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Christian books for Worship Leaders, Musicians and Worshippers
Worship Supplies (Tamborines and Shofars)
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America's Worship Wars
By Terry W. York
Should churches continue to sing traditional hymns, or embrace contemporary worship choruses? Should we play organs or electric guitars? Moving past superficial answers, York examines the impact worship choices have on church growth---specifically, the tendency of a given style to affect the makeup of a growing congregation: its politics, age, ethnicity, and affluence. 138 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.
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Exploring Worship: A Practical Guide to Praise and Worship
By Bob Sorge
A must-read for everybody involved in congregational worship---from the senior pastor to the sound technician! One of the foremost texts used by Bible schools, universities, and churches, Sorge's guide lays a scriptural foundation for understanding praise and provides a practical framework for implementing worship on a local church level. Includes updated appendixes and bibliography. 297 pages, softcover from Oasis.
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Exploring Worship Workbook & Discussion Guide
By Bob Sorge
This companion workbook helps groups and individuals work through the life-transforming principles that are introduced in Exploring Worship. Written in short answer and fill-in-the-blank style, the purpose of this workbook is to help small groups fully absorb and systematically work through the ideas and implications of Exploring Worship.
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Faithful One: A Training Interview - Audiobook on CD
By Brian Doerksen
In this one-on-one interview, Brian Doerksen addresses multiple areas of worship leadership and songwriting. From his journey to becoming a worship leader, to practical tips on small group worship leading, Brian calls the Church once again to "remember God" with every song we sing. The writer of "Come Now Is The Time To Worship" and "Faithful One" skillfully puts tools in the hands of today's worship leaders. Pastors and worshipers will appreciate his keen insights into the worshiping life. Ultimately, Brian's words focus us again on the Faithful One, who invites us into His presence.
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Following The River: A Vision for Corporate Worship
By Bob Sorge
Imagine the ultimate worship experience - what would it be like? Using a sound scriptural foundation, Bob paints a vivid picture of what corporate worship can become. Get a glimpse of where God is taking us. There is a sweep-you-off-your-feet depth to the river of God's delights that is more than possible, it is inevitable! Fasten your seatbelt, this book may wound a few sacred cows, but it will clarify your vision for the powerful potential in corporate worship.
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For the Audience of One: Worshipping the One and Only in Everything You Do
By Mike Pilavachi
This book is about real live worship. While the instruments, the dancing and the singing are great--there is more to it than that. What happens when the music stops? Mike Pilavachi reminds readers that worship in not something we do for ourselves. It's all for God, the audience of one. We should be worshiping every minute of every day--and we don't need words or a tune to do it. Beneath the surface level of words and music, a phenomenal work of God-- spiritually anointed, culturally relevant and biblically sound--is taking place, enabling people to be broken, healed and transformed by Him.
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Great and Precious Promises for Singers & Musicians: Discovering God's Purpose and Releasing Your Potential as a Singer
By Stan Moser
Discovering God's purpose and releasing your full potential as a singer and musician. Great And Precious Promises contains nearly 500 Scripture verses carefully selected and organized to meet the unique needs and issues that singers, musicians, and worship leaders encounter.
You will also learn about the four steps to releasing your potential as a singer and musician. This easy-to-remember message will help you become a more powerful and convincing voice for God. As you combine your God-given talent and carefully developed skill with a full understanding of your purpose in God's kingdom, you can release your full potential and fulfill God's purpose for singers and musicians.
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Here I am to Worship: Never Lose the Wonder of Worshipping the Savior
By Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes shares the mystery and wonder of the praise experience and what we can do, both spiritually and practically, to achieve the devotional environment that is most pleasing to the Lord. He addresses such issues as heart-attitude, maintaining a freshness in your relationship with the Lord, and leading others through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Tim has a heart for young people and a desire to equip, to encourage and to be a resource to them and worshipers of all ages!
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Immersed in the Splendor of God: Resources for Worship Renewal
By F. Russell Mitman
Originally published in 1987 as Worship Vessels, this book is an expanded version of the original with fresh examples of liturgical pieces to aid pastors and worship planning committees. The resource's liturgies deal with Sundays in the regular church year and cover many different parts of the worship service. Mitman has taken special care to be sensitive to the issues of inclusive language, but the liturgies are adaptable to suit all users' needs. Each chapter opens with a discussion of how that particular part of the liturgy developed over time. These discussions will enable lay leaders to assist in the design of their church's worship services.
