1. Psalm 100:1-2 A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

2. Psalm 95:1-2 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

3. Singing in the Bible: Commanded by God OT –Psalm 95:1-2 –Psalm 100:1-2 NT –Eph. 5:19 –Col. 3:16 Examples OT –Exodus 15:1, 20-21 –Deut. 31:30 –Judges 5:1-3 –The Book of Chronicles –The Book of Psalms NT –Matt. 26:30 –Acts 16:25

4. What Singing Does: Ephesians 5:19- A way we are filled with the spirit/ A way we Communicate with one another Colossians 3:16- A way Christ Dwells in Us/ How we can Teach One another/ An expression of Thanks James 5:13- How We Express Joy Hebrews 10:25- Encourages

5. A Difficult Thing to do: Peculiar music –“what’s your favorite music?” Not something we typically do –Not a singing culture –Singing is more often done professionally –Some people are not “singers” A lot going on when we sing

6. How to Improve our Singing: Singing with spirit and understanding –1 Cor. 14:15 –Mark 12:30 (worshipping with the heart) –Malachi 1:6-14 (a failure to do so) –Isaiah 1:13-14 (a burden to God) Maintain focus: –Singing is an act of worship just like… Lord’s supper prayer

7. How to Improve our Singing: Increase in Learning –Ex. Singing lessons –Take opportunities to learn –Sit next to someone who you can learn from –Practice Sing to please God

8. We are not trying to please him

9. How to Improve our Singing: Leading Starting On Key Be prepared Take opportunities to learn Singing with spirit and understanding Do your Best

10. Singing as Children: Often amazing how loud and proud children will sing. – Without much understanding –Without much musical training –Without much musical experience or familiarity of songs

12. Singing as Adults We have greater understanding We have more musical training We have more experience We have more familiarity with songs WE SHOULD SING LOUD AND PROUD