I am just wondering what christian music people listen to. A straw pole.I have been listening to Israel Houghton, New Irish Hymns and others. I normally stick to things from Integrity Music and others.dom
Personally I love the Worship movement here in the States right now with artists like Chris Tomlin and David Crowder. (Especially since Tomlin's from my home town...gotta support him!)Jeremy Camp, GS Megaphone, and Switchfoot are some of my more favorite ''chill'' music.Of course....no one can forget Keith GreenGod Bless,DOI Pet 4:2
I enjoy Pillar, Kutless, Disciple. Mainly the alternative style of Christian music.
I enjoy a variety of music. Benny Hinn's Piano master piece, "The Masters Healing Touch". Jimmy Swaggart new and old, Terry MacAlmon Cd visit us, some hosanna integrity mostly the older stuff. Some opera, some classicals. I just love Integrity's "The Solid Rock" Cd.
Here are some top 10 albums for 2006(These are in no preferential order)1. Sunsets and Sushi by David Crowder2. Hero by Kirk Franklin3. Lifesong by Casting Crowns4. Face Down by Matt Redman5. The Passion of the Christ Soundtrack6. The Mission Bell by Delirious?7. Restored by Jeremy Camp8. God and I by Papa San9. A Divine Collision by David Crowder10. Songs 1 & 2 by Rich Mullins
John Michael TalbotKeith Green2nd Chap. Of Acts
I dont care for Top40 type music... But I do like:Casting CrownsKeith GreenMercy MeSteve CampAlso... I came of age in the 1980's (Class of 85), and was into the "hair band" metal scene. I wasnt a Christian then, but since getting saved I have gone back discovered that there were a lot of great Christian metal bands in the late 80's... have been able to get my hands on a lot of it. Even a lot of out of print stuff. such as:Rage of AngelsAngelicaWhitecrossBloodgoodShoutBrideDaniel BandGuardianHoly SoldierNeon CrossPhilidelphiaResurrection BandSacred WarriorSaintSiloamXaltX-SinnerI also like country gospel.I'm not real big on worship music (too plastic), but some of it I like.Everyone is surprised now that Krispy is a metal head, eh?Krispy
I've recently discovered Scott Brenner Ministries. Their kind of music is great for devotional/intimate worship. They're lastest CD "The King of Glory" is a series of worship from the book of psaumes and it's just amazing.Martin
I enjoy most gospel music, however it has to honour God. I enjoy Celtic/Irish Hymns, and true Bluegrass toe tapping stuff.. also instrumental tunes are nice..Greg 8-)
however it has to honour GodThis begs an interesting question... how does one decide if certain music is honoring to God, beyond the lyrics. Are certain styles honoring, while others are not? How does one discern this?Krispy
how does one decide if certain music is honoring to God, beyond the lyrics.Simple...use the 80/80 rule.It's tempo shall not accelerate beyond 80 beats per minute, not shall it's decibles measure louder then 80 db.(Okay, I just made that up...)MC
(Okay, I just made that up...)heretic! :-x (or as the 80's metal bands would spell it... "hair-atick!")Krispy
I consider Christian music anything I can listen to and not retract any glory from God. I mainly enjoy listening to Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Bach.
I like the Eagles, Beach Boys, Aaron Neville,Phil Collins,Bob Seager,Boston,The Moody Blues,Mercy Me.O Christian Bands Sorry! :-?
KrispyKrittr wrote:
Did you get an answer to this yet? :-( I wonder what Christians might have to say about Tony Stewart music he put on a great concert at the track yesterday, he is a great listen, and has just the right mix of balids and up-tempo songs.:-Phowever it has to honour GodThis begs an interesting question... how does one decide if certain music is honoring to God, beyond the lyrics. Are certain styles honoring, while others are not? How does one discern this?Krispy
KrispyIn my ever so humble opinion, music that honours God is music that does not continually use "I" every line, and uses a lot of "You's". The lyrics have to focus on God's Glory, not the talent of the performer.. Hope that helps.. Greg ps I sure hope you guys are not really having a hard time understanding the concept of "music that honours God". ;-) pps I am sure that we would have some dissagrements as to what that music is..And that is all that I have to say about that..Greg
are you willing to do the research on this subject
research??? Only you know if you like something, and ultimately,only God knows if it honours Him..
