The priesthood of Christ exposes our great need and proves His great love.

A healthy church on mission has a

prayerful, hospitable, and redemptive presence.

Dissecting the anatomy of this praise song leads us to recognize God as our only means of salvation and to respond thankfully for his saving work. It also leads us to see how God offers us the fullness of joy in Him, and praising Him is the completion of that Joy.

As we dissect the anatomy of a praise song, we see how praise can be a response to a command - one that all peoples will one day participate in, and how praise includes standing in awe of a powerful God who is in control and loves His people.

Believing the Gospel is believing you're accepted in full by the God of the universe and now belong to an eternal family from whom you will never leave.

Obedience and love for the church are practical evidences of our blood-bought position before God.

God loves you; there's no person who can discredit you. God loves you; there's no problem that can defeat you. God loves you; there's no past that can discourage you. God loves you; there's no power can destroy you.

Safety is often sought in the confines of the boat but actually the safest place to be is in the presence of Jesus. Even if that means taking a step out on faith, walking on the water towards the Savior is the safest place to be.