Christian rock music

[Nick]

What do you all feel about Christian rock music as worship music? Do you approve or disapprove? I'm assuming the lyrics are faithful to God, so what is the difference between worshipping God in hymns and worshipping God in Christian rock music? Becasue I like the style of rock music and metal more than the style of hymn music. I love Underoath as well .

Your thoughts?

 

[researcher]

I think it depends on the heart that it is done with.

Worship to me is, music with lyrics that are directed in praise or acclamation of God. It's definitely not about personalities or being a "rock star."

We used to sing this song in worship at a church I used to go to.
[youtube:2sn4nhl0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b1iwLIMmRQ[/youtube:2sn4nhl0]

It's slow rock but an excellent worship song imo.

I've always wanted to write a worship song to techno. Because, it's all in the heart it's done in. ;) There are many musical styles, but the heart and the lyrics are what count I believe. ;)

 

[Nick]

I think it depends on the heart that it is done with.

Worship to me is, music with lyrics that are directed in praise or acclamation of God. It's definitely not about personalities or being a "rock star."

We used to sing this song in worship at a church I used to go to.
[youtube:aso6p3eo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b1iwLIMmRQ[/youtube:aso6p3eo]

It's slow rock but an excellent worship song imo.

I've always wanted to write a worship song to techno. Because, it's all in the heart it's done in. ;) There are many musical styles, but the heart and the lyrics are what count I believe. ;)

Yes, good answer, and a great song, I think I've sung it/played it at church before.

 

[walter]

I Believe it is my heart that matters when I listen to any kind of rock. Kansas, who are mostly if not all christians are one of my favorite worship bands. RUSH is as well. RUSH may not be christians but when I listen to their music I can worship God.
I can worship God by watching someone eat a piece of cheese. It all comes down to my heart and attitude.

 

[Nick]

I Believe it is my heart that matters when I listen to any kind of rock. Kansas, who are mostly if not all christians are one of my favorite worship bands. RUSH is as well. RUSH may not be christians but when I listen to their music I can worship God.
I can worship God by watching someone eat a piece of cheese. It all comes down to my heart and attitude.

LOVE RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH! :bounce

 

[Nick]

I Believe it is my heart that matters when I listen to any kind of rock. Kansas, who are mostly if not all christians are one of my favorite worship bands. RUSH is as well. RUSH may not be christians but when I listen to their music I can worship God.
I can worship God by watching someone eat a piece of cheese. It all comes down to my heart and attitude.

LOVE RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH! :bounce

And in what you said in answer to the OP, I agree with you.
I think that's what is the general feel around here, and it seems to be the Biblical way.

 

[John]

Tell me what you think about this Golden oldie. Lyrics posted.

[youtube:3rtsl4rh]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7OKKtj0eg&feature=channel[/youtube:3rtsl4rh]

Each night the dream began
We were sitting here, waiting on our coffee cans
Eyes fixed upon the skies
I was thinking of You, and if I qualified
Then when the trumpet blew
The reality hit, this wasn't pay-per-view
My can lifted up and out
'Til the siren wailed, and a megaphone shouted

Pull that bucket over
Let me see your registration
You'll be questioned at the station
By a good cop, bad cop
If they find you guilty
They'll impound your can in Hades
Where the grounded lads and ladies
Had it good 'til the last drop

I watched the others fly
On their coffee cans, as they waived goodbye
Freed from the earthly grind
They had escaped the roast, I'd been identified
Dream police nowhere to be found
I was left choking on the muddy grounds
I calmed down and reached for my Pez
But the head on the dispenser was Juan Valdez

Pull that bucket over
Let me see your registration
You'll be questioned at the station
By a good cop, bad cop
If they find you guilty
They'll impound your can in Hades
Where the grounded lads and ladies
Had it good 'til the last drop

Tossing in my sleep again
The metaphor was wearing thin
'Til my nightmare stretched it even more
Lord you placed the bitter cup
Against your lips, and drank it up
To bring me where you are
I can't believe I've wandered off this far

Woke up and smeeled the coffee
I don't like what caffeine does to me
God's got a pull I've felt first hand
I've gotta stop believeing my coffee can

Pull that bucket over
Let me see your registration
You'll be questioned at the station
By a good cop, bad cop
If they find you guilty
They'll impound your can in Hades
Where the grounded lads and ladies
Had it good 'til the last drop

Bad dream, but I understand
That you can't get to Heaven on a coffee can