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The musicians of First Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee deliver a stunning rendition of ‘In Christ Alone.’ The magnificent composition and inspiring lyrics, written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, are performed wonderfully by about ten instrumentalists and primary vocalists and a choir of approximately twenty more individuals. Their performance is captivating!

‘In Christ Alone’ was the first writing collaboration between Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, both from the United Kingdom. When the two songwriters met at a worship event in 2000, they decided to create some songs together. They began the first project in 2000 and completed ‘In Christ Alone’ in January 2001. 

Keith Getty shared the primary goal of the song during a lecture and Q&A session in Louisville, Kentucky. He stated, “The idea was to write a hymn that declared the whole life of Christ in a song.”  

In an interview with WorshipTogether, Stuart Townend spoke about writing the lyrics after hearing the melody Keith had penned. He said, “he sent me this melody, and as soon as I heard it, it had a grandeur about it, [and] I thought ‘this needs some strong lyrics.’ So I sat down, and as I wrote it, I just began to develop the whole theme of the life, death, resurrection of Christ, and what that means for us in our lives.”  

The first effort of the Getty-Townend writing team was an astounding success! ‘In Christ Alone’ appeared on CCLI’s (Christian Copyright Licensing International) “Top 25 CCLI Songs” American songs list for the first time in February 2008. It had appeared on the CCLI chart for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand prior to that. 

Here are four lines from the second verse of ‘In Christ Alone:’

‘In Christ alone, who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save’

Whether covered by famous artists—Newsboys, Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, Christian Grimmie, Kristian Stanfill, Natalie Grant, or others—or sung by passionate and super talented worship bands like First Clarksville’s, the music and message of “In Christ Alone” connects deeply with listeners. It recounts the story of Jesus’s magnificent gift to each and every one of God’s children, as well as the eternal impact of His sacrifice!

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

Don’t miss The Isaacs’ beautiful rendition of ‘You Say’ by Lauren Daigle. The song has become a beloved favorite in the Christian and Pop musical realms as it ate up the charts when it was first released in 2018. Since then, bands like the Issacs have created their own unique renditions of the song. But the one thing remains: just how powerful the lyrics are. 

It doesn’t matter if this is the first time or the 100th time you hear the song; the words impact your heart every time: 

‘You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing

You say I am strong when I think I am weak

And you say I am held when I am falling short

And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours’

The Isaacs have been around for quite a few generations, beginning with a powerful story in the year 1947 when the mother of the group, Lily Fishman, was born in an army relief camp to Polish Jewish parents who survived the concentration camps. Joe Isaacs grew up in humbler circumstances as the youngest of 17 kids to Kentucky farmers. Their paths crossed in the 70s when they met and married. Together, the couple brought Benjamin, Sonya, and Rebecca into the world and graced the stages of places like the Grand Ole Opry, collaborating with legends like Reba McEntire. But their favorite music they come back to time and again is Gospel and Worship Music. 

The song ‘You Say’ was performed live at the Fisher Center at Belmont University of Nashville, TN, with a few other singers and musicians. The result is a pitch-perfect and poetic sense of the song. But to them, it isn’t just music; it’s a ministry and my—how this performance ministers to the soul. We hope this brought you a sense of love and comfort today. 

Psalm 40:3 "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him."

Taste of Love by ForHimForever – Ring in the New Year with a romantic love song for you and your spouse! Remember to save it for your Valentine’s day appreciation of God’s love for each other and for others to enjoy. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4YRETitZqLnFn55HtzJZcI?si=efbadd3e50de405d Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/taste-of-love/1785774282?i=1785774283 YouTube https://youtu.be/XZ3eCIpxXc0

Vision of JESUS

A young woman delivered a chillingly beautiful cover of “Goodness of God.” The gifted singer displayed her immense musical abilities while singing the beloved contemporary Christian music tune. Check out the video to hear the woman’s rendition of the classic song.

