Brief thoughts on the meaning of worship by Andy Fuqua, Worship Arts Director for Central Baptist Church in Springfield, IL. For more information on worship, visit <a href="www.cbcspringfield.org/worship">www.cbcspringfield.org/worship</a>. You can also check out <a href="www.cbcspringfield.org/blogs/andyfuqua">Andy's blog</a>. http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/worshipnotes.xml None http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:54:01 -0500 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:51:01 -0500 FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ A minicast from Central Baptist Church, Springfield, IL. Worship Notes is a minicast containing various thoughts on worship by Andy Fuqua, Worship Arts Leader for Central Baptist Church in downtown Springfield, IL. Check out the worship site at www.cbcspringfield.org/worship. You can also see Andy's blog at www.cbcspringfield.org/blogs/andyfuqua. Central,Baptist,Church,cbc,springfield,andy,worship,church,fuqua,worship,resource,bible,study,notes Andy Fuqua no http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/enhancedpodcast/cbcituneslogo.jpg http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/worshipnotes.xml 144 144 NoneCentral,Baptist,Church,cbc,springfield,andy,worship,church,fuqua,worship,resource,bible,study,notesReligion & Spirituality/ChristianitySociety & Culture/Personal JournalsSociety & Culture/Philosophyandy@cbcspringfield.org David gives us two lessons about worship, leading worship (to be specific). This is an old episode, but as I'm in Austin, TX at the National Worship Leader Conference, I don't have the capability to pop out a new one. God bless!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260644" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260644/singjoyfully.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 2F51DD22-A7FC-4C41-8381-A61C1156E67E-1027-000005F3DC0644EB-FFA Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:53:59 -0500 Two lessons about worship from Psalm 33. David gives us two lessons about worship, leading worship (to be specific). This is an old episode, but as I'm in Austin, TX at the National Worship Leader Conference, I don't have the capability to pop out a new one. God bless! 2:44 worship, study, bible, notes, psalms, leader Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/singjoyfully.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/singjoyfully.mp3 "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells."<br /> <br /> In this very poetic psalm, we see that in the midst of natural disasters, political unrest, wars, and divine judgement, God is with us. Perhaps the greatest act of worship is to be still and know that He is God and He is with us. We have no fear because God is with us. While the world around us rages, we can pause for a moment to be still and know God.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/338404932" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/338404932/psalm46.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org 6C90BE7B-77B5-4403-BA40-F8AABDD93EA9-4200-00002A7A7EEFF060-FFA Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:26:23 -0500 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God . . . "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells." In this very poetic psalm, we see that in the midst of natural disasters, political unrest, wars, and divine judgement, God is with us. Perhaps the greatest act of worship is to be still and know that He is God and He is with us. We have no fear because God is with us. While the world around us rages, we can pause for a moment to be still and know God. 4:45 river, psalms, david, cbc, central, baptist, church, worship, notes, bible, study Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm46.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm46.mp3 Back from vacation! Now that I'm home, it's back to the podcast, which means back to Psalms. This week, we'll look at Psalm 25, which should sound familiar to all you Third Day fans. David is obsessed with God, as is obvious when we read this psalm. Are we obsessed with God?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/330066369" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/330066369/psalm25.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 5A5ECD26-3AC0-4899-9CED-67AA7CF9BC75-17534-00006A56572A95B5-FFA Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:37:44 -0500 What is your obsession? Back from vacation! Now that I'm home, it's back to the podcast, which means back to Psalms. This week, we'll look at Psalm 25, which should sound familiar to all you Third Day fans. David is obsessed with God, as is obvious when we read this psalm. Are we obsessed with God? 3:44 Andy Fuqua no Central,Baptist,Church,cbc,springfield,andy,worship,church,fuqua,worship,resource,bible,study,noteshttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm25.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm25.mp3 At last, we're finally on the last week of studying Acts 2:42! We'll be returning to the Psalms shortly. This week, we look at the last of the four characteristics Luke says the early church was devoted to - prayer. Are we devoted to prayer? If we want to lead people into a deeper relationship with God through the act of worship, we need to have that deeper relationship ourselves. We do that by worshiping in private long before stepping on the platform on Sunday morning. Imagine if we all prayed just five minutes a day, everyday. What a difference that could make!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/314713211" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/314713211/prayer.