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May 14, 2023 Worship Money
Concluding our series on worship we consider how we treat money as an act
of worship. Paul encourages us all, rich or poor, to not put our faith in
money. The love of money can lead to all sorts of problems. Rather
contentment is what we’re after. And it can be found by all, wealthy or
not, when the whole of our lives (including our wallets) are orientated
around, and given in worship to, the only One worthy of devotion. When we
worship him we experience the rich provision of everything for our
enjoyment that God promises.
41 min
May 08, 2023 Generosity as worship.
Though sung worship is central to our expression of church (culturally, and
certainly for us at Bread) the words translated as worship in the new
testament aren’t actually to do with singing specifically at all. They
build to a much more general picture full and submission and devotion, and
wherever these new worshipful communities spread, generosity was their
hallmark. It’s not an aspect of christianity that many of us feel most
comfortable with, is it? But as Paul reminded the church in Corinth (a
community particularly known for its generous promises) giving should not
be done under compulsion; rather as a mark of evidence that God’s grace has
been understood. Let’s return to this picture of God as the ultimate
cheerful giver - the one who shows us how much He loves to gives his
children good gifts - as we try to comprehend how this was always meant to
work for us too.
By Hannah Flint
36 min
May 07, 2023 Generosity as Worship
Though sung worship is central to our expression of church (culturally, and
certainly for us at Bread) the words translated as worship in the new
testament aren’t actually to do with singing specifically at all. They
build to a much more general picture full and submission and devotion, and
wherever these new worshipful communities spread, generosity was their
hallmark. It’s not an aspect of christianity that many of us feel most
comfortable with, is it? But as Paul reminded the church in Corinth (a
community particularly known for its generous promises) giving should not
be done under compulsion; rather as a mark of evidence that God’s grace has
been understood. Let’s return to this picture of God as the ultimate
cheerful giver - the one who shows us how much He loves to gives his
children good gifts - as we try to comprehend how this was always meant to
work for us too.
36 min
May 01, 2023 What's the Spirit got to do with it?
The fullest depiction of worship services in NT is found in Paul’s first
letter to the Corinthians. There he encourages the church to both follow
the way of love and eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit. It’s always
both/and not either/or. When we do both the church is edified, which is
always the goal. A church full of the Spirit and full of love is the hope
both for us and the world. In this talk we look specifically at the role of
the gifts of tongues and prophecy to edify us all.
By Ed Flint
45 min
April 30, 2023 What's the Spirit got to do with it?
The fullest depiction of worship services in NT is found in Paul’s first
letter to the Corinthians. There he encourages the church to both follow
the way of love and eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit. It’s always
both/and not either/or. When we do both the church is edified, which is
always the goal. A church full of the Spirit and full of love is the hope
both for us and the world. In this talk we look specifically at the role of
the gifts of tongues and prophecy to edify us all.
45 min
April 24, 2023 Why do we sing?
What does Paul mean when he encourages us to sing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs? The role of music in worship isn’t just about creative
expression or an excuse to pad out a church service. The way we sing in
church today dates back to the days of King David who understood that music
was a way to access the presence of God.
By Ben Manusama
46 min
April 23, 2023 Why Do We Sing?
What does Paul mean when he encourages us to sing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs? The role of music in worship isn’t just about creative
expression or an excuse to pad out a church service. The way we sing in
church today dates back to the days of King David who understood that music
was a way to access the presence of God.
46 min
April 17, 2023 Why worship?
From the beginning God’s people have engaged in the regular worship of
God. From a biblical perspective, not only is worship of God our highest
calling, it is in fact integral to who we are. So understanding what
worship is, how we do it, and practicing it enables us to become more fully
ourselves. This short series covers the worship life of bread - from sung
worship in services on a Sunday, to a general posture of worshipfulness
throughout our daily lives, to worshipping God with our resources, our
time, and our gifting. Enjoy!
By Ed Flint
42 min
April 16, 2023 Why Worship?
From the beginning God’s people have engaged in the regular worship of
God. From a biblical perspective, not only is worship of God our highest
calling, it is in fact integral to who we are. So understanding what
worship is, how we do it, and practicing it enables us to become more fully
ourselves. This short series covers the worship life of bread - from sung
worship in services on a Sunday, to a general posture of worshipfulness
throughout our daily lives, to worshipping God with our resources, our
time, and our gifting. Enjoy!
42 min
April 10, 2023 Easter: Hope for us all.
The details of gospel accounts of Jesus‘ resurrection never fail to blow
our minds when we stop and examine. Just like much of his life and
ministry, when Jesus first announced he had risen from the dead, and
changed everything for the whole world forever, there was no fanfare or
fireshow or thunderous display, just calm, kind words to a woman who had
loved him dearly. Jesus always chooses the Mary Magdalene's, which is hope
for all of us.
By Hannah Flint
28 min