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In Jesus' Name We Sing
By Fred H. Wilkins
In the rush to prepare for Sunday morning's service, does it sometimes seem as if the choir isn't always focused on the reason why they are there? Increase your choir's commitment to God by sharing some of these heartfelt devotions with them before they enter the sanctuary. After all, the choir is just a part of the overall proclamation of the gospel! And while choir directors are responsible for the spiritual leadership of their singers, praying "off the cuff" is an uncomfortable task for many. These prayers are a perfect way to finish up the warm-up rehearsal and start the service on an inspirational note.
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Inside Out Worship: Insights for Passionate and Purposeful Worship
By Matt Redman
Are you ready to sing a new song to the Lord? From the best-selling author of Facedown and The Unquenchable Worshipper comes another insightful look at the true heart of worship! Strike out on a journey of praise that starts on the inside and finds expression in every area of your life. 192 pages, 4.25" x 6.5" hardcover from Regal.
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The Heart of Worship Files
By Matt Redman
A must-read for worship leaders, pastors, church musicians, and anybody with a heart to pursue the depths of corporate praise! Sharing from their wealth of experience, contributors Graham Kendrick, Darlene Zschech, Louie Giglio, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, and others offer biblical insights and practical advice on leading worship and becoming a passionate worshiper. 205 pages, hardcover from Regal.
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ReConnecting Worship - ReKindling Your Music Ministry
By Stacy Hood
Whether it be a church that is looking to add to a traditional music program or a church that is looking to start a nontraditional music ministry, ReKindling Your Music Ministry guides worship leaders to make an effective transition into a new music format for worship by reducing or better managing conflict. The key ingredient in a music ministry is to focus hearts on doing Gods will--which is an excellent antidote to anxieties about entertainment and performance in worship.
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The Ultimate Idea Book for Music Ministry!, Volume 2 Resource Book
Topics / Chapters Include: Section I Personal Chapter 1 : Personal Development Chapter 2 : Inspirational Chapter 3 : Worship Section II Relational Chapter 4 : Relationships Chapter 5 : Administration Chapter 6 : Music Ministry - General Section III Musical Chapter 7 : Vocal Chapter 8 : Instrumental Chapter 9 : Multi-Media Chapter 10 : Drama Section IV Congregational Chapter 11 : Seasonal Productions Chapter 12 : Non-Seasonal Productions Chapter 13 : Orders of Service Section V Miscellaneous Chapter 14 : Music Ministry Spotlights Chapter 15 : Resource Lists Chapter 16 : 'Top Ten' Charts Chapter 17 : Fifty-Two Weeks of Funnies Chapter 18 : Contributor Listing and Cross-Reference Guide
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Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader
By Tom Kraeuter
Learning any craft by trial and error can be frustrating. This is especially true when learning how to be effective as a worship leader. Practicing untried methods and ideas on your congregation or music team often proves discouraging. Trying unsuccessful ventures long-term can be devastating. Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader is full of valuable insights gleaned from years of experience. These practical, proven ideas will benefit anyone involved in the ministry of praise & worship.
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Leading Worship: A DVD Training Experience
Follow the leaders---for inspiration in praise! Discover how Matt Redman, Brian Doerksen, and other influential worship leaders plan sets, select songs, rehearse bands, and orchestrate everything! Great for training, this engaging interview-rich resource will stimulate new ideas as it equips and encourages beginners and veterans alike. Approx. 40 minutes.
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Making Worship Real: A Resource for Youth and Their Leaders
By Aimee Wallis Buchanan, Bill Buchanan, Jodi B. Martin
Many youth attend church regularly without fully understanding what worship is and why it is the central action of our faith. In Making Worship Real, Aimee and Bill Buchanan along with Jodi Martin provide effective new ways for pastors, Christian educators, youth leaders, and youth themselves to help young people learn about the various elements of worship. This accessible book explains the significance of each part of worship in Presbyterian Church and Reformed congregations and includes activities that have been designed to help youth think creatively about worship. These engaging activities can be used to plan worship services for Sunday mornings, weekend retreats, youth Sundays, and nontraditional worship times. Most importantly, this book is that rare resource that will help youth and their leaders understand why worship is relevant while helping youth lead and participate in worship using their own authentic voice.
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Manifest Presence: Expecting a Visitation of God's Grace through Worship
By Jack Hayford
How can God's children regain their intended position as "kingdom people"? Through worship! Hayford shows how we can attain the liberty that comes from welcoming God's glory, not as a promise for "someday" but right now. Discover why he believes we can---and should---"reign in kingdom authority" as we wait for Christ's return.