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact EBE8F4A5-488D-45B2-B09F-A58F143F6D53-3745-00002848D3274553-FFA Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:02:59 -0500 Are you devoted to prayer? At last, we're finally on the last week of studying Acts 2:42! We'll be returning to the Psalms shortly. This week, we look at the last of the four characteristics Luke says the early church was devoted to - prayer. Are we devoted to prayer? If we want to lead people into a deeper relationship with God through the act of worship, we need to have that deeper relationship ourselves. We do that by worshiping in private long before stepping on the platform on Sunday morning. Imagine if we all prayed just five minutes a day, everyday. What a difference 7:21 prayer, worship, bible, study, acts, devoted Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/prayer.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/prayer.mp3 This week we look at Communion. It seems sometimes like a stale old tradition, or, perhaps worse yet, a ritual. What does it mean? Why do we do it? Do we understand what we're doing when we participate? How does a cracker and juice affect my life?<br /> <br /> Going back to Moses and the Passover meal, I attempt to explain the meaning and symbolism behind Communion. We also need to understand that Communion is not only a symbol, but also a covenant meal. Taking part in Communion means we are accepting the terms of the new covenant between God and people established by Jesus the night before He died. God's terms are powerfully communicated through the bread and wine. What are our terms?<br /> <br /> I try to keep these as close to five minutes as possible . . . I overshot a little on this one. Sorry! I would love to hear your comments. Please e-mail me at andy@cbcspringfield.org. Thanks!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/309681773" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/309681773/communion.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 5728B137-5A69-4273-91BA-69E08CCC30A1-2748-00002FA3C4C9D16E-FFA Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:01:07 -0500 More than just crackers and juice. This week we look at Communion. It seems sometimes like a stale old tradition, or, perhaps worse yet, a ritual. What does it mean? Why do we do it? Do we understand what we're doing when we participate? How does a cracker and juice affect my life? Going back to Moses and the Passover meal, I attempt to explain the meaning and symbolism behind Communion. We also need to understand that Communion is not only a symbol, but also a covenant meal. Taking part in Communion means we are accepting the terms of the new covenant between God and people established by Jesus the night before He died. God's terms are powerfully communicated through the bread and wine. What are our terms? I try to keep these as close to five minutes as possible . . . I overshot a little on this one. Sorry! I would love to hear your comments. Please e-mail me at andy@cbcspringfield.org. Thanks! 7:08 worship, andy, fuqua, cbc, springfield, communion, last, supper, lord's, central, baptist, church, bible, study, moses, pharoah, hebrews, israelites Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/communion.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/communion.mp3 For some reason, we had a technical glitch and the last episode, "Devoted to Worship pt 1," pulled in the wrong audio file. So, I've resubmitted this episode. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> Continuing to look at Acts 2:42 we see the early Christian church devoted (<i>proskartereo</i>) not only to the Word and to fellowship (<i>koinonia</i>), but also to Communion and prayer. Together, the Lord's Supper and prayer indicate that the early church was a worshiping church.<br /> <br /> Luke shows us in verses 42-47 that the worship of the early Christians was balanced. They met both in the temple courts and in their homes. They had both unaffected joy and reverent awe. Worship should always be balanced, and part of our role as worship leaders is to maintain the balance in the worshiping life of our church.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/303055842" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/303055842/devotedtoworship.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 311AAE32-9D33-4045-B2AB-BBC6AD044328-1564-0000229F4D412CC5-FFA Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:51:18 -0500 Worship must be balanced. For some reason, we had a technical glitch and the last episode, "Devoted to Worship pt 1," pulled in the wrong audio file. So, I've resubmitted this episode. Enjoy! Continuing to look at Acts 2:42 we see the early Christian church devoted (proskartereo) not only to the Word and to fellowship (koinonia), but also to Communion and prayer. Together, the Lord's Supper and prayer indicate that the early church was a worshiping church. Luke shows us in verses 42-47 that the worship of the early Christians was balanced. They met both in the temple courts and in their homes. They had both unaffected joy and reverent awe. Worship should always be balanced, and part of our role as worship leaders is to maintain the balance in the worshiping life of our church. 4:56 balanced, worship, prayer, acts, luke, bible, study, devotional, short, church, cbcspringfield, cbc, central, baptist, springfield Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedtoworship.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedtoworship.mp3 Continuing to look at Acts 2:42 we see the early Christian church devoted (<i>proskartereo</i>) not only to the Word and to fellowship (<i>koinonia</i>), but also to Communion and prayer. Together, the Lord's Supper and prayer indicate that the early church was a worshiping church.<br /> <br /> Luke shows us in verses 42-47 that the worship of the early Christians was balanced. They met both in the temple courts and in their homes. They had both unaffected joy and reverent awe. Worship should always be balanced, and part of our role as worship leaders is to maintain the balance in the worshiping life of our church.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/300742677" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/300742677/devotedpt3.