RECOMMENDED WORSHIP
We believe that worship is a key part of our relationship with Christ. The Psalms are filled with encouragement to use instruments and our voices to praise and worship the living God. Why do we sing? One simple reason; God deserves our praise. In this section our worship pastor has shared a few of his favorite books and albums for your information. We understand that it’s hard sometimes to find new music to listen to and hope that some of his suggestions will help you in your search for something more in your relationship with Christ.
Book Suggestions
Not everyone may frequent the church on the corner, but we each have a place of worship. For some, it’s at the office. For others, before the mirror. Still others, on the basketball court. You were created to worship! So you naturally find a place to do it. But to worship anything less than God robs both Him and us. It’s at the foot of the cross where we reel, trying to comprehend how a holy God could chase us down with kindness and redeem us from an eternity of futile gods. In this newly revised and refreshed edition of the original The Air I Breathe, you’ll find your sense of worship increasing beyond church walls or a Sunday routine. Soon all of life becomes your delighted response to God!
This is one book that will challenge you to make worship a lifestyle rather than a scheduled Sunday morning appointment.
Most believers understand that worship is not a compartmentalized aspect of the Christian experience, but rather it is the motivation–the driving force–behind all that we do and are. We exist to worship God. For years we have been basking in God’s love and worshipping Him with uplifted hands and hearts. Now we need to go deeper and see that God is also an awesome, mysterious being who should engender our silent, even dumbstruck, reverence for His holiness, His “otherness.” Until we are undone by the knowledge of who God is in all His glory, we will only touch the edges of true worship. Matt Redman says, “When we face up to the glory of God, we find ourselves face down in worship.” This book shows the biblical record of those who found themselves prostrate before God.
Music Suggestions
Worship music can be one of the most encouraging parts of your day. Listening to worship music is not only encouraging but keeps us in the right mind throughout the day. The challenge is finding the music that blesses you. Here are a few suggestions that our worship pastor listens to throughout his week.
Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship is a contemporary Christian and worship band from Charlotte, NC.
Bethel Music
Bethel Music is a community of worshipers and artists based in Redding, California.
Hillsong Worship
Hillsong Music is Christian music produced by Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.