7 THINGS WORSHIP LEADERS NEED TO STOP DOING DURING CHURCH!

[@TonyC0101]

Another thing: stop referring to worship as only the music portion of the service, when worship is a lifestyle of obedience.

[@ceeyaya]

Correct

[@jaiwhi]

TonyC0101 yup

[@catherineevans4718]

Good evening, Mr. Carr. Thank you for this timely reminder of what Godly worship should be. The worship leaders at my church and many guest speakers have gently addressed these subjects. The church experience is itself an act of worship, when pursued correctly. Many times the church leaders make the mistake of believing that we need the church service to be a pep rally, or a discussion. The Word of G-d does not need a commentary for every sentence, concept, or scripture. Nor do we need to jump around and damage our vocal folds to show our love of the Lord. The point is not congregational commentary as part of the sermon. The Lord Jesus Christ did not need a commentary when He walked the earth, nor did the ancient God-sent prophets. Either the people believed and responded, or they did neither. What we say means nothing if we are not actually living in obedience to the Lord--whether spoken or sung. The point is for us to hear, not focus on the number of amens, or fear silence as the congregants absorb the message. Too often, our leaders try to manipulate the congregants into speaking, because they are uncomfortable with the silence when people are astonished, convicted, or just curious about what they are hearing. The same is true for song. We indeed need time to reflect on the words in our worship songs, not a concert, or an unnatural excitement. Amen and Amen, Mr. Carr. God bless you and your ministry.

[@hellenkasyoka6745]

Sure

[@kedduff1814]

True as the Bible says let your life be a holy sacrifice unto the lord.

[@lukeconzo]

#8: Stop focusing on entertainment and more on engagement with God.

[@kennybraham1719]

Absolutely Worship leader often times entertain us instead of engaging God.

[@mattknauf3996]

amen

[@lukeconzo]

@@mattknauf3996 Thank you!

[@RESCUEFORCE]

I totally agree with you on that. I seen this happen so often.

[@lukeconzo]

RESCUE FORCE Thank you!

[@johnakamrencouragement]

Add a number 8, our worship experience is not about making the worship like a rock or rap concert. It’s not a talent show, but an invitation to enter God’s presence.

[@xoxo1700s]

Yes!! Agree I was looking for this comment..I went to a church where over night turned into what looked and felt like a rock concert they covered the stain glass windows with dark curtains..They turned off the lights and they put on disco lights, heavy electric guitars and in came new pastor (since the old pastor was caught sleeping with prostitutes in the back office was fired the previous week) was like we going to do things different around here and if you don't like it dont let the door hit your a$$ on your way out yes he said a$$..I was like wait did he just say what I think he said?! As soon as the guitars came on and lights cut off I was like bye and never went back

[@blooms0120]

"enter God's presence"? Respectfully, no. Jesus is ALWAYS with us. We inhabit the Spirit of the Living God. We aren't "ushering" anyone "into" His presence when He is already always with us.

[@pintofamilyutube]

Guess what SIr? That's exactly what I wrote in my comment before reading yours. Amen, Amen and Amen. Its sad to see so many churches making worship a rock show.

[@johnakamrencouragement]

@@blooms0120 Ok, I’ll take that rebuke, no problem. I could have used different words to express the worship time as an opportunity for a deeper fellowship. Yes, the Lord is always present with us, but that does not mean that we are always present with Him. There is no “ushering,” but there are moments in a song or while the music plays that stirs you and reminds you that the Lord is near. To your point about “inhabiting,” it is God who inhabits (abides or dwells) in the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). What do you mean when you say “We inhabit the Spirit of the Living God?” Where does the Bible say this?

[@lisabrown3329]

I reaaly dislike how my church is all dark with the stage lights on. It does feel like a concert. Maybe it is supposed to make the screens visible but it just doesn't sit right with me.

[@shawnglass108]

Man, those old hymns we used to sing from the 18th and 19th century were so good! So full of deep accurate Biblical theology and so beautiful..That’s the kind of music we need our Christian artists to be writing.

[@shikhalemuel6802]

Agree, and scripture songs from the 80's were awesome also. Nothing like singing God's word back to God. This is how I learned so many Bible verses.

[@shaqvonamcconn8874]

I'm 27 n I still listen to them

[@hubertbishop8009]

Not to mention that the "NEW CHURCH" is usually dimly lit where even when the preacher is delivering the sermon! It didn't used to be like that and is usually in these "NON-DENOMONATIONAL" churches(in which, by the way are a type of denomination to start)!!! It's almost like going to a rock concert-not church!!!

[@AngelaMullerCedarPark]

Can we please sing a hymn??!!!

[@bobclifton8021]

Why not just go back to those beautiful 18th and 19th century hymns?

[@tmilesffl]

I like your part about LEAD them to worship and NOT demand them to worship

[@sharonharding8861]

MY BIGGEST PET PEEVE AS WELL!

[@cathykushner8903]

Yes, also my pet peeve. Like when they make you sing a part of a song over and over again until we get it loud enough and emotional enough. I mean, who are we trying to please here, God, or the worship leader?

[@historymajor26]

EXACTLY. That’s always what made me uncomfortable during the youth services at my old church. Sometimes the lead worship singer would be like “alright everybody I want you to put your hands up in the air and surrender yourselves to Jesus.” And I’m like “oh no I’m not comfortable doing that because I’m introverted and worship in a different way.” Most of the time I don’t sing either and I always get weird looks from my parents because of it. I internalize the music and reflect on it. I have never felt comfortable singing or expressing myself freely around most people, and that’s not limited to church (granted, sometimes when the music is deafening I’ll sing because nobody can hear me but nevertheless). I don’t know...it’s like I feel guilty every time I don’t follow along but on the inside I feel totally connected. Like my heart is singing along instead of my lips. I hope that wasn’t too confusing lol.

[@jacklynbennett620]

Of course not demanding people, but its people you are dealing with and we tend to forget where God took us from. A reminder is profitable at times.

[@randihall578]

THIS!! There are too many ppl coming out with a demanding presence instead of a meek one.

[@keithmiller6583]

I'm 71 years of age and am still leading praise/worship at my church. I have always refused to sing anything that is Biblically and theologically unsound. I also learned years ago it's not about me, but God first, and what genre most of the congregants enjoy, in that order. I can honestly say that I always spend time in prayer prior to sending the "set list" to my team. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@davidhart7792]

I am also 71 and was brought up in a traditional church in England. I have some favourite traditional hymns, but also some favourite contemporary worship songs, the words of which are very much Spirit filled. I find it sad when traditionalists will not even give modern song writers the time of day. I am not talking rock and roll here, I am talking about Graham Kendrick and Brian Duerksen etc. What better way to start a service than ' Come now is the time to worship '

[@Exquisitedecor_byTwyla]

God bless you 🙏🏾

[@wendytucker5566]

I totally agree. Prayer in the worship leader’s life should always precede his leading.

[@S.0.G]

What is biblically/theologically unsound music?

[@davidhart7792]

@@S.0.G This comment came to me, but I think you meant it for Keith Miller.

[@user-hk8gp7ui6s]

My husband said, “I didn’t realize worship was an American Idol event.”

[@MaximusMarks]

Truly

[@nancydee6106]

Always an IDOL lol

[@chunks7166]

Not at my church

[@earlenejohnson8457]

How true

[@MineCraft-nz9pg]

Super true

[@toddgermick9616]

Wow! Last week I felt in my heart that I just wasn't leading worship correctly in my church. So I started a Bible study on it, and some of these points came up. Thank you for confirming what God was telling me. I take being a worship seriously and want to do it correctly spiritually and not worldly. God bless brother. I look forward to more good stuff coming from you!

[@MrsLana92]

God's called me to do worship leading, and I'm in the process right now of doing a study on what true worship is. Paul Wilbur said that "David was a man who really understood worship" and that's stuck with me. If I only know a single thing at the end of my days I pray it be what true worship is.

[@jennyhansford4337]

I absolutely love “What a beautiful Name” and the first time I sang it I was blown away by the words, “You didn’t want heaven without me, so Jesus You brought heaven down.” I didn’t even think that meant He was lonely without me, to me it meant that Jesus so longs for me to be in heaven that He came down to make it possible in the most amazing way! God doesn’t wish that anyone should perish! 2 Peter 3:9

[@MarieLaureQuayson]

Jenny Hansford exactly I agree, I never once thought of it in the way he described. That’s probably the main point I didn’t agree with in this video.

[@tl1405]

It's not one of those that jump out at you but that part of the song itself was more man centered than God centered. We were not created to fill a need that God has. We were created for His glory alone. He died on the cross because He is a just God and a loving God, not because of some type of loneliness He couldn't find in the Trinity.

[@chipputer]

Some of it is left to a bit of interpretation due to the nature of art, but generally you don't want a song that needs a list of justifications within your music set. Generally if a song makes you feel warm fuzzies you should immediately question if the song is focused on GOD or on you and react appropriately.

