What are your expectations when you come to worship? Do you anticipate hearing an edifying sermon? Do you look forward to singing favorite songs or seeing friends? Are you eager to come to the weekly services of the church? Or has worship...
How would you describe a true Minister of the Gospel? John Bunyan offers some insights in his book The Pilgrim's Progress. Christian, who is on a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, arrives at the House of the Interpreter...
The sands of time are sinking,The dawn of heaven breaks,The summer morn I've sighed for,The fair, sweet morn awakes:Dark, dark hath been the midnight,But dayspring is at hand,And glory—glory dwellethIn Immanuel's...
A Prayer for Pilgrims Lord, we pray for those now burdenedNeath the weight and guilt of sin,Those who read Your Word and trembleAs conviction grows within.Father, help us point to Jesus,Those who flee the coming wrath,That they find the gate and...
Earlier this year I began this series of posts on Gathered Worship in the House of God, examining the role and responsibilities of the congregation in corporate worship. Part 1 of the series focused on how to prepare for times of worship. We now...
Often I am asked about the music we sing at Grace Baptist Church. Are the lyrics available? Where can I find a recording? How can I get the sheet music? The music we sing at Grace comes from many songwriters and composers, embracing new...