theWorshipConnection

Resources for Further Study

 

Week One– The God We Worship

 

 Bible Scriptures: Read the Psalms

 

Books:  Stevens, Jarrett.  The Deity Formerly Known as God. Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2006.

 

Yancey, Philip.  Reaching for the Invisible God. Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2000.

 

Arthur, Kay.  Lord, I Want to Know You: a Devotional Study on the Names of God. Colorado Springs, CO : WaterBrook Press, c.2000.

 

Web resources:

 

Scriptures that describe who God is

 

The Names of God

 

Songs for Worship: 

 

 ”Beautiful One” by Tim Hughes, 2002

 

“God of Wonders” by Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong, c2000

 

“How Great is Our God” by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves

 

“Your Name” by Paul Baloche, Glenn Packiam, c2006

 

Keep an eye out for the CD project: This is Our God, Hillsong Live, release date August 2008.

 

 Week Two– The “What” — Defining Worship

 

 Bible Scriptures: Song of Solomon

 

 Books:  Desiring God by John Piper. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah, c2003.

 

Living a Life of True Worship by Kay Arthur and Bob & Diane Vereen. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press, c2001.

 

Worship is a Verb: Celebrating God’s Mighty Deeds of Salvation by Robert E. Webber, Star Song Publishing, c2006.

 

 Websites:  Defining Worship by Bob Kauflin

 

Songs for Worship: 

“Here I am to Worship” by Tim Hughes c2000

 

“We Fall Down” by Chris Tomlin c1998

 

“Amazed” by Jared Anderson c2004

 

“I Give You My Heart”  by Reuben Morgan c1995

 

“I exalt Thee” by Pete Sanchez, Jr.  c1977

 

“Heart of Worship” by Matt Redman  c1999

 

 

Week Three– The “When” of Worship

 

Bible Scriptures: Psalms of Ascents: Psalms 120-134  (These are the Psalms of the Hebrew pilgrimage ascending up the mountain to Jerusalem)

 

Books:  Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to be with God  by Bill Hybels. Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, 1998.

 

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, a cook at a monastic community in 17th century France.  Available in various editions on www.amazon.com and full text, audio and downloadable (for free) at http://librivox.org/the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god-by-brother-lawrence/

 

Songs for Worship: 

 

“Rising” by Paul Baloche and Matt Redman, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, c2006

 

“Because of Your Love” by Brenton Brown and Paul Baloche, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, c2006.

 

“The Battle Belongs to the Lord” by Jamie Owens-Collins, Fairhill Music, c1985.

 

“Hear Us From Heaven” by Jared Anderson, Vertical Music, c2004.

 

 

Week Four– The “Where” of Worship

Bible Scriptures: The book of Revelations

 

Books: 

 

Christianity 9 to 5 : Living Your Faith at Work by Michael A. Zigarelli. Kansas City, Missouri : Beacon Hill Press, c1998.

 

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. Colorado Springs, CO : WaterBrook Press, c2000.

 

Rumors of Another World by Philip Yancey. Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2003.

 

Songs for Worship: 

 

“O Praise Him” by David Crowder, Worshiptogether.com, c2003.

“We Fall Down” by Chris Tomlin, Worshiptogether.com, c1998.

“Your Love is Deep” by Jami Smith, Integrity Hosanna, c2001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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