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The Lamb is Worthy

A New Song, A Timeless Truth, and Our Eternal God

So much of life is measured in values. Real estate, the stock market, retirement portfolios...everything is discussed in terms of worth. But the greatest "values" are not physical, financial, or...
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Higgaion: A Note We All Need

Unlike my wife, I do not read music. Though the notes on the page mean little to me, I know a good note or a bad note when I hear...
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Hymn History: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

"To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out." - John 10:3 We are thrilled to...
Ninety and nine

Hymn History: The Ninety and Nine

How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains,...
He Lives

Hymn History: He Lives

"And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him."...
I'd Rather Have Jesus

Hymn History: I’d Rather Have Jesus

“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to...
Rock of Ages

Hymn History: Rock of Ages

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”  – Psalm...
Have I Done My Best for Jesus?

Hymn History: Have I Done My Best For Jesus?

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."  - 1 Corinthians 10:31 We are thrilled to share a series of brief...
Hymn Histories At Calvary

Hymn History: At Calvary

"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."...
Hymn Historiescome thou fount

Hymn History: Come Thou Fount

"For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."  1 Peter 2:25 We are thrilled to share a series of...
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She Went Out Singing!

The meeting had concluded and I was making my way out of the church facility. As I came out a side door toward the parking lot I found myself behind...
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My Favorite Revival Hymn

Certain songs have become old standards in most revival meetings. The one I hear sung more than any other is the great hymn "Revive Us Again." Just this week a...
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Your Favorite Christmas Song?

They have been playing in our home for nearly a month now... You know the ones! Songs of the season. Christmas carols. It seems the whole world begins to sing...
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A New Song – An Eternal Message

Frequently in my sermons I tell the story of some great Christian hymn. The background to a song often opens up the message in a more meaningful way. I am...
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Don’t Lose Your Joy!

This world is full of joy stealers.  Behind them all is a miserable devil whose only delight is to "steal, kill, and destroy."  It is a rare and refreshing thing...