Bright lights and big music. Passionate singing and smooth transitions. Cool jeans and nifty shoes. These are some things that come to mind when we think of worship cultures these days. But what is the heart of worship? What is it all about and how do we avoid the pitfalls of it becoming something it was never intended to be? Here are a few thoughts that will help you stay on track.
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We shouldn’t do great things to be famous; we should do them to make God famous. That’s the lesson of the tower of Babel.
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As you pursue your goals and dreams for the new year, don’t sabotage them by focusing only on yourself.
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Transitions in a worship set can make the difference between a mediocre worship experience or a great worship experience.
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One of the main jobs of a worship leader is to decide what keys to do the songs in each time their team plays. Picking keys may not seem like a huge deal, but in actuality, picking a keys will make a big difference in the worship service.
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Without expectations, a worship team will fall far short of what they are capable of. However, with too rigid or unrealistic expectations, a team will crumble. These simple steps will help you make sure you are not on either extreme.
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Even when people’s sin is big, God’s grace is bigger. That’s the real lesson of Noah and the rainbow.
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One of the most important things a worship team can do is set up on and off-stage guidelines. Many people may have different expectations and ideas for how the worship team members should dress and act to even be up on stage. So, where do we draw the line?
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Obeying God is serious stuff, and when he says something he means business! Noah did exactly what God asked, the first time.
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Discussion guides for series in the pursueGOD library use a simple, three-step process. Step 1 is designed to help your group discover the truth of the lesson quickly.
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Comparison can be a big problem within our worship teams. What can we do about this?
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We hear the word ‘excellence’ thrown around a lot in our worship communities. What exactly does it mean to be excellent in the context of musical worship?
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Everyone gets jealous, and sometimes it makes you do foolish things. That’s exactly what happened to a brother named Cain.
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God created Adam and Eve and gave them a beautiful garden to live in. And then they made a bad choice that changed everything.
Read MoreAt church, at work, with money, and more – what does it really mean to win as a Christian?
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A very long time ago God decided to make the whole world and everything in it. And he didn’t have to lift a finger.
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Everyone has a primary way that they show and receive love. For a better marriage, start speaking your spouse’s language, even if it isn’t natural for you.
Read MoreGiving is obviously a big part of the Christmas experience, but it’s easy to forget the real purpose behind it. In this lesson we learn some of the best ways to be generous during Christmas.
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Learn why the most important team in a church is the small group leaders and co-leaders who help people pursue God.
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Every topic in the pursueGOD.org library is designed for conversations. Learn to use them to let the truth of the Bible transform your everyday life.
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As you grasp a few underlying principles and attitudes, you will be better prepared to lead a small group.
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It’s helpful to think of groups in terms of seasons to help us identify what’s happening in our groups and how to lead during each phase of group life.
Read MoreMost Christians today stop well short of the “full circle” picture Jesus had in mind for his followers.
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A short video on how to keep groups moving toward their ultimate goal.
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