Singing has always been important to God’s people.

  • Exodus 15:1-7 – The song of Moses.
  • I Samuel 18:6-7
  • The book of Psalms is a collection of the songs of God’s people.
    • Psalms 72

Congregational singing is a fellowship.

  • Psalms 95:1-7 – This is something we do together. God’s people are always stronger together.
    • “O come”
    • “Let us”

Congregational singing IS and IS NOT

It IS a command – NOT an option

  • Ephesians 5:19
  • Colossians 3:12-16 – Don’t make excuses for why you don’t sing. It is a command right along with kindness, humility, and patience.
  • Exodus 4:10-14
  • Psalms 100:1
  • We are not commanded to sing only if we are good at it.

It IS worship – NOT entertainment

  • John 4:24
  • Psalms 100:1-5
  • Singing is about God – not us. It is not a time for us to showcase our talents – that is worshipping me.

It IS from the heart – NOT empty words

  • Mark 12:30
  • Psalms 103:1
  • Malachi 1; Matthew 15:8-9

It IS a sermon – NOT a “warm-up”

  • Singing teachings – Colossians 3:16
  • Singing encourages – Hebrews 10:24-25
  • Singing comforts – Acts 16:25; Matthew 26:30
  • Singing draws us closer to God – James 4:8
    • … and each other