Thank you for all your comments. I kinda laugh a little at the ones who suggest better camera and video editing, I filmed this when I was seventeen, it was the first time I've ever filmed anything in my life. I wanted to capture was the aspect of worship that Phil led us into that day. I have to honestly till you that I stopped filming after this song because God's presence was so thick in the room that no more taping was necessary. Thank you again for those who were blessed by this video
Finally someone gets it! Yes! Keep loving Him and sharing your beautiful expression of your love for our Beautiful Savior, LORD, and Friend!! Yay Phil~!
@Spenceheart 2. Epic moments are best kept with close ups, so stay in nice tight shots, especially if Phil is the only one performing/singing. It is more intimate this way. Think of any major film when they have dialouge between two main characters that have importance to it. As the conversation goes along, and more vulnerability is revealed, the only thing you see on screen by the end of the scene is just the actor's faces.
@Spenceheart 3. When the singer flows immediatly into another song, upload both songs on one vid, that way the mood isn't interrupted by the sudden ending.
4. FADE OUT THE VOLUME at the end of the vid so the sound doesn't just suddenly stop, this includes the ambiant sound of the room you're recording in.
5. THANK YOU for uploading this vid, it has been a blessing, along with so many great performances captured of Phil Wickham's genius voice.
Lol...I've heard people sing who can't sing and have a large fan base, never mentioning the lord and they say the person can sing. Phil Wickham mentions God in his songs as true worship music for all, and people say he can't sing? I've made my point. Continue ministering to everyone Phil!
God bless you and everyone who truly seeks the lord god's face!
WOW, how beautiful ! Hallelujah! I've heard this song on KLove several times but seem to always miss the singer's name. YAY, I got it today. Well I missed it on the radio once again, but I grabbed my iPhone real quick where I have the KLove app clicked on the app and I knew they post the name of the song and the singer's name...lol WhoooHooo. I hope our Christian store has it in stock, I really want this on CD. Thank you Mr. Wickham, God Bless :)
What a beautiful song. I'm a young age, won't say exactly, but my sister is making me sing it in chapel very soon, maybe tomorrow, but idk. And I'm very nervous, becuz I don't sing much, never really tried. So plz pray for me! And God bless all of you.
all of his songs are good, but there's something different about watching him. you know he's sung this a million times, but it looks like he still feels the words are true.
God is so good, his mercy amazes me, his grace humbles me, his story touches me, i love him <3 i cant wait to see him face to face, i cant wait to be in his presence, it will be a wonderful place, ! i cant wait to cry no more tears, and have NO fears! im here for anyone who need guidence, i wont judge you, cause i have been where you have been , and if it wasnt for this AMAZING God of ours, i would still be in the dirt! But thanks to him i am uplifted. <3
who cares what he looks like. actually, to me, i think he's pretty cute. and totally AWESOME. God made him well, and gave him talents, don't trash that!
Thank you Phil!!! I heard you sing this last week at Maranatha Chapel ~ stunningly beautifull! What a gift you have been given to share ~ Blessings and Strength to continue to share the way you do! Glen in RB
Ha ha... It is pretty hard to appreciate his work without appreciating God's work. In fact it is impossible because God made him and gave him those talents.
who cares? God loves everyone, christian or not. I agree we must love God back, there are consequences. but I focus on God's dinvine romance for my heart that he persues. That to me is what I love about my God. He persues everyone of us. Christian or not.
The bible says not to argue such trivial matters such as these. They only bring division in the church. Especially if you are arguing to prove yourself correct and not to lovingly lift up a brother or sister in christ. God Bless.
If you believe that God cannot/does not use men like Phil Wickham, who apparently tries to "woo" people by his lovable voice & sexy hair, go look up Mike Guglielmucci, and listen to his song "Healer" if you haven't already heard it. Perfect example of God using a man while he was STILL CAUGHT in the darkest depths of his sin. God used him to write a song that touched and continues to touch the lives of millions around the world through its humble honesty. What a testament to the character of God
Yes, worship has nothing to do with us. But that doesn't mean that we aren't affected by it physically, emotionally & spiritually. When the Holy Spirit rushes over me during times of praise & thanksgiving, my heart races, my emotions are peaked, and I feel my spirit catching just a glimpse of the majesty and intimacy of our Father. But emotions & spiritual strengthening are simply results of the experience. They're gifts, not goals to be sought after, whether through contemporary songs or hymns.
You also seem convinced that you can look into Phil Wickham's heart here and know whether his heart is actually worshipping God or if he's simply putting on a show. I guess in your position, it's just safer to downplay anything that you suspect of superficiality. But the real truth is that you have no idea. None of us do. But the important thing is whether or not we can get past our own judgments to get to experience God in the midst of the music, whether hymn or contemporary, doesn't matter.
And what did Jesus say to John? "Do not stop him...He who is not against us is for us." [Mark 9 : 39-40] Again, I hope I'm wrong, but it sounds like you hold little tolerance for any form of worship that doesn't fit in line with what you see it as. Forgive me, but music is at the core of the person God created me as, so much of this life that I'm seeking to live as an act of worship is spent in some form of music, and this song is just one of the tools God uses to speak to me, & no doubt others.
And yeah, it's wrong to focus on the worshiper instead of the One being worshiped. But we are human after all. We simply have to become accustomed to catching ourselves before we take the worshiper and replace the One who is to be worshipped. I hope I'm wrong, but you remind me of the disciple John who came to Jesus because he heard someone driving out demons in Jesus's name, & he told him to stop b/c he wasn't "one of them." Again, your focus is on the worshipper, not the one to be worshipped.
