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?

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

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

“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!”

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

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...

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.”