Resources
The Secret Place: Worship as an Intimate Encounter
Real worship starts in the secret place—those quiet moments where your soul meets God one-on-one. It doesn’t depend on a stage, an audience, or a perfect performance. It’s personal. Sacred. It’s where hearts are honest, souls are vulnerable, and God’s voice is actually heard. Worship…
Judson Cornwall Expressions in Worship
Tonight we’re only going to read two verses from John chapter 4, since we’ve already spent time earlier in verses 23 and 24. Jesus says: “The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth;…
John Wimber and the Heart of Worship
Back in 1987, someone at work suggested we visit a church we had never heard of—the Vineyard Christian Fellowship. It came so highly recommended that we decided to give it a try, even though we had no idea what to expect. That Sunday morning, as…
Michael Koulianos “Drew Us to Worship”
… and corporations replaced houses of presence. Show’s and concerts replaced the cloud. And heavenly songs that used to fall into the hearts of trustworthy Levites during precious moments of worship are now replaced by the hurry of songwriting collabs and gatherings that demand a…
Praise versus Worship There is a Distinction
People often use praise and worship as if they mean the same thing, and they’re closely connected, but they’re not identical. Understanding the difference actually changes how you experience both. Praise is what naturally comes out of you when you’re aware of who God is and what He’s done.…
Matt Gilman on Worship
Beauty and Intimacy: Entering God’s Presence For Gilman, beauty isn’t just an add-on to worship—it’s often the doorway into a deeper experience with God. When one reviewer reflected on his album Awaken Love, they noted that the songs don’t just talk about beauty; they actually draw…
Deuteronomy 33:7 Praise Unites the People
Deuteronomy 33:7 gives us a beautiful picture of what’s released through praise. When Moses prophetically blesses the twelve tribes of Israel, his words to Judah stand out. He says, “Hear, Lord, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for…
Tribe in Judah, Moses, The Tabernacle
In the Old Testament, Judah was identified as the lion or as the lawgiver, the promise was always the same: Shiloh—the Messiah, the Christ—would come out of Judah, which means praise. And isn’t that interesting? Doesn’t our deliverance, our defense, and our direction so often come…
Praise That Changes the Atmosphere
Praise is more than just joy or gratitude—it’s a spiritual declaration that shifts reality. When we praise, we’re pointing to God’s goodness, even when life feels messy. Praise lifts our hearts, realigns us with His truth, and invites heaven to break into our world. Some…
The Heart of Worship
1. The Heart of Worship: It’s Not Just the Music 2. Praise as a Weapon: How Worship Music Fights Our Battles 3. The Role of Song in Spiritual Warfare 4. Rejoicing in the Lord: The Joy of Singing His Praises 5. Creating an Atmosphere for God’s Presence through Music 6. Music…