[@frankrossiter]

I had the same experience, Jenny. First I loved it, then heard the controversy on that one line. I didn't see it that way but I accepted the change to, 'You wanted us in heaven with you, so Jesus you brought heaven down.' Either way, it's still one of my favorites I sing in church. God bless

[@mangohogplumsummertime7191]

@@frankrossiter you know, I reaay love this song. I didn't even know that there was controversy about it. And I can see where it could mean what persons seem to think it means. My first thought of this song was that it is intimate, personal. I would say I think it's a matter of personal perception. What was the intent of the writer's heart when it was written, only God nows? While I'm concern about all the secular songs coming into churches, and songs that don't glorify the Triune God, I'm not so sure about this one and what everyone is opposing. But I will continue to seek the Holy Spirit's help. Question is, are there any other songs by Hillsong that are questionable? I'm a kinda newbie to their music.

[@kieronbygravetv]

Thank you so much for this. As a worship leader, I’ve been guilty of many of these points. And we can only become better by humbling ourselves and learning. So thank you so much!!

[@Paige-Turnner]

God bless you!

[@lakeytaknight9340]

Me Too, Thanks for your honesty!

[@rancecraig6349]

Great humble heart. I commend you. Go forward

[@adwoakoranteng]

Wow. God bless you

[@michelespiller2]

Thank you My Brother for opening up & sharing about YOU! I know God is TRULY BLESSING you for sharing! Often in ministry, Ministers, Leaders & Pastors want people to believe they are PERFECT!! They have ALL their STUFF together!! OOH! Not So! I just needed to Thank You for being transparent!! You helped US!! May God Bless you for your willingness & obedience to share!! We ALL, if SINCERE need to GROW & MATURE IN OUR LIVES WITH OUR LORD!!! I am an Assistant Pastor & you BLESSED ME! God Bless you as you Continue to GROW & GO IN HIM!! KEEP TRUSTING THE LORD!!!

[@jennygracefully]

I was spending time with God this morning and asking him whether I should join the worship team at my Young Life group, and I think the Holy Spirit led me to this video to recognize the responsibility of being a worship leader and how humbling and rewarding it is to lead people to Jesus. Thank you for this video, I think my prayer has been answered!

[@blossom3098]

Very nice! God bless you!

[@adelle-theworshiper7852]

Jennifer Ekwonye Yessssss I’m Really happy you was lead Here Worship is definitely leading people in Jesus

[@DrRindeGbenro]

That's how God leads

[@ladidi4935]

#4 #4 #4!! Yes please stop coercing people to stand up, yell etc. People worship differently and sometimes people just want to silently be in His presence

[@missymurphy9996]

Yes,my church still commands to stand. I don’t. I’m not a singer so I don’t really get into worship like people who can sing. I’d rather just sit and enjoy others singing.

[@kevindavis4709]

Here's a kicker Don't just sing songs live it.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

That's OUR CALLING.

[@proverbs31woman31]

Exactly!!!

[@keirrawilliams3775]

That is a kicker because I needed to see this

[@kevindavis4709]

@@keirrawilliams3775 It took me a while too learn that I was ignorance of the gospel years ago.

[@StCausesARuckus]

BOOM

[@jazshas]

It's a matter of interpretation and sometimes we have to be careful about trying to determine what's in someone else's heart as it concerns God. When I heard the lyrics from "So Will I" I never thought they were referring to evolution. I thought evolving meant growing in pursuit of God's Word and being transformed into what he said. The same for Oh What a Beautiful Name; I never interpreted it as incorrect theology. When she sang you "didn't want heaven without us, so you brought heaven down" my interpretation was God loved us so much, he came down to redeem us.

[@Godsgirl3286]

👏🏽

[@nkirukalazz-onyenobi36]

Exactly. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@williamshaneblyth]

I thought... lyrics should be less vague and clear . Using actual scripture is helpful. The person who write this song was interviewed and said yes I’m referring to evolution. So that’s pretty clear what their meaning was

[@noelyn9252]

Correct!

[@vince3685]

True

[@gaberiellekama3966]

Simple: BE LED BY THE SPIRIT

[@sharoncrawford3042]

And you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

[@gaberiellekama3966]

@@sharoncrawford3042 amen🤗

[@RicksWayOfLife]

Not simple for a new Christian.

[@horatiosvengali4624]

@gabriella kama can you explain what that is?

[@gaberiellekama3966]

@@horatiosvengali4624 its simple, idk y people complicate what being led by the Spirit means...capital S, let God lead you in what to worship not SELF

[@Shrek306]

Every worship leader in every church needs to see this and take notes

[@Wimplo86]

As much as I like modern worship songs, sometimes I wish good-ol' hymns would make a comeback

[@lizette7269]

Hymn of the ages by Maverick city music

[@DrKnox75]

In reality if you are the worship leader, you can introduce them if not then talk to the Worship leader about this concern.

[@GodsPoetryProductions]

I prefer old hymns.

[@margybernard]

They never went away. At least not in my book. No pun intended ☺️😅

[@willyfriesen6418]

Check out Jaydon Lavik.

[@douglaswhite1346]

I wished there was a AMEN button cause I would just keep hitting it over and over.

[@chosenonekay]

Douglas White lol I knowww righhhtt!

[@tracyroseboro5576]

AMEN!

[@MaiElliMayZai]

😄😂🤣

[@japethzafra2201]

absolutely

[@hazelruddle8639]

Me too ! I just sit back down, but then I’m 74 and can’t stand for long (disabled) so no body realises ! I all the songs beforehand ‘the warmup’ and I just wish occasional we could have a great old hymn, and relates to the message/sermon ! But we have a young minister, with young kids, so is very family orientated, which is great, but there’s no one for us‘oldies’ and I’ve been there over 60 years, and although I can’t do much now, I’m useless, but I have done much in the past he knows nothing about ! Oh well, I’m looking forward to seeing my Lord in glory ! Bless you and your videos xx

[@user-ln6pu7kq9j]

Yes, commanding people to worship in a certain way is so annoying! 🙃

[@hephzibahmakhetha4371]

It really is 😕!

[@blender176]

Can you name certain sentences they use that sound commanding? Thanks

[@igobytonya6103]

@@blender176 when the pastor stops the service because you refuse to stand, it's not a suggestion it's a command. Yes this really happened to me and my sister on our 16 or 17 birthday.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Unfortunately I don’t think they realize it. Which is why it’s important to be the church in the church. Revelation 3:19

[@fewblack1572]

@Justin Durham we are not under the old convenant ...read hebrews 7 and 8 and 10...we have a different preiesthood

[@juliettegolf1]

We always wait for the music portion of the online services we attend to be over before tuning in for all the reasons you listed. Usually it’s too loud, feels forced & overproduced and that 7-11 analogy you used is perfect for so many of the songs we hear in todays “worship”. Old hymns with powerful messages have been ignored or abandoned by young music leaders and they don’t know what they and the congregation are missing.

[@magicmakerify]

I always say “church is a place of worship not performance” esp during choir practices

[@handsthatrockcrochet]

Every moment that we gathered, needs to be treasured, even during rehearsals. You don't know when God is going to meet the needs of another person. We limit God's blessings by not being sensitive to the Holy Spirit at all times. After all, He's our present helper.

[@meredithmason3197]

Kahn-Air Samuel When I was on a worship team years ago, I always loved the choir practice before services! I miss being on that team. The Holy Spirit was definitely moving.

[@lisamay5649]

If we aim for being better at our singing or playing our instruments, we ALWAYS need to aim our performance as wholehearted and sincere worship toward God in HUMILITY TO GLORIFY HIM and not ourselves. Whatever we do in worship, whether it be in music or something else, let it ALWAYS be ABOUT HIM, and NOT about us.

[@davidhart7792]

I totally agree. I have listened to choirs who are so concerned in their performance that they are not actually worshipping through their music. Worship music should never be a performance.

[@ChristOurKing]

"A congregation learns its theology not just by the preaching they hear, but by the songs they sing." - John Piper

[@robinlazulite3167]

🙌

[@GodsMan500]

If you learn your theology from today’s modern “worship” songs, you’re in serious trouble. Today’s music takes dreadful liberties. Just look at the examples he sang. As a traveling Christian singer/songwriter, I warn the people to avoid getting their theology and doctrine from musicians.

[@kristophstjames4143]

And he's part of the problem - he associates with heretics and false teachers often.

[@ChristOurKing]

@@GodsMan500 I think you missed his point. I saw this on Instagram and in the description he discussed how many of today's songs "lack the gravity of God's passion for His glory above all else." I think his point is that the church also learns their theology from songs they sing the same way we learn theology from sermons. The only difference is that we can memorize the songs we sing at church. Now let's talk about the problem we face. Today's "Christian" songs are about man and not God. I realized that's not always bad after reading some of the Psalms, but David always glorified God in his songs instead of himself. Today's songs don't sound any different from the songs that would come out of other religions. Many songs talk about "God" but they don't tell the world who this God is, and people only hear what any religion says about God. "God is powerful"? Every religion says that about their god. Tell me how He drowned Pharaoh and his army and how He rescued Israel. I want Christians songs to talk about God's glory, holiness, love, sacrifice, commitment, death, resurrection, incarnation, and to sharply distinguish Him from the "gods" of other religions.

