Favorite Christian ROCK songs!!!

[NotforSale]

OK, all you ROCKERS, what is one of your FAVE'S in Christian ROCK??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8WhAfZphQQ

[Scott Hutchinson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKeaw-09iDI

[Scott Hutchinson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsagp6LLisw

[Praxeas]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsagp6LLisw
Never heard anyone classify Dallas Holms as Rock

[Scott Hutchinson]

Well I would not classify him as country or southern gospel.
Check this one out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlOyGaEINR4&feature=related

[Scott Hutchinson]

We'll class this as a jangle pop sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykqVbuweFO0

[Michael The Disciple]

Love this one!

Undercover Christian The Daniel Band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEe84IXTa7o

[notofworks]

OK, all you ROCKERS, what is one of your FAVE'S in Christian ROCK??

http://www.yout=R8WhAfZphQQ


I can go "Favorite rock" for you, but I don't know about "Christian rock". :D

[Praxeas]

Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi?

[Arphaxad]

Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi?

Stryper?

:doggyrun

[Praxeas]

Stryper?

:doggyrun
Girl bands don't count

[Truthseeker]

None, gave up that stuff when i got saved.

[OldPathsII]

OK, all you ROCKERS, what is one of your FAVE'S in Christian ROCK??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8WhAfZphQQ









There is NO SUCH THING as a Christian Rock song!!! I wouldn't dare push PLAY on this drivel.

[RandyWayne]

Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi?

Or Just LIKE a Prayer by you know who. :)

[RandyWayne]

There is NO SUCH THING as a Christian Rock song!!! I wouldn't dare push PLAY on this drivel.

Well, we all know Jesus listened to black and/or Southern gospel.

[berkeley]

One -Creed

[OldPathsII]

Well, we all know Jesus listened to black and/or Southern gospel.




Funny. But we know that he didn't listen to "Christian rock!"

[Theophil]

Funny. But we know that he didn't listen to "Christian rock!"

That's only because there were no Christians then. Jesus loves Christian rock now. He likes it better than any other kind of "Christian" music.

[Praxeas]

Holy Roller Novocaine- Kings of Leon

[MawMaw]

Holy Roller Novocaine- Kings of Leon

What a song title. From what I understand, this band does have Apostolic/Pentecostal/Oneness background.

I don't think that they consider themselves Christian Rock?

I don't care anything for "christian" rock or metal. Just my choice.

[OnTheFritz]

Darn Floor, Big Bite by Daniel Amos. On the Fritz by Steve Taylor, Pearls Before Swine by The 77s.

[Digging4Truth]

Darn Floor, Big Bite by Daniel Amos. On the Fritz by Steve Taylor, Pearls Before Swine by The 77s.

LOL... Steve Taylor was the man back in the day. :)

My favorite Steve Taylor song is "I Want To Be A Clone"

[Digging4Truth]

When judgment rolls so easy off the tongue for everything that is not like ourselves then it should make us think. But it won't.

[Michael The Disciple]

I think Misty is my favorite artist of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMTVzNlb-ms

She sings the whole cousel of God.

[Digging4Truth]

We're doing these songs in a few weeks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_E5ieFqE6M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC0WoJfYA2E

[Hoovie]

Living on the Edge of Dying - DeGarmo & Key

[Hoovie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54RhlFUuRt8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEqvjZsig24

[Hoovie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxuK3Mjf7-Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYSb8CLVucw

[Dagwood]

non-Christian: U2.
Christian: Toby Mac.

[Praxeas]

What a song title. From what I understand, this band does have Apostolic/Pentecostal/Oneness background.

I don't think that they consider themselves Christian Rock?

I don't care anything for "christian" rock or metal. Just my choice.
They are unashamedly backslidden

[Scott Hutchinson]

Here is a good one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlqdbV6eUrQ

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKeaw-09iDI

David and the Giants were AWESOME!!! I think I have every album. Saw them many times over the years!

[aegsm76]

One I liked in my youth was Petra and the Color Song.

[NotforSale]

Love this one!

Undercover Christian The Daniel Band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEe84IXTa7o

Mike, I don't remember this band. What year??

[NotforSale]

I can go "Favorite rock" for you, but I don't know about "Christian rock". :D

NOW, fire away!!:thumbsup

[NotforSale]

Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi?