Wow, its kind of disturbing to hear how infatuated everyone is with this guy. You don't hear things like that said or written about some of the great hymn writer of old, well I guess it was because they were more concerned about being theologically accurate than having a lovable voice, or "hot" hair. People worship is not about you, or how it makes you "feel", its about God. How does God feel about our worship to Him, does it honor Him?
Maybe it's because all the great hymn writers of old are dead. You don;'t actually know what people said or thought about them. Most of those comments are made by kids - why not give em a chance to grow up rather than criticise? ...also worship is about communion with God - Yeah it's about God but how we feel is part of it too! :D Hope that come across alright! God bless.
The old hymn writers would not have tolerated this kind of talk about them. Well only one comment I saw was by a kid, regardless, kids and adults should both grow up and realize what it means to worship God. Romans 12:1 to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is you spiritual worship. "Holy" means to separate, to be different, to be pure of thought, word and deed. Worship is glorifying God, not singing sappy songs that make us feel warm and fuzzy.
Sorry, ArmorAll, but I have to disagree with you here. While you have a point in the "commercialization" of contemporary Christian music nowadays, I doubt the old hymn writers would have been intolerant toward "this kind of talk about them." If they got pissed because of what was said about them, then their focus would not be on God, but on themselves & how they're being perceived. So let's not be so quick to project our own feelings on the old hymn writers as if they would feel the same. Thanks
I think you are right by the fact of our Worship should be all for God. Our purpose in life is to worship God. Not just with music but with our whole life. Yes worship leaders should study the word more than they write, just like the rest of us. Daily we should be in the word. I also think that Phil Whickam has amazing lyrics. Its really uplifting to me. I really like the sound too so it is good in both ways. I think people shoudl not judge people from the outside. The inside is what matters.
ive met phil before, and theres no doubt about it that he is in the right place with God, people aren't infatuated with him because of his looks, its because of his talent musically. I sincerely believe that he has the best voice in worship music today.
That is the point, you and many others rave about talented musically he is, (which he isn't anything special) and how great his voice is. Lyrical content is far more important than musical talent and voice. Song writers should spend even more time studying the Word and theology when writing as song, then a pastor does preparing a sermon. Nobody seems to take worship serious and realize the worship leader also will be held under more condemnation as preachers and teachers of the Word will be.
hold on there buddy, first off if you say that his voice isn't anything special you sir are deaf. Now its not like phils lyrics have no connection with praising God. I very much disagree about your idea of worship leaders having to spend more time and effort than a pastor should. A worship leaders role is not to teach, furthermore each and every other person has there own relationship with God. There is no set time in which they must "STUDY" to do what they are called to do.
First off I didn't say his voice wasn't special, his music isn't. But not that you mention it, the sensuality in his voice is creep. Oh, sir but you are wrong worship leaders do teach, most people get there theology from music and not preaching or the Bible. Yes, we do have personal relationships with God, but they WILL NOT contradict scripture. God is specific on how we are to worship Him, He is holy and we must come humbly be for His Throne of Grace. "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread"
then would you care to point out the scripture for me that says worship leaders must study more than pastors? worship isnt just in music my friend, there is no set way in which we have to worship God.
Well I would ask you to point out a verse that says we are to have worship leaders. And the verses I would use to support my position would be found throughout 1-2 Timothy and also Titus, when Paul gives the qualifications for being an elder, and how elders are to be sound in doctrine and are to study to show themselves approved.
Actually, we are all worship leaders. For you to hold anyone in higher esteem and value than anyone else in the church is actually a sin. And sound theology won't save you from being cast away from Him when His judgment comes. You'll be judged upon whether or not you engaged in a lasting relationship with Him. Your knowledge & understanding of the Scriptures should be a PRODUCT of your life of worship. Having sound theology doesn't mean you have a relationship. It just means you read the manual.
You wont be cast away from him at judgement. Nothing can separate us from the love of Jesus Christ. Jesus paid for our sins on the cross. Ephesians 2:8-10 say that its not by works that we are saved, but by grace, it's the GIFT of God, no one can take it away, not even the sin you do. Now - verse 10 says that we are God's workmanship created to DO good works. we SHOULD do good works, but don't go around telling people they can be cast away from him at judgement, else Jesus died vain.
@neomikel (this will probably take two posts): You're right, and to clarify what I meant in my post that starts "we are all worship leaders," the people I'm talking about being cast away from Him are those who cry "Lord, Lord!" and have fooled themselves into thinking their "sound theology" and Biblical knowledge will save them, but they'll be turned away because they thought all they had to do was read the manual and not act on the commands He put in there for us to engage in the present.
(pt2@neomikel): I'm not some "fire & brimstone" apocalyptic kook. But the group I'm addressing here is made up of those people who, like the older brother of the prodigal son, believed that their knowledge of the Father meant they had a relationship with Him, which of course is false. So my question ultimately is this: Which group will you fall under? Those who realize their inadequacy & come back to Him as a humble child? Or those who flaunt their misguided "understanding" of Him?
And I agree. The relationship starts when you are "saved," but even taking a cue from this song itself, the relationship is a "divine romance." There is no significant relationship if you and the Lover of your soul meet once (when you are "saved") & you never speak to Him again. The "saved" you're referring to is not after one instance of saying a prayer; the one who is truly saved knows it because they live that truth out throughout the rest of their lives, not just one instance or once a week.
I truly envy those who can point to one moment in their lives when they became "saved," but the truth for me is that the only time when someone can say whether they were saved or not is at the end of their life, when they can look back and see how they lived their lives. The question is not "Did you say a special prayer or not?". The question is "Did you engage your relationship with the Father throughout the whole of your life? Or did you simply sit on the sidelines waiting for heaven to come?"
