Singing praise to God is part of how we present our bodies as a live sacrifice to Him (Rom. 12:1; Ps. 100:2). Thus, churches and families should seek to create a vibrant culture of singing. This starts with knowing why we sing. First, we sing because we must, in obedience to God’s specific commands. Second, we sing because God made our bodies, including the voice, as musical instruments. Third, we sing because it helps us respond emotionally with our affections. And, fourth, we sing because it's a critical tool for making disciples.

Sermon: https://churchandfamilylife.com/sermons/67c545f36f987cfc0eba616e

There is nothing we do, as believers, that's more important than to gather with the people of God for the right worship of God. Yet we’re not free to dream up our own ideas on how to do this. The acceptable way of worshiping God is instituted by Him and limited by His revealed will—what’s known as the regulative principle of worship. The normative principle, by contrast, argues that what’s not forbidden in worship is allowed, which is why movie clips, plays, and skits are often used in church. But how thrilling it is for Christians to simply obey God, coming together with one heart and voice, to worship Him as He prescribes!

https://churchandfamilylife.com/sermons/67bc0b7a79981074d5abdfe5

There is nothing we do, as believers, that's more important than to gather with the people of God for the right worship of God. Yet we’re not free to dream up our own ideas on how to do this. The acceptable way of worshiping God is instituted by Him and limited by His revealed will—what’s known as the regulative principle of worship. The normative principle, by contrast, argues that what’s not forbidden in worship is allowed, which is why movie clips, plays, and skits are often used in church. But how thrilling it is for Christians to simply obey God, coming together with one heart and voice, to worship Him as He prescribes!

Sermon: https://churchandfamilylife.com/sermons/67bc0b7a79981074d5abdfe5