worship Archives - Michael Easley InContext

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Psalm 50: God Who Judges The Heart

God exposes empty religion and hypocrisy in Psalm 50, calling His people to true worship marked by gratitude and trust.

Interviews

The Origin of Hymns

Robert J. Morgan joins Michael Easley to explore the history, theology, and lasting power of hymns—and why the church needs them again.

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Psalm 8: God’s Glory and Man’s Dignity

In this sermon, Dr. Michael Easley shows how Psalm 8 declares God’s glory and man’s dignity—small, yet crowned as God’s image-bearers.

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Michael W. Smith on Worship, Songwriting & the Heart of Christmas

Interviews

Merry Christmas with Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith joins Michael Easley for a Christmas conversation on songwriting and the heart behind his beloved Christmas music. (originally recorded in 2020)

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Sermons

Entrusted With The Oracles of God (Romans 3:1-8)

Dr. Easley explores Romans 3:1-8, showing God’s faithfulness despite human failure and the lasting value of Scripture and covenant in Christ.

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Religious Hypocrisy (Romans 2:17-29)

In this sermon, Dr. Easley shows that religious identity means nothing without heart change. God wants inward transformation, not pride.

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Ask Dr. E

Navigating Worship Preferences

Dr. Michael Easley unpacks the complexities of worship music—from the traditional vs. contemporary divide to how education, songwriting, and personal preferences shape the worship experience.

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What Does it Mean For Jesus to be Lord of Your Life?

Q: What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord of your life? How do we explain it to unbelievers without using ‘Christianese’ phrases?

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Interviews

Is There Joy in Our Pain?

Joni Eareckson Tada joins Michael for an impactful conversation on the presence of Christ in every affliction and how we can lean on Him in our trials.

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Do Musical Instruments Belong in The Church?

Q: Do musical instruments belong in the church? How do we reconcile the Church of Christ belief that instruments in church are wrong?

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