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Andy Sochor March 30, 2015

Making the Most of Your Time

Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 All of us are busy with obligations and responsibilities of this life. We only have so much time in which to do everything. Paul gave the Ephesians instructions about how to make the most of their time by focusing on what is truly important. Understand the Will of God (Ephesians 5:17) Paul said, […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: alcohol, drunkenness, faith, Holy Spirit, prayer, sin, singing, thanksgiving, time, understanding, wisdom, word of God, worship

Andy Sochor April 21, 2014

Singing Religious Songs

Text: Colossians 3:16-17 Generally, people enjoy music, including the singing that we do in worship. It is also natural for singing to stir up emotions. There is nothing wrong with singing stirring up emotions, as long as it does not turn into emotionalism. But because singing is enjoyable and emotional, we must be especially careful to follow […]

Filed Under: New Testament, worship Tagged With: assembly, authority, entertainment, evangelism, praise, singing, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor November 21, 2010

Giving Thanks to God

Text: Colossians 3:17 Why Should We Give Thanks? The Creation (Genesis 1:31) His care for us (Psalm 8:3-4) The scheme of redemption (Ephesians 3:11) The sacrifice of Christ (John 3:16) The church (Ephesians 1:22-23) The word of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11,16) The hope of heaven (1 Peter 1:4) How Do We Give Thanks? Verbal expressing […]

Filed Under: blessings, New Testament Tagged With: blessings, church, creation, gratitude, heaven, hope, prayer, providence, salvation, singing, spiritual blessings, word of God, worship

Andy Sochor April 4, 2010

Singing in Heaven

Those in heaven are depicted as singing to God (Revelation 5:9; 14:3) Singing is the only act done in assembly that will also be done in heaven Lord’s Supper only to be done until the Lord returns Giving unnecessary — no more work to have to give to support; no more need Prayer unnecessary — […]

Filed Under: afterlife, heaven, New Testament, worship Tagged With: giving, heaven, Lord's Supper, prayer, preaching, singing, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor April 4, 2010

Singing Only?

Text: Ephesians 5:19 What About Instrumental Music? Not authorized (Colossians 3:16-17) “But it’s not condemned” — principle of silence (Hebrews 7:14) We only read of the 1st century church singing (Matthew 26:30; Acts 16:25; 1 Corinthians 14:15) Four Ways God Shows What Has Been Authorized — command, statement, example, implication Singing commanded (James 5:13) — […]

Filed Under: authority, New Testament, worship Tagged With: authority, expedients, instrumental music, singing

Andy Sochor April 4, 2010

Singing and Making Melody with Your Heart

Text: Ephesians 5:19 Singing’s Place in the Assembly Singing was done in assembly at Corinth (1 Corinthians 14:26) — language implies a normal & necessary practice Singing is done to one another (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16) — indicates a group; assembly included Types of Songs Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs The focus is on the […]

Filed Under: New Testament, worship Tagged With: assembly, singing, worship

Andy Sochor July 7, 2009

Making the Most of Your Time

Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Understand the Will of God Do Not Get Drunk with Wine Be Filled with the Spirit Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Give Thanks to God Be Subject to One Another

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: alcohol, Holy Spirit, singing, study, thankfulness, time