[@ChristOurKing]

@@GodsMan500 This is what John Piper posted on his Instagram a few weeks ago under that quote I shared above: "There's a thread of teaching in some songs today that seems, to me, to lack the gravity of God's passion for the glory of God above all things. Let me say that again. There's a thread of teaching in some songs today that seems, to me, to lack the gravity of God's passion for his glory above all else. "My sense is that, until a congregation is devastated by the outrage and the horror of our sin as demanding and belittling to the glory of God, accompanied by a majestic vision of God's glory and justice and holiness and wrath - until those two realities are taught and felt deep down, the reality of grace and mercy will not be rightly known and cherished by a congregation. It really matters to me, then, how we sing about grace. "It seems to me that there's a strain or a thread of songs that tend to assume that people's sorrow, shame, and difficulties in life are enough of a backdrop (a bad backdrop) to make the mysteries of the glory of the Gospel known over against them. I don't think so. "I don't think the sorrows and the shame that people bring, without being taught what their real condition is, are enough to help them understand grace. In fact, people are going to distort grace if it's not taught against a backdrop of the biblical bad news rather than the bad news that people bring - which they think they understand to be the bad news. It's not the bad news. "The New testament assumes that people need to be taught what their real terrible condition is under the power of sin before grace can really be the God-exalting reality that it is."

[@sonjaortiz6857]

Thank you so much. When we moved we were in search of a new church. We went to a suggested one and it was like American Idol on stage. They were on the big screen and one singer looked directly into the camera and was smiling and performing like he was in a broadway show. I became very distracted. It wasn't the place for us and we've since found a smaller church where last week one worshipper was almost unable to finish the song because she was caught in praise due to her healing. I knew as we joined her in praise and worship we truly had an open heaven. I don't want my 4 boys to get caught up in whats going on in the atmosphere and miss what's going on in the spirit.

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Sonja Ortiz amen sister!!!! That’s beautiful;). I have 6 kiddos and our church has the lights & stages etc. yeah it sounds great but after many years of that type of “worship” we just long for the heart of worship without performance.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Generally speaking, if it looks like a concert venue, I'm out.

[@vanmeilleonardallego5187]

You should try The Old Path. You'll hear Bible mystery and wisdom unfolding more plus the music is being sang by a choir and not a big rock band.

[@richardgarcia1184]

I completely agree with worship leaders need to stop commanding people to worship. Such a good point!

[@Thedevilisaliar23]

If you love Jesus STAND - LIFT HOLY HANDS - COME ON CLAP - turn to your neighbor .. 😂can’t stand em

[@mitchelljesusismyprovider3991]

Guilty: I sometimes will get lost in my worship, that the congregation may not be able to follow. Thank you, and praise the Lord for what you are doing brother... God bless you...

[@mtd4577]

You are so humble to admit. God bless you more

[@handsthatrockcrochet]

You are a very honest person. Not many can own up to the truth.

[@mosalahsalad5771]

You worship God your way my friend. This is good but it's only showing one way of how people should worship. Not one part of his whole talk did he mention the word of God. How about question those who wrote those songs and understand the meaning of those songs before picking on what they are writing and worshiping.

[@dollymadison2397]

Wow! Such Godly humility. You just gave a ton of other true leaders the confidence in humility to step back & re -examine things they may not have thought of before. With SO many Charlatans in the world- it's wonderful to know there are still pastors like you. (& my pastor, too).

[@dollymadison2397]

Hmmm.idk why my text went wonky..."to step back and re-examine a few things they likely not have even thought about before"

[@notallaboutmeministry3285]

You do not need someone from seminary. We need someone that has the Holy Spirit that reads their Bible

[@mobiletherapeuticsbyshaniq8501]

A resounding AMEN 🙏🏼❤️🌷

[@mariaelenaguerrero7108]

I Really Agree With You, It's Not About Seminary, It's About Giving God The Honor & Glory & Letting Holy Spirit Move In Our Lives.

[@nathanmathis5548]

Agree! There are so many seminary-trained people around, and that's not a bad thing in itself, but if the Spirit isn't leading the leader--it doesn't matter. "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain that build it." This applies to every role in the church body. Capable, gifted saints should have a place in the church (to serve) regardless of whether they have any seminary training. I've known many who weren't and are more than able to preach, teach, lead worship, etc., than many today. That way God alone gets the glory!

[@sethpeters4552]

Let’s get Dr. Ed Litton to weigh in on this one

[@ClipZ_Gaming_1]

I think you’re over simplifying the value of seminary.

[@Eli2010ish]

As a worship leader I thought this was going to be another one of those opinionated videos, but NO. These are the best points I’ve heard yet! I needed to hear this. Thank you brother!

[@lindastell4160]

Amen!!

[@asejones7206]

I wish my worship leaders cld watch this video, they really need it, I had decided never to enter church when they are ministering, I only go for the word

[@ladyamberskye]

"You didn't want heaven without us. So you brought heaven down" I always interpreted that as he loved us so much he didn't want heaven without us not that he was lonely.....

[@dareneseharris3436]

Exactly!!!! I think he over analyzed those two songs…..I’m a worship leader and I know what those lyrics mean….he has valid points in the other things though

[@PkUili31]

Same here. Its like the after fall of man that put us out of reach of heaven. So Jesus came down to make a way for us. Right??

[@ajclarke9189]

Well, that’s one way to read it… There are basically two interpretations: 1) God intended heaven for us, and didn’t want it to be otherwise; and 2) God didn’t want heaven at all if we weren’t there, as if heaven was incomplete without humanity. One is right. One is wrong. The line is written in such a way that the distinction is unclear. But, there’s a lot of wordplay like that going on in current worship music. A more clumsy example is the song “Jireh,” which has a great chorus, by the way. Here’s the line (my notes in parentheses)… « I wasn’t holding You up » (as in literally, in the air) « So there’s nothing I can do to let You down » (figuratively, to do something of which God disapproves) That’s a logical non sequitur. That’s like saying what happens to Mercury the planet also applies to mercury the element… Or that you’re nothing like your father because one time an apple fell that was nowhere near a tree. It sounds clever, though, because subconsciously you sense the double entendre. But, it usually doesn’t cause you to stop and parse it out. So, a correct denotative/literal meaning can smuggle in an incorrect connotative/figurative meaning, and the lyrics are written as if both meanings are true. I don’t think it’s done with bad intent. I just think right now it’s poetically en vogue in Christian music to hint that God might have a blind spot when it comes to being totally infatuated with “me, myself and I.” That being said, as with “Jireh,” the majority of the song is good. Also, I don’t think worship should be divided along the lines of “thinking” and “feeling.” “Too much thinking” versus “too much emotion.” Both our thoughts and emotions are valid vehicles of worship when they are obedient to Christ. The ultimate goal is to love Him with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength.

[@kalkidanaweke3524]

If you don't want something without somebody, that doesn't mean you're lonely. It means you love them so much. I don't see any flaw with that line cause nothing about it implies being lonely. I mean... it didn't say "You needed us in heaven" or something.

[@ernestdavidarko3374]

From what he said, he emphasized on "theological" implication of the lyrics of a song. The ultimate aim of Jesus's coming to earth was to restore us to the father. Man had a relationship with God in the garden of Eden, man was God's friend, but sin created that enmity between us and God. So Christ's coming was to bring us back to God, to have that relationship with had with him before the fall, which happened on Earth. Man's downfall didn't happen in heaven, but right here on earth, therefore the ultimate aim for Christ's coming was to restore that relationship we had with the father right here on Earth, heaven was the bonus. Therefore saying he didn't want heaven without us sounds beautiful, but theologically, it doesn't sound right. In worship, the lyrics of a song must always have a firm foundation direct link from the Scriptures

[@fawnleegreene7688]

As some one who did not grow up in a church, I find the old traditional hymns rich musically and with lyrics. Am I alone? My dear father in law is 93, and plays them on the piano still. Beautiful! Imo, modern worship music sounds the same! Bring back the old hymns!

[@katiesmith5149]

I did grow up in church and I also love the old hymns.

[@nicklandry8019]

I’ve been really getting back to the old hymns lately too! As you say there are many that are so beautiful and theologically rich. I’ve been moved to tears just singing them by myself. I have an old service hymnal at home the church let me borrow and I’ll sing them to my young kids to put them to sleep too. Great thing too is there are more and more worship groups that are releasing and recording hymns with modern instruments and sound! Check out Celtic Worship, worship initiative, CityAlight, even Carrie Underwood just released a hymn album called My a Saviour which is great imo

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Hymns are SO important

[@Shelbells8]

I grew up in church and have always, and still love them.