Your implying that Phil doesn't write his lyrics on biblical truth and through what he's read during his own personal bible studies. That i would say is very ignorant, because if you listen to him you can tell how God inspired he is
I didn't say that there isn't Biblical Truth in some of his songs. What I was saying is that his lyrics and style seem irreverent and sappy, like he is singing to his girlfriend, and not to a Holy God whom we are to fear! Even heretics like Benny Hinn, Doug Pagitt, Bring Mclarean, Todd Bently, etc, have some truths from the Bible. Doesn't mean we should listen to them.
Speaking of Biblical AND Irreverant....Check out Samuel 6:16-23.
Oh wait....
ArmorAll86 There are many forms of worship, some deeply unique and personal. If sappy means that Phil is loving God in his own unique way then I say continue to be sappy Phil! Who are you to judge whether someone else's worship is good or bad?
Where is your biblical reference to this "sappiness" you speak of?
Disciple him, don't put him down like that. That's the problem with everything, everyone's out to prove a point. Make your stand and with biblical reference, but do it out of love not anger.
"Man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires" (James 1:20)
I am not here to argue, I just want you to understand that we should disciple and be loving one another.
It's his voice. If you have something wrong with the voice God gave him, then take it up with God. Who are you to judge his voice. He has passion, what you call "sappy," in his singing which is more than I can say for many Christian bands today. How does he sound irreverent? He loves God with his whole heart and that's what I hear when he sings. I hear no irreverence anywhere in this song.
If people get there "theology" as you call it from music other than from the word, then that is not biblical. God says we should put him first and listen to his word above all. Now what i'm not saying is that you can't learn from a song, but it isn't God's heart speaking, it usually the persons heart and what they believe about God's word. Which isn't! infallible..
I agree with how infatuated people are with his voice and the way he look and plays music. I believe people should listen to music they like becuase lyrically it lines up with scriptures. Honestly we need to honor God through all that we do, say, and listen to. I think that David wrote songs from His heart and the situations he was in at the time and what God was teaching him. I think that is what Phil does too. I think he is a very genuine guy and he is lyrically sound. God bless brother!
@ArmorAll86 As a trained classical singer I will say that few sing w/ the true strength of their voice... However Phil is using his talent to profess to those who do not know the Lord. This music, IS beautiful to many and yes I am also moved to worship w/ Phil's music. I am a youth leader at my Church and the songs that move the holy spirit through our kids mostly, are these songs. They worship, seek God to see what God wants of them. Try listening to Evan Wickham he is also A+
i wrote the text of true love down for my friends and classmates and they watched a few of his songs and they told me, that his singing touched their hearts and thats the same thing i can tell. his singing is unbelievable (and yes he's gorgeous [-: ) theres so much love in his voice and i can't think of any other christian singer who touched my heart like he does with his songs...
Thanks so much to Phil=) good that people like him praise God with all they can
I pray that I will be in love like this with you God one day soon and that I may feel this and beyond. This is my greatest desire.God bless beautiful messages like this one
but what about not expecting a fallen world to be good if a believer made some kind of stupid comment go after him but if the person in question is a non-believer?
you know, when I see someone like Phil Wickham here, you just have to KNOW he's doing exactly what God created him for. The voice, the musical skills, the creativity, his lyrics... I mean how amazing is it!
Statistics show the more educated an individual, the less likely they are to be religious or believe in a god. 72% of the National Academy of Sciences members have a 'personal disbelief in god' and another 20% claim 'doubt or agnosticism'. 850,000,000 people around the world are Atheist, Agnostic or Non-Religious. That's more than 1 out of 10 people, making up the 4th largest belief group. Less than 1% of the US prison population is 'atheist'. Does make you wonder.
Maybe less than 1% of the prison population are athiest is because when you know you're lost, and you know how close you are to the end--you know that the end can't be a bunch of statistics and textbooks and theories, though many of them are true.
It's about love. It's about more than what you can explain--because there are some things you can't explain.
this is because those who do not follow Christ believe they are their own god. they are stuck in their own pride. no one can deny Christ died and rose again. :) Praise be to Jesus and I pray your eyes will be opened.
Bendy-buses with the slogan "There's probably no God" could soon be running on the streets of London. The atheist posters are the idea of the British Humanist Association (BHA) and have been supported by prominent atheist Professor Richard Dawkins. The BHA planned only to raise £5,500, which was to be matched by Professor Dawkins, but it has now raised more than £80,000 of its own accord. The complete slogan reads: "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life." How cool :-)
Listeners, isnt it wonderful the way these artists who dedicate themselves to the Lord reflect God and His great love and mercy? I esp like this artist, the way he shares his love of the
Lord through music you can feel his devotion. We are blessed!
I didn't even notice that Leeland sounded like him until I was listening to his Cannons CD and my Mom was like, "Is this Leeland? I never heared this song before." LOL. Now, I can't listen to him without think how alike they sound. :)
When I first heard him, I thought it was Leeland too! But something stuck out when I heard this song, it didn't sound like a song Leeland would do. Don't get me wrong, Leeland is a nice band, but I like this guy more! Nevertheless, this song is blessed!
Thank you for all your comments. I kinda laugh a little at the ones who suggest better camera and video editing, I filmed this when I was seventeen, it was the first time I've ever filmed anything in my life. I wanted to capture was the aspect of worship that Phil led us into that day. I have to honestly till you that I stopped filming after this song because God's presence was so thick in the room that no more taping was necessary. Thank you again for those who were blessed by this video
Puelehua 1 month ago
This song is incredible!!!!!..A timeless gem....