I wonder what Christians might have to say about Tony Stewart music he put on a great concert at the track yesterdayIn the dictionary under "hypocrite" there is a picture of Tony Stewart. I didnt mind him messing with Jeff Gordon, but after that he really got out of control.Ooops... a little off the topic.Krispy
I just want to know what people like
When I got saved I got saved from carnal music that does nothing for my soul and only appeals to my flesh. Ravenhill: Come on what did you get saved from..?
I've never understood the argument that Christians should abstain from music that appeals to the "flesh". I agree that worldly music needs to be avoided for the most part, no argument there. But I've heard many many arguments against certain styles of music that "appeals" to the flesh. What does that mean? We should only listen to music that doesnt appeal to us? That doesnt even make sense. We're more holy if we listen to music that we find repulsive?Anyone understand what I'm saying?Krispy
Are you referring to Christ centered music or non?? David Wilkerson has a great message on worldy music but I dont know where to find it?
I'm talking about Christian music... does anyone here feel that certain styles of music can not be God honoring? If so, why?Krispy
I am listening to Jimmy Needham, this great Christian from College Station in Texas who loves the Lord. And I am also listening to Keith Green The Ministry Years. I love this music so much. This is true Christian music.Brother in Christ Eloy.
deltadom wrote:I am just wondering what christian music people listen to. A straw pole.I have been listening to Israel Houghton, New Irish Hymns and others. I normally stick to things from Integrity Music and others.
I would have to agree with saltlicker20 concerning the worship movement with leaders like Chris Tomlin and David Crowder. I also like Tim Hughes. I've been blessed with worship songs from Mercy Me, Bebo Norman, Casting Crowns, Tree 63... and I'm sure there's others I'm not thinking of right now.Christian artists that I favor the most are ones with really deep, soul-searching lyrics. Among those artists are Jars of Clay, Jennifer Knapp and Fernando Ortega. Again, I listen to such a wide genre of music, I haven't even begun to list all the artists I listen to and am inspired by.
I dont believe because we listen to spiritual music it makes us spiritual. We may FEEL spiritual during a song, BUT we can sense God in a song, and He can draw us to Himself through a song by His presence from the song we listen to..(wait, I have to re-read that my self) God honoring? ANYTHING that is not Christ centered doesnt honor God. If my preaching doesnt..If my teaching...If my life doesnt...Paul said "we preach CHRIST..."
God honoring? ANYTHING that is not Christ centered doesnt honor God. If my preaching doesnt..If my teaching...If my life doesnt...Yes, everything we do must be Christ-centered. The pleasure that comes from music though can be done Christ-centered. God does not want us to relinquish all pleasures, even 'seemingly' worldly ones that aren't written with Christ all over it boldly. He gave us this world for us to enjoy it through glorifying and worshiping Him. Solomon talked about enjoying the pleasures of everyday life as glorifying to God. I take music as a gift from God. (Creativity.)I don't think there is any difference thus (or should be, in the Christian life) between spiritual and secular music. If your a Christian, your going to only listen to music that is God-honoring. If you are listening to music that is God-dishonoring, then I don't know how you can do it and still claim your honoring God. (Phi. 4:8 too)Personally, when I was saved I stopped listening to my rock music and whatnot. Not only because it was dishonoring to God, but I just lost interest in it. I don't like most if not all of the Christian Contemporary Music. It lacks a 'vital reality' of God and His Holiness. It tries to glorify God while, in my opinion, does a sloppy job at it. Keith Green is a prime exception.
i listen to stuff like:misty edwardsjason uptonselah projectmostly anything from ihop[ihop.org]also i love all enter the worship circlewaterdeep100 portraitsyeaeyayea
To me, there is a certain type of music that is not Godly. Have you ever heard a beat of a song and then you thought.. man I just want to do somehting crazy! You might get that crazy streak going when you listen to it.I don't really know how to explain what I'm talking about. I think this effects younger people more so than others... it can effect me. I know I have heard music christian lyrics or not, that can send impulses through me and make me want to do something 'wild.' Does anyone know what I'm talking about?That's just me. I may be the only 'weirdo' out there. :-)
Hey Preach... I agree music can create an emotional respsonse. Look at movie scores, or advertising. When a preacher is giving an alter call it's usually accompanied with soft music. Why? Response. But I dont know that creating an emotional response is necessarily bad. And I dont think thats what you're saying... you're saying SOME responses can be bad. I think our conditioning comes into play with that somewhat. If you spent a lot of time in the club scene before you were saved, then heavy beat dance music may create a response in you that would not be Godly... but to someone else, it may not.I'm in the gym 5 times a week lifting weights. Tell ya the truth, it isnt Keith Green I'm listening to on my mp3 player... it's usually Whitecross, or Kutless or X-Sinner. Why? Cuz what I'm doing at the time fits a particular style of music. Is that wrong? I dont think so. Keith Greens music is great, and I have everything he ever did, but there are times when it doesnt fit what I'm doing.Krispy
If you spent a lot of time in the club scene before you were saved, then heavy beat dance music may create a response in you that would not be Godly... but to someone else, it may not.I'm sure my pre-Christ days effect what goes through my mind when I hear certain music. That's why I made sure that I said "To me." There are certain type of music I abstain from because I get 'bad vibes' when I hear it. I'm sure everyone has that 'something' that they just can't do because it reminds them too much of their past, and their conscience just won't let them do it.
