In this episode of Selah, Uriah and Jaimie reflect on the current sermon series hymn, a medley of “Before the Throne of God Above” and “Take My Life and Let It Be.”

The conversation explores the assurance we have in Christ as we draw near to the throne of grace, and the response that flows from that grace as we offer our lives back to God in obedience and gratitude. Along the way, we consider how Scripture, sermons, hymns, and personal seasons often echo one another as God weaves common themes through His church.

Selah — Episode 3 (Part Two)

Uriah with Daniel Sesay | Worship, Worth, and the Presence of God

In this episode of Selah, Uriah is joined by Daniel Sesay, Director of Worship at Christian Life Center, for a wide-ranging and deeply pastoral conversation about worship, calling, and the presence of God.

While the hymn “There Is Power in the Blood of Jesus” provides a theological backdrop, this episode slows down to reflect on something broader: why worship matters, how songs form us, and what it means to live daily before God with humility and confidence .

Daniel shares his story of coming to faith and music simultaneously, his journey from Sierra Leone to worship ministry in the United States, and his conviction that worship is not defined by style, structure, or preference — but by responding to the truth of who God is .

Together, they discuss:

• The difference between psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs

• Why God’s presence transcends worship “styles”

• The tension between humility and dignity in the Christian life

• How worship and song shape our sense of worth and identity in Christ

• Why slowing down, reflecting, and singing truth still matters in a busy culture

This is a conversation less about analyzing a hymn and more about dwelling in the realities that hymns, psalms, and songs are meant to awaken in us — gratitude, dependence, reverence, and joy.

Selah — pause, reflect, and consider what is true.

In this episode of Selah, Jaimie and Uriah pause to reflect on the hymn “There Is Power in the Blood” and the deep, often underestimated meaning behind its words.

Written in 1899 by Lewis E. Jones, this hymn points us to a kind of power that isn’t loud, forceful, or triumphant by worldly standards — but is instead found in the humble, sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture in Romans 5 and Hebrews 9, the conversation explores how Christ’s blood doesn’t merely forgive sin, but justifies, redeems, and transforms.

The episode wrestles with what we often misunderstand about “power”: not domination or striving, but a finished work accomplished at the cross. The blood of Christ covers sin once and for all — not calling us to try harder, but freeing us to live, worship, and serve out of gratitude rather than performance.

From stories of deliverance to reflections on eternal redemption, Jaimie and Uriah consider how the power of the blood meets us in our weakness, restores our first love, and calls us into joyful service of the living God.

Cornerstone — Selah. Think about it.

In this episode of Selah, Uriah is joined by Rachel for a thoughtful reflection on the hymn Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus and what it reveals about waiting, hope, and longing for Christ in a restless world.

Advent reminds us that God often works in the waiting—shaping our hearts, deepening our faith, and drawing us toward true hope that isn’t dependent on circumstances.

Whether you’re walking through uncertainty or simply longing for deeper peace, this quiet conversation invites you to pause… and remember what we’re really waiting for.

🎙 Host: Uriah
🎤 Guest: Rachel
📖 Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
🕊 Series: Selah – Hymn of the Month
🏠 Church: Cornerstone PCA
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In this first episode of the Selah podcast, Uriah and Jaimie discuss the hymn chosen for the 1 Corinthians sermon series - Power Of The Cross.