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Mike Bullmore – Union with Christ and Our Devotions – Ps. 119 (various)

Drawing from portions of Psalm 119, Mike Bullmore shows us how our union with Christ transforms our devotional life from mere religious duty to a personal, intimate communion with God. That makes our times in God’s word intensely personal, emotionally powerful, and filled with promise for the future.

Devon Kauflin – Union with Christ and Our Gatherings – Heb. 8:1-6

In this sermon, Devon Kauflin helps us remember what we are prone to forget: every time we gather we have a high priest who is our access into the very presence of God. We no longer have to wear ourselves out in practice, production and performance, because Jesus’ work is finished and he is working […]

H.B. Charles, Jr. – Union with Christ and Justification – Gal. 2:20

In this sermon, Pastor H.B. Charles shows that being a Christian means we are saved by the death of Christ, changed by the life of Christ, and set free by the work of Christ. That knowledge should lead us to a profound encounter with Christ’s love, revealed through giving his life for us.

John Piper – Union with Christ and the Promises of God – 2 Cor. 1:20

In this message, Dr. Piper explores what it means when the Bible says that “all the promises of God find their Yes” in Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 1:20).  Because Christ is our life and we are members of his family, we are counted righteous before God. Our hearts can overflow with joy even in the […]

Are You an Anxious Leader?

If you’ve ever been anxious, nervous, insecure, fearful, jittery, or apprehensive about leading your congregation on a Sunday, this episode is for you! Of course, it’s relevant to other situations in as well. Bob and David talk about the difference between good anxiety and bad anxiety, and explore means God has given us in his […]

Interview with Jonathan Lane (Integrity Music), Part 2: Questions for Creatives

For more than 20 years, Sovereign Grace Music songs have been administrated by Integrity Music. In that relationship we’ve had the joy of working with Jonathan Lane, the Vice President of Music Administration and Contracts for Integrity, who has been an invaluable resource for questions related to contracts, licensing, royalties, and CCLI. In this second […]

Interview with Jonathan Lane (Integrity Music), Part 1: Questions from Churches

For more than 20 years, Sovereign Grace Music songs have been administrated by Integrity Music. In that relationship we’ve had the joy of working with Jonathan Lane, the Vice President of Music Administration and Contracts for Integrity, who has been an invaluable resource for questions related to contracts, licensing, royalties, and CCLI. In this first […]

The Paradox of the Worship Selfie

For those in public ministry, especially musicians in the church, social media can be a convenient way to let others know what we’ve been doing. But when does the desire to communicate ways we’ve been serving become more about us than Jesus? In this episode, Bob and David explore that topic and suggest ways we […]

Musicians Are Part of the Congregation Too

It’s easy for leaders and band members to think of themselves as different, separated from, or even above the members of their congregation. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, Bob and David suggest reasons we might think that way, why it’s unhelpful and unbiblical, and ways we can start seeing ourselves a members of […]

Gender, The Gospel, and Our Gatherings [Part 2]

In this second part of our interview with Josh Blount, we get into more details about what difference being made male and female makes as we think about our Sunday gatherings. Josh serves as a pastor of Living Faith Church in Franklin, WV, and wrote his doctoral dissertation on issues related to gender. Below are […]

Gender, The Gospel, and Our Gatherings [Part 1]

The world is more confused than ever about the distinctions between men and women and why they even exist. Do those differences matter? Are there problems if we neglect them? And what does gender have to do with our Sunday meetings? To help us answer those questions and learn why God’s design for men and […]

How Do Musicians and the Sound Team Work Together?

Church musicians and sound teams aren’t always on the same page. Sometimes they rarely talk to each other! In this Sound Plus Doctrine episode, Bob, David, and Devon dive into practical ways bands and tech teams can work together to serve their churches more effectively for the glory of Christ. Have a question about this […]

Q&A: Questionable Songs, Receiving Compliments, Asking for Mercy, and Rehearsals

In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon answer questions that have been sent in to the podcast. We revisit singing songs from questionable sources, how to respond when someone encourages you for your leading, the appropriateness of asking God for mercy, and how long rehearsals should be. Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us […]

How Covid Affected Our Church’s Worship

When we first became aware of it in 2020, COVID-19 had a significant impact on churches throughout the world. For some, it brought to the forefront questions about who decides when the church can gather. For others, it revealed a deficiency in our understanding of why the church meets. For everyone, it caused us to […]

How Do You Evaluate Your Sunday Gathering?

Every week church leaders plan their Sunday gathering. How do we measure whether or not those meetings have been effective? More importantly, how do we know if they’ve been pleasing to the Lord? Join Bob, David, and Devon as they talk about various standards we can use to determine if our meetings are being faithful […]