scripture: philippians 2:1-2:4

A look at another countercultural choice on the path of discipleship.

How can we visibly display Gospel unity with each other?

The apostle Paul had a massive dream that God had called him to accomplish but this was far more than one man can do alone. See how God used a special team of people to do extraordinary things and how God will use us as we team up for his mission.

The apostle Paul had a massive dream that God had called him to accomplish but this was far more than one man can do alone. See how God used a special team of people to do extraordinary things and how God will use us as we team up for his mission.

When we gather as a church for worship, why is singing part of what we do together? Singing and music – they’re wrapped up in our humanness. Music connects us together in special ways and it connects within us in special ways. God designed it that way, because singing comes from God. Since we believe the origin of singing and music is God Himself, we also believe He intended for us to use it to edify one another and to glorify Him. When we are filled with the Spirit and not the things of this world, what is going to come out? We are going to address one another in song, give thanks to God, & submit to one another (Eph. 5). Paul lists various types of music – psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs. We believe this gives room for musical variety when the church gathers, not to do whatever we wish, but to build up the body through Scripture-focused creativity. Edifying others through our singing in the church is precisely one of the ways we glorify God. By singing together we call our brothers and sisters to delight in His beauty and treasure Him. But we don't sing our opinions. The Word of Christ is to be the content of our lives and the content of our songs. When we come to church and don’t feel like singing a word, we are reminded that no matter what is happening in our lives, the One we’re singing to has not changed. As a church we sing unchangeable truths about Jesus Christ. If music is from God and is to be used to give Him glory, we should sing songs that focus on Him.

When we gather as a church for worship, why is singing part of what we do together? Singing and music – they’re wrapped up in our humanness. Music connects us together in special ways and it connects within us in special ways. God designed it that way, because singing comes from God. Since we believe the origin of singing and music is God Himself, we also believe He intended for us to use it to edify one another and to glorify Him. When we are filled with the Spirit and not the things of this world, what is going to come out? We are going to address one another in song, give thanks to God, & submit to one another (Eph. 5). Paul lists various types of music – psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs. We believe this gives room for musical variety when the church gathers, not to do whatever we wish, but to build up the body through Scripture-focused creativity. Edifying others through our singing in the church is precisely one of the ways we glorify God. By singing together we call our brothers and sisters to delight in His beauty and treasure Him. But we don't sing our opinions. The Word of Christ is to be the content of our lives and the content of our songs. When we come to church and don’t feel like singing a word, we are reminded that no matter what is happening in our lives, the One we’re singing to has not changed. As a church we sing unchangeable truths about Jesus Christ. If music is from God and is to be used to give Him glory, we should sing songs that focus on Him.

What does the Bible say about Unity - in our personal lives and in our church.

Para que una iglesia camine en unidad, debe tomar el camino de la humildad Cristo-céntrica. En esta enseñanza vemos el fundamento, el camino y el fruto de la humildad.

Worship Service - 12/11/16

Worship Service - 12/11/16

Philippians 2:1-4

Philippians 2:1-4