[@davids3313]

People don't know most 7-11 songs (until it's played several times I suppose) but the songs are so shallow. When I hear that God is "good", from reading scripture there is a demand that God is much more than "good". I look around during those songs and nobody is signing along but when suddenly "Amazing Grace" is played everyone is singing. I'm a firm believer in the hymns because they are so rich in God's word and theological accuracy. Can we make a hymn a "rock--n-roll" type sound - absolutely! I'm not a leader, but firmly believe that most folks do not join in worship (singing) because they simply don't know how to sing the song, or the band is more of a "show" than true worship of the true living God.

[@ChildOfAlpha]

As the worship leader in my church...WOW... I'm guilty of doing probably ALL the things that you mentioned! I'm COMPLETELY new in this position that God has placed on me. Super grateful to God for the opportunity to lead worship and to you sir for the help of understanding the importance and process that needs to taken to be a TRUE leader in worship. My God!!!

[@purplelove2863]

Please check out Pastor Gene Kym, he has videos on this subject, I really think it might help and give you more insight!! God Bless You!!

[@wmc11p]

@Michael Mann May The Lord bless your honesty and transparency. May The Spirit of God anoint you with a freshness that only God Himself can give🙏🏾 Become The Oil of God🙏🏾

[@ZehrifiedTV]

I've been leading worship for over 30 years and have yet to "figure it out" or get everything exactly right, brother. Pray for wisdom, PRACTICE, trust God in all of your life and pray for wisdom. And when you're done with that, pray for wisdom. Did I mention that we all need God's wisdom? Yeah, we should pray for that 😉

[@aprilholton1150]

@@ZehrifiedTV I think this is great advice! I tell all new born again Christians to pray for wisdom! It really helps in our spiritual walk with the Lord, I like the way you worded your comment-----made me smile God bless you

[@loucadenysschen7202]

100% true, great video. Worship is not singing a song, its putting all your attention and adoration on the Most High God, He deserves everything that we can give.

[@l.j.7698]

Spot on statement ☝🏾

[@berno8535]

The Pastor at my highschool church has no voice for singing at all, but man, did he worship the loudest. It's a very humbling experience.

[@newcreationfamilychurch1123]

Bahahahaha!!! What a polite way to say dude can’t sing!!! God bless you!!

[@evelynedeen]

There was a gentleman in the church I grew up in that sang a phrase behind everyone else. Distracting, but he was a sweet man, and we had to remind ourselves that he was making a joyful noise.

[@joannloko5681]

Hmmm! Bring back some of the hymns that have conviction and words in line with the word of God!

[@MoeJaxon]

Don’t nobody wanna sing hymns😂😂🤣🤣 They are boring most times

[@janesmith6432]

Worship is NOT about what we want. Worship is all about God and what he wants.

[@PippiOnePointOh]

I love hymns too, but different types of songs will resonate with people differently. Some people can’t engage with hymns like you and I can. God can be worshipped with many different kinds of music! 😊

[@karenwatson5732]

I love hymns too! I love some worship music but a lot of them are Biblically inaccurate.

[@trinityforney8994]

I love hymns, we sing out the book every service ! I love victory in Jesus and nothing between !

[@hcupseries5775]

My dad is a worship leader, and he doesnt show off his voice, he just praises the Lord!!!

[@daniellakaran5760]

My dad is a worship leader too, and he does the same!!!

[@christinafarani2148]

Bless as it should. Somehow it sounds more beautiful when you sing truthfully to the lord.

[@worldconstructionhistory7913]

3:24 my church changed the lines in both of those songs. I started to get uncomfortable because I knew what was coming but was relieved to see they changed it.

[@Adanwanyi]

Question: "You didn't want Heaven without us" - couldn't that be translated into Jesus not wanting us to perish? I didn't take it as Him being lonely. I 100% agree with the vitality of correct theology being present.

[@ACGDesigns]

I was kinda thinking the same thing.

[@TheMackyD]

That's how I've always interpreted it? He created us out of love and wants to be with us in Heaven, not perish

[@hephzibahmakhetha4371]

@@TheMackyD that's how I see it too

[@yulondaw488]

I agree that's how I interpreted that verse in the song that Jesus didn't want us to perish so He made the ultimate sacrifice.

[@ivanwinzgenova7059]

Same mindset

[@marvinwilliams4181]

How about the church start teaching the truth

[@DebbieD7777]

A big Amen

[@marvinwilliams4181]

@@DebbieD7777 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@marym3909]

Amen

[@marvinwilliams4181]

@Mikael Nyman yeah thanks, I'm just looking for truth

[@joyanderson8646]

Marvin Williams, Exactly 👍👍

[@turquoisebrowntq]

“Stop quinching the spirit.” Yes! 🙌🏽 I feel this way. Especially if the spirit is moving, but the preacher is so pressed with getting their sermon preached. What needed to be done was done! Move with the spirit not with your set schedule.

[@r.s.lemusu8309]

This is on point...👍👍👍

[@marvalewis8120]

Wow brother so on point I'm old school and just love seeing the services of GOD BEING SPIRIT DIRECTED THAT IS WHAT'S NEEDED IS THE ANOINTING IS WHAT DESTROYED THE YOKE

[@oasisokc]

Exactly!!!

[@laylajohnson3734]

That's y I love my apostle because there are times we go into worship and he will skip his sermon and say God's word n presence is in the place. We end in worship n prayer. I dislike those that rush the spirit...

[@bettydarsoo2793]

This is so true .

[@margohaeckel422]

So enjoyed your topic today! I have recently moved and in looking for a new church I find if the worship doesn’t lead me into the presence of God I don’t want to be at that church!! I try and give them several weeks assessing it but I cannot stand leaders/singers who grandstand and make all those “blissful” faces while singing! It is not about them but in leading the group into worship so many make it about them. Do they not know that God holds them at a higher standard for leading His people, it’s not a “flex” to be leading worship. It’s a ministry to lead Gods people!! Oh I could go on and on! Love your Ministry brother…God bless 🙏🏼

[@Thedevilisaliar23]

Bingo 🎯 the church to me is that worship experience first and if I can’t connect there ✌🏾 🏃🏾‍♀️

[@shamaraburton6329]

Thank you so much for this! I've been a Worship Director leading for about 2 years now. This will help me improve in leading the people.

[@Paige-Turnner]

God bless you!!

[@shamaraburton6329]

@@Paige-Turnner Thank you

[@Daniel-nv6lb]

The second song you brought up about Him not wanting heaven without us, I always perceived as just an expression of His love for us. God wants all to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim 2:3-4). I didn't necessarily perceive that specific lyric as a reference God's loneliness without us. I interpreted it as just singing about His love being so great for us that He would bring heaven down because He does want us to be with Him. Either way, I 100% agree on the point of singing songs that are theologically accurate. If we're singing songs to God, who literally is truth, we should sing truth to Him. Love you brother.

[@ivorymars3845]

Exactly.

[@Scoraww]

Thank you

[@erickalvaradotorres4985]

New believers can/might interpret it wrong. That’s why Allan pointed out to choose worship songs that talks about Gods true character. New believers hear from songs

[@Daniel-nv6lb]

@@erickalvaradotorres4985 that's fair

[@williamshaneblyth]

Perceived ... the lyrics shouldn’t be open to interpretation , they should be clear and accurate. That’s often the issue. Using actual scripture in most parts is likely the best thing today cause it’s Gods word And he promised it will not return to him void and will accomplish his will. So the more scripture the less issues are likely to come up. I’m not suggestion only scripture but some songs have none and are vague

[@shaynenamunza713]

I am a worship leader at my church and to be honest this teaching has really opened my eyes. I will never mislead people as a worship leader

[@gertredelinghuis9157]

Amen, thank you Jesus👏🙏

[@susantesar3508]

I totally love it that you are on spot. You've got the steering wheel on this!

[@gvintage]

Amen to the songs that aren't theologically sound. Christian radio stations have gotten way off with this, too.

[@rawyld]

So true these.

[@FalconOfStorms]

I knew my favorite Christian radio station was doomed when I started hearing weird songs about people having power and then, sure enough, they announced that they had partnered with Bethel. Ugh.

[@ABS_AD77]

You are 1million% right. Now some Christian radio stations are mixing secular songs in between with Christian songs and playing on the radio. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! No to Pop concert lighting, Dim lighting. Turn off music time to time and Sing with out music so that congregation needs to feel they are worshiping God along with the church on an individual basis. Stop spending millions of dollars in Worship tech and feed the hungry people in your church who are your immediate neighbours. Stop showcasing musicians on the stage like a music concert. Let the Church face any empty hall and all musicians and Singers standing to the side so that People are NOT DISTRACTED by the musicians. Sorry if all this hurts whoever are reading. I am an Audio Engineer myself. But I see the modern day Praise and Worship to be contradicting the Word of God in many areas. Lord Jesus your name be Glorified alone. Hallelujah.

[@pamalavela1895]

I can't even listen to K-Garbage anymore. The music is so vanilla popsicle!