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Music in Christian Worship
By Charlotte Y. Kroeker
This book explores Charlotte Kroeker's conception of church music as sung prayer. Kroeker's lifelong experience with church music has allowed her to see that church music as sung prayer requires faithful theology, quality music, and accessibility for parishioners. Church music is interdisciplinary, requiring astute theologians, knowledgeable and competent musicians, and pastoral sensitivities for working with congregations. In addition to addressing the overarching issues in sacred music and the church, this book demonstrates that music as sung prayer requires much more than music alone and approaches church music from a unique perspective, stressing theological, musical, and pastoral aspects of sacred music. Kroeker's work contains essays by various philosophers, theologians, musicians, and historians who have contributed much to the creation of dynamic music for worship. The result is a work that truly demonstrates how music can effectively serve the liturgy.
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Playing Together As a Worship Band
By Maranatha Praise Band
This book lays the basics for effective team ministry. Whatever role you play in your church's worship ministry - leader, director, instrumentalist, vocalist, or sound technician - you will learn the essentials as well as professional tips for building a cohesive sound and approach.
Playing Together as a Worship Band may be used by itself, or with the Maranatha! Worship Leader Workshop video of the same title for a dynamic combination of print and audio-visual instruction and demonstration. This book covers:
- What a worship team is all about, what's unique about a worship band, the role of team members
- Worship leader, music director, musicians, singers, and sound technicians
- Why rehearsal is so important and how to get the most from it
- The "100 Percent Rule," opening the worship team's toolbox, dynamics, vamps, breakdowns, the big payoff, and diamonds
- Continuity, mirroring, final preparations, "real world" service models, and the variables
Here's what it takes to produce a tight sound and service-oriented approach that help others experience God's presence through music.
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Public Praise
By Graham Kendrick
200,000 Christians took to the streets on September 15, 1990, in 603 cities throughout Britain to march for Jesus, and the movement is still growing. As Graham Kendrick says, "We don't run March for Jesus; we breathlessly run after it." In Public Praise Kendrick explains the spiritual dynamics of praise marching and chronicles the beginnings of what could be one of the most significant movements of our generation. Graham Kendrick is best known as a writer of praise and worship songs and he has been a leader in the advent of praise marches in Europe and worldwide.
More Graham Kendrick Resources
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Reclaiming Worship: A Training Interview - Audiobook on CD
By N.T. Wright
One of today's most renowned theologians and authors, N.T. Wright, shares his penetrating insights in this one-on-one interview at Westminster Abbey. Examining the nature of today's worship expressions in light of the history of the Church, Wright challenges the worship leading community to understand "why they do what they do." Drawing on sources both scriptural and ancient, Wright invites us to rediscover the virility of community worship, and to embrace once again the historical Church, even in our most contemporary worship venues.
Contents include:
- Intro
- Scriptural Resources
- The Creation Integration
- Embracing The Historical Church
- Ancient Words And Prayers
- Liturgy And Freedom
- Positioning A Worship Leader
- Songwriters and Theology
- God Songs
- Reclaiming The Story
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Reign In Me: A Training Interview - Audiobook on CD
By Brenton Brown
Brenton Brown, author/co-author of modern worship anthems such as "Lord Reign in Me" and "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)," offers his insightful perspectives on many topics related to worship and worship leadership. Hailing from South Africa and the UK, his thoughtful approach to theology, pastoral approach to people, and scriptural approach to songwriting makes his voice particularly powerful to today's worship leader, pastor and songwriter. Practical tips on leading in a small group, rehearsing your band and establishing flow in a set round out this excellent, one-on-one interview.
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Renew Your Passion: A Video Workshop for Worship Leaders and Teams
Worship Connection's conference video and session plans will offer new ideas, insight, planning help and encouragement for your worship team. Experience the worship conference together and then imagine the possibilities for your worship gatherings!
Sessions Include:
* Renew Your Passion: Conference highlights
* Passion Driven Ministry, by Kent Millard and Linda McCoy
* Creating Energy and Flow, by Rob Weber
* Starting a New Service, by Craig Miller
* Meeting the Needs of New Generations, by Leonard Sweet, Tom Bandy, and Rob Weber
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Enter His Courts with Praise, Alleluia! Series Music and the Arts in Worship
By Robert Webber
Enter His Courts with Praise, a course for small-group or individual study, consists of thirteen easy-to-understand sessions. Part 1, Music in Worship, explores the purpose of music in worship, the way in which musical praise can express our relationship to God, the varieties of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and the role of instruments. Two sessions study contemporary praise music and a worship style that blends this newer music with more traditional forms. Part 2, The Arts in Worship, studies the physical and ceremonial settings of worship and the use in worship of drama and dance. A final session encourages reflection on the future of Christian worship.
