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Grace might be the New Testament’s central idea. The fact that God pours blessing out on an undeserving humanity makes the cross the most shocking and beautiful expression of love imaginable. Many people believe that grace is a project where one is expected to earn their keep and prove their...

A call to worship is an invitation for the congregation to turn their attention toward God. It’s typically not intended to be a lengthy intellectual discourse but a summons. That is, unless you’re looking to invoke a particular tone or focus in a service like Good Friday or Christmas. Powerful...

Your church presentation ties the entire service together. If handled correctly, it moves the service from one element to the next on the big screen by offering seamless transitions. This keeps the congregation focused and moving in the same direction. Using presentations during the sermon provides another avenue for information...

Benedictions have been used for centuries as a way to close church gatherings. And since they're scriptural, they're always an appropriate way to bring a service to an end. (more…)

Prayer is an important Christian discipline, and every worship leader needs a good repertoire of worship songs about prayer in their back pocket when the situation calls for it. We’ve compiled 15 worship songs about prayer to use as devotions, readings, leading your congregation in song, or adding them to...