[@norina195]

@@pamalavela1895 Family Radio ftw!

[@jlarrybrewer1149]

Wow thank you for this video. So often I’ve gone to worship services that seemed way more focused on the performance and multimedia presentation than worshiping GOD

[@patriciacallender7227]

I thoroughly enjoyed your insight of what worship is all about and to whom.may we take this advice and use it to bring glory and honour to God and for the benefit of those of us who are lead into worshipping God by doing so from our hearts with an understanding. God bless you for your message of encouragement.

[@bandilenzimande5253]

"Evolving in pursuit of what you said" to me means that creation bends to the will of God. As in evolving not from dinosaur to chicken, but simply "changing". Like as with us changing (Rebirth, renewal of the mind, regeneration) because of the breathed Word of God. It is beautifully poetic and in my most humble opinion, biblically sound.

[@jamilavance3312]

This is basically what I was thinking also. The word evolve does not just apply to evolution, although its what it is most notably linked to. Glad to see someone else with the same understanding. Bless you.

[@carleysimpson8158]

you even used the word again in the video with this meaning

[@waynemarch7817]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielkaluofficial]

I totally agree with you. Most times we have our own interpretation of songs we did not write and interprete them wrongly.

[@vowvesselsofworthministrie155]

Amen and amen.... If we don't cry out the rocks will cry out!! Though God's word had so much speed in the beginning as he created things the still Were formed and the poet who wrote the song... I imagine had a slow motion picture of what that looked like.... Which brought the world evolving!

[@ceruediggsopaigbeogu4407]

Thanks Allen. Point 1 set me free. I used to feel inadequate because, I don't tend to do all those dramatic riffs. I enjoy the diversity of voices and styles in the Kingdom, but am not wired like that. Now I know that it's ok, and there is a lane for all of us.

[@christiekilley8051]

This is why I’m a backup singer most of the time. I CAN and often DO do those dramatic riffs. But because I’m not singing lead, it adds to the song rather than detracting from it. The congregation follows the worship leader and on the rare occasion they register what I’m doing, they often tell me it inspired them during worship. There’s one song we do frequently (Won’t Stop Now) that I do this dramatic Freddy Mercury-like slide up to a high note. It started because I was goofing around during rehearsal while learning the song and I assured the worship leader that I wouldn’t do it during worship and she said, “you should!” And now every time we get to that point, it causes a cheer- not for me, but because it’s an exciting point in the song accentuated by the slide and it reminds people that God is not going to stop his blessings.

[@dinaknox9200]

No. 1 also validated me in my worship leading. I was a worship leader for about 9 years, playing keyboard and singing. My voice is not that of a soloist. But it is strong and sure and I was able to lead the congregation in every song. I always felt my voice was not good bc I am not a singing star. Now I feel God's affirmation in what I did for Him. Thank you.

[@Snypersystem186]

I used to struggle with this very thing. I can do all the stuff but I toned it down for the sake of church to make sure the congregation wouldn't feel it was coming from the wrong place because this was an old Baptist church. Slowly, I did start to implement certain things because when I sang, I wasn't thinking about sounding good or making the song sound like an R&B song. I had to pray about that and God spoke to me about it. As long as I was using my ability to worship and usher in His presence, it was fine. And the congregation did receive everything I did while leading.

[@huiwen2565]

I struggled with this too. I remembered that someone saying that there is nothing special with my voice,notes and keys. Which kinda hurt for me that until I’m judging myself am i in the right position of (Worship Lead). But now i know and being affirmed that i dont need to be that “special” cause my voice, my notes and the keys i cant reach are actually comfortable to all the congregations ~

[@hayleyvaldois6868]

At my church, when we sing "what a beautiful name", instead of the original lyrics, we sing: You are the light that shatters darkness You are Heaven's King come down

[@hayleyvaldois6868]

@Trevor Seath That's a good point! And that's kinda what I was thinking as well. Lol, but my church is still gonna sing it this way 😂

[@uniquezinny1960]

Wow

[@MissPurposeDriven]

I have no problems with the lyrics of the songs he mentioned. I do have a problem with “Jesus Will” by Anita Wilson. Some of those lyrics are: “Who will make all my decisions for me Jesus Will, Jesus Will” and “Who makes me do right, when I would do wrong Jesus Will, Jesus Will.” These lyrics are not only theologically erroneous, but they are disturbing. I simply change them. I see no problem with the idea of evolution- I don try think it disproves God at all. In fact, science supports God and the idea that all living things were created to survive. So whether gag looks like a tree that’s evolved bc it’s bent towards the sun or the evolution of animal characteristics- I’m fine with all of it bc it speaks to the nature that God created us with. As for God not wanting heaven without us- that’s absolutely true as well. Isn’t that what this whole love story is about? Reconciliation and fellowship like what mankind had with God in the garden? In order to achieve that, God left His throne and came in the form of man- Jesus, The Christ. The Bible explicitly states that Christ was God robed in flesh. So yes, He left heaven and came down to redeem us Himself. And his motivation was love.

[@MissPurposeDriven]

@lukie harris I disagree- I think God actually didn’t want heaven without us. There is no implication in that, that God needs us. It simply means that His preference, His desire, His choice, His want is to have us be with Him there. This doesn’t have to be complicated. He wants us in heaven with Him. (Or put another way- he didn’t want heaven without us) And I’m not sure why anyone would disagree with that.

[@dhamm5650]

@Trevor Seath I think that there is nothing wrong with those lyrics.

[@bella-bee]

“The lights go down? “ I Do wish church didn’t feel like a concert, or theatre performance?

[@reneeleonardkennedy8290]

Yes! And eliminate the ‘’me” in worship! Point us to the Lord, His attributes, not what me me me is getting from Him. May we glorify Him, not elevate us!

[@birdielee6718]

Get out of the churches that have the lights out with just a SPOTLIGHT on the pastor. Churches should'nt be DARK.. period!!!

[@christinafarani2148]

Haha 😄 🤣 true but as long as their is praise and worship that's all that matters. He is still to be praised.even if the lights are off.. it's not concerning at all hahah

[@renatomolina1180]

Why christians worship GOD in darkness. Haven’t you read in the Bible that GOD is light and Satan is darkness. He who worship GOD must worship in spirit and in truth. What is truth? The truth is…GOD is light.

[@jackiecausey1369]

This guy is SO on point!!! Someone is finally saying what I’ve been thinking! It would do the church good to not leave the timeless hymns.

[@funkybluesman42]

Rubbish. There are some good old hymns and also some rubbish hymns. There are some good modern songs and also some rubbish modern songs. It can be good to sing some old songs, but it's also good to "sing to the Lord a new song!"

[@righteousrebelmedia5934]

Did you know many old hymns were put to secular music of that day.

[@samuelharris2533]

Name 5, Righteous rebel media

[@righteousrebelmedia5934]

@@samuelharris2533 Danny Boy- LONDONDERRY AIREI Cannot Tell (copyright free) Go Silent Friend (Bell - for funerals)Down by the Sally GardensInspired by Love and AngerHouse of the Rising SunAmazing Grace -the words can be sung to this tune, and have been done this way by some contemporary Christian musicians.I'd Like to Teach the World to SingIn Christ there is no East or WestIsle of InnisfreeTeach me Dear Lord (Dick Farrelly)Mor Ghile MearFaithful is the Lord our King (Liam Lawton)Scarborough FairSing of a Girl Star of the County Down - KINGSFOLDI Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Canticle of the Turning (Cooney) Led by the Spirit of our GodThe Water is Wide - O WALY WALYTo Do Your Will This is my Will (Quinn) Lord Make me an InstrumentWild Mountain Thyme / Will you Go Lassie, GoMy Soul is Filled with Joy / Holy is His NameYe Banks and BraesWe Cannot Measure How you Heal

[@righteousrebelmedia5934]

If the song is glorifying to God, and sung from the heart, it shouldn't matter the style of music. The music of the late 60's early 70's AKA Jesus music, lead to a huge revival in the USA with many coming to Christ. I wish Christians would spend more time examining themselves,and less time finding faults in others.

[@LBCBrandon]

“7-11” songs! Perfect! That expression gives words to what I’ve felt about so many songs for years!

[@JaySan2k1]

Thank you for this! I’m a worship leader and sometimes you have to step back and pay attention for learning opportunities.

[@Paige-Turnner]

God bless you!!

[@tshwanelomodisane3805]

Wow, that beautiful. None of us is perfect, but are ready to learn everyday

[@tomnelson5317]

True, if we are not growing and seeking how to do better what we are called to do, then we are not going forward, we are going backward. Jn 4:23

[@sunshinedesigns9303]

I agree I literally have to worship lead tomorrow and this helps me to look over myself. May God renew a right spirit within me

[@nancynjeri413]

I really desire true worship and most churches just lack that, I pray that the worship leaders understand this and start leading us to God through worship. Worshipping God is so powerful

[@innovationhq8230]

Find a church that strictly holds to the regulative principle of worship.

