The Song of Adoration: Responding to God’s Glory
In the flow of our worship, what is the Song of Adoration? This song typically follows the Salutation (God’s greeting), the Prayer of...
The Salutation: God’s Greeting
Positioned early in the service, often following the Call to Worship and Prayer of Invocation, the Salutation is a moment where God speaks...
The Prayer of Invocation: Asking for God’s Blessing
As we continue to look at our order of worship, the Prayer of Invocation follows the Call to Worship, serving as our response to...
The Call to Worship: God’s Invitation
Every Sunday, you will find that the Call to Worship is the true beginning of our worship service. It is not merely a formality or a signal...
Liturgy: A Gospel Conversation
Whether we like to admit it, or not, every church has a liturgy. While many think of liturgy as a simple order of service, correctly...
God’s Work, Not Ours: Understanding Baptism
Within many Christian conversations, baptism is presented as an step of obedience, or a symbolic gesture to declare one’s commitment...
What Does It Means to Be Confessional?
What It Means to Be Confessional In an age where individualism and personal preferences often dominate the church landscape, the concept of...
The Urgent Need for Gospel Clarity
In the swirling currents of much of evangelicalism, there are few issues as dangerous as the intrusion of legalism. Don’t be...
Bruised Reeds and the Gentleness of Jesus
Growing up, my brothers and I were typical boys. Armed with sticks, we explored the forest behind our house, taking aim at any plants we...