Faithlife Data Reveals Top Worship Song of 2021
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“Pat Barrett’s ‘Build My Life’ has regained the number one spot as the most popular worship song, a title it also held in 2019.” “In Christ Alone” remains in the top ten. - C.Leaders
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Pat Barrett’s ‘Build My Life’ has regained the number one spot as the most popular worship song, a title it also held in 2019.” “In Christ Alone” remains in the top ten. - C.Leaders
“Church can be so disappointing….Three principles can help us avoid romanticism, liberate us to see the larger work of God, and ground us in God’s promises.” - CToday
“Christians in Lviv work and pray for victory as they face their nation’s crisis head-on.” - C.Today
Scott Aniol has written a thought-provoking article that merits careful consideration: “Stop Singing Hillsong, Bethel, Jesus Culture, and Elevation.”
“According to an analysis of more than 91,000 sermons from FaithLife, users …. Other topics, however, saw significant increases in the past year: Eschatology (six times more popular) Grace (four times more popular) Family and children” - Lifeway
In Psalm 98:4, God’s people are called to crank up the volume of congregational praise:
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
Break forth into joyous song and sing praises! (ESV).
I’d like to offer a brief exposition of the key terms employed, followed by some practical observations.
The Psalmist employs three expressions in verse 4 that call for exuberant praise.
“…Lifeway’s director of Bibles and reference, said the sales milestone is rare for new translations. Lifeway Christian Resources’ publishing arm, B&H Publishing, released the CSB in March 2017 as a significant revision of the Holman Christian Standard Bible” - BPNews
“The move… comes less than a week after Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigned as Global Senior Pastor. Houston faces misconduct complaints, as have pastors at Hillsong New York City and Hillsong Dallas (which is now shuttered).” - C.Leaders
“What was the crucial difference between this case and the unanimous… 2012 Hosanna Tabor decision in which the court upheld the ‘ministerial exception’ concept, allowing religious groups to take doctrine into account when hiring and firing employees?” - GetReligion
“The new front door to your church is probably your online worship service. For many, the first time they encounter your congregation will be through a video.” - Lifeway
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