[@chatwithdassah]

Come to the Ransomed of The Lord Ministries Kasarani

[@k9zomi4]

In my hometown, people need to know the difference between a concert and a worship

[@ABS_AD77]

You are 1million% right. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! No to Pop concert lighting, Dim lighting. Turn off music time to time and Sing with out music so that congregation needs to feel they are worshiping God along with the church on an individual basis. Stop spending millions of dollars in Worship tech and feed the hungry people in your church who are your immediate neighbours. Stop showcasing musicians on the stage like a music concert. Let the Church face any empty hall and all musicians and Singers standing to the side so that People are NOT DISTRACTED by the musicians. Sorry if all this hurts whoever are reading. I am an Audio Engineer myself. But I see the modern day Praise and Worship to be contradicting the Word of God in many areas. Lord Jesus your name be Glorified alone. Hallelujah.

[@k9zomi4]

@@ABS_AD77 True brother, well said.

[@gloriaweigand5815]

I've been a worship leader, music minister, worship team member and md for a major gospel artist. If worshiping / praising God is not at the center of what you're doing, you're missing the mark. There will always be different musical styles ( traditional, contemporary, gospel etc) but the God we worship NEVER changes. He searches the heart, not the style...

[@EFL_Orlando_USA_School_k-12]

@@ABS_AD77 yes and no. If the world gives their best to sing songs to the devil, we should give more effort to sing to worship God. The next generation are digital. God deserves it all. A capella corporate singing and praising in the middle is included. Praying together is included. No problem with professional excellence for God.

[@kash7585]

I love being in the presence of the Lord with good praise music. A lot of today’s “praise music” has concert vibes. I don’t think we need strobing lights to give praise. ❤Great video.

[@susanmupeta]

Great advice

[@livingunashamed4869]

Who knew Allen could sing!

[@FollowChrist..]

I just knew now

[@rr8787]

Sweet!

[@25Ljo]

I did not know ..he has a very nice voice

[@devontaejordan4644]

Kevin B I didn’t he could but now I do so I will be the 74th like on your comment

[@adelle-theworshiper7852]

Kevin B he’s Good 😁😀

[@kristellebeauboeuf3917]

Some worship leaders need to actually start worshiping😂😂

[@teemill4633]

Kristelle Beauboeuf that part

[@realityhits3022]

Honestly

[@staceymoses6681]

I agree!

[@DrRindeGbenro]

Absolutely

[@ELZZEYE]

AHHHHHHAHAHAHAHA!!

[@tombarnard6008]

Thanks for the video. Here is one that frustrates me: play the song in a key that everyone can sing. Most hymns were written so that everyone can sing them without straining. With newer music, the songs are written to showcase the artists’ vocals and range. Don’t be afraid to change the key if it is too high for the congregation. Thanks

[@jamesdanko2465]

All due respect, congregation key doesn’t exist. People naturally have differing vocal ranges, you got tenors, bassists, sopranos, baritones, all that good stuff. So what might be too high for someone, is just right for another person. So what happened when you bring the song down because it’s “too high” well now it’s too low for some others. Your congregation is too diverse a population for something like that to apply. Also, when someone sings higher in their register, it has more energy. And in my experience, more energy means that’s you’re better able to promote an atmosphere of worship that points to Christ. And also, some people don’t even sing during worship, they might be praying or just lifting their hands, there’s many different ways to worship besides just singing

[@garofaldo]

@@jamesdanko2465 Maybe there is no "congregational key," but even with different vocal ranges in different people there is such a thing as a vocal sweet spot. Depending on the melodic range, certain keys will work for most people. This is what happens when choirs sing in unison, and is what hymnal editors look at when putting hymnals together. What is also true is that as a society we are singing less, and so less is expected of our singing abilities. The older hymns are being lowered from their original keys (less energetic, you are correct!), and a lot of new stuff barely has any range.

[@Jben73]

I completely get this. As a worship leader I'm comfortable and can use my full range in the key of G but I'm mindful to sing in keys our congregation are comfortable in C and D lol (big drop for me)

[@milkahkale9031]

True

[@GraceIsSufficient24]

YES!

[@eileenkuzmic9590]

I'd like to suggest that sound engineers turn down the volume so we can hear the congregation worship, hear those precious holy spirit moments and develop our voices together as God's family...dare I say have acoustic worship! Thank you for your insightful and encouraging list!

[@janfitch4830]

AMEN! And how about putting the worship team in the back of the auditorium so the focus is not on human beings, but on God? 🤔

[@pauladams9313]

@@janfitch4830 , agree. The last church I served at had the stage to the side, so the musicians could still lead but not be the primary focus, and the area directly in front of the congregation contained only the cross and beautiful stained glass windows. Architecture is theology. What is it saying about what is the object of our worship?

[@kelechiemail]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@dianetmmc2353]

I agree with your list. 👍 I’d like to add that the music shouldn’t be so loud.

[@tyme310]

@Diane TMMC - 😂 I know what you mean. I say the same thing every week.

[@sonjaortiz6857]

Oh yes, I agree! In search for a church, we attended 2 that literally had our clothes shaking.

[@getx1265]

I'm old; I love it loud!!

[@Reyfox1]

I am the sound man in my church. If I can't hear the people around me singing, the music is too loud.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Amen, the People should be louder He’s worthy to be publicly praised, Hallelujah.

[@tanatswamatonda9960]

I’m starting as worship leader at our highschool youth services next year and as a young Christian this helps so so much. Im so excited to pass this info onto the team!

[@ricktany1]

Q

[@ricktany1]

Q1

[@ettarakutukutu8473]

Whatever you do seek His Face and Humble yourself give God the Glory and have a In SPIRIT and TRUTH RELATIONSHIP with HIM and Watch Him do Greater things in your life Gb

[@johncortez2009]

Praise God 👏 🙌

[@Elianne.Emanuella.]

Yes babe, go for ittt

[@papabreading7294]

My brother in Christ, I would surely enjoy the privilege of singing next to you. Our LORD has given you a beautiful voice. All praise to Him for the gift that He has given to you for His Glory!

[@joanwagnerbarnett6635]

What you said was awesome! Thank you so much brother. I am 71 yes old and been serving Jesus since I was 9 yes old. I was a ministers wife for almost 31 yes. I lead and played for worship. This is the best knowledge I have ever heard for worship leaders and preachers. Thanks for the examples! Continue to obey the Lird. He is using you in a wonderful most needed way! God bless you so very true. Thank you again!

[@jefferyhayes8063]

Great advice but there is one issue that worship leaders need to stop doing; the vast majority of parishioners don't like it when there is more than 3 times a lyric is repeated, it is not just redundant but people drop out of worshipping and it frustrates then. As you said, the worship leaders job is to lead them into God's presence not do a performance. This I believe, is number one. Number two for worship leaders. Use a monitor so you can hear yourself. So many singers are way of key or flat so bad that people can't follow. Use a monitor.

[@oluwatimileyinadigun6525]

Thank you so much for this enlightenment

[@lindamills6192]

100% truth! I'm 60 yrs. Old, I've worn nearly every hat there is in church. Especially with music and singing. What you've said here is so important! My particular fav. Is #6. Don't quench the spirit. Sometimes waiting on the moving of the spirit means staying in that presence. And if you do, the rewards are beyond measure. Thank you! For injecting true wisdom of God into this very important subject.

[@thehappysheep2023]

I'm 61, I remember a time when the church I went to had all kinds of people doing all kinds of jobs. I especially remember having a Sunday School Director, he made sure that Sunday School would go smoothly, would ring the bell for start and end of Sunday School, and assisted the teachers and sometimes when needed would fill in for a teach when the need arose. Attendance was higher back then and more workers were to be had back then. The Worship Leader was on top of the song service. My how things have changed.

[@robindear5043]

I like what a pastor from Europe said about this topic: "Most services have 1-1 1/2 hours of praise and worship, 45 minutes of sermon, and 5 minutes of prayer. How different things would be if we spent time in prayer first, then went into the sermon, and saved praise and worship for last? The praise and worship experience would be richer and more meaningful, because God moved in hearts during prayer and that extended into the sermon time as well."

[@sexymom430]

Worship ushers in the HolySpirit that’s my opinion

[@deerangel9852]

That is something to really think about! Every church should do this!

[@sharoncrawford3042]

Jesus did say, My house shall be called a house of prayer. When churches meat together, if they spent as much time, or more, in corporate prayer as they do singing, maybe some things in this nation would change. Im saying this as someone whose always loved worship services. But at this moment in America, I think we desperately need much more prayer.

[@sharoncrawford3042]

@@sexymom430 Incorrect. The Holy Spirit is already there. He dwells in all of Gods people. We dont usher him in. However as we worship, in can encourage the Holy Spirit to do a work in us and among us. It can bring the anointing upon are services. Perhaps this is what you meant?

