Bob Kauflin

Pastor, Director of Sovereign Grace Music

4 Misconceptions about Worship

When we take time to read and reflect upon God as the object of our worship, we’re expending energy toward having a real knowledge of the most...

August 15, 2017

4 Misconceptions about Worship

A Salute to the Average Worship Leader

By average I don’t mean mediocre or lazy. Just normal. Because that’s what most of those leading in churches today are. Normal. Maybe you can...

A Salute to the Average Worship Leader

Worship Without Words

The fact that Psalms doesn’t include a soundtrack or notation clues us in to what God values most in our worship songs.

October 05, 2015

Worship Without Words

Music in Corporate Worship June 02, 2007

Music in Corporate Worship

Pastors and Worship Leaders are on the Same Team November 04, 2005

Pastors and Worship Leaders are on the Same Team

Why Worship Matters

In my conversations with others, I've found that much about worship is either assumed, confusing, or deemed unimportant. The recent "worship...

October 27, 2003

Why Worship Matters

Defining Worship: Worship as Everyday Life

Our worship of God not only extends beyond singing, but involves every moment of every day. There are many Scriptural references to worship as a...

October 11, 2003

Defining Worship: Worship as Everyday Life

Defining Worship, Part 4: Worship as Event

Worship is an event where we respond to what Christ has already accomplished on the cross, rather than seeking to work our way into the Holy of...

September 30, 2003

Defining Worship, Part 4: Worship as Event

Defining Worship, Part 3: Worship as Encounter

What do we anticipate as we walk through the doors of our meeting place on Sunday morning? Are we thinking about friends we need to catch up with,...

September 23, 2003

Defining Worship, Part 3: Worship as Encounter

Defining Worship, Part 2: Worship as Expression

To truly enjoy God, to truly worship Him, we must express what is in our hearts towards Him. Therefore, our expression should be grounded in a...

September 12, 2003

Defining Worship, Part 2: Worship as Expression

Defining Worship, Part 1: What's It All About?

Worship is God's idea, furthermore, it's what he created us to do. In this light, it's important to understand what God means by worship.

September 03, 2003

Defining Worship, Part 1: What's It All About?

Worship Matters: Reflecting God's Multifaceted Glory

Since Scripture has no specific guidelines for the order of a Sunday meeting, I think we're free to pursue different arrangements that are familiar...

Worship Matters: Reflecting God's Multifaceted Glory

Worship Matters: Reaching Your Community

Our worship music is meant to define and inform our understanding of God. Therefore, the content of our songs should reflect the truths of...

Worship Matters: Reaching Your Community

Worship Matters: The Character of a Worship Leader

Worship leaders should be lead worshipers. Just as Christ came into the world not to be served but to serve, worship leaders are called to lead...

Worship Matters: The Character of a Worship Leader

Worship and the Presence of God: Closing Thoughts

We have taken the past six columns to examine various issues relating to the presence of God. So what does it really mean for a worshiper of the...

Worship and the Presence of God: Closing Thoughts

Worship and the Presence of God, Part 6

Do you ever think about what it will be like to experience God's presence in heaven? We can get so distracted by looming deadlines and worldly...

Worship and the Presence of God, Part 6

Worship and the Presence of God, Part 5

As we mature in our faith, we realize that feelings aren't the ultimate measure of God's presence. We develop a greater appreciation for the...

Worship and the Presence of God, Part 5

Worship and the Presence of God, Part Four

We can be tempted to measure the success of meetings by how moved people seem. However, our understanding of God's nearness is not based upon...

Worship and the Presence of God, Part Four

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