Music

MercyMe LIFER Tour Hits Pompano Beach in October

Gabriella Morris
21 Sep 2017
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MercyMe will appear with special guests Ryan Stevenson And Unspoken at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Saturday, October 28 as part of the band’s LIFER Tour. Among contemporary Christian music’s most celebrated bands, MercyMe’s relentless commitment to faith, music and the gospel reflects the project’s title – LIFER. The moment you surrender your life to Christ, a checkered flag is waved and you’re off to the races…on the greatest adventure of your life. It’s a race that’s already been won, yet one you’re committed to run for the duration of your existence. And it’s a race the men of MercyMe have […]

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Kirk Franklin to Perform at Gospel in the Son Music Fest

The Good News
2 Sep 2017
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Multi Grammy and Platinum Gospel Artist Kirk Franklin will perform at the recently opened Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater on Saturday, October 7 starting at 7 p.m. at the Gospel in the Son Music Fest. Known for his repertoire of hit contemporary gospel songs with a fusion of R&B, hip hop and reggae, Franklin will be center stage with support performances by gospel artists Bishop William Murphy III, of Dream City Church of Atlanta; Apostle Papa San, of Our Fathers KINGDOM Church; local Miramar singer, Carl Scott; and Pastor Trevor R. Wallace, of Jesus Team Ministries of Lauderhill. Kirk Franklin’s international […]

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Should We Have Higher Standards in Musical Tastes?

Chris Alexander
3 May 2016
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  Consider the age-old question:  Should Christians have a higher standard in their musical tastes than non-believers?  Actually, it probably is not ‘age-old’ because in ancient times there was not the onslaught of different musical genres or questionable lyrics that we are faced with today. Even looking at church worship, we see in recent decades division among congregations based on contemporary songs vs. traditional hymns. Though both praise our Lord and have edifying lyrics, we still find partiality.  Some argue traditional hymns are more reverent and holy than the upbeat worship songs while others argue the hymns don’t invoke a […]

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Christian Pop Rock duo LoveCollide to Appear at Elev8Life Summer Music Jam in June

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Nashville-based duo LoveCollide, comprised of sisters Lauren and Brooke DeLeary, who were featured in the recent movie God’s Not Dead 2, will perform at Abundant Life Church in June at Elev8Life Summer Music Jam. Featured as artists of the month in May by Newreleasetoday.com, LoveCollide’s mission is to “awaken a movement and ignite a wildfire passion for Jesus in the hearts of this generation and those to come.” That is exactly what these young women have been doing ever since their debut CD was released to rave industry reviews in April 2014. Elev8Life Summer Music Jam LoveCollide will be one […]

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African Children’s Lives Changed Through Music

Carone Gordon
1 Apr 2016
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It’s amazing how a simple act of kindness could inspire a lifelong ministry that helps thousands of children. Very often we meet people in our day to day life and activities. Some lead to long term friendships, business opportunities, jobs and in Ray Barnett’s case it led to more ministry.  Ray Barnett, founder of African Children’s Choir, had a very unique experience. “Ray affectionately called Daddy Ray had visited Uganda some years before on a humanitarian trip to assist persecuted Christians in the time of Idi Amin’s brutal rule. While on this trip he and his traveling companions gave a […]

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Sensere Brings Their Music Outside Church Walls to the People

Melissa Presser
2 Feb 2016
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Although small beginnings is where Sensere may have started, the appropriately titled name for this humble band is certainly far beyond where they are now. A melodic infusion of gospel, R&B, jazz and neo-soul, Sensere is focused on living out God’s vision by taking their music from the church to the world. The band, started in 2003 by James Wright, began with a small seed, an idea and desire to bring the word of God alive through soulful music. “I wanted to do something exactly like my dad.” said James Wright, founding member of Sensere. Wright’s father, Bishop James Wright […]

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

Steve Davis
1 Dec 2015
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  It will surely happen: I know it! Promptly on January 1, 2016, the annual countdown will begin! Sometime during that day, without warning, a cheery, sweet voice will indubitably say, “Only 11 more months to Christmas dear!” It happens every year, and then…all year.   My Christmas fanatic! I live with a Christmas fanatic, a holiday zealot, an ardent Adventist! She’s wholeheartedly committed and engaged with the impact and message of the Christmas season…and can’t seem to get enough of it! Yes, Christmas in July is something like the beginning of the runway toward the November takeoff into the […]

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Calvary Chapel Worship Singer Celebrates Her Sister: Donna Summer

Shelly Pond
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Among the voices on the worship team at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is a woman whose life experience has taken her performing around the world – not from church to church, but rather on US and European tours at concert venues as large as 17,000 people. Her name is Mary Gaines Bernard, and she is the younger sister of Donna Summer, affectionately remembered as the Queen of Disco. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Mary released her first solo CD recording in 2008 entitled “You Made It” that features contemporary Gospel songs, and she performed at Disney’s Night of Joy that […]

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Lessons From Brad Paisley: Law, Gospel And the Hope of Heaven

The Good News
1 Sep 2015
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  Often country music gets a bad rap. My dog ran off, my girl left me, yada yada yada . . . I’ll spare you the stereotypes. And truth be told, there is a lot of cheesy-bad country music. But there is a lot of cheesy-bad music in the “Christian music industry” too. While there seems to be a genuine resurgence in recent years of original, creative musical expression within the church, there is still a large amount of “Christian” music that does little more than attempt to sound like whatever is hip at the moment on the secular radio […]

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Xtreme Christian Music Conference Showcases Christian Music Superstars

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The BB&T Center will come alive with the sounds of some of Christian music’s top artists during the Xtreme Christian Music Conference on Friday, September 25th. will be a night of loud music, real faith, praise and worship songs, lifted hands and lifted hearts — all for the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. Featuring artists such as Lecrae, Jeremy Camp, Mercy Me, Israel & New Breed and Josh Bramos, XTREME Christian Music Conference combines entertainment, enlightenment and life-changing messages to minister to not only those who walk with God but also those who are lost, […]

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