Roundabout, Yes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byeSPOIffVE

[NotforSale]

Stryper?

:doggyrun

A song by Stryper?

[NotforSale]

Funny. But we know that he didn't listen to "Christian rock!"

He must have, as He IS THE ROCK!!!! :laffatu

[NotforSale]

One -Creed

Are you READY!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vukVp0_K268

[NotforSale]

That's only because there were no Christians then. Jesus loves Christian rock now. He likes it better than any other kind of "Christian" music.

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:announce

:rockband

[NotforSale]

What a song title. From what I understand, this band does have Apostolic/Pentecostal/Oneness background.

I don't think that they consider themselves Christian Rock?

I don't care anything for "christian" rock or metal. Just my choice.

Cool...thanks for being honest. :thumbsup

Music is like food; some like it sweet and some like it HOT! And, some like BOTH!

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxuK3Mjf7-Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYSb8CLVucw

White Heart; an absolute FAVORITE of mine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvPbCbo5rmQ&feature=BF&list=PLF9CB8B2AFA82C53D&index=7

[mfblume]

I really enjoy David and the Giants! I met them and they are TRUE BLUE Christians! My uncle, Lloyd Bustard, wrote the lyrics to this song he and David made:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1LJaz761s8

[NotforSale]

I really enjoy David and the Giants! I met them and they are TRUE BLUE Christians! My uncle, Lloyd Bustard, wrote the lyrics to this song he and David made:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1LJaz761s8

The story behind this song is AMAZING! It was accidently played over a secular station, putting David and the Giants on the charts!

I've met David and his band (2 brothers and his son) on a couple of occasions and he is a true gentleman. They were also an incredible band to see live. They sounded just like their albums, and the place went up in smoke when they rocked!

[NotforSale]

For all you TEXAN'S....Mr David Crowder!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX8R7nkO8Q4

[mfblume]

The story behind this song is AMAZING! It was accidently played over a secular station, putting David and the Giants on the charts!

I've met David and his band (2 brothers and his son) on a couple of occasions and he is a true gentleman. They were also an incredible band to see live. They sounded just like their albums, and the place went up in smoke when they rocked!

I actually had the cassette tape of the radio station that was wondering who wrote the song since it was on a cd and mislabelled as a SOUL TO SOUL song! The radio show had people calling in and saying they never knew who it was but to not stop playing it, since they felt something powerful from it. Eventually someone who knew David and the group called and revealed who it was.

They played it over the secular radio in St. John, NB, CANADA, where Lloyd Bustard is from. And it was pitted against a ROLLING STONES song in a battle of songs, and beat the Stones' song!!! I had a copy of the tape of the "match" and David wanted a copy.

[NotforSale]

non-Christian: U2.
Christian: Toby Mac.

One of my absolute fave's from Toby Mac!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EItEuVpJTg

[Timmy]

The greatest Christian rock song of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqTuN-35580

:D

[Michael The Disciple]

Mike, I don't remember this band. What year??

Daniel Band was mid 80's.

[NotforSale]

Here's a Christian band not too many have heard about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLrZxU9QedQ&feature=related

[OnTheFritz]

Here's a Christian band not too many have heard about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLrZxU9QedQ&feature=related

I listened to them quite a bit. Good stuff.

[John Atkinson]

I will spare you all the experience of posting One Bad Pig videos.

[John Atkinson]

Ahhh... no I wont

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caH_Urv2MT0


The First (likely only) Christian hardcore band. by the time they arrived on scene most of the original Austin TX hardcore people had gone away, Big Boys, MDC (a.k.a. the stains) and the D**ks, moved off to San Francisco, DRI went somewhere, Jerry's Kids.. busted up. John Atkinson joined the navy. I don't know who they were reaching for, all the Austin originals were long gone...

[OnTheFritz]

I will spare you all the experience of posting One Bad Pig videos.

I didn't like them too much. But i remembered they had a song called Let's Be Frank, and I'd like to believe there was some sort of pig/pork/hotdog tie-in to that title.

By the way - ever listen to Scaterd Few?

[mfblume]

Lest we forget, TRINITY SCHMINITY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_27ojkZ6U

[RandyWayne]

Lest we forget, TRINITY SCHMINITY!


Reminds me of this video.