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The Reward of Worship
By Jack W. Hayford
How can you experience an intimate companionship with your heavenly Father? By worshiping him in spirit and truth! In this thorough examination of the purpose and meaning of worship, Hayford explores various ways of praising God and helps you discover the freedom that comes from basking in the glory of God's presence. 288 pages, softcover from Chosen.
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The Adventure of Worship: Discovering Your Highest Calling
By Gerrit Gustafson
Have you ever thought worship is less important than believing the right things about God? Or that it consists primarily of singing a few songs before the sermon every Sunday? You may be surprised to learn that God's view of worship is quite different. God is not just looking for believers or a bit of music. He's after full-fledged worshipers.
Seasoned worship teacher Gerrit Gustafson presents a profound vision of the history-changing power of true worship. The Adventure of Worship will open your eyes to the monumental importance of worship in God's eyes. And it will remind you that it is for this very privilege that you were created.
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The Art of Worship: A Musician'’s Guide to Leading Modern Worship
By Greg Scheer
* Church leaders, musicians, and pastors will welcome this balanced and practical guide for using praise & worship music. Scheer provides in-depth instruction for every aspect of designing contemporary services---from assembling a team to choosing songs and conducting rehearsal---without disregard for older traditions or the realities of local church contexts. 208 pages, softcover from Baker.
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The Changing Face of Worship: The Church in a Postmodern World, DVD
Today's Christian churches face the challenge of existing in a postmodern world, in which all principles are questioned, all opinions and beliefs are proclaimed equally valid--if not equally true--and everything is relative. Throughout North American, a rapidly growing movement knows as "alternative worship" is addressing this challenge. This program explores the changing expressions of modern-day worship as churches use visual arts, edgy music or even a chat room online to offer experiences that are both culturally relevant and theologically responsible. In color with an approximate running time of 54 minutes.
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The Complete Worship Leader
By Kevin J. Navarro
In this concise and clearly written handbook, worship leaders from every denomination and musical style will find a wealth of information on how to develop their leadership skills and improve the effectiveness of corporate worship. Kevin J. Navarro explains the four basic elements that are crucial to becoming an effective worship leader: theology,discipleship, artistry, and leadership. The Complete Worship Leader provides a holistic, biblical view of worship leader as drawing people into God's presence through more than song leading. It shows worship leaders how to: appropriately use the technology available today;become a theologian, a disciple, an artist, and a leader; build and lead a worship team; engage the five senses in worship; model worship and rally others to participate and much more! Pastors, worship planners, lay readers, and college and seminary students from a cross section of denominations will benefit from the simple yet thorough discussion of what it means to lead the body of Christ into a genuine experience of worshiping God.
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The Justice God is Seeking: Responding to the Heart of God Through Compassionate Worship
By David Ruis
Release Date, May 1, 2006. David's heart is to see God's justice and mercy pour out unto the disadvantaged and his worship draws many to a sense of intimacy, respect and passion for God's heart. When the apostles in Jerusalem sent Paul out on the Church’s first missionary venture, they launched him with one charge: "Remember the poor." It is the same challenge brought by worship leader David Ruis in this exploration of the intersection of worship and justice, the crossroads where love of God and love of neighbour meet. His passionate exhortation for God’s people is to worship Him with integrity, cultivating a love of mercy while refusing to ignore injustice. "We cannot be a worshiping people without being a community of justice, within and without our walls."
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The Heart of the Artist
By Rory Noland
Christian musicians are often valued more for what they do than for who they are---until questions of character arise. Examining topics like servanthood vs. stardom, teamwork vs. solitary confinement, and excellence vs. perfectionism, Noland provides a discipleship model to help your ministry team overcome challenges and joyfully serve in the body of Christ. 208 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
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The Abingdon Worship Annual, 2008
By Edited by Mary J. Scifres & B.J. Beu
The Abingdon Worship Annual 2008 offers fresh worship planning resources for pastors and worship leaders. The AWA 2008 edition moves in a new direction from previous volumes. Using a Theme Idea based on the lectionary readings, each week's offering of prayers and litanies follows the Basic Pattern of Christian Worship:- Gathering and Praise
- Proclamation and Response
- Thanksgiving and Communion
- Sending Forth
Alternative ideas for Praise Sentences and Contemporary Gathering Words are offered for those who work in contemporary worship settings. And, in response to requests from many of our readers, we have included a number of Communion liturgies as well.
