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Why we sing a cappella

Introduction

1. Most lessons focus on what we should NOT do.

2. The NT gives us some reasons to sing a cappella

3. A cappella = from the chapel (music from the church building)

Here are 5 reasons we sing a cappella

1. Because Jesus Sang with His Apostles

a. Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26

b. Follow Jesus example

2. Because Paul Sang with Silas in Prison

a. Acts 16

b. Prison, in stocks, rough day – sing

3. Because It Comes from the Overflow of Our Happiness

a. James 5:13

b. Aren’t you happy to be a Christian?

4. Because the Words of our Songs Teach and Edify the Church

a. Colossians 3:16

b. Teach

c. Admonish

5. Because Singing Words of Gratitude Pleases the Lord

a. Hebrews 13:15

b. Ephesians 5:18-19

6. Conclusion

a. For over 1,000 years the music was:

i. Congregational

ii. A cappella.

b. Today in many churches the music is:

i. Entertainment

ii. To put on a show

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