Marvin Sapp-#1 Song In the Country
Marvin Sapp’s, “Never Would Have Made It”, is the #1 gospel song in the country! The older I get the more I understand the words to this song. The only way any of us make it through the tough times is through God’s love and faithfulness. Congrats to Marvin Sapp!
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Play The Piano Like Your Favorite Gospel Artist
Gospel Music News
1. TV One has some great gospel shows airing this weekend! Be sure to catch the premier of The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors Sunday at 8 p.m. and the 2007 Praise Party with special guests Israel Houghton & Tye Tribbett at 9 p.m.~Gospel of Music, Praise Party, Gospel of Music: Marriage
2. Have you been watching Tyler Perry’s House of Payne? I think it’s a great show that is getter better with time. It’s nice to see that Janine is out of rehab and doing fine. The episode last week dealt with her former drug dealer coming back for money prompting Curtis to purchase a gun. I love Curtis & Ella! The syndicated comedy series is currently airing on TBS.~House of Payne
3. There will be a weekend benefit concert for Gospel Recording Artist Daryl Coley, Sunday January 20th, at Love Center Ministries in Oakland, CA.~Daryl Coley
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Notes From Lakewood Church-Abiding In The Secret Place
PLACE: Lakewood Church-Houston, Tx
Joel Osteen, Pastor
DATE: Saturday, January 5, 2008
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
THE MUSIC:
Worship Team: Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Israel Houghton, Da’dra Crawford Greathouse, Steve Crawford, Choir & Band
Songs: Again I Say Rejoice, Favor, Free For All, Friend of God, Free To Worship, The Stand, Say So, I Know Who I Am
The first Saturday service of the new year was a great one! It was great to see the entire front worship team of Cindy, Israel, Steve, and Da’dra all sing together. That doesn’t happen very often.
A new year always brings a sense of new beginnings and a chance to begin anew. In “Free To Worship”, it speaks of feeling far from God and thinking that He turns away when mistakes are made. The song goes on to say that God has redeemed us by grace, erasing all distance.
I love the part that says, “draw me close, draw me close, Jesus, I will not fear”. Staying close alleviates all worry, fear and dread. I have to keep reminding myself to stay close. That is why I love the new worship CD! I can play track #3, “Free To Worship”, when I need a quick reminder.
Being sure of who you are and whose you are is a great way to start a new year. “I Know Who I Am” from Israel’s A Deeper Level, was sung during offering. I *think* it’s the first time it was sung during worship. If so, I hope they make it a permanent part of the song rotation. The audience really liked this one. Check it out below:
THE MESSAGE:
Scripture References: Isaiah 54:17, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Psalm 138:17, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 91:1, 91:2
Subject: Living An Overcoming Life of Victory
Quick Notes From The Sermon:
This weeks message was about living an overflowing life. Pastor Joel said that God never created us to be overcome by our circumstances, but to be overcomers. He encouraged everyone to remember that God is in control, and that things always work out for the good. He said to not give up and stay in faith. Even when it looks like there is no way, God will perform miracles. We should have a deep resolve to live a life of abundance.
Even if you have made poor choices, that doesn’t change your heritage. You are still the apple of God’s eye. Activate God’s promises in your life by believing them. God is bigger than any situation you’re facing. When you release your faith by believing, all of heaven backs you up. The creator of the universe is on your side. God controls it all. There is nothing created that He is not bigger than. Pastor Joel advised those that are worrying about one thing or another, to get back to that place of peace. Get in agreement with God and start expecting God to show up and fight your battles.
Gospel Music News
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1. The three-time Grammy winning Mighty Clouds of Joy will be honored by BMI at its 9th Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. Be sure to read the bit about James Brown closing the curtain on the Clouds at the L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium. Priceless!~Mighty High
2. Purchased Kirk Franklin’s new CD, The Fight of My Life
3. Be sure to check out Fred Hammond’s website! Features include fHammond TV, Radio Fred, info about his first film, and more!-Fred Hammond
4. On Saturday, January 12th, the 23rd Annual Stellar Awards will be held in Nashville, TN at the Grand Ole Opry House. The award show will be hosted by Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, and Byron Cage.~Stellar Awards Ticket and Hotel Info
5. The 2008 Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference will be held in Atlanta, Ga February 21st-23rd. The honorees for this year are Donald Lawrence, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Vickie Winans, and Bishop Ernestine Reems-Dickerson.~Gospel Heritage Foundation
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