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The Ultimate Idea Book for Music Ministry!, Volume 1 Resource Book
Topics / Chapters Include: How To Use This Manual Chapter 01 - Rehearsal Ideas Chapter 02 - Recruitment Ideas Recruitment Spotlights Chapter 03 - Promotional / Attendance-Building Ideas Chapter 04 - Worship Service Ideas Chapter 05 - Christmas Production Ideas Christmas Spotlight Chapter 06 - Easter Production Ideas Chapter 07 - Other Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Production Ideas Chapter 08 - Summer Surge Ideas Chapter 09 - Youth Choir Ideas Chapter 10 - Senior Adult Choir / Orchestra Ideas Chapter 11 - General Ministry Ideas Chapter 12 - Staff Relationship / Resolving Conflict Ideas Chapter 13 - Foundational Worship Ideas Chapter 14 - Balancing Family and Career Ideas Balancing Family and Career Ideas Spotlight Chapter 15 - Personal Spiritual Growth Ideas Chapter 16 - Music Ministry Spotlights Chapter 17 - Sample Orders of Service Chapter 18 - Fifty-Two Weeks of Funnies Chapter 19 - Top 25 Surveys Chapter 20 - Resource Lists Chapter 21 - Music Ministry Profiles Contributor Listing and Cross Reference Guide
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The Unquenchable Worshipper: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
By Matt Redman
The Unquenchable Worshipper issues a passionate call for a return to a pure, first-love lifestyle of worship. In his first book release, respected worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman writes: "The revelation of God is the fuel for the fire of our worship. And there is always more fuel for the fire. When we open the eyes of our heart, God's revelation comes flying at us from so many different angles." Open the eyes of your heart and let the gut-level message of The Unquenchable Worshipper cause you, like martyred missionary Jim Elliot, to say, "Saturate me with the oil of Thy Spirit, that I may be aflame. Make me Thy fuel O flame of God."
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The Wonder of Worship: A New Understanding of the Worship Experience
By Ronald B. Allen
Worship is not about the leader, singers, or sound system---it's about praising God in spirit and truth! Bringing harmony to the various facets of worship, Allen's 5-part study examines foundational, developmental, implementational, transitional, and pastoral issues to help you experience the power of this fundamental element of our faith. 307 pages, softcover from Nelson.
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To Know You More: Cultivating the Heart of a Worship Leader
By Andy Park
Here's your opportunity to sit at the feet of one who has for twenty-five years led contemporary worship services in the United States and Canada. In Park's book you'll get an inside look at how this worship leader has learned to follow the leading of the Spirit as he brings others into God's presence. And you'll find practical advice, experienced counsel and inspiring ideas on a variety of issues like: songwriting, pulling together a team, staying humble, planning the flow of worship, what to do in times of dryness, and working with the pastor and much more! Above all, Park will help you discover what it means for you as a worship leader to be first and foremost a worshiper.
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Verticalmusic Worship Tools
In this generation, the desire for passionate and intimate worship has created a demand for small group worship leaders and bands. To help facilitate the growing needs of today's worship leaders, this book features acoustic user-friendly arrangements of new and upcoming worship favourites with several instructional resource components including a printed songbook, instructional DVD, and an 8-song listening CD. Songs included are: We Life You Up; Friend Of God; Sing For Joy; At The Front Of The Cross; Unashamed Love; Beauty Of The Lord; Now That You're Near; Let The Praises Ring.
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When Necessary Use Words: Changing Lives Through Worship, Justice, and Evangelism
By Mike Pilavachi
Deep down you know it: There has to be more than singing songs on Sunday morning, handing out tracts at work, or helping out at the soup kitchen. How do we integrate worship, evangelism and justice into our lives as a whole, rather than compartmentalizing all three? Mike Pilavachi wants to see all three elements come together! With humorous prose and fascinating stories, he shows how the natural outflow of worship is telling people about Jesus and compassionately helping them navigate the injustices of the world. We can't invite someone to church and ignore their physical needs; nor can we give out food at the local church pantry and disregard people's spiritual hunger. Says Pilavachi, "A life of passionate worship means feeding the hungry, standing up for those who suffer injustice ... We must preach the gospel at all times, speaking and acting out God's love to a hurt and broken world."