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 37D6B65A-CAD8-48D4-BAC2-28D4DB85CB61-1253-0000199C77C3B290-FFA Thu, 29 May 2008 14:25:48 -0500 Worship must be balanced. Continuing to look at Acts 2:42 we see the early Christian church devoted (proskartereo) not only to the Word and to fellowship (koinonia), but also to Communion and prayer. Together, the Lord's Supper and prayer indicate that the early church was a worshiping church. Luke shows us in verses 42-47 that the worship of the early Christians was balanced. They met both in the temple courts and in their homes. They had both unaffected joy and reverent awe. Worship should always be balanced, and part of our role as worship leaders is to maintain the balance in the worshiping life of our church. 4:56 balanced, worship, prayer, acts, luke, bible, study, devotional, short, church, cbcspringfield, cbc, central, baptist, springfield Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedpt3.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedpt2.mp3 We're continuing our break from Psalms by studying Acts 2:42, a snapshot Luke gives us of the early church. This week, we look at <i>koinonia</i>, which is the Greek word Luke uses to describe the fellowship of the early believers. What he means is that no one lived in need. Those who had plenty gave freely to those who did not have enough.<br /> <br /> While it is easy to talk about giving, it's not always easy to talk about asking. Do we ask for help when we need it? Often we don't because of pride. But true fellowship, or <i>koinonia</i>, is only gained when we abandon our foolish pride.<br /> <br /> We have subscribers in Australia and Canada! For a small-town guy in the central U.S., that's kind of cool. If you're listening to this podcast, and you're not a part of Central Baptist Church in Springfield, IL, I'd love to know how you found it and what you think. You can e-mail me at andy@cbcspringfield.org.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/296317139" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/296317139/devotedpt2.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/worship 6E8536C7-D1F2-4A21-A2FC-0BFB171F877B-2017-00001BC79D37D312-FFA Thu, 22 May 2008 18:51:00 -0500 Does pride stand in the way of true fellowship? We're continuing our break from Psalms by studying Acts 2:42, a snapshot Luke gives us of the early church. This week, we look at koinonia, which is the Greek word Luke uses to describe the fellowship of the early believers. What he means is that no one lived in need. Those who had plenty gave freely to those who did not have enough. While it is easy to talk about giving, it's not always easy to talk about asking. Do we ask for help when we need it? Often we don't because of pride. But true fellowship, or koinonia, is only gained when we abandon our foolish pride. We have subscribers in Australia and Canada! For a small-town guy in the central U.S., that's kind of cool. If you're listening to this podcast, and you're not a part of Central Baptist Church in Springfield, IL, I'd love to know how you found it and what you think. You can e-mail me at andy@cbcspringfield.org. 5:15 koinonia, acts, fellowship, cbc, springfield, central, baptist, church, worship, notes, andy, fuqua Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedpt2.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedpt2.mp3 We're taking a short break from Psalms to jump over to Acts 2:42. Luke gives us a glimpse of a Spirit-filled church by describing four characteristics of the early church. They were devoted to (1) the teaching of the Word, (2) fellowship, (3) worship, and (4) prayer. We're going to look at each of these characteristics over the next four episodes.<br /> <br /> Are you devoted to the teaching of the Word? You cannot separate God from His Word. If we truly desire to worship God, we must be devoted to the teaching of the Word.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/291025873" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/291025873/devotedpt1.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 38587E40-3850-4B3F-9E41-7237BFB21924-339-000001A4996C37F2-FFA Thu, 29 May 2008 14:16:22 -0500 Are you devoted to the teaching of the Word of God? We're taking a short break from Psalms to jump over to Acts 2:42. Luke gives us a glimpse of a Spirit-filled church by describing four characteristics of the early church. They were devoted to (1) the teaching of the Word, (2) fellowship, (3) worship, and (4) prayer. We're going to look at each of these characteristics over the next four episodes. Are you devoted to the teaching of the Word? You cannot separate God from His Word. If we truly desire to worship God, we must be devoted to the teaching of the Word. 4:56 andy, fuqua, worship, notes, proskartereo, acts, study, bible, devoted, word, god Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedpt1.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/devotedpt1.mp3 This pattern of sixes teaches us about the importance of the Word of God. Six descriptive titles of the Word, six characteristics of the Word, and six divine effects of the Word are formed into a flowing, poetic passage which stirs the soul.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260637" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260637/psalm19.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/worship 59B9A403-AAFB-4FC5-9D55-4112C8270952-812-000011F4FCD27297-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:32:35 -0500 A series of sixes about the Word of God. This pattern of sixes teaches us about the importance of the Word of God. Six descriptive titles of the Word, six characteristics of the Word, and six divine effects of the Word are formed into a flowing, poetic passage which stirs the soul. 5:32 psalm, God, bible, word, study, worship, notes, david, perfect, pure, right, holy, joy Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm19.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm19.mp3 What kind of person does God want you to be? Who is allowed to dwell in His presence? Find out in Psalm 15.