TheJasoncleveland 2 months ago
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nozhope 6 months ago
Finally someone gets it! Yes! Keep loving Him and sharing your beautiful expression of your love for our Beautiful Savior, LORD, and Friend!! Yay Phil~!
bobbiejean333 6 months ago
Finally someone gets it! Yes! Keep loving Him and sharing your beautiful expression of your love Phil!!!
bobbiejean333 6 months ago
Beautiful words, beautiful voice, and a beautiful LORD
famousamos93 6 months ago
You have to be retarded if you dont think this guy can sing! Hes the best in the business! And not to mention his anointing!
GioPiccinini 6 months ago
Word of advice to all youtubers who put up vids like this one (from someone who has studied film and arts):
1. One camera = One zoom setting. Don't zoom in and out, it looks bad, and it is distracting
Spenceheart 6 months ago
@Spenceheart 2. Epic moments are best kept with close ups, so stay in nice tight shots, especially if Phil is the only one performing/singing. It is more intimate this way. Think of any major film when they have dialouge between two main characters that have importance to it. As the conversation goes along, and more vulnerability is revealed, the only thing you see on screen by the end of the scene is just the actor's faces.
Spenceheart 6 months ago
@Spenceheart 3. When the singer flows immediatly into another song, upload both songs on one vid, that way the mood isn't interrupted by the sudden ending.
4. FADE OUT THE VOLUME at the end of the vid so the sound doesn't just suddenly stop, this includes the ambiant sound of the room you're recording in.
5. THANK YOU for uploading this vid, it has been a blessing, along with so many great performances captured of Phil Wickham's genius voice.
Spenceheart 6 months ago
What a great song and what a great voice...Truly a blessing!
TerryJah 6 months ago
Most comments on this video are dumb.
JoelPernell 7 months ago
Just heard this on AIR1
Love it...
Thanks...
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68NYC 8 months ago
Lol...I've heard people sing who can't sing and have a large fan base, never mentioning the lord and they say the person can sing. Phil Wickham mentions God in his songs as true worship music for all, and people say he can't sing? I've made my point. Continue ministering to everyone Phil!
God bless you and everyone who truly seeks the lord god's face!
malikzzzzz 8 months ago
Gods love for us is "sappy" Its romantic, is overwhelming. and its the most beautiful thing we can experience!
choirchick123frsakn 9 months ago
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WOW, how beautiful ! Hallelujah! I've heard this song on KLove several times but seem to always miss the singer's name. YAY, I got it today. Well I missed it on the radio once again, but I grabbed my iPhone real quick where I have the KLove app clicked on the app and I knew they post the name of the song and the singer's name...lol WhoooHooo. I hope our Christian store has it in stock, I really want this on CD. Thank you Mr. Wickham, God Bless :)
ittybittybit 10 months ago
All of you, would DIE for his voice. But hey Jesus DIED for you. Isn't that all that matters?
mattrusselljones 11 months ago 3
This woman is very talented.
seanpaynedotnet 1 year ago
@seanpaynedotnet - not kool not kool, phil is a guy name hello
n62dlt 11 months ago
... wow
ChristKing17 1 year ago
This song was inspired by the HOLY SPIRIT! My soul soars to God when I hear it.
Praise God for Phil's openness to God's Grace!!!!!!
fabulousclairebear 1 year ago
What a beautiful song. I'm a young age, won't say exactly, but my sister is making me sing it in chapel very soon, maybe tomorrow, but idk. And I'm very nervous, becuz I don't sing much, never really tried. So plz pray for me! And God bless all of you.
1John 4:18
ANIMEchick1800 1 year ago
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This song is beautiful, I'm so in love :] Please watch my version and let me know what you think! Thanks so much :]
xo Kristina
IKristinaI 1 year ago
the most beautiful voice
TanyaKoz 1 year ago
all of his songs are good, but there's something different about watching him. you know he's sung this a million times, but it looks like he still feels the words are true.
ahnotherguitarplayer 1 year ago 3
wow i just found him & wow!
rubi411 1 year ago
wowwww wooowww woooww. ive heard this a million times, but this is my first time watching him sing it. its like hearing it for the 1st time O.o
the sight and the sound is flawless...
kionninaja16 1 year ago
@kionninaja16 i know!!!! he is amazing!! its my dream to sing with him that would be amazing im amazing but not that good
3LL3schwe1z3r 1 year ago
His voice is God's work.
jessydeelove 1 year ago
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God is so good, his mercy amazes me, his grace humbles me, his story touches me, i love him <3 i cant wait to see him face to face, i cant wait to be in his presence, it will be a wonderful place, ! i cant wait to cry no more tears, and have NO fears! im here for anyone who need guidence, i wont judge you, cause i have been where you have been , and if it wasnt for this AMAZING God of ours, i would still be in the dirt! But thanks to him i am uplifted. <3
iL0veBfmv 1 year ago
Beautiful person inside and out. =)
Kairasa 1 year ago
sounds really good in acoustic!!! :)
CABx3 1 year ago
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Gods, not , real. but nice song and voice
KiwiEnforcer 1 year ago
really my dudes?
sh1tsweak1 1 year ago
What a beautiful song. And he sings it so passionately :)
MzC00ki327 1 year ago 3
cant' wait to see him in concert this saturday in Brentwood California....
ldbgomez52 1 year ago
who cares what he looks like. actually, to me, i think he's pretty cute. and totally AWESOME. God made him well, and gave him talents, don't trash that!
tigerbuddy101 1 year ago
"I have found a vast and immeasurable good: Jesus"-St. Gemma of Galgani
Amazing song for an amazing Lord that we have
navarroportriple 1 year ago 3
Thank you Phil!!! I heard you sing this last week at Maranatha Chapel ~ stunningly beautifull! What a gift you have been given to share ~ Blessings and Strength to continue to share the way you do! Glen in RB
dragonsrrfrends 1 year ago
Phil, you rock our world with this song. Seeing you live was AWESOME!
sitkabomber 1 year ago
As Christians, we must have a Divine Romance with God! And love Him for He has loved us! Love this song, SO much!
