Posts with the category “worship”

God of This City
by Faith Parry and ChatGPT on October 1st, 2024
Subscribe to our Playlists: This week, we're introducing a song that was released in 2008 called God of this City by Chris Tomlin. It was originally written by Bluetree but became popular with Chris Tomlin published on his Passion Album, making this song his primary song.I love how the song connects with our theme this week of serving others because it has themes of God's power, hope. and transfor...  Read More
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Gracefully Broken
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on September 25th, 2024
Subscribe to our Playlists: This week, the message goes deeper into the Wesleyan themes of love and grace. We're introducing a new song: Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s “Gracefully Broken.” This song speaks about surrendering to God, trusting Him in moments of brokenness, and allowing His grace to work through our vulnerabilities.Released in 2017, this song lifts up the grace of God as the force that turns ...  Read More
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By Our Love
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on September 18th, 2024
This Sunday, we're singing another, old/new Song. In 2015, For King and Country release their version of the hymn "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love." The hymn was written by Peter Scholtes in 1966. Scholtes was a Catholic priest, serving the south side of Chicago. He wanted a song that would express unity among Christians and couldn't find one he liked, so he wrote one. The song became v...  Read More
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Spirit of the Living God
by Faith Parry and ChatGPT on September 11th, 2024
This wee, we're introducing a new arrangement of "Spirit of the Living God" by Meredith Andrews. This hymn (words and music) was written in 1926 by Daniel Iverson, a Presbyterian minister. After attending a revival meeting, the he was inspired to write about how the Holy Spirit stirred his heart.Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me,Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.Melt me, mold me,...  Read More
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Breathe on Me Breath of God
by Faith Parry & ChaptGPT on September 4th, 2024
This week, we're introducing a modern version of the classic hymn, "Breathe on Me, Breath of God." The hymn was  written by Edwin Hatch in 1878, an Anglican theologian and scholar, best known for his contributions to early church history and his involvement in theological education.The hymn expresses a deep desire for spiritual renewal and divine inspiration. The “Breath of God” refers to the Holy...  Read More
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Be Thou My Vision
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on August 29th, 2024
This week, we're singing a song we started this year by Shane & Shane which is a revamp of an old hymn Be Thou My Vision (Lord You Are).“Be Thou My Vision” has become one of the most beloved hymns in Christian worship. Its timeless message of focusing solely on God and seeking His guidance resonates across denominations and cultures. The hymn’s enduring popularity is due to its profound spiritual ...  Read More
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In the River
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on August 21st, 2024
We're kicking off worship on Sunday with a song we've been singing at Fleming Island UMC since 2018 called "In the River" by Jesus Culture. This worship song captures God as our life-giver and his presence refreshes our soul. The song draws heavily on the images of the Bible to help us express the life, freedom, and joy that only comes from the presence of God. Let's look at some of them: Lyrics: “Th...  Read More
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Battle Belongs
by Faith Parry and ChatGPT on August 13th, 2024
This Sunday, we'll start wroship with a song we've sung since 2021 called Battle Belongs by Phil Whickham. I love this song because it reminds us that whatever life presents us, God is bigger. The song’s central message is about surrendering our battles to God and trusting in His power and sovereignty.The song echoes the biblical theme that our struggles and battles are not fought in our own stren...  Read More
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Unstoppable God
by Faith Parry & ChatGPT on August 8th, 2024
On Sunday, we'll introduce a new song, "Unstoppable God," by Elevation Worship. This song will complement our sermon series and theology well. It celebrates God’s unchanging power, creative work, victory over sin, and enduring faithfulness.Here are some ways the "Unstoppable God" connects with scripture: Lyrics: “Unstoppable God, let Your glory go on and on. Impossible things in Your name, they sh...  Read More
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