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/282304898" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/282304898/psalm15.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/worship B715E997-3A10-4694-A6DC-FCCEF4BD6C6D-2111-000047660FECC823-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:38 -0500 What kind of person does God want you to be? What kind of person does God want you to be? Who is allowed to dwell in His presence? Find out in Psalm 15. 5:32 psalms, andy, cbc, worship, notes, bible, study, david Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm15.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm15.mp3 The foolishness of denying God leads to a life of wickedness. God is looking for worship that comes from the heart, not just from the lips.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/282304899" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/282304899/psalm14.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/worship 050AE607-52BE-42B9-8610-03F1E2EC0576-910-00000F4A2A0F8199-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:45 -0500 The foolishness of denying God leads to a life of wickedness. The foolishness of denying God leads to a life of wickedness. God is looking for worship that comes from the heart, not just from the lips. 4:13 worship, notes, andy, fuqua, psalms, atheism, fool, heart, sincere Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm14.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm14.mp3 Our words are very important. In Psalm 12, David contrasts the words of the wicked, which are arrogant, flattering, vain, lying, and deceitful, with the words of God, which are as flawless as silver refined seven times in a furnace. If we are to be like Him, our words must also be free from the dross of impure speech.<br /> <br /> I want your feedback! Let me know what you think of this podcast by e-mailing me at andy@cbcspringfield.org. Also, check out our Web site<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/282304900" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/282304900/psalm12.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org http://cbcspringfield.org/contact 74BA8548-33F3-4227-B072-D23DB234A179-917-0000106547EBFFF4-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:49 -0500 Are your words flawless? Our words are very important. In Psalm 12, David contrasts the words of the wicked, which are arrogant, flattering, vain, lying, and deceitful, with the words of God, which are as flawless as silver refined seven times in a furnace. If we are to be like Him, our words must also be free from the dross of impure speech. I want your feedback! Let me know what you think of this podcast by e-mailing me at andy@cbcspringfield.org. Also, check out our Web site, www.cbcspringfield.org. 5:06 worship, andy, fuqua, cbc, springfield, psalms, furnace, flawless, purity Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm12.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm12.mp3 How do you pray? David goes beyond words to cry out to God. He begins each day with prayer and waits in expectation as God makes his way straight throughout the day.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/282304901" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/282304901/psalm5.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org 009A0E7C-1C87-493B-BB6D-B42E27DE3AD3-335-000002684B2C076D-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:55 -0500 How do you pray? How do you pray? David goes beyond words to cry out to God. He begins each day with prayer and waits in expectation as God makes his way straight throughout the day. 3:25 fuqua, worship, notes, psalms, david, andy, central, baptist, church, cbcspringfield, springfield Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm5.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm5.mp3 We're going to work our way through the book of Psalms. No other book of the Bible teaches us more about worship. In this psalm, we learn what kind of person God desires. As we become what God made us to be, we will truly be blessed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/282304902" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/282304902/psalm1.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org 95BFD101-FEFA-4F48-B58F-C822263D7178-1237-000011D00102178C-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:09 -0500 Are you who God wants you to be? We're going to work our way through the book of Psalms. No other book of the Bible teaches us more about worship. In this psalm, we learn what kind of person God desires. As we become what God made us to be, we will truly be blessed. 5:05 psalms, worship, central, baptist, church, springfield, cbc Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm1.mp3http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/psalm1.mp3 I'm back after being sick! Sorry for the delay in the podcast, I just got my voice back. Today's episode asks us to think about what we want from God. Do we just want what He can give us, or do we want Him?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260638" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260638/whatiwant.mp3 andy@cbcspringfield.org 4175D19D-64BE-469E-A14F-9A7DD0689629-484-000001E966A126A1-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:15 -0500 Do you just want God for what He can do fo you? I'm back after being sick! Sorry for the delay in the podcast, I just got my voice back. Today's episode asks us to think about what we want from God. Do we just want what He can give us, or do we want Him? 3:20 andy, fuqua, central, baptist, church, cbc, springfield, worship Andy Fuqua no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/whatiwant.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/whatiwant.mp3 The congregation must participate! The whole point of a worship service is to bring Christians together to worship God. If the congregation is not actively involved in the worship service, there's no point in having one!