And while it may not be a Christian song I do consider it apostolic since it reminds me of just about every family and senior camp service I've ever been to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-y33Uq6HGs&feature=related

[Narrow Is The Way]

There is NO SUCH THING as a Christian Rock song!!! I wouldn't dare push PLAY on this drivel.

He's my rock, my sword, my shield..............
I call him Jesus my rock...........


Thats about as close to Christian Rock as I plan on gettin. :thumbsup

[soldoutochrist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCTQGqE7d0E

Definitely a bit different..I don't even know if counts as rock, but I LOVE this guy's sound.

[RandyWayne]

He's my rock, my sword, my shield..............
I call him Jesus my rock...........


Thats about as close to Christian Rock as I plan on gettin. :thumbsup

So more of a techno dude then?

Thank God He is not my banjo, my guitar, and my jug. Otherwise I would have to start listening to bluegrass.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Here we go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y6l1PCXExg

[Michael The Disciple]

Sacred Warrior laying it on the line. No more sin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5enuofiQCU

[Michael The Disciple]

Here we go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y6l1PCXExg

Hey Scott did you hear the rumor that went around about Phil Keagy and Jimi Hendrix? It was that Hendrix said Phil was the best guitarist he ever saw.

[OnTheFritz]

I've heard that. But:

http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/keaggy.asp

[mfblume]

Hey Scott did you hear the rumor that went around about Phil Keagy and Jimi Hendrix? It was that Hendrix said Phil was the best guitarist he ever saw.

I heard that!

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCTQGqE7d0E

Definitely a bit different..I don't even know if counts as rock, but I LOVE this guy's sound.

Wow! That was a great song! I've never heard of this group. BTW, I consider this ROCK!!:thumbsup

[NotforSale]

I listened to them quite a bit. Good stuff.

I think this group was only around for a short time. Good to see someone knew about them. :thumbsup

[mfblume]

Anyone hear of APOLOGETIX? They took all the HUGE ROCK HITS and changed the lyrics to Christian lyrics.

DEVIL WENT DOWN TO JORDAN: (from Devil Went Down to Georgia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jow6XTwRs5g

Bethlehemian Rhapsody (From Bohemian Rhapsody)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S17Mvfx2Z5g&feature=related

MORE THAN A HEALING (From More than A Feeling)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKbCzba31TE&feature=related

[mfblume]

One of my all-time favourites: NEWSBOYS - REALITY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-lSeNOT_mo

[NotforSale]

Here's an oldie but a goodie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAdAtiSxrE

[NotforSale]

So more of a techno dude then?

Thank God He is not my banjo, my guitar, and my jug. Otherwise I would have to start listening to bluegrass.

:lol

[mfblume]

I was in an ultra con church years ago and forced myself to listen to the KINGSMEN, some bluegrass and southern gospel, and almost gagged the whole time. Phew!

NOT FOR ME!!!!

I learned that folks who preached against christian rock and contemporary music hated contemporary and rock while in the world and their flesh loved country and western. IOW, their fleshliness carried into their later Christian convictions. Go figure. Nothing wrong with enjoying Christian versions of country music, but do not make it a conviction and heaven/hell issue!

[berkeley]

Mike, I preferred rock to country. I can't stomach christian versions of either.

[mfblume]

Mike, I preferred rock to country. I can't stomach christian versions of either.

What we stomach and cannot stomach is perfectly fine and great. It's just when people make heaven/hell issues out of it for others that it becomes awry. I hate heavy metal, personally. Never liked it and never will.

[NotforSale]

Here we go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y6l1PCXExg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etzBXz30LQU

[NotforSale]

One of my all-time favourites: NEWSBOYS - REALITY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-lSeNOT_mo

Love the Elephant Dung part!!!:pirate

[NotforSale]

I was in an ultra con church years ago and forced myself to listen to the KINGSMEN, some bluegrass and southern gospel, and almost gagged the whole time. Phew!

NOT FOR ME!!!!

I learned that folks who preached against christian rock and contemporary music hated contemporary and rock while in the world and their flesh loved country and western. IOW, their fleshliness carried into their later Christian convictions. Go figure. Nothing wrong with enjoying Christian versions of country music, but do not make it a conviction and heaven/hell issue!

A quadruple AMEN!!!!!

