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Sermons in Song:

      What is it? and Why is it here?

      When I was younger the Lord used the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd, generation of Contemporary Christian musicians to draw me to himself. I still cherish the music of Larry Norman, Keith Green, Resurrection Band, Michael Card, 2^nd Chapter of Acts, Dan Peek, Petra, and Steve Camp as well as many others who set the foundation for today’s Christian music scene. It was these artists and there desire to share the word of God through their music which inspired another generation of musicians which God used to save me. Through the strong, heart piercing lyrics of groups like: Newsboys, Steve Taylor, Stephen Curtis Chapman, DC Talk, Audio Adrenaline, Code of Ethics, Jars of Clay, Third Day, Caedmon’s Call, Rich Mullins, James Vanvalkenburg, Jeff Pollard (and even Carman) as well as others God invaded my heart and challenged my life, drawing me to Himself and through His design saved my soul and opened His word to my searching heart. Over the years the music of those mentioned above has challenged my walk, encouraged me and even taught me time and again deep theological truths which are found in God’s word.  How did they do that? Well, some of them did it through lyrics God pointed out to me were very strong doctrinally through having the Holy Spirit show me how they lined up with the scriptures my parents, mentors and Pastors were preaching on, as well as those I had become aware of through my bible time and as a result I studied those doctrinal ideas and trusted the Lord to show me if they were sound or not. Others accomplished it thru catchy lyrics which brought realities of both scripture and life easily to mind and thus pointed me to God’s word for answers to those situations in life.

      Now, admittedly all of these artists have done things they are not proud of and so has this generation of artist such as Mercy me, David Crowder Band, Down Here, Shane and Shane ect. But the bottom line is these artists have been used of God as they have struggled to learn what it means to be a Christian musician. I am living proof and I know many others who have been blessed in the same way. So, what is Sermons in Song? It is a humble effort to clearly connect the dots between new and old music students come across in the Christian music scene and the holy scriptures of God. And, why is it here? Why do we do it? We have decided to do it so that: 1) we can try to explain songs you may like but don’t understand. 2) we can explain certain songs which have lyrics which teach unsound doctrine which can lead you astray. 3) we can introduce you to Christian musicians we have come across which you may not know of yet 4) we can give you, the student yet another avenue which will point you to Jesus. So check out our Sermons in Song, ask questions, make suggestions and most of all don’t take our word for it but test what we say with God’s Holy Word and trust His Holy Spirit to teach you His Truth. God bless and we hope these humble sermons and songs will bless your walk with the Lord.

 - Keith Goodson