Experience True Worship: A Fresh Look at Singing God’s Praise
Drawing from the ancient Song of Moses, this transformative guide takes you on a journey to discover the heart of authentic Christian worship. Moving beyond the tired “contemporary vs. traditional” debates, the book explores eleven powerful insights that will reshape how you think about singing in church.
Whether you’re a passionate worship leader or someone who struggles to engage in corporate singing, this book meets you where you are. Through careful biblical analysis and practical wisdom, it shows how singing isn’t just a warm–up for the sermon—it’s a vital act of worship that engages our whole being: mind, heart, and imagination.
You’ll learn why God’s people sing, how to sing with both joy and reverence, and what it means to truly worship in spirit and truth. The author skillfully addresses both “artists” and “engineers” in the church, showing how God’s Word speaks to different temperaments and personalities in worship.
Written with pastoral warmth and theological depth, this primer on congregational singing will help you move from merely mouthing words to experiencing the deep joy of praising God alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Endorsements
God delights when His people’s mouths are filled with songs of praise. But He doesn’t just want any song. He delights in songs that are sung with joy and faith according to His Word. Redemption Song is a brief and remarkably insightful booklet that helps God’s people grow in singing to God as He is worthy.
J. Garrett Kell Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia
Sean DeMars walks through the theology and practice that has typified God’s people for thousands of years. From Yembiyembi, Papua New Guinea, to Rochester, New York, to the shores of the Red Sea, God’s people sing, and we will sing till the King returns—and from then on—for eternity.
Brooks Buser President, Radius International
In this excellent book, Sean DeMars directs us to God’s Word, reminding us that singing is not an afterthought but an essential act of worship, designed by God for His glory and the edification of His people. Redemption Song will challenge, encourage, and inspire you to sing with biblical intentionality.
The gospel is simply too good not to sing, and this book will help us all sing better. I plan to give one to each family in our church, and I’d encourage you to do the same.
Aaron Menikoff Senior Pastor, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Rooted in Moses’s song in Exodus 15, Demars equips us to proclaim God’s truth with wonder and joy. If you want to encourage your congregation to sing heartily to the Lord and to one another, buy several copies and pass them around.
Juan R. Sanchez Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas
... a concise, accessible reminder that broad participation in congregational singing is vitally important to the health of a local church. His reflection on the song of Moses in Exodus 15 is a useful resource to encourage Christians to drop their guard and make a joyful noise to the Lord.
Andrew Spencer Associate Editor, The Gospel Coalition
A great little primer that will help ministers and the congregation. I encourage you to read it.
Jonathan Carswell Founder, 10ofthose.com
In this short but rich book, Sean DeMars sums up the biblical why, what, and how of congregational singing. It’s a valuable resource for all Christians, but especially the pastors, elders, and worship teams shaping their church’s singing culture.
Brett McCracken Senior Editor, The Gospel Coalition
With biblical clarity and pastoral warmth, DeMars calls the church to lift her voice in response to God’s glorious salvation. This is a timely and needed encouragement, reminding us that congregational singing is not merely tradition but a vital act of worship flowing from hearts captivated by the glory of Christ.
Matt Boswell Pastor, The Trails Church, Celina, Texas; Hymn writer
... shifts worship from the stage to the saints, from polished performance to biblical participation, from an audience watching to a people singing. It’s not about a platform, but a people. And at its core, it’s biblically informed worship for an audience of One.
Sean is the pastor of 6th Avenue Community Church in Decatur, Alabama. He has a wonderful wife and two amazing girls. The best thing about him is that he belongs to Jesus.
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