[mfblume]

Groups I saw live...

David and the Giants

Newsboys

Phil Keaggy

Phil Driscoll

Dixie Melody Boys ( I enjoy THAT kind of country-ish music -- from the days of the TOO MUCH THUNDER/Antioch Church Choir)

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiMm0HODwzM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wf8s37N3j0&feature=related

[Truthseeker]

Everything christian now days even read about girls pole dancing for Jesus. What a joke as well.

[NotforSale]

Everything christian now days even read about girls pole dancing for Jesus. What a joke as well.

There's nothing new under the sun.

I've been in Apostolic Services where people ran around the Church like they were crazy. I've seen babies stepped on, holes put in the walls, chairs kicked over, and grown adults injured.

[Truthseeker]

There's nothing new under the sun.

I've been in Apostolic Services where people ran around the Church like they were crazy. I've seen babies stepped on, holes put in the walls, chairs kicked over, and grown adults injured.

Yeah, that some messed up junk too.

[berkeley]

savior- rise against (it's my ringtone)

[RandyWayne]

I was in an ultra con church years ago and forced myself to listen to the KINGSMEN, some bluegrass and southern gospel, and almost gagged the whole time. Phew!

NOT FOR ME!!!!

I learned that folks who preached against christian rock and contemporary music hated contemporary and rock while in the world and their flesh loved country and western. IOW, their fleshliness carried into their later Christian convictions. Go figure. Nothing wrong with enjoying Christian versions of country music, but do not make it a conviction and heaven/hell issue!

I usually do not like the "Christian version" of anything whether it be music or a literature style. It is sort of like food. I have YET to like anything where they took an existing dish and made a more healthy version of it by substituting ingredients for "fat free". Now I have had dishes which just happened to be VERY healthy and delicious at the same time because they didn't try to copy something.

[berkeley]

I usually do not like the "Christian version" of anything whether it be music or a literature style. It is sort of like food. I have YET to like anything where they took an existing dish and made a more healthy version of it by substituting ingredients for "fat free". Now I have had dishes which just happened to be VERY healthy and delicious at the same time because they didn't try to copy something.

:highfive

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_sHbkkNUXE

[NotforSale]

Groups I saw live...

David and the Giants

Newsboys

Phil Keaggy

Phil Driscoll

Dixie Melody Boys ( I enjoy THAT kind of country-ish music -- from the days of the TOO MUCH THUNDER/Antioch Church Choir)

Bands I’ve seen Live (ones I recall);

Jars of Clay
Sonic Flood
Newsboys
DC Talk
Michael W. Smith
Switchfoot
Pillar
Burlap to Cashmere
Suptertones
Carmen
David and the Giants
David Crowder
Jeremy Camp
Kutless
Thousand Foot Crutch
Audio Adrenaline
Delirious
Third Day
Crystal Lewis
Avalon
Jackie Velasquez
Katina’s
Bean Bag

Other Bands (back in the day and ones I have trouble recalling :lol);

Led Zeppelin
Peter Frampton
Bad Company
Santana
Egar Winter
Gary Weaver
Journey
Lynard Skynard
Cheap Trick
Eagles
Heart
Doobie Brothers
Steve Miller
Foreigner
Fleetwood Mac
Jeff Beck

[berkeley]

Rhiiaanooon.....

[OnTheFritz]

I usually do not like the "Christian version" of anything whether it be music or a literature style. It is sort of like food. I have YET to like anything where they took an existing dish and made a more healthy version of it by substituting ingredients for "fat free". Now I have had dishes which just happened to be VERY healthy and delicious at the same time because they didn't try to copy something.

Agreed. I only liked original Christian music from non-mainstream artists generally. Though I do remember some nice covers of rock music by Christian bands. No lyric changes required. 77s did a great version of Nobody's Fault But Mine.

[Michael The Disciple]

Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad when he was an Assembly Of God Minister.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_QUtF8M8Fo&feature=related

[RandyWayne]

Agreed. I only liked original Christian music from non-mainstream artists generally. Though I do remember some nice covers of rock music by Christian bands. No lyric changes required. 77s did a great version of Nobody's Fault But Mine.