[@accomplished7822]

Bible teacher, David Pawson

[@TheMindfulOpinion]

I’m so grateful that I found the church that I Did. Thank you Allen for helping me keep on the lookout! I found Christ 5/15/21. He’s been with me ever since and I know he will Never leave and neither will I!

[@veraloveth5653]

He won't leave you beloved! Keep the flow

[@tiwalolamide]

Amen

[@ayoadeola5053]

Amen

[@outofmyelement932]

Along with the "Don't quench the Spirit" is one of my pet peeves. It is when the song is finished and the lights go on BAM and the worship leader says, "You may be seated". It's like this wonderful moment of basking in the presence of God and SPLASH! someone douses you with ice water.

[@laurencebledsoe]

Yeah, I don't want to be seated! I want to keep worshipping! This Christmas, I was at another congregation in Kentucky that celebrated the sending of the Word that way as I visited friends. Of course, I needed to love that congregation by respectfully being mindful and listening to the way they contextualized the gospel during their worship service while my home in Atlanta was not producing worship service (cf., Mt. 22 verses 36-40; Jn. 14 verse 15; Jas. 1 verse 19). 🕊

[@emilykane8736]

They have to find a stopping point sometime otherwise the message wouldn’t ever get preached. I love to worship to but I don’t want to spend 2 hours straight doing so. Unless I’m attending a night of worship that’s dedicated solely for that purpose.

[@faithkaindi4361]

But why do some churches turn off the lights during the praise session? It's a genuine question really. I don't get it. Is it culture in the U.S, What's that about?

[@stephaniewashington5837]

Yes Indeed Out of My Element. I couldn't agree with you more! AMEN TO THAT!!!❤

[@princellasmith7562]

A lot of times they are doing what they have been told. Trying to keep the service moving on time especially if they are the first service and there are one or two more services that morning. Also, everybody does not want to sing for two hours. A lot of people want to actually here with a message is from the minister.

[@CliffBell]

As a worshipper, and former worship leader, I am in complete agreement with your points. It's not about us, our voices, talent, etc., but about partnering with the Holy Spirit, and being His support team to see His will accomplished, so people have an experience with Him. It doesn't require deafening volume (one of my pet peeves), fancy lights or smoke machines... it does require humility, and a relationship with Jesus. I think too many are given the "worship leader" position based on musical talent rather than their testimony as a worshipper. I love the phrase you used, "7-11 songs"... God help us!

[@cateclism316]

As a musician, I constantly pray, "not to us, but to Thy Name give glory". I don't want the glory that should go to God Himself.

[@lesliehughes8700]

I am thankful that someone is addressing these issues. As a 64 year old woman who has been worshiping through music in many churches for the last 40 years, I say it is about time we addressed this lol. I look forward to listening to your ideas. I feel our churches have been lacking many things and have been praying about this over the years. I am a watchman and a prophet and a teacher as God began revealing to me at 63 years of age in 2020. Surprise and happy birthday to me lol. My heart has been greatly burdened by what I have seen in our churches. How we do things! He leads me to churches. When I walk in the first thing he says is, “where are my prophets.” I was educated a Baptist. Told prophets were no more. At first I did not even know what a prophet was little lone what they did in a church. I had to go in search of it. Weird stuff started to happen to me. I started to see things on the faces of people. Then those things actually started speaking to me. I thought I was literally losing my freaking mind. My Baptist teachings did not prepare me for this introduction into the unseen world. Wow!!! It is not just the music of our churches that needs an overhaul but the whole structure of the church. Apparently God thinks we have missed the boat as to the correct operation of His Church assembling and operation. First you have the pastor at the head. Then the Apostles which I as yet have no idea who they are. Then you have the prophets who guard each ministry in the church. Then you have the teachers etc as instructed by scripture. And guess what. You can have more than one gift even though the Baptist’s tell you otherwise. When it was written,”my people perish because of lack of knowledge”, He was not kidding. If we want revival in America our churches have to be in order. We are out of order in almost every way according to the things God is showing me. We must pray that God will light our churches up with the knowledge and wisdom of God. Pray that the Holy Spirit will wash over our churches like a tsunami wave. Forgive us Father for forsaking or leaving our churches unprotected by setting them up how we think they should be and not the way you instructed. So thank you for setting us on the right path. One where the Holy Spirit can move in and among us and we are not just led by a format or routine.

[@anniegarnett]

Good word! My dad is a worship pastor and we sing those songs, but changed the lyrics to “ever in pursuit of what you said” and “we couldn’t reach heaven without you.”

[@giavanna.m.french]

That's a great rewrite on those lyrics!!

[@christiekilley8051]

I would use “changing” because it keeps the original meaning- which is not physical evolution, but mental or spiritual evolution. So many people think it means physical evolution, but it really doesn’t. I feel like young Christians might miss the subtlety, though, so changing the lyrics is a good call.

[@conniehoren8386]

This was so good!❤❤❤. I remember the old himself and pastors letting God to lead the service including the music directors . You could feel God's presence. It was so beautiful the different ways God moved in those services. Some were praising and shouting while others were quiet and calm just letting the holy spirit move. Too many nowadays have a program and entertainment service. Love that you are bringing this to light. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🫶🫶🫶

[@asmartbajan]

6:46 Now that you're on that point, something that really irks me is when pastors say stuff like *Touch your neighbor on your right and left and say "God loves you!".* Not everyone likes to participate in such actions. People are different.

[@MoeJaxon]

Thank you! Like just give the word and stop the extra stuff That’s the preacher formulaic churchy stuff they do to fill the time of the message. It’s annoying

[@anpipay]

The congregation is the church. If you don't want to talk to your churchmate, you're probably lacking love for God's church. It's not all about you.

[@asmartbajan]

@@anpipay Yeah, but it's kinda phony. While someone may well be the type of person to socialize and chat with their churchmates to find out how they're doing etc., it may be awkward to do so at the particular time the pastor tells everyone in the congregation to "turn to your neighbors on the left and right and tell them ...". It's not anything to do with lacking love for God's church or being "all about you".

[@MoeJaxon]

@@anpipay It’s not about lacking love! The preacher need to do just teach. Everybody don’t wanna be touched. I personally don’t like being touched and I don’t like ppl in my face or talking to me while a preacher is preaching. It’s annoying.

[@anpipay]

@@MoeJaxon @Wayne Phillips That simple instruction to "communicate" with your churchmate is a minor practice of what the pastors always preach. Love your neighbor. It's a pastor's way of helping you open up and start with that simple practice. You're not being asked to chit-chat with them during preaching, it's just for you to acknowledge that you are WITH your brothers and sisters especially during preaching.

[@Knighty-hr2dw]

Great advice! But lets not forget that worship leaders are amazing skilled/gifted people who have an enormous amount of pressure on them. We need to make sure that we support, love on and encourage our worship leaders and treat them with respect.

[@naomimidgett2645]

Also remember if the enemy can cause a division against or about our worship leaders, he is gaining a foothold in our worship services. He has a special attack for all leaders in our churches. Pray and cover them with your prayers.

[@karenalabi2547]

This was really great!! I just joined the choir at my church and when we do praise and worship, I always try to focus on what the lyrics are saying and if they glorify God. I always go back to the His Word and see if the lyrics align with what God says. I pray that my worship will be acceptable to God and not just for show or in vain. I also pray that nothing will distracted me from worshiping and obeying what God tells me to do. Worship is not just music its obedience which is what I'm currently working through and trying not to just go through the motions.

[@JanBailey-it7tb]

Our church went right along with his take on the lyrics in "What a Beautiful Name". We changed the words from "You didn't want heaven without us..." to "We couldn't reach heaven without You..." It works great now & we feel confident that we are singing something that is theologically correct.

[@ballcappaul]

Without watching a second of this video yet, I'm PRAYING one of the 7 is: stop repeating the bridge for 47 minutes straight!!!

[@sistahmighty]

That depends though. Sometimes the anointing leads us to that

[@tulamusiczm]

That is so me🤦‍♀️😂😂😂😂

[@danielluxi9899]

@@ooneybird27 you ever read the psalms lol

[@LastingHope]

YEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!

[@tyesongs]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so true...

[@veronicacuello9890]

Oh my goodness Denzel's Washington younger brother. Let's stop worshipping worship. Let's worship Jesus.

[@minimations8697]

veronica cuello I love that statement: “Let’s stop worshipping worship!” So true!

[@chinedusamuel7950]

Hahahahaha... R u kidding me?

[@LuxetVeritasPhilippines]

Indeed

[@xwalkerjohn9970]

We aren't supposed to worship Jesus. We are to worship God. Not the same being

[@valerielinares2068]

Lol, I was wondering why he looked familiar.

[@billexplores1985]

I am a 75 year old retired pastor and I LOVE your videos. You are so accurate and theologically correct. I found you by searching for Bible Study videos because I'm thinking of starting a channel with SOME kind of spiritual content. Keep up the good work.

