Psalms/Scripture

Vertical Habits: Relational Words for Worship

In 2006, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship commissioned 23 congregations and schools to explore the theme of Vertical Habits, to learn how the words we use in our relationships also shape our worship.

May 1, 2011 | 1 min read
Coop's Column - He Ascended to Heaven

God’s Word declares that Jesus, his appointed task on earth having been finished, returned to his Father in heaven. Trusting that Word, Christians triumphantly confess the words in the Apostle’s Creed: “He ascended into heaven.”

March 11, 2011 | 3 min read

I'll Show You the Path to Take - Psalm 23, John 10 - sermon notes

This sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd always guides us on his paths.

February 24, 2011 | 1 min read

The Worship Planning Team as Conversation Partners

Who is invited to plan worship? What spiritual gifts need to be included on the planning team? How can the planning team leader facilitate conversation among diverse voices?

February 18, 2011 | 64 min listen
Coop's Column - Risen Indeed

"On the third day he arose again from the dead." Simple words often capture life's most profound and important truths the best. How better, therefore, for Christians to make their most astonishing declaration about Jesus Christ than by this direct, unadorned, and so forthrightly clear confession?

February 11, 2011 | 3 min read

Symposium 2011 - Worship Service: Surpassing Knowledge

Surpassing Knowledge is a worship service on Philippians 3:1-11, presented at Calvin Symposium on Worship 2011.

January 28, 2011 | 67 min listen
Symposium 2011 - Vesper - Dwelling with Philippians

Paul’s entire letter to Jesus’ followers in Philippi, spoken from memory by Jesus’ followers today, illumined with image and song

January 28, 2011 | 47 min listen