Guys like Steve Taylor are not, to my knowledge, copying any other artist directly. He and others have their own unique sound. Maybe it is just Christian music of the past 15 years which has me so depressed at its pure awfulness. The music is in a word, boring, with uninspired guitar strumming and even more boring rhythms.

[Michael The Disciple]

Ya all may be to young to remember Rick Derringer. He became famous in the 60's with his group the Mcoys. Remember "Hang On Sloopy"? Then he spent years playing with Johnny and Edgar Winter.

This is his testimony from a song he wrote in the past.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b5bPKUX4DQ

[mfblume]

Oh, I saw Delirious and SonicFlood as well. Beanbag was with Sonicflood and Newsboys, and I could not stand Beanbag. lol

[NotforSale]

Oh, I saw Delirious and SonicFlood as well. Beanbag was with Sonicflood and Newsboys, and I could not stand Beanbag. lol

Bean Bag, STUNK!!!!!!:lol:trashcan

[NotforSale]

Ya all may be to young to remember Rick Derringer. He became famous in the 60's with his group the Mcoys. Remember "Hang On Sloopy"? Then he spent years playing with Johnny and Edgar Winter.

This is his testimony from a song he wrote in the past.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b5bPKUX4DQ

NICE!!!!!

[RandyWayne]

Ya all may be to young to remember Rick Derringer. He became famous in the 60's with his group the Mcoys. Remember "Hang On Sloopy"? Then he spent years playing with Johnny and Edgar Winter.

This is his testimony from a song he wrote in the past.


Ya, I know the song. I never cared for it but as a DJ I played it all the time. It was in that elite group of songs that get played at every single function by every single DJ -and if you don't play one, someone will request it.

[OnTheFritz]

Guys like Steve Taylor are not, to my knowledge, copying any other artist directly. He and others have their own unique sound. Maybe it is just Christian music of the past 15 years which has me so depressed at its pure awfulness. The music is in a word, boring, with uninspired guitar strumming and even more boring rhythms.

True. I just thought that was me having a "back in my day" moment, but the stuff today seems bland in comparison.

[Timmy]

Can't believe nobody has nominated this song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8

[POWERUP]

Funny. But we know that he didn't listen to "Christian rock!"

Is there really a difference in Christian Rock and Christian Country.... just saying.........:blah

[POWERUP]

I actually had the cassette tape of the radio station that was wondering who wrote the song since it was on a cd and mislabelled as a SOUL TO SOUL song! The radio show had people calling in and saying they never knew who it was but to not stop playing it, since they felt something powerful from it. Eventually someone who knew David and the group called and revealed who it was.

They played it over the secular radio in St. John, NB, CANADA, where Lloyd Bustard is from. And it was pitted against a ROLLING STONES song in a battle of songs, and beat the Stones' song!!! I had a copy of the tape of the "match" and David wanted a copy.

It was originaly played at 94 TYX in Jackson, MS............ Southerern rock station....... I still chat with Rayborn and Clayborn.... Played a gig back
with them in the 90's........

[Digging4Truth]

Can't believe nobody has nominated this song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8

Good grief. I can't believe I suffered through the whole thing.

That guy on the orange guitar is from another video or something. His actions don't match the song that I'm hearing. That dude thinks he is jamming out. LOL

[Timmy]

Good grief. I can't believe I suffered through the whole thing.

That guy on the orange guitar is from another video or something. His actions don't match the song that I'm hearing. That dude thinks he is jamming out. LOL

Contrasted with the backup singers, who might as well have been cardboard cutouts! :lol

[Digging4Truth]

Contrasted with the backup singers, who might as well have been cardboard cutouts! :lol

Yeah. That too. :)

[NotforSale]

Can't believe nobody has nominated this song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8

Timmy likes this song because his little guy runs to the beat...:bliss:lol

[Timmy]

Timmy likes this song because his little guy runs to the beat...:bliss:lol

:highfive :lol

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MGKU980Obo

Strait up, ROCK AND ROLL!!

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWubg7BtXr8

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b8pH_f1LVc&feature=related

[mfblume]

Timmy likes this song because his little guy runs to the beat...:bliss:lol

..."Jesus is like a mountie, he always gets his man." harharharhar

[Jay]

Wow, I did not remember that song being so rocky. But then it has been many years ago, and I do not make a habit of listening to rock music of any type, manner, or form.

