Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Worship Is More than Music
Jan 26, 2026
A critique of modern worship that questions separating music from hearing Scripture. A recounting of a service where songs overshadowed the preaching of the Word. A defense of listening, prayer, and tithes as true acts of worship. A warning about practices that obscure God and a call to place God at the center of corporate worship.
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NRB Service Example
- R.C. Sproul recounts a large NRB convention service that scheduled forty minutes of music before Scripture and preaching.
- He found it puzzling that the leader said, “we're going to have our time of worship before we hear the message.”
Preaching Is Part Of Worship
- Worship improperly separated from preaching signals a flawed understanding of worship's breadth.
- Listening attentively to God's Word, offerings, and prayer are integral parts of true corporate worship.
Restore Essential Worship Practices
- Do not remove offerings or prayer from the gathered worship service; include them as essential elements.
- Restore God-centered corporate practices so the congregation encounters God's character rather than losing sight of Him.