Worship

We much remind our own generation and those to come after us why “worship is worth it” regardless of whether we feel like it or the state of the times makes us doubt His presence.

By taking a fresh look at the messages of these beloved songs, we can uncover important lessons that are as relevant today as they were when first composed. Here are 10 important lessons from classic hymns that we need today.

In the church culture today, worship has become an enterprise. I often wonder if we have made worship nothing more than a musical genre and have missed the heart of worship? If this is the case, then what was meant to be God-honoring and spirit-enriching has become something that God never intended it to be.

During times when we may struggle with feeling hopeless after a job loss, lay-off, or setback in our career, the following eight songs offer hope to all who may need it now and in the days to come.

Our enemy will wait, and scheme, and hunt for any sign of weakness in our lives. It shouldn’t come as any shock that he’ll try to sabotage our worship.

Remind your grieving heart that worship is not exclusive to your Sunday morning gathering. You can worship the Lord in your heart as you weep under the covers of your bed by surrendering to his will. You can worship the Lord as you remember your loved one and thank God for the time you had together. Acknowledging that he is your provider in a season of loss can be an act of worship.

No matter where we are in the stages of grief, keeping our connection with God alive is vital. But do we trust him? Here are 10 hymns and songs for trusting God in the midst of grief.

Worshipping corporately with our church family is a gift from God, but sometimes, for various reasons, our hearts just aren't in it. What is a Christian to do when they struggle to focus on worship? And how can we better prepare our hearts to magnify our Lord, no matter the circumstances?

While the songs might be beautiful in their message, music, or the God-inspired imagery they evoke — even bringing us great comfort — they lift up ideas that aren’t promised in the Bible.

Here are five surprising signs your church might be getting worship wrong.

What does “hallelujah” really mean, and how should Christians respond when worship language shows up in pop music? This article explores the Hebrew meaning and biblical history of hallelujah, reflects on Justin Bieber’s “Everything Hallelujah,” and offers practical questions to help believers discern whether a song truly points the heart toward worship in spirit and truth.

Veteran artist Michael W. Smith delivers a powerful caution regarding the modern worship scene, warning against a "celebrity-driven" culture and urging a return to humility and reverence.

Nothing can replace spending time in prayer and studying the Word of God when dealing with anxiety. But worship music can help people connect with Scripture and Biblical truth in a unique way.

You can make a shift in a moment. You can change the direction of your attention back to God. You can go from heavy to light. From beaten down to filled up. From worry to worship.

Here are 10 songs from the 90s that still inspire deep worship. Whether you grew up singing these songs in church or are discovering them for the first time, you can enjoy using them to help you worship God.