Wonder and Warfare

The Outcome of Worship....

Been thinking a lot about the outcome of worship lately.  I would say for the most part the church knows the object of their worship, this would be Jesus and He is the centerpiece to our worship. "Holy, Holy, Holy, worthy is the Lamb that was slain."  What we don't think about to much is what happens when we worship.  I think about the story in Acts 16 when Paul and Silas where thrown into prison.  Its says they started singing hymns unto the Lord and the outcome was three fold. 

1.) The foundations of the earth (the place where they resided) shook.
2.) Everyone's chains in prison were broken. (not just Silas and Paul's chains)
3.) The prison guard fell at Paul's feet and asked, "What must I do to be saved?"

To me this is so beautiful for the church understand because it shows us that our worship is our weapon to free the prisoner, the shift the issues of a city, and extend the reality of God's love to those who are unsaved. 

Paul again writes in 2 Corinthians 10 that our weapons are not of this world but on the contrary, they are that of divine power. 

So good.  So next time you're worshiping keep the focus on the Lamb and know that through this your worship becomes a weapon. 

Easter Sunday....

Today, was really good!  Had a great time in worshiping the Lord, He's so worth it!   We all had our Sunday best on today (ties and all) in the band, this is not typical.  The kid's started off the service singing "Jesus loves Me" which was kind of cool and different.  Here is the setlist for the day...

"Jesus Loves Me" - Hillsong Kids
"Jesus Paid it All" - Christian Stanfill (arggmnt.)
"Marvelous Light" - Charlie Hall
"Glorious Day" - Jeff Johnson
"Shout Unto God" - Hillsong United
"Mighty to Save" - Hillsong

It was mine and Lauren's first Easter having all the family over at our house.  Went really well with lot's of good food, I should have taken a picture.

Oh yeah my good friend Aaron Keyes is going to be leading worship Monday night at Engage @ the Handlebar so if you're in town and looking for something to do you should go check it out at 7:30. 

Shameless Plug....

Hey guys my brother is back in town from Charlotte and we are going to be playing an acoustic show at the Salvation Army's Mosaic Cafe this Friday, March 21st @ 7:30  So if you're interested in coming out for some coffee and to listen to some music come on out tomorrow night to the coffee shop.  Here is the address.....maybe we'll see you out, I've got some new songs I want to play!

Mosaic Cafe
417 Rutherford St.
Greenville SC 29609

True Love....

Hey guys, been out of town so it's been a while since I've blogged.  Just started our new series today at CrossRoads,  "The Tale of Two Trees."  There is a song called "True Love"  by a worship artist named Phil Wickham.  We did it this morning, and I absolutely love it.  It might be my new favorite song.   
There is an awesome video with Phil playing this acoustic, enjoy.

So here is the rest of the setlist from this morning.

"Hosanna" - Paul Baloche
"True Love" - Phil Wickham
"Lead Me to the Cross" - Hillsong United
"The Wonderful Cross" - Chris Tomlin
"Bless the Lord" - Jason Morant

On my way to lead for Youth,  many blessings!

To an End....Sunday....

The conclusion of "The Kingdom" series was this Sunday and on to the Easter season.  Out of the 4 years I have been at CRCC I think this is the coolest season we have ever been in as a church.  There just seems to be an excitement about the Lord and His ways! 

Just got done with Youth worship tonight!  So good!  My new friend, David Whitlow, along with the band led worship with me.  They did a great job!

Just in case you are wondering here is the setlist for this past Sunday (3/9/08)

"God of This City" - Chris Tomlin
"Where You Go I Go" - Brian Johnson
"The Stand" - Hillsong United
"How Great is Our God" - Chris Tomlin

If you're free tomorrow night, come out to the Handlebar and check out Engage!

I LOVE MY WIFE.....Lauren Walker......

Out of this World...

I honestly feel as though I've been off the planet the last few days.  I have nothing to write about, I've been sick and now I am currently feeling better.  The Lord is good to me all the time, no matter what.  The Easter season is approaching and I can't wait to see how the Lord wants to show up!  Its going to be awesome.

Today is Tuesday....

Ya know they say that Tuesday is the best day to go shopping because no one thinks about it on Tuesday.  That's just a random thought I thought I'd throw out there. 

I have been at home sick over the last few days with Strep/Flu, it hasn't been fun.  This stuff made its appearance on Sunday afternoon as I was getting ready for Youth Worship.  I prayed about 15 times along with others for my healing.  This time its a process.

Let me recap on this past Sunday Setlist at CRCC for those who are interested.

"Here is Our King" - David Crowder
"Song of Hope" - Robbie Seay Band
"Better Than I Know" - David Walker
"Everlasting God" - Brenton Brown
"My Chains Are Gone" - Chris Tomlin
"How He Loves" - John Mark Mcmillan

Have a blessed day!