• Singing is done “when you come together” (1 Cor. 14:26)• Singing is done “in the midst of the assembly” (Heb. 2:12)• Singing is done “to one another” (Eph. 5:19)• Singing is done “to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)• Singing is a “sacrifice of praise to God” (Heb. 13:15)

Singing Has a Prescribed Place in N.T. Worship

• Praise God (Heb. 13:15)− Express our adoration to God (Psa. 18:1-3)− Express our joy to God (Jas. 5:13)− Express our thanksgiving to God (Eph. 5:20)− Express our commitment to God (Acts 16:25)− Express our needs to God (Matt. 26:30; Mark 14:26)

Singing Has a Powerful Purpose in N.T. Worship

• Praise God (Heb. 13:15)• Influence One Another (Eph. 5:19)

− Teach one another (Col. 3:16)− Edify one another (1 Cor. 14:26-33)− Admonish one another (Col. 3:16)− Unite with one another (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)

Singing Has a Powerful Purpose in N.T. Worship

• Praise God (Heb. 13:15)• Influence One Another (Eph. 5:19)• Affects Me Personally (Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15)

− Reminds me that there is a God and He loves me− Reminds me what Jesus did for me− Draws me closer to my God− Comforts me in my sorrow− Encourages me in my service − Strengthens me in my faith

Singing Has a Powerful Purpose in N.T. Worship

− Consecrates me in my service− Reinforces me in my hope− Prepares me for heaven

• Sing• Sing “to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19) – keep your focus on Him• Sing (and listen) “to one another” (Eph. 5:19)• Sing “with the spirit” (1 Cor. 14:15) – sincere & fervent• Sing “with the understanding” (1 Cor. 14:15) – of words • Sing by “making melody with your heart” (Eph. 5:19) –

God hears the melody from your heart, not your voice• Sing “with thankfulness in your heart” (Col. 3:16) • Sing while picturing Jesus sitting next to you (Heb. 2:12) • Sing with the song leaders, following their lead

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• Realize you set the tone for the entire worship• Give adequate time to preparation in advance• Help us to enter the presence of God• Have a good mixture of songs for each service • Keep the service moving• Lead appropriate songs at appropriate times • Lead songs that the congregation can sing well• Lead in such a way that the singing is not about you

• Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:30-31• Repent of sins and turn to God – Acts 17:30• Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10• Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4

− God will forgive you of all your sins – Acts 22:16− God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47− God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23

• Serve Him diligently every day – 1 Corinthians 15:58