Preach,I know exactly what your talking about...I was a big party person and when I hear certain types of music I think back to my sinful days, and I dont like it. I praise God though when I do hear music that I used to listen to via store or gymn it doesnt move me like it once did!Krispy,Is it hard for you to work out in a secular gymn? I mean I work out to and sometimes it grieves me to see lots of skin or the carnal chatter about parties ect... Does the ipod help with blocking out the noise?
I worked in a shop which played music all the day so I decided that I would conteract that by buying a small little stereo and either playing bible cds or christian music. I have played nothing but christian music for along time now!!I dont like having things that damage my hearing that was why I used a stereo rather than a cd player. I know how you feel. I am still interested in what music you listen to, to me it tells alot about a person, what music you listen to DomI do care about living in a non christian enviroment and having to listen to rubbish
deltadom wrote:I just want to know what people like My favorite music to listen to would have to be classical/hymn arrangements. Linda McKechnie – Symphony of PraiseTracey Ann CollinsMelinda Wickam Harp music is very peaceful and calming (the Crist sisters)New England or Old English hymns are wonderful alsoClassical music (Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, etc)For vocal music the good old-fashioned hymns are my favorite! I do like some of Majesty’s music and SMS music.As you can see I like mostly hymns and classical. Having lived an entire life without all the CCM I have no desire to listen to it now. Frankly I am very uncomfortable listening to most Christian music like you would hear in a Christian bookstore. It makes me just as uneasy as the secular. But that’s just me! God will lead you if you are truly seeking Him.One test you can do if you are questioning the music you listen to, is to do a music fast. Take about one month away from the music you love and during that time soak yourself in the word of God. Then go back to that music and see how the Spirit of God leads. It shouldn’t hurt you and oftentimes fasting gives discernment. There’s my two bits. Deltadom was wanting a straw poll so I thought I would add some different flavor to the music taste out there. ;-)
hi all,most of the music i listen to is more of the christian who are in bands rather then christian bands imho they seem better muscians, after all when i got saved i didnt suddenly think i was a plummer loli love david eugenes edwards old band 16 horsepower and his solo act wovenhand..pedro the lion..tombstone trailorpark..damien jurando..dock boggsDanielson Famile..rosie thomas..sufjan stevens..(i know this one might freak ur,but gordon is a christian)violent femmes..among manyandy
however it has to honour GodWell there are songs out there that are dishonouring God. For instance I remember hearing in church these two songs that were an absolute oxy moron."I'm just a sinner saved by grace........"And then the next song comes out, "I ain't no sinner now yeah, I ain't no sinner now..."Here is another, "they searched thru heaven and found a savior......."What was the search for? Christ was slain before the foundation of the world, He was foreordained to die on the cross.
I listen to:Shane & ShaneThird Day (their praise stuff mostly)Times Square Church ChoirChrist Our Life (on this site)I love hymns, but find them hard to come byselect David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Mercy MeI used to be all about CCM, but as I have matured, I am starting to turn away from a lot of it. I think often times it incorporates too much of the world...caters to those who won't turn away from the ungodly stuff they listened to before they were saved. Alot of the harder stuff (metal, grunge, alternative, etc.) the TYPE of music, not just the lyrics, is rooted in Satanism. I am not condemning everything, but I do find myself listening to less and less of even the CCM artists I mentioned above.
One thing that annnoys me is the price of christian music?I am shocked!!!
KrispyKrittr wrote:I'm talking about Christian music... does anyone here feel that certain styles of music can not be God honoring? If so, why?KrispyKrispy, it's a Christian thing you will understand more about this the more Christians you hang with, now if you can see were I am coming from here we could be brothers in the flesh. :-P
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