FlyingChink 1 year ago
Ha ha... It is pretty hard to appreciate his work without appreciating God's work. In fact it is impossible because God made him and gave him those talents.
aleclippmann 2 years ago 23
ME!!!!
neonlife2 2 years ago
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who gives a damn about god! seriously?! its a song ppl! like it for that. stop preaching and appreciate his work
cheekybubblebath 2 years ago
This song is GORGEOUS !!!
donnamariealba 2 years ago 3
Hey! i was at this! i loved it
123ANTHONY123456789 2 years ago
who cares? God loves everyone, christian or not. I agree we must love God back, there are consequences. but I focus on God's dinvine romance for my heart that he persues. That to me is what I love about my God. He persues everyone of us. Christian or not.
mrsdeaththekid19 2 years ago 6
i love god soooo much
Tarebear78 2 years ago 2
whoever call to His name shall be save ........ like this oh Lord Jesus...everyday..
jmanzano17 2 years ago
ArmorAll86....God is my girlfriend.
pianoang07 2 years ago
I like this we all love God so much we r willing to argue over this one song
SARGEPNKPNTH 2 years ago
Such and awesome song!
OneSavior7 2 years ago
The bible says not to argue such trivial matters such as these. They only bring division in the church. Especially if you are arguing to prove yourself correct and not to lovingly lift up a brother or sister in christ. God Bless.
Sacredblack 2 years ago 4
these lyrics are beautiful
kaa05007 2 years ago 2
If you believe that God cannot/does not use men like Phil Wickham, who apparently tries to "woo" people by his lovable voice & sexy hair, go look up Mike Guglielmucci, and listen to his song "Healer" if you haven't already heard it. Perfect example of God using a man while he was STILL CAUGHT in the darkest depths of his sin. God used him to write a song that touched and continues to touch the lives of millions around the world through its humble honesty. What a testament to the character of God
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
Yes, worship has nothing to do with us. But that doesn't mean that we aren't affected by it physically, emotionally & spiritually. When the Holy Spirit rushes over me during times of praise & thanksgiving, my heart races, my emotions are peaked, and I feel my spirit catching just a glimpse of the majesty and intimacy of our Father. But emotions & spiritual strengthening are simply results of the experience. They're gifts, not goals to be sought after, whether through contemporary songs or hymns.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
You also seem convinced that you can look into Phil Wickham's heart here and know whether his heart is actually worshipping God or if he's simply putting on a show. I guess in your position, it's just safer to downplay anything that you suspect of superficiality. But the real truth is that you have no idea. None of us do. But the important thing is whether or not we can get past our own judgments to get to experience God in the midst of the music, whether hymn or contemporary, doesn't matter.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
And what did Jesus say to John? "Do not stop him...He who is not against us is for us." [Mark 9 : 39-40] Again, I hope I'm wrong, but it sounds like you hold little tolerance for any form of worship that doesn't fit in line with what you see it as. Forgive me, but music is at the core of the person God created me as, so much of this life that I'm seeking to live as an act of worship is spent in some form of music, and this song is just one of the tools God uses to speak to me, & no doubt others.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
And yeah, it's wrong to focus on the worshiper instead of the One being worshiped. But we are human after all. We simply have to become accustomed to catching ourselves before we take the worshiper and replace the One who is to be worshipped. I hope I'm wrong, but you remind me of the disciple John who came to Jesus because he heard someone driving out demons in Jesus's name, & he told him to stop b/c he wasn't "one of them." Again, your focus is on the worshipper, not the one to be worshipped.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
Wow, its kind of disturbing to hear how infatuated everyone is with this guy. You don't hear things like that said or written about some of the great hymn writer of old, well I guess it was because they were more concerned about being theologically accurate than having a lovable voice, or "hot" hair. People worship is not about you, or how it makes you "feel", its about God. How does God feel about our worship to Him, does it honor Him?
ArmorAll86 2 years ago
Maybe it's because all the great hymn writers of old are dead. You don;'t actually know what people said or thought about them. Most of those comments are made by kids - why not give em a chance to grow up rather than criticise? ...also worship is about communion with God - Yeah it's about God but how we feel is part of it too! :D Hope that come across alright! God bless.
Great songs!
jonlightyear2000 2 years ago
The old hymn writers would not have tolerated this kind of talk about them. Well only one comment I saw was by a kid, regardless, kids and adults should both grow up and realize what it means to worship God. Romans 12:1 to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is you spiritual worship. "Holy" means to separate, to be different, to be pure of thought, word and deed. Worship is glorifying God, not singing sappy songs that make us feel warm and fuzzy.
ArmorAll86 2 years ago
Sorry, ArmorAll, but I have to disagree with you here. While you have a point in the "commercialization" of contemporary Christian music nowadays, I doubt the old hymn writers would have been intolerant toward "this kind of talk about them." If they got pissed because of what was said about them, then their focus would not be on God, but on themselves & how they're being perceived. So let's not be so quick to project our own feelings on the old hymn writers as if they would feel the same. Thanks
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
I think you are right by the fact of our Worship should be all for God. Our purpose in life is to worship God. Not just with music but with our whole life. Yes worship leaders should study the word more than they write, just like the rest of us. Daily we should be in the word. I also think that Phil Whickam has amazing lyrics. Its really uplifting to me. I really like the sound too so it is good in both ways. I think people shoudl not judge people from the outside. The inside is what matters.