Contemporary Christian music is an incredibly popular genre. When it comes to the church and music heard in places of worship, contemporary Christian music likely edges out hymns. More and more churches are opting to use songs by artists like Phil Wickham, Bethel Music, Matthew West and Elevation Worship for the praise and worship portion of their services.

Hymns and contemporary Christian music both have their negatives and positives. The debate over which is better for church services is likely to bring about strong opinions from people on both sides. Regardless of where you fall in that debate, there are standout, classic songs in both hymns and more modern, updated Christian songs. One contemporary Christian song that has quickly become a classic, known by worshippers worldwide, is “Goodness of God.”

In a clip posted on YouTube, one woman, Danielle Marie, belts out the lyrics to the timeless tune about God’s unending and all-encompassing goodness, love and faithfulness. It’s a dazzling performance and one that you’ll want to listen to repeatedly. Her voice is so clean, clear and crisp.

“’Cause all my life You have been faithful

All my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God”

As mentioned earlier, this song is a popular target for covers. Nearly every big or even remotely recognizable name in Christian music has performed this song at one time or another. Likely, the biggest reason for the song’s popularity among performers and listeners is that we can all relate to the lyrics. We’re all well acquainted with His goodness, faithfulness and grace – none of which we deserve.

Psalm 34:8 “By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.”

A brother and sister delivered a precious rendition of the beloved classic “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” The two siblings showed off their musical gifts as they sang about being aware of Christ's immense love for them. Watch the video to see and listen to the sweet, heartwarming musical performance.

If not for the sacrifice – the undeserving and excruciatingly painful death and ultimate, victorious resurrection - of Jesus Christ, none of us would have any hope or future. We’d all still be lost in our sins and transgressions, staring down an eternity forever separated from Him. There would still exist this divide, a rupture caused by sin keeping us from Him.

But because He loved us, a bunch of arrogant, disobedient sinners, so much, He sent His one and only Son to Earth, who eventually took our spot on the cross. He went through all of that for you and me. There is no greater love than that because His actions and death at the cross offer us the opportunity to be forgiven of sins and have a chance at eternal life with Him.

That’s an amazing, mind-blowing type of love freely offered to everyone, including the tiniest of children. In a clip posted on YouTube, a brother and a sister sing of Christ’s love for the children, all the little children.

While the video features the two youngsters singing “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know,” it begins on a decidedly different note. In the opening seconds, the older brother lovingly and hilariously gives his little sister some direction. He informs her what she is supposed to be singing and when.

Once that is all sorted out, the two sweet children get right into the song we all know and love. Their rendition is so cute and heartwarming, which reminds us of how much Christ truly loves and cares for all of us.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

This original song was written based off a letter of mourning (Read at the beginning) sent to me after my cousin's father and grandfather passed away within a short period of time of each other.

This is a cover of the Christmas song, Mary Did You Know.

This song is set to Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) but re-written to talk about the Christmas story of Jesus birth.

This original song is based on the scripture in Luke where Mary and Joseph could find no room to stay in the Inn and so they had to stay in a stable instead.

This original song is a reminder of what Christmas is really all about...Jesus.

Serbian song of praise, very popular there, with a catchy rhythm and tune and even better lyrics. It has been used to illustrate a Russian animated film called Serafima's Wonderful Journey" about the persecution of Christians under Communism. If you want to watch a shortened version of it you can do it by copy-pasting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xlbl9KCKG3xdNkbFaMIQxFi8ALRuG31u/view?usp=drive_link

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One church’s praise and worship team delivered a soul-stirring rendition of “Mercy.” This powerful and moving cover of the tune previously sung and recorded by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music is one you’ll want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the video and listen to the talented team’s cover performance.

You and I and everyone else on Earth, as the Bible states, are sinners who have fallen short of the glory of God. In our arrogance and disobedience, we willingly turned our back on Him. We chose our way, ignoring and going against His commands and directives. In short, we’re sinners.

But for some reason, God, in His mercy and goodness, made a way to repair and bridge the divide sin caused in our relationship with Him. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ. He became a sacrifice, taking our spot on the cross. Christ paid a debt we can never repay, giving us hope and a future.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the praise and worship team from First Baptist Clarksville in Clarksville, Tennessee, beautifully performed “Mercy.” As indicated by the song’s title, it’s a tune about the undeserving love and mercy that Christ did and continues to show every one of us.