[Praxeas]

what is the definition of "rocky"?

Why is country and bluegrass ok to listen to in church?

[Jay]

I know that all pastors set guidelines for their churches, and then individuals place further guidelines in their homes, so I will not be overly harsh for those who enjoy such things, However, I believe there is a channel that is pleasing to God. I do not care for much of the praise and worship style, but there is a bit that is acceptable. I do not find that rock music of any type it conducive to a moving of the Holy Ghost.

However, I am not your nor anyone else' pastor. Nor do I walk with God for you, but to me that was a bit more potent than even the rockiest music that I will listen to. (Like to take my head off as some people say.)

It does not help that I am sensitive to certain sounds and noises, and those tend to be emphasized in rocky music.

[POWERUP]

what is the definition of "rocky"?

Why is country and bluegrass ok to listen to in church?

Let me know when you figure it out............ I would say, but.........

[Timmy]

No surprise that there are different tastes in music. And no surprise that some people seem to think God has the same taste they do! :lol

[NotforSale]

I know that all pastors set guidelines for their churches, and then individuals place further guidelines in their homes, so I will not be overly harsh for those who enjoy such things, However, I believe there is a channel that is pleasing to God. I do not care for much of the praise and worship style, but there is a bit that is acceptable. I do not find that rock music of any type it conducive to a moving of the Holy Ghost.

However, I am not your nor anyone else' pastor. Nor do I walk with God for you, but to me that was a bit more potent than even the rockiest music that I will listen to. (Like to take my head off as some people say.)

It does not help that I am sensitive to certain sounds and noises, and those tend to be emphasized in rocky music.

The Key is my friend, are you a Jesus Freak????:thumbsup

There was a man from the desert with naps in his head
The sand that he walked was also his bed
The words that he spoke made the people assume
There wasn't too much left in the upper room

With skins on his back and hair on his face
They thought he was strange by the locusts he ate
The pharisees tripped when they heard him speak
Until the king took the head of this Jesus freak

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFuih3TCsdM

[Praxeas]

Let me know when you figure it out............ I would say, but.........
In 25 years I haven't gotten it "figured out"

When I first came to a Pentecostal church I was thrilled to hear my favorite Punk beat thumpin away...but they never called it rock. People were jumping and running, but they never called it a mosh pit.

[Praxeas]

I know that all pastors set guidelines for their churches, and then individuals place further guidelines in their homes, so I will not be overly harsh for those who enjoy such things, However, I believe there is a channel that is pleasing to God. I do not care for much of the praise and worship style, but there is a bit that is acceptable. I do not find that rock music of any type it conducive to a moving of the Holy Ghost.

However, I am not your nor anyone else' pastor. Nor do I walk with God for you, but to me that was a bit more potent than even the rockiest music that I will listen to. (Like to take my head off as some people say.)

It does not help that I am sensitive to certain sounds and noises, and those tend to be emphasized in rocky music.
Define "rock music" please

BTW I doubt God is pleased by tones and wave lengths.

[Jay]

Define "rock music" please

BTW I doubt God is pleased by tones and wave lengths.

I was tempted to ask if you were referring to hair, but I decided to behave.

Rock music, defined by me as you asked (seeing as how the internet refused to give me aid), is characterized as follows. A heavy dominating beat that can be easily distinguished over or through all other music, usually being a combination of base guitar and drums, music that is loud enough to prevent the words from being heard with ease and clarity, and an over abundance of electronic distortions in the various instruments, lyrics are sung in a rappish manner and may or may not be easily understood.

This is of course not necessarily a total and complete list, nor does it mean that I have avoided everything that I have just described. I do not believe that it is just any one of these that creates rock music as I have it defined, but the more of these definitions that is filled by a song, the more likely I am to define it as rock. (apologies for the extensive post)

[Michael The Disciple]

David And The Giants in their later years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U8kHnV8CwY

This has an awesome video!

[mfblume]

Speaking of David and the Giants, here is a great ministering song about abortion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYIvVmOqrII&feature=related

[drummerboy_dave]

Roundabout, Yes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byeSPOIffVE
.....good group......I've always enjoyed their sound.

