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Hymn-Writers
Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. It's All About You Jesus
Contributed on Aug 20, 2008
The first sermon in the hymn-writers series focuses on Isaac Watts and also Martin Luther as writers of a new kind of church music.
Isaac Watts: 1674-1748 "It’s All About You, Jesus" CHCC: June 22, 2008 INTRODUCTION: We just finished a series of sermons from the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Every few chapters in both books you see a long list with the names of the exiles who returned to rebuild Jerusalem. I ...read more
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2. Amazed By Grace
Contributed on Aug 20, 2008
Sermon #2 in the Hymn-writers series focuses on the lives and music of Charles Wesley, John Newton, and William Cowper.
Charles Wesley 1707-1788, John Newton 1725-1807, William Cowper 1731-1800 Amazed by Grace CHCC: July 6, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m preaching some sermons about the history of church music. Last time I preached we talked about the changes that came in church music when Isaac ...read more
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3. Singing The Gospel
Contributed on Aug 21, 2008
Sermon #3 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Ira Sankey and Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific hymn-writers of the 1800’s
Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 Singing the Gospel CHCC: July 13, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This Summer I’m preaching a few sermons based on Psalm 149:1-3: "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful." In the first sermon we talked about Isaac ...read more
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4. It Is Well With My Soul
Contributed on Aug 21, 2008
Sermon #4 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Horatio Spafford and Phillip Bliss, the two men who wrote words and music to "It is well with my soul."
It is well with my Soul: Bliss and Spafford So far we have looked at Hymn Writers like Martin Luther, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, John Newton, William Cowper, Fanny Crosby, and Ira Sankey. We have discovered, that these great hymn writers of the 1700’s and 1800’s changed the style of music ...read more
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5. Jesus Loves Me
Contributed on Aug 21, 2008
Sermon #5 in the Hymn-writers series is about William Bradbury who wrote the music and chorus for "Jesus Loves Me"
Jesus Loves Me CHCC: August 10, 2008 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the best-known Christian Song all over the world? I bet it’s a toss-up between Silent Night, Amazing Grace … the song we’re going to talk about today. For over a hundred years this has been the first song many ...read more
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6. Awesome God
Contributed on Aug 21, 2008
Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"
Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who ...read more