1. Music and Worship I.References II.Technical Development A. Musicology B. Beauty C. Physiology of Music III.Biblical Development A. Directive/Descriptive/Principle B. Textual Exposition IV.Sacred Music—Standards and Hymnody V.FAQs VI.Summary/Conclusion

2. Standards A.Content B.Arrangement C.Instrumentation

3. Arrangement A.Melodious B.Complementary of Content C.Edifying (vs. Entertaining) D.Emotions-sanctifying (vs. Emotions-indulging/inciting/inflaming)

4. “If the singing of sacred music is for teaching and admonishing the child of God— if it is to influence the Christian’s spiritual life—the music must reflect and reinforce Biblical truths. Contrary to popular opinion, sacred music is not for entertainment. Christian music is first and foremost a vehicle for praise unto the Lord.” p 54

5. “A condition exists in the contemporary Christian music scene which ought to disturb the discerning believer. Most sacred performers are actively seeking to broaden their appeal. The thrust of most popular sacred performers is to penetrate both the secular as well as the sacred market. The term crossover is commonly used to describe the person as well as the effort. “This crossover philosophy allows for complete flexibility and liberty as to where a Christian performer may perform…There are no longer any restrictions or standards for what he may perform. If the performer’s music is going to appeal to the world, it has to sound like the world.” p 101

6. Video clip: Amazing Grace to Eagles' Peaceful Easy Feeling

7. The EaglesPeaceful Easy Feeling I like the way your sparkling earrings lay Against your skin so brown And I wanna sleep with you in the desert tonight With a billion stars all around 'Cause I got a peaceful easy feeling And I know you won't let me down 'Cause I'm already standing on the ground And I found out a long time ago What a woman can do to your soul Ah, but she can't take you any way You don't already know how to go And I got a peaceful, easy feeling And I know you won't let me down 'Cause I'm already standing on the ground I get this feeling I may know you As a lover and a friend But this voice keeps whispering in my other ear Tells me I may never see you again 'Cause I get a peaceful easy feeling And I know you won't let me down 'Cause I'm already standing, I'm already standing Yes I'm already standing on the ground

8. Faith & Entertainment (www.faithandentertainment.com) a christian perspective in a secular world “We at Faith and Entertainment feel called by God to spread His knowledge and truth through the web by giving reliable, 'Christ- centered' content on all facets of pop culture. We love the Lord and we have a great responsibility to give our readers honest, wholesome, reliable information. The areas of entertainment that F & E will focus on is Music, Movies, Sports, News, Games and Books.”

9. Faith & Entertainment 7 Best Christian Bands/Artists With Crossover Appeal by Derek Hill on April 16, 2013 “In the media today, many Christian bands and artists are doing their best to reach the lost men and women out there. While they aren’t trying to be like secular bands, they do have a 'sound' and a 'look' that does attract secular audiences. Here are 7 of the best Christian bands and artists with crossover appeal. In this article I will touch on 7 different genres in the music industry.” Contemporary Rock Metal Rap Coffee House Style Folk Pop

10. Video clip: Heavy Metal Christian Crossover

11. Faith & Entertainment by Derek Hill on April 16, 2013 “As I Lay Dying is a group that many teens and college age kids relate with. The metal scene is huge in Christian music and this band is loved by believers and non-believers alike.” Conclusion “These are 7 Christian bands/artists with crossover appeal. Christians and non-believers, alike, can appreciate the sound of the music.”

12. www.merriam-webster.com Commercialism “the attitude or actions of people who are influenced too strongly by the desire to earn money or buy goods rather than by other values” Commercialization “[the] use [of] (something) as an opportunity to earn money”