[Praxeas]

Rock music, defined by me as you asked (seeing as how the internet refused to give me aid), is characterized as follows. A heavy dominating beat that can be easily distinguished over or through all other music, usually being a combination of base guitar and drums, music that is loud enough to prevent the words from being heard with ease and clarity, and an over abundance of electronic distortions in the various instruments, lyrics are sung in a rappish manner and may or may not be easily understood.

This is a little subjective. Most music I hear, that is not even classified as rock, has a heavy dominating beat. Music that is not like that has a dominating instrument of some other kind. Most loud music I hear also has a loud voice singing so the words are understandable.

Distortions I can concur is a stable of most rock.

Rap? That does not seem the norm in most rock styles.

Ive been in the most conservative of services and there was a loud drum and bass combination and none of the conservative people there seemed to consider it rock

[Jay]

I am not saying that my definition is not flawless, but those are some of the most obvious items that lend themselves to being called 'rock'. As I said, it is when there is more than just one element present that it starts pushing the limit. It is not a perfect line, but you did ask me for something slightly subjective. ;)

I could list all of the possible ways that music could combine some of those elements and not be rock (bad acoustics in the building for exampled drowning out the singers). However, I am not inclined to list. This is just a guideline so you understand what I am saying when I say something is rocky.

[Praxeas]

I am not saying that my definition is not flawless, but those are some of the most obvious items that lend themselves to being called 'rock'. As I said, it is when there is more than just one element present that it starts pushing the limit. It is not a perfect line, but you did ask me for something slightly subjective. ;)

I could list all of the possible ways that music could combine some of those elements and not be rock (bad acoustics in the building for exampled drowning out the singers). However, I am not inclined to list. This is just a guideline so you understand what I am saying when I say something is rocky.
What Im saying is, there is nothing inherently spiritual or evil in musical styles.

Some rock styles might be more conducive to concentrating on God in prayer and some rock styles might not. That might also often depend on the personal preference of the individual

But there is nothing evil or spiritual about tones or wave lengths. Most of it is subjective feelings based on a prejudice.

There are some "rock" sounds I could and some I could not worship to.

[Jay]

That is why I said what I did before, the pastor draws a line, and then we draw our lines within the established line. That is why I also said, "I am not anybody's pastor." I may refine my scope of it a bit, but it will take a while, I have not ever actually stopped to analyze the music for what made me consider it rocky. I just knew that some of it crossed boundaries that I was not willing to cross. So that is a first working definition. And I do believe that I stated it was a bit subjective.

[Praxeas]

That is why I said what I did before, the pastor draws a line, and then we draw our lines within the established line. That is why I also said, "I am not anybody's pastor." I may refine my scope of it a bit, but it will take a while, I have not ever actually stopped to analyze the music for what made me consider it rocky. I just knew that some of it crossed boundaries that I was not willing to cross. So that is a first working definition. And I do believe that I stated it was a bit subjective.
Yeah...I don't believe the pastor can draw the line for someone else based on his own prejudice.

He might have more say over music in a church meeting but I think he would be well advised to not apply his prejudice on everyone, when we realize it's more of a personal preference than a spiritual issue

[Jay]

We will have to agree to disagree. The Pastor is to the watchman on the wall, and he answers to God for each saint. Thus I do not have a problem with him setting a certain standard. And I agree, everyone has there personal styles they like (I do not afflict my pastor with endless classical music). ;)

[Praxeas]

We will have to agree to disagree. The Pastor is to the watchman on the wall, and he answers to God for each saint. Thus I do not have a problem with him setting a certain standard. And I agree, everyone has there personal styles they like (I do not afflict my pastor with endless classical music). ;)
We all are commanded to watch. Where does the bible say a watchman can make up his own rules and force them on others?

A true watchman teaches others what the bible says. They are wise in the Word.

As far as watching
2Jn 1:8 Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.

Gal 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

If we are to watch ourselves, what do Pastors do when watching out for us? They give us biblical tools to be watchful ourselves. Pastors are not baby sitters. They are teachers, not rule setters

[Jay]

God tells Ezekiel that he was a watchman on the wall and to warn both the righteous and the wicked. The righteous so that they would not leave the right way, and the wicked so that he would not continue in sin. God told him that the blood of those whom he did not warn would be required of him.

Hebrews 13:17 states that we are to submit to those who have the rule over us, for they must answer to God for our souls. And we want them to be able to do so with joy and not with grief for that would not bode well for us. (my paraphrase).