“Now I’m alive to tell the story

How I’ve overcome

It’s His goodness and mercy

And the power of His blood”

The song’s lyrics accurately articulate and describe what the Lord has done and continues to do in lives. He takes people and changes lives, making things thought lost and broken new again. He brings hope and offers forgiveness of sins to all. None of which any of us deserve. However, it’s all only possible because of Christ’s love, goodness and mercy.

Watch this video, listen to the song lyrics and try not to get emotional. That’s a near impossibility when truly considering what Christ has done and continues to do in our lives.

Hebrews 4:16 “Then let us come near to the seat of grace without fear, so that mercy may be given to us, and we may get grace for our help in time of need.”

An incredibly talented trio delivered a soul-stirring cover of “My Redeemer is Faithful and True.” It’s an unbelievably powerful and moving performance about Christ’s love and faithfulness. Check out the video to watch and listen to the lovely rendition of the Steven Curtis Chapman tune.

Life is not always an easy, enjoyable or fun-loving experience. In fact, there will be many instances in which the opposite is true. Circumstances that are heartbreaking, painful and filled with sorrow will arise, often through no fault of our own. How could we possibly make it through this? But somehow, we managed to do it.

In a clip posted on YouTube, three singers beautifully perform a song about making it through those hard times and how it was made possible. It’s also a song about Christ’s amazing, unending love and His faithfulness.

“As I look back on the road I’ve traveled

I see so many times He carried me through

And if there’s one thing that I’ve learned in my life

My Redeemer is faithful and true”

While the vocal performances from all three individuals are fantastic and noteworthy, the song’s lyrics make this video worth watching and listening to repeatedly. The words are full of so much truth and accurately describe Christ’s wonderful, loving and faithful nature.

He was and always will be so much better than we deserve. We could never do anything to earn His love, mercy, forgiveness, guidance and protection. Yet, He is always there, no matter what we do or how we stumble and fall. As the song’s title states and the chorus mentions multiple times, He is faithful and true. Anyone who has been a follower of Christ for any significant amount of time knows this to be 100 percent correct.

Life will sometimes be rough, but we can rest assured that we will make it through because He is so faithful and true.

Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised.”

Michael Tait and a massive choir delivered a soul-stirring “We Believe” performance. The hundreds of voices combined to make for a moving and dazzling rendition of the Newsboys hit. Check out the clip to watch and listen to the powerful rendition.

The world is a sad, lonely and broken place. Sin has done a number on the world and its hurting and struggling inhabitants. Sin has utterly ruined and destroyed anything and everything with which it has come into contact. Sin and its repercussions have devastated marriages, careers and entire lives.

As horrible an impact sin has had on this world, perhaps its worst, most damaging effect has been that it leaves people without hope. Without any hope, people will simply give up and surrender, choosing to throw in the towel. If there is no future and they’ve already lost, why bother continuing the fight? In that case, wouldn’t the simple, most sensible solution be to wave the white flag?

In a clip posted on YouTube, Michael Tait, lead singer of the Newsboys, along with the First Dallas Choir, performs a song about the hope and future found in Jesus Christ. “We Believe” recognizes all this world's hurt, darkness and hopelessness. However, as the song’s beautifully written lyrics state, there is an answer to whatever may ail you.

“We believe in God the Father

We believe in Jesus Christ

We believe in the Holy Spirit

And He’s given us new life”

Like the performance captured in the five-minute clip, the lyrics are powerful. Christ freely offers love, forgiveness and a future to all. He can and does inject hope into a situation where there appears to be none. He can make a way and turn things around when the outcome and road ahead appears bleak. In Christ, we find forgiveness and hope because there is no future without Him.

Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Worship song written and sung by Lynn Fowler

Worship song written and sung by Lynn Fowler

Worship song written and sung by Lynn Fowler