[@purplelove2863]

Check out Gene Kym please! He has great Bible teaching videos

[@damaliashanut8783]

Finally I have found what I think I needed because I have been left out several times in the worship experience at church because the worship leaders are doing exactly all the things you just talked against.... At some point I thought I had a problem because I feel better worshiping in my bedroom than at church 😭 worship in the church of today is more like a talent show of voices and trending songs 😭😭 but God bless you for this message.

[@donnaboggs4444]

Having been a worship leader for almost 15 years I learned a lot in that time about the role. I just want to say that the responsibilities are sometimes heavy and more difficult than it seems.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

They are.

[@carolhess1115]

I agree! We seem to have an abundance of love, support and understanding for our lead pastors but don't recognize the burden that worship pastors carry...the huge responsibility of leading a congregation to the throne of God for worship. We tend to take worship leaders for granted, especially if they are volunteers.

[@sillychalky8671]

I don’t think so. If you really lead by Holy Spirit, you won’t feel pressured by joyful.

[@kuna.tracymarie2392]

We understand

[@KlingonPrincess]

Not to mention potential egos involved in the congregation and pressure from the pastor.

[@jesanfaith3567]

PREACH IT sir! You're such an encouragement! Thank you for reminding everyone of us not just worship leaders that Worship is not about us but about the Lord Jesus 😍😍

[@val12ize]

I have moved from free church to a small village church and have joined the choir where it is explained that we are there to lead the church into worship. I love the hymns we sing, the lyrics really teach. Your video so echoed my heart. Gotta share with a friend!

[@orlandoportela5085]

May the blessing of our God be upon you and family. I am brother Orlando Portela from P.R. I've been a worship leader for 30 years, and I thank God for what you are teaching .

[@edwardperez4266]

Lord Jesus I pray for blessings over Allen’s life Amen

[@loveiseternal5544]

In Jesus name Amen ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peterryan6675]

Prayer is to the Father / Not the Son (Matt 6:9)

[@Candaicelovesjesus]

Peter Ryan John 10:30 KJV [30] I and my Father are one. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Vickeydelana]

I’m thankful for “worship LEADERS” that actually lead and even “command” and are not up there to showcase talent. Many times as a new convert I didn’t know how to worship through problems or pain and if I trusted and listened to my feelings I wouldn’t have received deliverance and breakthrough the way I did. I would come in, sit and would have left the same but because I heard a command that gave me direction I was able to get up and be one with what God was doing so I don’t fully agree with that statement. I believe commands sometimes expose rebellion in our own heart and we really don’t like that. Worship Leaders are called and anointed to lead for a reason and we are called to follow. I have genuinely grown in my worship because of the challenge to not give God the same worship but something that cost me something and sometimes that was standing, dancing, shouting, clapping when my flesh wasn’t feeling it and that’s when I encountered great breakthrough in my life and what I was going through not because I was left to figure it out on my own or left to be comfortable. Worship is powerful and when you know the power of it you don’t want any one to miss it or get left out leaving the same.

[@stephensumi7215]

Exactly

[@tribeofjudahfamily]

I was thinking the same thing but than I took the notions he maybe talking about when you have to "bump and prime" people so to say. Saying it and moving on is one thing but continually demanding and some times I've heard them say if you don't feeling like I do you kissing something or your are dead if you don't move, is going over board. People need to be lead(God says..with loving kindness have I draw thee) not demanded..

[@meganestrada9153]

I definitely agree with what your saying!

[@taiwobabajide5017]

Thank you Soo much for this comment! I totally agree. It's so sad these so called rules have gone out and alot of people are watching and learning from it. Everyone has their opinion on what worship is in this end time but what is God's way? Never for once did you refer people to the Bible to see how God wants to do it instead you're calling out people's songs. Hmmm please and please let's watch out how we jugde situations, people. Jesus is coming and he'll hold you accountable of all that you say!!!

[@edisondelamerced8626]

Totally agree... David commanded his soul to worship; thus, worship leaders should impart this command on those who don't know about it or those who don't feel like worshiping.

[@daramoladaniel9945]

I believe this applies to all musicians... Sometimes we play "decoratively" to draw attention or to impress someone we like. Flesh at work!

[@sherephia3668]

❤

[@sherephia3668]

Truth

[@DarkSide-kj2vs]

I try to impress God

[@emilytuffnell3593]

Yes, I'm guilty but I have to close my eyes and take the microphone away sometimes. Very easy to like the stage rather than the responsibility.

[@peterjon2142]

Yes this is quite true...

[@denisethompson1257]

The last church I went to sang so many songs that the Worship Leader wrote,but no one knew. We all just stood there for the performance.

[@renetagudina533]

In my 18 years of Age where I am starting As the Worship Leader on our Church I am very amazed watching this cause I've learned a lot 🥰

[@christopherjones409]

Please don’t take like at least 75% of his advice. It’s not solid.

[@godmakesnew]

Finally! Someone saying what I’ve been thinking and saying for years!!! Thank you!!!!

[@sassyprincess103]

I love this! You just showed me that I need to pay more attention to the lyrics and words I listen to.

[@joelizhispano9042]

"You know it in your heart." Amen. Let the Holy Spirit help us worship God in spirit and truth.

[@danielleowusu5162]

While I agree with what you stated, worship leaders are to be clear and precise. Many people do not equate the word evolve with the word change. I'm speaking as a worship leader and an educator. Most people need to hear simple language that focuses on God and God alone.

[@joelizhispano9042]

@@danielleowusu5162 indeed. That's the reason why Sir Allan said we know it in our heart if we really are leading the congregation to worship or just performing in front. Worship leaders have to be led by the Holy Spirit in order to lead the church to worship. I hope I make sense with my words?

[@Refreshingwordtoday-tv2022]

Wow!! This is good words of wisdom and instruction. " God is a spirit and they that worship Him, must worship Him in spirit and in truth." 🔥(John 4:24)

[@maxdsouza6854]

Amen Hallelujah Praise the Lord

[@noyb12345]

Even though our spirits are incased in flesh and bone.

[@Wolf-wy8br]

Number 4 really stands out. That is so true. I cannot stand it when I am bullied and in some cases even put down for not doing something, of implications about my faith are made.

[@lisamay5649]

Bullying is NEVER right!!

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

I don't necessarily believe it's bullying, but it's how it's presented.......perspective.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

I don't necessarily think it's bullying, but the approach may be wrong. I believe the PROPER response would be, " Family let's worship the Lord,in the way HIS SPIRIT prompts you?" For we all need to recognize that the SPIRIT of GOD is intelligent.

[@justifiedsoul69]

I have been bullied in these situations. It was clear to me that the person leading the worship believed that they knew what was right and wanted everyone to follow their lead (=obey), as when I didn't stand up, they restarted the same song Three times, trying to get everyone to join in. It was very manipulative.

[@mis565]

I remember years ago that I wasn't really deep with God and i was in a youth camp, it was worship in that moment and I'm just starting to sing to God like seriously, but i wasn't having some gesture that almost everyone is doing like lifting their hands higher, feeling the song, and i was just there shy but trying to sing to God deeper but quietly and my aunty approached me and said( i dont exactly remember), but something like"Give your all to God", "lift up your hands", "worship Him deeper"....and at that moment I really got offended, and instead of trying to sing To God, I got interrupted and felt insecure and i think i started to have some hatred thought because of what she did. I say to everyone out there that DO NOT TO FORCE !

[@jeremiahfolia1698]

This is refreshing to hear. Worship has become a feeling, and it’s really sick.

[@EricWashingtonTV]

#4 is soooooooo needed. I wish every worship leader adopted this. It could also get really ableist if the worship leader is not mindful.

[@ChatsWithFlo]

I enjoyed the video. I am a worship leader. I love #4: A worship leader’s job is to invite people into worship not command. Great tips.

[@icxcnika7722]

Chats With Flo yes, it’s also the worship leader or his/her elders responsibility to ensure the selection of songs/music is theologically accurate and communicates a rich profound meaning that seeks to honor and worship God, too much worship music contains trance like repetitive melodies and prolonged instrumentals that only entice the flesh rather than the spirit and we ought to be worshipping not only in Spirit but truth as well.

[@RUT812]

You needed that tip? You should always lead people in worship. That’s what a worship leader does.

[@SapphireSeasOutreach]

I always thought “you didn’t want heaven without us so you brought heaven down” to mean Jesus wanted us in heaven cuz he loves us so he came to earth to be our sacrifice so we could reconcile with God

[@hephzibahmakhetha4371]

Me too

[@boymomandlovinit1541]

Me too!

[@Madmonkeman]

I think Allen just misinterpreted the meaning of that song.

[@vickeyzmuzik6541]

@@Madmonkeman yeah

[@SapphireSeasOutreach]

Justin Durham lol what?

[@tommcsherry5805]

Point 1 added - Don’t make it about by sharing constantly what is going in your life and your family which is another way to make it about you.

[@EricWashingtonTV]

#2 is so on point--not the examples used--but in general, this is so important. I noticed this a lot in college and it was incredibly distracting during every worship service.