Worship and Christian education are often kept separate within the church. As some argue, both serve different functions, one for instruction and the other for worship. In reality, however, they are not that different. The worship leader is a kind of catechist whose purpose is to both usher people into the presence of God and instruct them in His truth.
Instructions can introduce a new concept, can help our actions align with a goal, or even give us the confidence to put into practice the knowledge that is already in us. With one eye toward generating conversation in small groups, these are the ABCs we use for getting teens to talk.
Each Advent season, God invites us anew to reflect on the beauty of the incarnation—the mysterious act of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Jonathan Andersen offers 14 Christmas sermon illustrations to help us contemplate Christmas, complete a sermon, or come close to the feet of Jesus in worship.
December 16, 2014 Psalm 146:1-10 Praise the Lord.Praise the Lord, my soul.I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.Do not put your
