Notes From Lakewood Church-What To Do When You’re Sinking
PLACE: Lakewood Church-Houston, Tx, Joel Osteen, Pastor
DATE: Saturday, March 8, 2008
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
THE MUSIC:
Worship Team: Steve & Da’dra, Choir & Band
Songs: Your Name is Great, Great in Power, Better Than Life, King of Majesty, God He Reigns, He Reigns, From The Inside Out, Moving Forward, You Reign, Another Level
I really enjoyed praise & worship with Steve & Da’dra! Steve brings another level of excitement. It’s wonderful to see their total abandonment in worship and to watch how they bring the audience along with them.
The youth choir had everyone up and singing with their version of Israel & New Breed’s hit song, “Going To Another Level”. Check them out on the video below.
THE MESSAGE:
Scripture References: Romans 10:13, Psalm 46:1, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 14:22-31, Deut. 5:15
Subject: What To Do When You’re Sinking
Quick Notes From The Sermon:Since Pastor Joel is out of town ministering, Spanish Pastor Marcos Witt delivered the sermon. Pastor Witt is always great to listen to. He brings his unique brand of humour and song to get his message across. In his message
Gospel Music News-Vickie Winans National Teen Search, Jonathan Nelson, Barrett Sisters
”I’ve asked God to give me melodies from heaven to pierce through the veils of whatever people are dealing with. I pray that prayer so often, and God sends me songs. He sends me melodies and lyrics that speak to people’s real situations.”-Jonathan Nelson
1. The Gospel Music Channel has a Q&A with singer/songwriter Jonathan Nelson, the writer of the 2006 Stellar Award-winning Song of the Year, Healed and the summer blockbuster hit for Youth for Christ, The Struggle is Over. He has also written songs for Bishop T.D. Jakes, Maurette Brown-Clark, and Stephen Hurd. In the interview Jonathan discusses the inspiration behind the popular single, Right Now Praise.~Jonathan Nelson
2. The Barrett Sisters, gospel singers known for their tight harmonies, will be in concert Sunday March 15th in Chicago at First Church of Deliverance~Barrett Sisters Concert
3. The dreaded Internal Revenue Service is investigating Gospel music star Yolanda Adams.~IRS
4. The Gospel Music Channel takes over Wall Street! America’s fastest growing TV network and the nation’s first and only 24/7 all-Gospel/Christian music television station visited the New York Stock Exchange on March 3rd to celebrate its rapid expansion and its current place as television’s fastest growing network.~$7.5 Billion Dollar Industry
5. Do you know a talented teen? The Vickie Winans National Teen Search is now underway. Vickie is looking for 4 to 5 female or male young singers with dancing skills from ages 13 to 17 years old. It’s for a singing group that will be signed to a major record label. The new group will record, shoot music videos, and will possibly tour the country spreading positive, spiritual, and inspirational messages through music and dance. Everything is kicking off on YouTube! Be sure to watch the YouTube entry video below.~Contest Rules
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Learn to Play the Piano By Ear
Sunday Gospel!-Beverly Crawford-He’s Done Enough
I hope everyone has a great Sunday!
Gospel Music News
1. Mandisa is happy she didn’t win American Idol after all because she feels that the expectations that are placed on the people that win are high. I’m glad things are better for her now, because in her book she talks about how down she was after she was eliminated in the ninth round. Links to her book and CD are below.~Q&A With Mandisa
2. John P. Kee gives full scholarship and Escalade to inner city youth. Get more information on this wonderful gift on Pastor Kee’s myspace page. While you’re there be sure to check out all the guns collected at the 2nd annual Holiday Gun Drive.~MySpace
