ministry of the Word

Ministry of the Word

This article considers the part of the worship service pertaining to the ministry of the Word. It recommends a brief prayer before the sermon, and considers the public reading of the Scriptures as well as the character of the sermon.

Singing and Making Music: Sermon in Song: Sacred Music as Proclamation

In worship musicians and preachers share in the ministry of the Word. Purposes of church music include proclamation of the Bible, and the edification and encouragement of the saints. The ultimate goal of all of this is to give glory to God.