Stop Going To Church Introduction: It seems crazy for pastors to advocate that people stop going to church. It is not so much about physically attending a church as it is a call to become the church. To grow where God plants you; that means getting involved in a church by serving, giving, being in…
How Sweet the Sound – It Is Well With My Soul Introduction: It Is Well With My Soul is a beloved hymn. It was written by Horatio Spafford. Grief was a constant part of his life. His son died of pneumonia a short time before he lost a fortune in real estate as a result…
How Sweet The Sound – I’ll Fly Away Introduction: “I’ll Fly Away”, is a hymn written by Albert E. Brumley. It is another one of the most recorded hymns in history. It talks about eternal life, Heaven and acceptance. According to interviews, Brumley came up with the idea for “I’ll Fly Away” while picking cotton on his…
How Sweet the Sound – What a Friend We Have in Jesus Introduction: In many ways, hymns are the oral history of our faith. Like the Psalms in Scripture, they are passed from generation to generation and sung in cathedrals, chapels, or around a family piano. In this series, we will delve into some…
How Sweet the Sound – Amazing Grace Introduction: Amazing Grace is an amazing song. Some estimates claim that Amazing Grace is performed roughly 10 million times annually. Regardless of exactly how many times it is played, Amazing Grace is easily one of the most recognizable hymns in the English-speaking world. Even with its success, Amazing Grace…