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260639" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260639/participation.mp3 72C06686-9D37-48CB-85DF-50D7531DD5AE-2125-00000D764131F153-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:21 -0500 The congregation must participate! The whole point of a worship service is to bring Christians together to worship God. If the congregation is not actively involved in the worship service, there's no point in having one! 5:00 Central Baptist Church, Springfield, CBC, Team Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orghttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/participation.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/participation.mp3 Many churches are divided over which style of worship they prefer. What we need to realize is that worship has little to do with style, and everything to do with content.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260640" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260640/content.mp3 6925537A-E72C-4685-9790-BBD60214D9A4-451-000005881EDF835E-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:26 -0500 Don't get hung up on style. Many churches are divided over which style of worship they prefer. What we need to realize is that worship has little to do with style, and everything to do with content. 3:13 Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orgCentral,Baptist,Church,cbc,springfield,andy,worship,church,fuqua,worship,resource,bible,study,noteshttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/content.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/content.mp3 In order to overcome the struggle churches have in worship, we need to re-learn three important truths about worship.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260641" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260641/fivegoals.mp3 9FAD0669-7D7D-41F5-B497-5DD996C34356-551-00000ADB52F16F44-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:30 -0500 Three important truths about worship. In order to overcome the struggle churches have in worship, we need to re-learn three important truths about worship. 1:59 Andy Fuqua Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orghttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/fivegoals.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/fivegoals.mp3 This is the first in a series of mini-casts based on the book, <u>Worship is a Verb</u>, by the late Robert Webber. For more information on worship, check out my blog www.cbcspringfield.org/blogs/andyfuqua.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260642" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260642/worshipisaverb.mp3 BE277AC6-DA00-403F-91EA-3D12BAE9B72A-1198-00000E352229C9C1-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:35 -0500 Worship isn't passive. This is the first in a series of mini-casts based on the book, Worship is a Verb, by the late Robert Webber. For more information on worship, check out my blog www.cbcspringfield.org/blogs/andyfuqua. 2:59 verb Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orghttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/worshipisaverb.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/worshipisaverb.mp3 If we forget about God, it doesn't matter how good the song is or how much we practice, we will not reap a harvest of worship in the church.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260643" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260643/forgotten.mp3 F0A2FFA7-0733-48F6-B31E-B2D0C3B0CED7-219-0000040C6C4259CA-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:41 -0500 When preparing for worship, don't forget about God. If we forget about God, it doesn't matter how good the song is or how much we practice, we will not reap a harvest of worship in the church. 3:56 Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orgCentral,Baptist,Church,cbc,springfield,andy,worship,church,fuqua,worship,resource,bible,study,noteshttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/forgotten.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/forgotten.mp3 Two lessons about worship from Psalm 33.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260644" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260644/singjoyfully.mp3 67641230-C27D-4290-9F5C-C9B42B3FCB58-306-00000AD6A7AA6F22-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:46 -0500 Two lessons about worship from Psalm 33. Two lessons about worship from Psalm 33. 2:44 no andy@cbcspringfield.organdy@cbcspringfield.orgCentral,Baptist,Church,cbc,springfield,andy,worship,church,fuqua,worship,resource,bible,study,noteshttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/singjoyfully.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/singjoyfully.mp3 Worship is more than church music.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260645" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260645/whatisworship.mp3 7A74E23E-A86F-46E2-98AC-D043065CF7B1-149-000002353068B867-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:50 -0500 What is Worship? Worship is more than church music. 2:44 Central Baptist Church, worship Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orghttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/whatisworship.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/whatisworship.mp3 What is our purpose as a worship team?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~4/286260646" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/worshipnotes/~3/286260646/whatisourpurpose.mp3 53081577-D950-466D-BFAA-0BFF069B14AE-149-0000029656533488-FFA Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:56 -0500 What is Our Purpose? What is our purpose as a worship team? 2:56 Central Baptist Church, CBC, worship Andy Fuqua no andy@cbcspringfield.orghttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/whatisourpurpose.mp3http://cbcspringfield.org/andy/worshipnotes/whatisourpurpose.mp3 Andy FuquanonadultA minicast from Central Baptist Church, Springfield, IL.