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The Importance of Congregational Singing

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Singing has always been important to God’s people.
  • Exodus 15:1-7 – The song of Moses.
  • I Samuel 18:6-7
  • The book of Psalms is a collection of the songs of God’s people.
    • Psalms 72
      • Congregational singing is a fellowship.
      • Psalms 95:1-7 – This is something we do together. God’s people are always stronger together.
        • “O come”
        • “Let us”
          • Congregational singing IS and IS NOT
          It IS a command – NOT an option
          • Ephesians 5:19
          • Colossians 3:12-16 – Don’t make excuses for why you don’t sing. It is a command right along with kindness, humility, and patience.
          • Exodus 4:10-14
          • Psalms 100:1
          • We are not commanded to sing only if we are good at it.
            • It IS worship – NOT entertainment
            • John 4:24
            • Psalms 100:1-5
            • Singing is about God – not us. It is not a time for us to showcase our talents – that is worshipping me.
              • It IS from the heart – NOT empty words
              • Mark 12:30
              • Psalms 103:1
              • Malachi 1; Matthew 15:8-9
                • It IS a sermon – NOT a “warm-up”
                • Singing teachings – Colossians 3:16
                • Singing encourages – Hebrews 10:24-25
                • Singing comforts – Acts 16:25; Matthew 26:30
                • Singing draws us closer to God – James 4:8
                  • … and each other
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