Tag: Worship

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 9:15-28

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

Celebrate our joyful circumstance
Forever we have full forgiveness
Promised eternal inheritance
With God now, forever, through Jesus

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Dying for our sins He did appear
In heaven now appears – so draw near!
Of death and judgment we need not fear
For with salvation He will appear
(Repeat Chorus)

Come with your sin and guilt, heed the call
Turn and believe before it’s too late
His promises, now enjoy them all
For His return, eagerly now wait
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 9:1-14

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

Our God is holy, holy, holy
We are sinners in need of cleansing
We could not find inner purity
From the Old Covenant offerings

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Offering Himself, Jesus shed His blood
All of our sins and guilt washed away
Now we can draw near and serve our God
Once for all Jesus opened the way
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 8:1-13

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

Jesus our better priest before God
Our punishment on the cross He takes
Reigns as King at the right hand of God
A better covenant Jesus makes

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

God changes us with a brand new heart
He is our God, to Him we belong
We know the Lord for a brand new start
Full forgiveness of our ev’ry wrong
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Doctrine Matters for Our Relationship with God

On By BrianIn PASSION Reflections

What is required to have a growing relationship with God, to know God more and more?  I must learn about Him.  Doctrine teaches us about Him – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – so that I might know Him better.

Imagine a young man and a young woman meet, and they want to get to know each other.  What do they do?  They spend time together.  They talk to each other and listen.  They learn about each other.

If you want to get to know God better, you need to learn about Him – who He is, what He has done, what He is doing now, and what He will do in the future.  That’s doctrine.  It’s not dry!  It is relational.  It is exciting! 

And as we learn more about God – His love, His faithfulness, His mercy, and what He has done to save us by becoming one of us to die on a cross – we not only get to know Him better, but we love Him more.  Our love for Him grows.  We learn of His love for us, and we grow in our love towards Him.  Our relationship is not dry, but a loving relationship between God and us.

And as we learn about Him through doctrine, this love then leads to worship.  Theology should always lead to doxology.  Doctrine should always lead to praise.  In Ephesians 1-3, Paul lays out the doctrines of salvation and then closes in 3:20-21 with worship to God.  The same thing happens in Romans.  Paul lays out wondrous doctrinal truth in chapters 1-11, and then closes in 11:33-36 with praise to God.  As Paul reflects on doctrinal truths, he can’t help but break into joyful worship. 

Doctrine teaches us about God, that we might grow in our relationship with Him, loving Him more, and falling down before Him in worship.

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 7:23-8:5

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

Behold Jesus saves us completely
The Son of God and the perfect man
Dying, He paid for our sins fully
Now intercedes for us in heaven

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

So come into God’s presence boldly
Gasp in wonder at full forgiveness
Gratefully pursue His purity
Hold fast to Jesus your confidence
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 7:11-22

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

The Law of Moses had a defect
Could not bring us into God’s presence
But Jesus our High Priest is perfect
Draws us to God with endless access

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Jesus comes from the tribe of Judah
Comes with an oath and by prophecy
Lives forever by God’s great power
Gives us hope now and eternally
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

My God Is All I Need

On By BrianIn Sing A Song, Songs to Sing

At our VBS a few weeks ago, we taught the children the kids song, “My God Is So Big,” which CityAlight embedded in their song “My God Is All I Need.” That Sunday we introduced CityAlight’s song, and when we came to “My God Is So Big” we had the kids lead us with the motions. A great way to get the kids involved in the worship service. And great lyrics to encourage all of us.

Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 7:1-10

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

Behold Jesus our great Righteous King
A King of peace who brings us to God
Priest of the Most High, always serving
That we might always draw near to God

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Jesus is greater than Abraham
Deserves the gift of our daily lives
Offers access to the great I Am
No other priest offers what He gives
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 6:13-20

On By BrianIn Hebrews Hymns

Behold Jesus the Promised Offspring
Our great High Priest who pays for our sins
Our Refuge, the Source of all Blessing
He brings us to God – our access wins

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

God’s promise in Jesus is certain
His purpose stands, with an oath secure
Hold fast to Him, where else would you turn?
He is our Anchor, steady and sure
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2023 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Here the Hallelujahs Roar

On By BrianIn Sing A Song, Songs to Sing1 Comment

City Alight has five new songs out, and here is one of them. This one looks forward to the return of Christ and the wonderful blessings we will enjoy with Him. It is an upbeat celebration of our future with Christ. The words are spot on, and it is easy to sing (and play on the guitar). I introduced it to our church this past week, and have enjoyed listening to it at home as well.

Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, related Scriptures, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.