Church notes - 8th October 2017

8th October
Singing Why Bother
Worship
What does He mean by that?

Ephesians 5:18 - 20
Time when we sing and are joyful.
Other times when it brings repentance.
A Challenge
- We need to let God change our heart
- We need to sing with our hearts to the LORD
Passion, etc.

Colossians 3:16
For use as an admonishment, or challenge.
Not just be heard, but to dwell in us richly.
Dwell in us richly.
If we are not careful we might sing songs that aren't edifying.

How does the word dwelling in us richly lead to worship?
Pointing to the truth in His word.

It's not an 'add-on' or a 'time filler' - it helps us to know God better, and unifies us in worship of Him.
We need to focus on whether the songs speak the truth about God.

We need to pray for those who choose the songs for each service.
Eph 5
We should remember that our singing should be inspired by the Spirit
It isn't about you, it's about God.
Psalm 96
'A New Song'
A push back against the toxicity of the world.