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When Will Jesus Be Enough?: Reclaiming the Power of Worship
By Derek Joyce & Mark Sorensen / Abingdon Press
In this postmodern era, the church finds herself struggling to be heard amidst a myriad of cultural voices where bigger is better and where the hurting and confused just want to feel good. Joyce and Sorensen remind us that if people "do not see the power of God in churches, they will seek the power of another god elsewhere. " As Jesus showed the woman at the well, we have to show people in thier own language that their deepest thirst can only be quenched by living water.
This book will help your church reclaim the power of worship through praise, prayer, study, and Communion. Included are original lyrics and service ideas that can be used in both traditional and contemporary worship settings including Sunday morning, youth meetings, and retreats. The book also provides links to the authors' websites where you can share ideas and feedback.
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When Women Worship: Creating an Atmosphere of Intmacy with God
By Amie Dockery & Mary Alessi
Women were created for intimacy with God. But so many things get in the way! Past abuse. Regret. Shame. Feelings of unworthiness. How can worship hold any real meaning? Using the model of Mary of Bethany, who anointed Jesus' feet with costly perfume, the authors help readers discover how the act of worship itself is transformation. Worship can be a place of truth and transparency! Through stories of gifted women who have overcome tremendous pain and obstacles to become worship leaders today, they show the deepness and wideness of God's love for women who worshiped despite oppressive circumstances, and found strength and confidence to continue to focus on God. Readers will find courage to overcome the past and the desire to worship God extravagantly and wholeheartedly. 144 pages, trade paper. |
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Worship Is a Verb, Second Edition
By Robert Webber
Worship isn't a showcase for talented performers, a lecture on textual criticism, or a social occasion. It's the most intimate relationship you can have with your Savior. This modern classic shows you how worship can transform your life by helping you leave the dull confines of the pew and enter the courts of the Living God. 240 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.
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The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship
By Rory Noland
* Whether you're a singer, instrumentalist, dancer, technician, or all of the above, seasoned arts-ministry leader Noland can show you and your team the key to effective worship! Discussing the importance of both individual and corporal spiritual preparation, he demonstrates how to be equipped to lead others in true celebration of God. 224 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
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WOW Worship (Aqua), Compact Disc [CD]
Fly away on the wings of the year's best worship songs! Features "Agnus Dei" (Third Day), "You Are Holy/Prince of Peace" (Michael W. Smith), "Who Am I" (Casting Crowns), "How Great Is Our God" (Chris Tomlin), "The Heart of Worship" (Matt Redman), and more. Two CDs.
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Living Emblems: Ancient Symbols of Faith
By Dr. John D. Garr
Living Emblems: Ancient Symbols of Faith, presents explanations of the rich symbolism manifest in the objects and images of Jewish tradition. Some of these include: the Shofar, the Menorah, and the Tallit. The Restoration Foundation states that "Biblical emblems were designed by God and by his people Israel to emphasize divine truths and to call believers to remembrance of their opportunity and responsibility to worship and honor their Creator." This book will assist in this pursuit.
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Holy Land Tambourine
Shake up your worship service! Stretched goatskin over light-colored wood. Measures 11" in diameter.
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Yemenite Shofar, Large (36-38 in.)
Announce the Jewish new year or praise God for the "Jubilee" in Christ with this beautiful yemenite shofar. Imported from Israel. Measurements are taken along the spiral. Large, 36"-38".
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Yemenite Shofar Small
Shofar, a symbol of rejoicing in the presence of the Holy One is available in 26-31" range for your worship service. Crafted of organic material, this will vary in color, texture and finishing. Fashioned in the Holy Land. Please note: measurements are from end to end, following the natural curve of the shofar.
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Embroidered Ram's Horn Shofar Carry Bag
Keep your biblical instrument secure in this elegant velvet case. (Colors may vary.) Will accommodate a shofar up to 19" in length.
Hebrew inscription reads: "He will blow the great shofar... at the final shofar, for the shofar will sound and the dead will be raised to live forever and we too will be changed." 1 Corinthians 15:52. "And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets (shofars) of rams' horns passed on before the Lord and blew with the trumpets (shofars) and the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them." Joshua 6:8.
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Handpainted Wooden Shofar Stand
Hand-painted wooden shofar stand stylishly displays your x-small or small ram's horn shofar. Measures 6.25"L x 3.5"H. Shofar not included.
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