home churches? To offer some clarity on this topic, I’ve put forth a few questions and answers.

Handcuffed Emotions – Straight as a Gun Barrel but Just as Empty

Handcuffed Emotions – Straight as a Gun Barrel but Just as Empty

Let me be brutally honest: many who show contempt for profoundly deep and moving experiences with God have never experienced them for themselves. If they avoid prayer meetings, complain about extended and emotional worship, never miss a meal for God, are unaffected by the depravity around them, and are too mature to go to the altar, are these people truly filled with God’s Spirit? 

Bethel Church Responds to Pastor's Request for Clarification on Beliefs

Bethel Church Responds to Pastor's Request for Clarification on Beliefs

Is it possible to not endorse or agree with Bethel church but still listen to their worship in a corporate setting? I'm not endorsing and promoting Bethel. I have concerns too. I understand that playing a church's music (in a sense) is viewed as promoting them. I get that, but there is a huge difference between direct promotion and indirect promotion because we have to legally acknowledge the source of the songs for licensing reasons.

As More High-Profile Christians Leave the Faith, Francis Chan Calls for a Return to 'Sacredness' in Our Worship

As More High-Profile Christians Leave the Faith, Francis Chan Calls for a Return to 'Sacredness' in Our Worship

With the number of high-profile Christians leaving the faith climbing, last week, pastor and author Francis Chan called on Christians to bring 'sacredness' back into our worship.

Thousands Experience Healings, Revival at Let Us Worship Events in Georgia

Thousands Experience Healings, Revival at <em>Let Us Worship</em> Events in Georgia

Last week in Georgia, thousands experienced the power of God during worship leader Sean Feucht's latest stop on his "Let Us Worship" tour.

Contemporary Worship Fails to Worship God With 'Reverence and Awe', Florida Pastor Argues

Contemporary Worship Fails to Worship God With 'Reverence and Awe', Florida Pastor Argues

A Florida pastor recently argued that today's contemporary worship style fails to praise God with "reverence and awe."

Our Work Is Our Worship: One Woman's Faithfulness in the Little Things

Our Work Is Our Worship: One Woman's Faithfulness in the Little Things

Christians should be with God’s people and serve wherever we can. At the same time, Scripture is clear that everything done well to God’s glory is also worship.