My dear friend Roy, a talented worship leader and songwriter, joins me for an earnest conversation about the vital role of God in our lives and how His influence has been dwindling in modern culture.
In our discussion, we delve into the importance of personal revival and the power of worship leading. Roy shares his journey of wanting to be more than just a worship leader and how revival has touched his life over the years. We touch on the necessity of breaking free from mainstream worship, connecting with God on a deeper level, and the authority and power that stems from seeking God’s presence.
Lastly, we explore the impact that true worship can have on a congregation. Roy opens up about his experience mentoring fellow worship leader, and witnessing the effect of genuine worship leadership in people’s lives. We ponder the significance of real revival for those who believe in God, and how the needs of one person can outweigh those of many. Get ready for an uplifting and thought-provoking episode that highlights the transformative power of worship and connecting deeply with God.
Where to dive in:
0:01:40 Need for God in the country
0:04:16 20-day revival in Hudson, Florida
0:04:18 Worship leaders should personally win people to the Lord
0:06:01 Restriction on worship in churches
0:07:08 Mainstream worship leading vs. Revival
0:08:01 Falling in love with God or what He’s given you
0:08:35 Importance of coming back to your first love with God
0:09:05 True revival is for people who believe in God but need to be revived
0:09:46 Worship leaders should have the heart of a pastor
0:11:45 Worship leaders should care about the congregation and have a pastor’s heart
0:12:13 Goal of worship is to reach everyone, not just those in the front row
0:12:42 Worship leaders should bring people into the presence of the Lord and care about them
0:13:01 Worship should not beat people to death, but challenge them with care
0:13:36 Worship should come from the heart, not just be polished and packaged
0:14:09 Worship is a discipline to give full attention to Jesus and lift Him up
0:16:11 Some churches shut down when it comes to worship and don’t know what to do
0:17:41 Take command of the atmosphere and declare the goodness of God
0:18:48 Asbury revival and the importance of unity in worship
0:20:22 Humility in worship leading
0:20:35 Importance of humility in worship and the need for musicians to humble themselves
0:23:30 Worship leaders should have care about the congregation, not just themselves
0:24:47 Importance of opening your heart to God
0:26:01 Genuine worship comes from the heart
0:28:48 Worship leaders should take risks and minister to those who are in need
About the host:
Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, and My Absurd Religion.
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