Musicmandan4 2 years ago
ive met phil before, and theres no doubt about it that he is in the right place with God, people aren't infatuated with him because of his looks, its because of his talent musically. I sincerely believe that he has the best voice in worship music today.
SamuiHakai 2 years ago
That is the point, you and many others rave about talented musically he is, (which he isn't anything special) and how great his voice is. Lyrical content is far more important than musical talent and voice. Song writers should spend even more time studying the Word and theology when writing as song, then a pastor does preparing a sermon. Nobody seems to take worship serious and realize the worship leader also will be held under more condemnation as preachers and teachers of the Word will be.
ArmorAll86 2 years ago
hold on there buddy, first off if you say that his voice isn't anything special you sir are deaf. Now its not like phils lyrics have no connection with praising God. I very much disagree about your idea of worship leaders having to spend more time and effort than a pastor should. A worship leaders role is not to teach, furthermore each and every other person has there own relationship with God. There is no set time in which they must "STUDY" to do what they are called to do.
SamuiHakai 2 years ago
First off I didn't say his voice wasn't special, his music isn't. But not that you mention it, the sensuality in his voice is creep. Oh, sir but you are wrong worship leaders do teach, most people get there theology from music and not preaching or the Bible. Yes, we do have personal relationships with God, but they WILL NOT contradict scripture. God is specific on how we are to worship Him, He is holy and we must come humbly be for His Throne of Grace. "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread"
ArmorAll86 2 years ago
then would you care to point out the scripture for me that says worship leaders must study more than pastors? worship isnt just in music my friend, there is no set way in which we have to worship God.
SamuiHakai 2 years ago
Well I would ask you to point out a verse that says we are to have worship leaders. And the verses I would use to support my position would be found throughout 1-2 Timothy and also Titus, when Paul gives the qualifications for being an elder, and how elders are to be sound in doctrine and are to study to show themselves approved.
ArmorAll86 2 years ago
thats about being a leader, it doesnt say this man must study more than this man FOr he is in this position.
SamuiHakai 2 years ago
Actually, we are all worship leaders. For you to hold anyone in higher esteem and value than anyone else in the church is actually a sin. And sound theology won't save you from being cast away from Him when His judgment comes. You'll be judged upon whether or not you engaged in a lasting relationship with Him. Your knowledge & understanding of the Scriptures should be a PRODUCT of your life of worship. Having sound theology doesn't mean you have a relationship. It just means you read the manual.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
You wont be cast away from him at judgement. Nothing can separate us from the love of Jesus Christ. Jesus paid for our sins on the cross. Ephesians 2:8-10 say that its not by works that we are saved, but by grace, it's the GIFT of God, no one can take it away, not even the sin you do. Now - verse 10 says that we are God's workmanship created to DO good works. we SHOULD do good works, but don't go around telling people they can be cast away from him at judgement, else Jesus died vain.
neomikel 2 years ago
@neomikel (this will probably take two posts): You're right, and to clarify what I meant in my post that starts "we are all worship leaders," the people I'm talking about being cast away from Him are those who cry "Lord, Lord!" and have fooled themselves into thinking their "sound theology" and Biblical knowledge will save them, but they'll be turned away because they thought all they had to do was read the manual and not act on the commands He put in there for us to engage in the present.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
(pt2@neomikel): I'm not some "fire & brimstone" apocalyptic kook. But the group I'm addressing here is made up of those people who, like the older brother of the prodigal son, believed that their knowledge of the Father meant they had a relationship with Him, which of course is false. So my question ultimately is this: Which group will you fall under? Those who realize their inadequacy & come back to Him as a humble child? Or those who flaunt their misguided "understanding" of Him?
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
Yeah I believe you have a relationship with Jesus Christ - after you are saved of course.
neomikel 2 years ago
And I agree. The relationship starts when you are "saved," but even taking a cue from this song itself, the relationship is a "divine romance." There is no significant relationship if you and the Lover of your soul meet once (when you are "saved") & you never speak to Him again. The "saved" you're referring to is not after one instance of saying a prayer; the one who is truly saved knows it because they live that truth out throughout the rest of their lives, not just one instance or once a week.
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
I truly envy those who can point to one moment in their lives when they became "saved," but the truth for me is that the only time when someone can say whether they were saved or not is at the end of their life, when they can look back and see how they lived their lives. The question is not "Did you say a special prayer or not?". The question is "Did you engage your relationship with the Father throughout the whole of your life? Or did you simply sit on the sidelines waiting for heaven to come?"
ColdFacedKilla 2 years ago
Your implying that Phil doesn't write his lyrics on biblical truth and through what he's read during his own personal bible studies. That i would say is very ignorant, because if you listen to him you can tell how God inspired he is
Sheetman02 2 years ago
I didn't say that there isn't Biblical Truth in some of his songs. What I was saying is that his lyrics and style seem irreverent and sappy, like he is singing to his girlfriend, and not to a Holy God whom we are to fear! Even heretics like Benny Hinn, Doug Pagitt, Bring Mclarean, Todd Bently, etc, have some truths from the Bible. Doesn't mean we should listen to them.
ArmorAll86 2 years ago
Speaking of Biblical AND Irreverant....Check out Samuel 6:16-23.
Oh wait....
ArmorAll86 There are many forms of worship, some deeply unique and personal. If sappy means that Phil is loving God in his own unique way then I say continue to be sappy Phil! Who are you to judge whether someone else's worship is good or bad?
Where is your biblical reference to this "sappiness" you speak of?
Answer: no where to be found.
Wugga377 2 years ago
Disciple him, don't put him down like that. That's the problem with everything, everyone's out to prove a point. Make your stand and with biblical reference, but do it out of love not anger.
