WHAT THE PSALMS TEACH US ABOUT WORSHIP

Cornerstone Bible InstituteThe Theology and Practice of WorshipJuly 25, 2009

Music and Worship

1. Music can help people remember God's Word

2. Music can give expression to the church's doctrine and devotion

3. Music can be a means of the church ministering to one another

The 5 Books of the Psalms

Book 1 - Psalm 1-41Book 2 - Psalm 42-72Book 3 - Psalm 73-89Book 4 - Psalm 90-106Book 5 - Psalm 107-150

Each book ends with a doxology (41:13, 72:18-19, 89:52, 106:48, 150:6)

5 Marks of a Biblical Music Ministry

1. A Biblical Music Ministry Balances Rejoicing and Lament

2. A Biblical Music Ministry Balances Transcendence and Immanence

3. A Biblical Music Ministry Balances Objective Truth and Subjective Feeling

4. A Biblical Music Ministry Balances Internal Devotion and External Expression

5. A Biblical Music Ministry Focuses on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ

TEAM MINISTRY FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Cornerstone Bible InstituteThe Theology and Practice of WorshipJuly 25, 2009

Three Non-Negotiables of Team Ministry (1 Cor. 12:12-26)

Conviction #1: The Unity of the Body (v.12-13)

Conviction #2: The Diversity of the Body (v.14-20)

Conviction #3: The Necessity of the Body (v.21-26)

Specific Applications to Sunday Morning Worship (1 Cor. 13:1-13)

1. Love one another by being punctual

2. Love one another by dialing into your ministry leader

3. Love one another by being prepared

4. Love one another by speaking courteously

5. Be tuned into what God is doing in the church