Archive for the ‘Book V: 107-150’ Category

Praise Bands, Praise Teams, Praise Charts, Praise Ensembles, etc. – What’s the big deal with praise? It’s mentioned a whopping 351 times in scripture (292 times in the OT and 59 in the NT).  In essence, it’s this: praise is one of those activities that we can do right now, here on earth, and it [...]

For our blended worship service on 9/13, we will be combining the song “Thy Word” by Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith with Psalm 119 as the Psalm of the Day.   Here is the script that we will follow: Pastor:  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. All:      Oh, [...]

P:  Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them; that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones.  (Ps 106:4,5a) C:  O Give thanks to the LORD, for He is Good and His steadfast love endures forever.  (Ps 106:1)   P: for He [...]

P:  Where shall we praise God? C:  Praise the LORD.  Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.   (V1)   P:  Why should we praise God? C: Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.  (V2)   P: How shall we praise God? C: Praise him with [...]

Write Your own Psalm

Posted: January 19, 2009 in Book V: 107-150, Old Testament
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Praise the LORD. Praise Him in your church; praise Him throughout all the earth. Praise Him for His power; praise Him for His indescribable greatness. Praise Him with the sounding of the keyboards, praise Him with the guitar and bass, praise Him with drums and cymbals, praise Him with piano, the organ and MIDI, praise [...]

Thanksgiving Reponsive Reading (from WELS.net):   (Psalms 100 & 150)   M:  Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. C:  Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.   M:  Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. C:  Praise him for his acts of power; praise [...]

  A Thanksgiving Responsive Reading Psalm 136 / Nicene Creed / “Forever”    Pastor:          Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. Congregation: His love endures forever.   Pastor:           Give thanks to the God of gods. Congregation: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,       Pastor:           Give thanks to [...]

Psalm of the Day (Adapted from Psalms 133 & 134)   Here’s a responsive Psalm reading that also includes an integrated song: Pastor:         Psalm 133 was sung by the Israelites as they went up to the temple in Jerusalem for religious festivals.  These pilgrimages were the highlight of the year for the Jewish people, since [...]

A Responsive Reading Based on Palms 107:23 – 32 Background Information: John Newton, the writer of the hymn “Amazing Grace”, had received some early religious instruction from his mother, who had died when he was a child, but he had long since given up any religious convictions.  However, on a homeward voyage, while he was attempting to [...]