"Man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires" (James 1:20)
I am not here to argue, I just want you to understand that we should disciple and be loving one another.
sirdanmcman 2 years ago
It's his voice. If you have something wrong with the voice God gave him, then take it up with God. Who are you to judge his voice. He has passion, what you call "sappy," in his singing which is more than I can say for many Christian bands today. How does he sound irreverent? He loves God with his whole heart and that's what I hear when he sings. I hear no irreverence anywhere in this song.
valandilcamcacil 2 years ago 32
If people get there "theology" as you call it from music other than from the word, then that is not biblical. God says we should put him first and listen to his word above all. Now what i'm not saying is that you can't learn from a song, but it isn't God's heart speaking, it usually the persons heart and what they believe about God's word. Which isn't! infallible..
Sheetman02 2 years ago
I agree with how infatuated people are with his voice and the way he look and plays music. I believe people should listen to music they like becuase lyrically it lines up with scriptures. Honestly we need to honor God through all that we do, say, and listen to. I think that David wrote songs from His heart and the situations he was in at the time and what God was teaching him. I think that is what Phil does too. I think he is a very genuine guy and he is lyrically sound. God bless brother!
Musicmandan4 2 years ago 4
@ArmorAll86 As a trained classical singer I will say that few sing w/ the true strength of their voice... However Phil is using his talent to profess to those who do not know the Lord. This music, IS beautiful to many and yes I am also moved to worship w/ Phil's music. I am a youth leader at my Church and the songs that move the holy spirit through our kids mostly, are these songs. They worship, seek God to see what God wants of them. Try listening to Evan Wickham he is also A+
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Blessings2UForever 2 years ago
Phil Wickham, I love you. :]
saRAWRg 2 years ago 2
i wrote the text of true love down for my friends and classmates and they watched a few of his songs and they told me, that his singing touched their hearts and thats the same thing i can tell. his singing is unbelievable (and yes he's gorgeous [-: ) theres so much love in his voice and i can't think of any other christian singer who touched my heart like he does with his songs...
Thanks so much to Phil=) good that people like him praise God with all they can
God bless,
Amy
CrrAzZYyY 2 years ago
love love love the hair:)))
crazypraisy321 2 years ago
he is too gorgeous...
boricua579 2 years ago
yeah, too bad he got married last year, darn, lol.
Librarymermaid 2 years ago
I have seen him live 3 times and am gonna see him July 25 at my church calvary P-House WOOOOOHOOOOOOO! You rock phillllllllllllll!
heather4thecross 2 years ago
llllllllllooooove the hair lol!
heather4thecross 2 years ago
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HEliVesINu 2 years ago
did he open his eyes once in this song?
hncgirl 2 years ago
probably not because i would think in his mind he is worshipping directly to God and not worrying about the people at the show
rkfan101 2 years ago 7
That's one of the things I love most about Phil, when he sings it really seems like he isn't singing songs about God, he's singing songs to God.
MrSlacker12 2 years ago 3
He's is sooo awesome i love his music it speaks to me so well. Another good artist is Kim Walker check her out
rkfan101 2 years ago
hey phil's hair rocks in this lol and i love this song!! he just looks so passionate when he sings this
hncgirl 2 years ago 2
Haha... i just realiced I have the same haircut xDDD hahaha
giiiaan 2 years ago
Mmm, such a good song! I love Phil Wickham's songs, but the boy needs a haircut badly!!
DiJohnny18 2 years ago
the hair is hot
georgiafan199 2 years ago
I pray that I will be in love like this with you God one day soon and that I may feel this and beyond. This is my greatest desire.God bless beautiful messages like this one
jesusisalive81 2 years ago 4
ramblinman312 is a terd! God is good! :)\
cheeryaf17 2 years ago
you can't just diss someone and then say God is good. it doesn't make sense. check yourself.
1corinth13 2 years ago
thanks 1 corinth 13...never called anyone out before? oh wait you saved it for me. Sometimes even christians need to be honest.
cheeryaf17 2 years ago
but what about not expecting a fallen world to be good if a believer made some kind of stupid comment go after him but if the person in question is a non-believer?
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he needs it up the ass..i wonder if hes into gay sex..cuz id fuck him.
ramblinman312 2 years ago
yes he is amazing.
truly is talented and blessed
but hes not very nice i met him too. he like snapppped at my friend and ..yeah idk. maybe he was just in a bad mood
joy7star 2 years ago
i love him! he truly has a gift! i saw him a few months ago :) he is super nice!
missbrunette94 2 years ago
What is Solomon's Porch? A church?
AgeTurnipseed 2 years ago
it was part of the old holy temple that the old testement jews offered sacrafice to GOD.
hemiphil81 2 years ago
in Bakersfield, CA? I'm talking about the actual place this guy is singing at
AgeTurnipseed 2 years ago
i love god...sigh*
robotbaby001 2 years ago 2
Worship...
cbb8888 3 years ago
you know, when I see someone like Phil Wickham here, you just have to KNOW he's doing exactly what God created him for. The voice, the musical skills, the creativity, his lyrics... I mean how amazing is it!
Raemi23 3 years ago 5
i agree entirely.
wewillprosper 3 years ago
Phil is awesome. Praise God for such talent. awesome guitar rhythms and voice!!!!!!
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TeslaSagan 3 years ago
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5
God's Love
thagarus16 3 years ago 5
the wisdom of man is foolishness to God
phatneazy 3 years ago 14
Maybe less than 1% of the prison population are athiest is because when you know you're lost, and you know how close you are to the end--you know that the end can't be a bunch of statistics and textbooks and theories, though many of them are true.
