God’s Unchanging Love | Jared Mellinger [WG22]
Too often we measure God’s love through the lens of the oppression, evil, and sorrow around us or inside us. But Jared Mellinger shows us from Psalm 107 how the real measure of God’s love is the fact that he sent his Son to die in our place. And those who know the unchanging nature […]
God’s Unchanging Blessedness | Mark Jones [WG22]
Most people constantly search for happiness and never find it. In this thought provoking message, Mark Jones shows us how the most blessed and joyful person is the one who is most like Jesus Christ, who “for the joy that was set before him endured the cross” (Heb. 12:2).
Getting to Know CityAlight
In this helpful Q&A session, Bob Kauflin asks Rich Vasallo, Scott Lavender, and Jonny Robinson questions about CityAlight’s history, songwriting process, and future projects.
God’s Unchanging Eternality | Josh Blount [WG22]
What should our passing years teach us? Some say nothing matters because we’re all going to die. But in this message from Psalm 90, Josh Blount shows us how our mortality points us both to God’s righteous judgment on our sin and the eternal hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
God’s Unchanging Trustworthiness | Mike Bullmore [WG22]
In times of uncertainty, opposition, and fear we look for a refuge. Sadly, we often put our trust in approval from others and the security of wealth. But in this message, Mike Bullmore shows us how only God is an unchanging refuge who provides protection, safety, and rest to all those who trust in him.
God’s Unchanging Independence | Mark Jones [WG22]
We are dependent creatures from the beginning of our lives until our last breath. But God needs nothing and no one to exist. He is eternally self-sufficient. In this message, Mark Jones shows us how only Jesus modeled perfect dependence on the Father, and how the truly blessed life is marked by absolute dependence on […]
God’s Unchanging Character | Jeff Purswell [WG22]
True worship is a response to all that God has revealed himself to be. And in his encounter with Moses in Exodus 34, God gave us one of the clearest revelations of himself that Scripture offers. In this opening message, Jeff Purswell not only unpacks how God has defined himself, but shows how his unchanging […]
How Do I Lead a Bi-Lingual Service?
What do you do when half the people in your town speak another language? What steps can you take to develop a Sunday service that serves your members as well as the non-English speakers in your community? Bob Kauflin and David Zimmer seek to give biblical and practical answers to those questions in this final […]
How Do We Use Orchestral Instruments on Sunday Morning?
What can you do when you have violinist, cellist, or trumpet player in your church who wants to play in your band? Is their only option to look for a church that uses an orchestra? Not at all. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin talk about ways orchestral instruments […]
Why Isn’t My Congregation Singing?
Few things are more deflating for a leader of congregational worship than looking out Sunday after Sunday on people who are distracted, emotionless, or not singing at all. But often the problem lies not in what people are doing, but in what we do as leaders. In this practical episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David […]
Why God Doesn’t Need Our Worship
It’s too easy to approach corporate worship with the idea that God needs our skills, talents, and gifts to be glorified. That perspective can result in anxiety over whether or not our worship will be “good enough.” In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine David and Bob use Psalm 50 as a guide for discovering […]
The Worship Leader and His Family [Part 2]
Father’s Day Edition: In this episode, part 2 of 2 on the Worship Leader and His Family, David talks with Bob (father of 6, grandfather of 21) about the challenges and joys of raising a family. They cover the early years up through parenting teens, and speak to the importance of your kids never feeling […]
Q&A: How Old Is Too Old for the Worship Team?
A number of people have sent us questions about how to approach the issue of aging on a music team. Some are asking if they’ve aged out of leading. Others have wondered how to approach this topic with members of their band. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin explore […]
Q&A: Vocal Arranging for Sunday Mornings
For centuries, the church has been conflicted over whether congregations should sing in unison or harmony. Everyone singing melody together is powerful, but harmony can add beauty and interest. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin explore some of the principles that can help vocalists and leaders determine how to […]
How To Be A Good Team Member
Being a vocalist or instrumentalist in the church is a joyful privilege. But it’s easy to forget that. We can slip into laziness, comparison, and other attitudes that disrupt team unity, don’t serve the leader, and ultimately dishonor the Lord. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin talk about ways […]
The Worship Leader and His Family [Part 1]
More than the worship we offer God when we’re in front of people on Sunday mornings, God cares about the worship of our lives. Especially as it’s revealed in our family relationships. In this episode, part 1 of 2, David interviews Bob about his relationship with his wife of 45 years, Julie, and how he […]
Q&A: Liturgical Categories, Retiring Songs, and Maximizing Rehearsals
We love to get questions from our listeners/viewers! In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon Kauflin answer three questions related to liturgical categories for songs, when to retire a song, and how to maximize rehearsals. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic […]
Responding to the Sermon With a Song
While singing a song after the Sunday message is a common practice today, the chosen song doesn’t always deepen the impact of the Word. At other times, leaders forego a song due to running out of time. In this episode, Bob and David discuss how to think more clearly about what kinds of songs we […]
Why the WorshipGod Conference?
Since 2004, Sovereign Grace Music has been seeking to serve churches through the WorshipGod conference, held every other year and hosted by Bob Kauflin. This year, it will take place July 27-30 in Louisville, KY. What makes this worship conference worth attending? Who is it for? What’s the origin of the name? And why should […]
How Long Should Your Band Rehearse?
Week after week, month after month, year after year, leaders spend countless hours with their musicians preparing for Sunday. They want to serve their congregations skillfully and well. But how do you know if you’re practicing enough? And is it possible to practice too much? In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon Kauflin seek to […]
Why Sound Plus Doctrine?
In this first episode of Season 4, Bob and David discuss the significance of the name, Sound Plus Doctrine, explain why it’s the name of our podcast and how it communicates the mission of Sovereign Grace Music. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic […]
