Why We Sing

  • Pastor Dwain Tissell
  • Dec 9, 2007
  • Series: Sing

Why We Sing

  • Aug 26, 2007
  • Series: This Is So You

WHY WE SING
"Sing" - Part 1
December 9th, 2007
Luke 1:39-56
Dwain Tissell

46 And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me-
holy is his name. Luke 1:46-49 (TNIV)

1. WHEN YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOU SING.

50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty. Luke 1:50-53 (TNIV)

2. WHEN GOD STILL AMAZES YOU.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 (TNIV)


54 He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
55 to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors." Luke 1:54-55 (TNIV)

3. WHEN YOU BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL DO WHAT HE SAYS.

15 The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time 16 and said, "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son. 17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Genesis 22:15-17 (TNIV)

...You will find the simple secret of singing = TAKE GOD AT HIS WORD.

45You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said." Luke 1:45 (NLT)


WHY WE SING
"This Is So You - New Style" - Part 9
August 26th, 2007
Ephesians 5:3-20
Dwain Tissell

3Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. 4Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. 5You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
6Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. 7Don't participate in the things these people do. 8For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! 9For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:3-9 (NLT)

1. WE SING BUT YOU GET TO CHOOSE WHICH LIFE YOU LIVE.

7Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning. Ecclesiates 11:7 (NLT)

10Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. 13But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,
"Awake, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will give you light." Ephesians 5:10-14 (NLT)

2. WE SING, BUT YOU DECIDE WHETHER TO OPEN YOUR EYES.

20 I will never forget this awful time,
as I grieve over my loss.
21 Yet I still dare to hope
when I remember this:
22 The faithful love of the LORD never ends!
His mercies never cease.
23 Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.
24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance;
therefore, I will hope in him!"
25 The LORD is good to those who depend on him,
to those who search for him. Lamentations 3:20-25 (NLT)

15Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:15-20 NIV)

3. WE SING BECAUSE WE HELP EACH OTHER WAKE UP.

10And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!" Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT)

16Make the most of every chance you get. Ephesians 5:16 (MSG)