[Praxeas]

God tells Ezekiel that he was a watchman on the wall and to warn both the righteous and the wicked. The righteous so that they would not leave the right way, and the wicked so that he would not continue in sin. God told him that the blood of those whom he did not warn would be required of him.

Hebrews 13:17 states that we are to submit to those who have the rule over us, for they must answer to God for our souls. And we want them to be able to do so with joy and not with grief for that would not bode well for us. (my paraphrase).
God didn't tell the Prophet Ezekiel that he can make up whatever rule he wants for his congregation

Neither does Hebrews 13:17

[unitedpraise10]

Royal Tailor Band! They are a part of the UPCI as well. UPCI representen'...lol

[mfblume]

God didn't tell the Prophet Ezekiel that he can make up whatever rule he wants for his congregation

Neither does Hebrews 13:17

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[berkeley]

Music isn't spiritual? ROFLOL

[Praxeas]

What Im saying is, there is nothing inherently spiritual or evil in musical styles.

Some rock styles might be more conducive to concentrating on God in prayer and some rock styles might not. That might also often depend on the personal preference of the individual

But there is nothing evil or spiritual about tones or wave lengths. Most of it is subjective feelings based on a prejudice.

There are some "rock" sounds I could and some I could not worship to.

Music isn't spiritual? ROFLOL
Right. There is nothing INHERENTLY spiritual in musical styles. The spiritual component is how the music is used. Otherwise music is music.

Where someone hears a country tune in a church service and thinks it's spiritual because of the music, if that were the case all country music would be spiritual.

Music is music. It's sound vibrations. There is nothing spirit about it. Words put to music has the ability to affect our emotions but one does not need to be spiritual to have emotions

[berkeley]

I agree with most of what you are saying. I have listened to music without lyrics that brought a heaviness into the room. Don't ever quote me on this, but I believe that music and songs carry the essence of the composer and or singer.

[Praxeas]

I agree with most of what you are saying. I have listened to music without lyrics that brought a heaviness into the room. Don't ever quote me on this, but I believe that music and songs carry the essence of the composer and or singer.
I tend to think that is more psychological than anything

[Scott Hutchinson]

This Is FolkRock but it has Biblical Lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6jxxagVEO4

[NotforSale]

.....good group......I've always enjoyed their sound.

:thumbsup

[NotforSale]

This Is FolkRock but it has Biblical Lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6jxxagVEO4

Wow, been a while since I heard this one!

[Arphaxad]

Right. There is nothing INHERENTLY spiritual in musical styles. The spiritual component is how the music is used. Otherwise music is music.

Where someone hears a country tune in a church service and thinks it's spiritual because of the music, if that were the case all country music would be spiritual.

Music is music. It's sound vibrations. There is nothing spirit about it. Words put to music has the ability to affect our emotions but one does not need to be spiritual to have emotions

Play some country on a Gibson SG with super distortion humbuckers through a marshall cranked up to 11 and you have deth metal.haha

:doggyrun

[NotforSale]

Play some country on a Gibson SG with super distortion humbuckers through a marshall cranked up to 11 and you have deth metal.haha

:doggyrun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs9eiZTfF0U&feature=related

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEeF9r_8JMA&feature=related

[Timmy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs9eiZTfF0U&feature=related

Rock n roll. :)

[drummerboy_dave]

some may like........
http://www.youtube.com/embed/s3aYJibxMOQ

[Justin]

Red - Start Again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id6hkzslQww

[Digging4Truth]

Here are 2 that we will probably do in July.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmwSfYxZ1Pw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRfNL_sTTw8

[NotforSale]

some may like........
http://www.youtube.com/embed/s3aYJibxMOQ

LIKE

[NotforSale]

Red - Start Again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id6hkzslQww

:thumbsup NICE!

[NotforSale]

Here are 2 that we will probably do in July.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmwSfYxZ1Pw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRfNL_sTTw8

I've never heard of these guys! Great sound! When you say, "We will do", are you in a band?

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL8ZGEyBuNs

[NotforSale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH7jscz8ugA

[NotforSale]

Received a huge blessing from this song yesterday! (Click on "Watch on Youtube")

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8BBCYFAYRI&feature=share

[Adam]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSkzCw3Gn0