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Tag Archives: CCM
Unequally yoked
Contemporary Christian music is often defended as a vital tool used by God and yet, many of these artists yoke up with questionable people. They also tend to include pagan music in their live performances, for instance, last summer at … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apostasy, CCM, deception, superficiality, unequally yoked
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David Crowder’s crowded theology.
The latest pockmark to appear on the already scarred face of CCM comes from one of evangelicalism’s favorite “worship leaders,” David Crowder of the David Crowder Band. Crowder, who is the author of the contemplative-promoting book, Praise Habit (referring to … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, CCM, Christianity, church, Contemporary Christian Music, David Crowder, David Crowder Band, God, Gospel, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Mucis, Music, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary, Worship, Worship Music
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Music – The Golden Calf – Conclusion
The more I have studied this matter of worship in music, I believe it is necessary and right to put forth a warning cry. The church today has chosen to separate itself from the Biblical meaning and principles of worship. … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged almost Christians, be separate from the world, biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, George Whitefield, glory to the Lamb, halting between two opinions, holiness to the Lord, music in worship, new creation in Christ, new song, Revelation 5:9, secular music vs. godly music, unbiblical worship
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 9
For a long time, I was not willing to acknowledge the slope of worldliness was slippery. I felt that as long as we were careful in what we allowed in to the church I pastured, that it could be fully … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged be separate from the world, biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, holiness to the Lord, holy living, living sacrifice, music in worship, new creation in Christ, secular music vs. godly music, unbiblical worship
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 8
I agree that there has been venom in many circles on both sides of the music equation for too many years, and two wrongs never make a right. However, I am convinced that both sides cannot be correct. If this … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:12, allurements of the world, biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, holiness to the Lord, holy living, music in worship, new creation in Christ, saved out of the world, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship
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The Biblical Perspective on Ray Boltz
HT: Mark Moring – Christianity Today liveblog “Ray Boltz, who sold about 4.5 million records before retiring from Christian music a few years ago, came out of the closet Friday to announce that he’s gay. “I’d denied it ever since … Continue reading
Music – The Golden Calf – Part 7
Can we actually take rap, rock and roll, or other styles that are fully associated with sex, drugs, and rebellion and by mixing in a little “Bible” or “Jesus” make it acceptable worship to God? I believe the answer must … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Dan Lucarini, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, holiness to the Lord, holy living, music in worship, rock music beat, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, syncopation, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, worship pastors
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 6
Who do pastors think they are kidding? Young people listen to the styles that they do because it is satisfactory to the flesh. Our youth can now fit in with the status quo at school and colleges with similar (if … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Amy Grant, AW Tozer, biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Dan Lucarini, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, music in worship, rock music beat, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, syncopation, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, worship pastors
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 5
Instead of a battle for the minds of true believers, Christianity was reduced to mere emotions and was done at the expense of truth. Most of what is being sung is done because it “sounds good” or “it makes me … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, music in worship, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, worship pastors
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 4
The church has been infiltrated by the world to such a degree that I wonder whether most even blush when God is NOT truly honoured and glorified. Have we actually reached such a spiritual low that our dress standards, our … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, music in worship, Nadab and Abihu, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, Uzzah offers strange incense
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 3
Let’s take a stroll down history lane. In 1951, a relatively small-time DJ by the name of Alan Freed was about to make history for himself. Observing the style of the new music that was sweeping across America and gaining … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, declining church attendance, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, money changers in church, music in worship, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship
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A Brief Apology!
One of my fellow contributors on Defending Contending brought something to my attention which I felt needed to be addressed immediately. I placed a video on my blog by Phillips, Craig, and Dean. I did this because I have been … Continue reading
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