Today was about Jesus being Lord. You might think “How is that different from any other week?” It’s not, but specifically the hope was that people would consider whether or not they simply call on Jesus in times of trouble, or if he is indeed Lord of their life. For some, this was a celebration of His lordship in their lives, while for the vast majority (myself included) it was a service of confession.
Come Thou Fount
Words by Robert Robinson
Arrangement by Imago Dei Church (as far as I remember)
This used to be a @V21Church standard, and rightly so- it’s an amazing song. Lyric-wise, it’s hard to beat this hymn. About five years ago I heard a version by Imago Dei Church in Portland that was energetic and rockin’, and we’ve been doing that one ever since. My only regret is that we sing it so fast, the words are sometimes blown by. Maybe we’ll start to sing it twice…
You Made It All
Words and Music by @TaylorRobertsOK
As we’re singing about Jesus as Lord, this is a beautiful song of total laying it down. It’s a V21 favorite among the people, and stripped to just guitar and vocals, a beautiful time of voices raised.
“You gave it all; Everything I am
I will follow you- You’ll see me through to the end”
Sermon: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
Death is a haunting reality. Whether it is family, friends, or co-workers, people die around us all the time. Yet, somehow we never get used to it. It’s strange that for something that happens quite often hits us so hard each time. Why can’t we ever get used to it? In the beginning of Genesis we read that we never were meant to die. In Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, @PastorTyler Jones leads us through a study and addresses the hard issue of mortality and shows us the hope that is present in Jesus Christ.
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Words by Joachim Neander, 1680
Music by Erneuerten Gesangbuch, 1665
My Hope Is Built
Words by Edward Mote, 1834
Music: William B. Bradbury, 1863
Arrangement by @MattStevensNC
This was a slower version- I’ll try to post a recording soon. This song is so valuable to sing, as the lyrics are a proclamation of Christ as Lord. For hymns where the music may feel tired or overdone, it’s worth working on new arrangements. A lot easier than trying to write lyrics that are as simple and brilliant!
Glory To God
Words and Music by @MattStevensNC
To end the service based on the lordship of Jesus, we sang this upbeat song of praise and proclamation.
Today’s Band
Guitar – @JoshBain
Backing Vocals – Anna Baughman
Bass – Caleb Smith
Drums – J.M. Huret
Worship Leader – @MattStevensNC
Today’s Sunday Review is posted in collaboration with other church music ministries at Sunday Setlists.
Matt Stevens is the Worship Pastor for Vintage21 Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Contact him via Twitter: @MattStevensNC