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It's Not About Me

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST

If we're actually going to worship, our attention is to be focused on Him. We may make fine and true—even biblical—declarations about ourselves, but if it is not focused toward the Lord, dare we suggest that it is worship?

Hymns vs. Praise Choruses

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:30:00 CDT

A humorous look at the difference between traditional hymns and contemporary choruses. Tom Kraeuter.

An Honest Look at the Regulative Principle of Worship

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 CDT

If the Bible does not specifically say that something is acceptable in worship, does that mean it's unacceptable? Let's take a look...

Order of Service: New Old Thoughts

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:30:00 CDT

“I’ll take ‘Church Stuff’ for one hundred dollars, Alex.”

“The answer is, ‘That’s the way we’ve always done it.’”

“Hmmm. How about, ‘Why do most churches do things the way they do?’”

“Right!”

Uniformity in Worship

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:30:00 CDT

Does everyone in a corporate worship service need to do everything exactly the same? If not, how much diversity is acceptable?

Winnie the Pooh on Corporate Worship

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:30:00 CDT

Frequently over the years, people have asked me whether it is necessary to be mostly spontaneous in culturally relevant worship (a common trend) or whether it is okay to plan everything ahead of time. My answer to this question is generally a resounding, “Yes.” Let me explain...

Why Call It Worship?

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CDT

Most Christians look at worship from a cultural and/or traditional perspective, but what does the Bible actually say about worship? Quite some time ago I was preparing to present a worship seminar at a church. As I was setting up my equipment, the minister of music assisted me. At one point he casually mentioned, “I’m so glad you’re here. The people of our church seem to have the idea that worship equals the sermon and the sermon equals worship. To them, there are no other variables. I’m hoping you can help them see a broader picture.”