It's about love. It's about more than what you can explain--because there are some things you can't explain.
fozlin 3 years ago 8
I have seen the other side, and I have known it intimately. It was bleak.
Snowplowinator 3 years ago 4
Prison inmates are closest to what's it like to be enslaved to a sinful body...
Austhyma 2 years ago
this is because those who do not follow Christ believe they are their own god. they are stuck in their own pride. no one can deny Christ died and rose again. :) Praise be to Jesus and I pray your eyes will be opened.
aongv 3 years ago
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why do u care what people believe shows how pathetic your life is already
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TeslaSagan 3 years ago
i bet god jesus jam to this
ebos89 3 years ago 3
Phil Wickham is ABSOLUTELY amazing!
His love for Christ and his passion for music & worship are so evident in his lyrics and music!
aheartsetabove 3 years ago 9
@aheartsetabove I think you two should get a room....
Commentarian1 1 year ago
I love this song. Phil Wickham sings amazing songs and he has a great voice. Thank you, Lord, for Phil Wickham's music.
livinmilyfe 3 years ago 3
he sang this song last night. it was amazing!
aceylvr01 3 years ago 3
Seriously, he is SO good. I saw him live and it totally was better than the CD. That is so rare.
SCgirl2108 3 years ago 3
Wow his hair looks really good like that. I love him. His voice is soooo awesome!!!! I saw him live- hes even better than the cd!
heather4thecross 3 years ago 4
He has the most BEAUTIFUL voice Ive ever heard in my life. Im seeing him play tomorrow night in Corona!
brianasmommy22 3 years ago 3
this song is awesome i love it!!! god is so powerful!!
yay!!! :) thisis one of my fave songs!!
michaeljohns474 3 years ago 3
Listeners, isnt it wonderful the way these artists who dedicate themselves to the Lord reflect God and His great love and mercy? I esp like this artist, the way he shares his love of the
Lord through music you can feel his devotion. We are blessed!
Bless them all Father...
prayerblue 3 years ago 4
great song phil i love it
windsurf7772 3 years ago 3
i saw you him this last night (:
and it was so cool to meet him! hes really awesome and is 3987 times better live!
FRFTSduet 3 years ago 2
Divine Romance with God- Beautiful
BlueEyesblankey 3 years ago 2
perfect<3
toniarcille 3 years ago
This is one of my favorite songs .And this guy plays it good.
Batosiman5 3 years ago
well it is his own song
ajsadlier 3 years ago
Phil has such an awesome voice. Very powerful song.
toml71 3 years ago
Man, this song is so good.
I just uploaded I adore you by Phil, Its another great song of his that i couldnt find on yotube so i decided to put it up, check it out.
And LeeLand sounds like him, lol
smack300 3 years ago
I didn't even notice that Leeland sounded like him until I was listening to his Cannons CD and my Mom was like, "Is this Leeland? I never heared this song before." LOL. Now, I can't listen to him without think how alike they sound. :)
otdtyh 3 years ago
me and erag399 are the same person
i have two accounts
capabarainaswamp 3 years ago
he's gorgeous. and especially the song:)
toniTDT 3 years ago
this is his kewlest song hes ever written:)
erag399 3 years ago 2
he sound GREAT live!!
love this song!!
great performance!
IanKizanis 3 years ago
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I don't like this guy's voice. He's playing at FRENZY this year.
johnthemutineer 3 years ago
Thats cool my youth group saw him play last night at night of champions <33
hes good.
sounds like leeland. :)
iwillalwayslovejames 3 years ago 3
Yeah he kinda does! I never realized that! :)
belley08 3 years ago
When I first heard him, I thought it was Leeland too! But something stuck out when I heard this song, it didn't sound like a song Leeland would do. Don't get me wrong, Leeland is a nice band, but I like this guy more! Nevertheless, this song is blessed!
TimberW0lf 3 years ago
he sounds nothing like leeland! leeland sounds like HIM if anything... lol
jocaka929 3 years ago
This is so awesome! My youth group just saw him play at Maranatha last night! Does anyone know where I can find his song "Sailing on a Ship"?
777SamG 3 years ago
I just set up an account, I am going to put on Sailing on a ship and lots more! :)
solidrock601 3 years ago
I am having trouble getting a video on. do you think you could help? (or anyone for that matter)
solidrock601 3 years ago
I love this song!!
chyen25 3 years ago 5
cool
chic4jesus 3 years ago 2
i love this song i heard it at youth group and i can't get it out of my head!
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chic4jesus 3 years ago
click on my profile and see what I did with this song and the movie Passion Of The Christ.
toml71 3 years ago 3
I love HIm hez AWESOME!
mchope123 3 years ago
I see him every year for the Calvary Christian Camp..he was there this year
feb22-24 2008..hes amazing hes from my church XD
i go to Calvary Chapel Vista
Biancaxclark 3 years ago
really i live in vista
cbolts21 3 years ago
This dude is so sick!
christwarior 3 years ago
i love you phil!
you are so amazing at guitar
and i love your music
heffalump234 4 years ago
i love love loveee 3:30-3:34
coolcat5678 4 years ago 2
I love 3:44...that high note makes me wanna fly ♥
FrayGirl123 4 years ago
I went to one of his concerts i got to meet him he is great! i also got his autograph he is really nice he is a cool guy and his music is great!
AquaSurfer911 4 years ago
LOVE this song.
Phil's voice and lyrics are absolutely stunning.
k8t54 4 years ago 3
this is my favourite song. makes me cry.. i must say, well done.
heffalump234 4 years ago 2
nothing but the blood (the part after this song) is also on youtube. Both amazing songs :)
FioriProductions 4 years ago