Do You Know Him Better Than You Did Last Year?

Do You Know Him Better?

Words and Music by Daniel Johnston & This Hope    

Listen to this song from their Christmas album, "It's Christmas"

I can’t believe it’s December

Another year has slipped away

It seems like I was taking down

This tree just yesterday

Another busy, frantic season

All my presents bought and paid

Am I closer to the reason

That we celebrate this day

Do you know Him better than you did last year

Is your song a little brighter filled with Christmas cheer

When you hear joy to the world does it make you want to sing

Does your heart so love to celebrate the season

Are you walking talking captivated with the reason

Singing glory in the highest its Christmas time again

Finally sitting by the fire

Thinking back on what has been

My life begs the question

What is lasting in the end

Has my purpose been to serve Him

To share His gift with all my friends

Will I know and love Him better

When Christmas comes again

When the celebration of His birth has come and gone

Let us live our lives to know Him all year long

Listen Closely to the spirit He is calling us again

To daily find that quiet place and spend some time with him

Do you know Him better than you did last year

Is your song a little brighter filled with Christmas cheer

When you hear joy to the world does it make you want to sing

Does your heart so love to celebrate the season

Are you walking talking captivated with the reason

Singing glory in the highest its Christmas time again

Frosty the Blues Man -- Denver & the Mile High Orchestra!

Another great Christmas song by Denver & the Mile High Orchestra!

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Joy Has Dawned

Joy Has Dawned -- a modern Christmas hymn that we are singing congregationally this month.

Denver & the Mile High Orchestra

Watch this great Christmas video by Denver & the Mile High Orchestra!  We've had them in concert at CBC.  A high-energy big band that desires to glorify the Lord with great music.  Check out their other Christmas music, and fun songs for children, too! I'll post some of the children's songs later on.

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We Believe

"We Believe" sung by the Newsboys, with Michael Tait, formerly of DC Talk. A fantastic song of encouragement, declaring the body of truth that defines our faith in God, emphasizing our new life in Jesus Christ.  Our combined adult & students choirs sang this song just a few weeks ago, and we definitely will do so again.

Never Once

Never Once -- a great song by Jason Ingram of One Sonic Society & Matt Redman.  Our choirs sang it a few weeks ago reminding us of God's faithfulness, His constant goodness.  We must choose to remember this and choose the right and godly attitude on a daily basis, so that we may glorify the Lord, please Him and show the world His greatness.

Hymns for Kids

We are using some songs from this CD in our Children's Choirs. Traditional Hymns in a Contemporary Style, great for everyday listening with your children or grandchildren. Hold onto timeless truths about our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorize Scripture with music. Teach good singing skills with clarity in the melody and instrumental accompaniment.

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Jesus, Firm Foundation

A great new song based on an old hymn, "How Firm a Foundation," from 1787. The hymn contains portions of Isaiah 41 & 43, Hebrews 13:5 and 2 Cor. 12:9 and was a favorite of noted Americans Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt and Robert E. Lee. 

"Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God." "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." "My grace is sufficient for you; for my strength is made perfect in weakness." "I will never leave you or forsake you."

The Ball Brothers

This is a GREAT song from a GREAT group. We have had them in concert here at CBC and we hope to do so again. They have a great mix of traditional Southern Gospel with a young, contemporary sound. Check out their website or purchase their songs at iTunes.

Insight for Living presents Songs from Wildwood

Insight for Living, the radio ministry of Chuck Swindoll has a program for children called Paws & Tales.  It can be heard on our radio station, WAGP 88.7 FM every Saturday morning at 9 AM. It can also be heard online and downloaded for free on iTunes.  DVDs are available, too. Additionally, each week's program includes a song and they are compiled on three albums that are perfect for children and quite appealing for adults as well.  These songs are available on Amazon, iTunes and on Insight for Living's website.

Sovereign Grace Music

Sovereign Grace Music has produced many great congregational songs that we have been singing lately such as Behold Our God, Oh the Deep Deep Love, and Show Us Christ.  They offer many other great songs and free resources for worship music.  Check out some of their videos of their songs, too.

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Break My Plans

Another great music video from Christian music group, This Hope. They have been in concert here at CBC a few times. This is based on a true story. We make plans, and we should, but acknowledging that God's plans are higher and greater than our own. We believe that He is good at all times, regardless of our circumstances. In this, He receives glory and we grow closer to Him.

Seeds Family Worship

Check out Seeds Family Worship for another great worship resource -- excellent music straight from Scripture.

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The Donut Man

Check out The Donut Man's Bible Songs.  Straight from Scripture and lots of fun for children and adults.

donutman.com

LifeWayWorship

LifeWay is the publishing department for the Southern Baptist Convention and has something for everyone, musicians, teachers, worship leaders, pastors, etc. Also check out their site specifically for worship music -- LifeWayWorship.com and their blog WorshipLife.com. Many of the songs we do on Sundays and Wednesdays here at CBC can be found on LifeWayWorship.com in traditional and contemporary versions. 

It's anexcellent resource for worship leaders, choir members, orchestra members, but also members of the congregation not involved on the stage.  So many great resources for children, too.  And most of their music is also available on iTunes.

Keith and Kristyn Getty

We sing many songs & modern hymns written by Keith and Kristyn Getty. Be encouraged by their great music for congregational singing and their music for children, too. The children's music is appealing to adults as well.
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Tommy Walker

God has been using Tommy Walker to lead His Church in worship for some time now. We sing many of his songs. Check out his new CD called Generation Hymns for familiar hymns in a contemporary style. Go to his website to watch videos of the songs.
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Hymns for a Kid's Hearts, Vol. 1

Excellent hymn stories and CD included. A great way for your children/grandchildren to learn to love great hymns. And the arrangements are appealing to adults as well. There are four volumes in the series.
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This Hope - 10,000 Reasons

This Hope has been in concert at CBC a few times and Lord willing, we will have them again. Enjoy this unique version of a familiar song. And then visit their website to check out their music.

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Show Us Christ

Here's a congregational song we learned recently at CBC.

Hide the Word

I can't say enough great things about Steve Green's music for children. In addition to this new release, he has three other projects (Hide 'Em in Your Heart) that are pure Scripture. And, the music is appealing for adults as well.
Click Here for Steve Green's Website!

Christian Heroes Biographies

This book series of Christian Biographies by Janet & Geoff Benge is excellent and is appealing for young readers and adults, too. A great way to be encouraged and challenged in your faith. Parents and children alike need to know about the lives of these great Christians. (This set is just a sample of the dozens of titles available.)

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