There Is A Plan

 

Story:

Preacher gave me the idea

 

Lyrics:

There Is A Plan

Verse 1

When I was just a little child, I played at Grandma’s house

Looking up from the floor as she worked away the hours

Makin’ pretty stitches through white muslin on a hoop

From the floor all I could see was knots and tangled loops

Chorus

But there was a plan that I could not see

There was a plan that worked beautifully

There was a plan that I did not know

The plan from up above, I couldn’t see there below

Verse 2

Now there’s a heav’nly Father watching from on high

Looking down on us below as we toil through our lives

What could be the reason for trial and tragedy

From our vantage here on earth, it’s so hard to see

Chorus 2

But there is a plan that we can not see

There is a plan, a plan for you and me

There is a plan that we do not know

The plan from up above, God gives us to grow

Verse 3

Now days and years go quickly by and Grandma is gone

But the things she taught to me, I plan to pass along

She told me of the Savior’s plan to die upon the cross

To save the souls of sinful man so they would not be lost

Chorus 3

And God has a plan, Oh, please won’t you see

He has a plan, a plan called Calvary

There is a plan that you must know

The plan from God above just for man below

Tag

God sent His Son just for man below

Friend of Jesus

 

Story:

Friend of Jesus

As anyone who has seen Lindley Creek in person can tell you, Kathie writes most of her songs in church.  The preaching gets her going!  Friend of Jesus helps us remember that friendship is a two-way street….especially with Jesus.

John 15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Lyrics:

Friend of Jesus

Verse 1

What a friend we have in Jesus, thank God for a friend so true

But are you living like a Christian, can Jesus find a friend in you

Are you close to the Savior so when He speaks you can hear

Or are you drifting from His harbor, His words falling far from your ear

Chorus

How can you be a friend to Jesus

Talk to Him every day

Read His word in the Bible

Help someone along life’s way

Verse 2

Jesus is the friend that sticks closer that a brother

He even died on Calvary for you

Is He the one you love more than any other

Can Jesus find a friend in you

 

 

Sing On

 

Story:

Sing On

What a great promise to know that God is always there!

Psalms 59:16  But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.

Lyrics:

Sing On

V1

Sing when you’re hurtin’ though your trials seem long

Sing when you’re hurtin’, His grace gives the song

Satan would steal your joy if he could

Sing on through the sorrow for God is so good!

Ch

Sing on, dear Christian; sadness is only for the night

Joy comes in the morning; trust Him with all of your might

He’ll not forsake you; His mercy is strong

Sing on, dear Christian; the Lord is your song

V2

Paul and Silas in the jail; beaten, bound in chains

No man tried to help them as they suffered in great pain

But no tears of sorrow from their cell was heard

Only songs of praise to the living Word

 

Walk on the Water

 

Story:

Walk on the Water

The idea for this song came from a message from John Bishop.  He is a man that has suffered many physical problems due to a severe illness which took his memory completely.  This grown man had to learn everything just as a small child.  Though he still experiences great pain, he is preaching again and touching many lives with his testimony.  You can do the impossible if you keep your eyes on Jesus!

Philipians 4:13  I can do all things through Christ which strenghteneth me.

Lyrics:

Walk on the Water

Verse 1

One stormy night on the water, the disciples were tired and worn

Fishing all night and now fighting the rough, angry eye of the storm

But Jesus the Savior came walking across the perilous sea

In love He called to His children, listen, just listen to me

Chorus

And you can walk on the water, just keep your eyes upon Me

And I will give you the power to walk o’er the perilous sea

Trust Me for I won’t forsake you, and I will walk by your side

My child, you can walk on the water, Trust Me, I’ll be your guide

Verse 2

So far, I’d drifted from Jesus, my life was shipwrecked and torn

I felt myself going under the waves from life’s sin-sickened storm

But Jesus called to me in pity, come, oh, come unto Me

He rescued this poor shipwrecked sinner and now from sin’s sea I am free

 

When He Got Up

 

Story:

When He Got Up

The idea for this song came from a recorded message by Bro. Kenny Baldwin.  He made reference to the resurrection by saying what a great day it was when He got up.  The lyrics were quickly written and Jase put music to it (his first attempt at co-writing)

Matthew 28:1-6  In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher.  And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

 

Lyrics:

When He Got UP

V1

He was born a poor, poor man in the town of Bethlehem

But He rose above it all when He got up

He healed the deaf, dumb and blind

He healed the lame when He passed by

But for my soul He did die then He got up!

 

Chorus

He got up in just three days

He got up from that ol’ grave

He got up, my soul to save

When He got up

He got up to live again

And to save my soul from sin

The victory He did win

When He got up

 

V2

As He hung on that ol’ cross, they were sure that He had lost

But He knew in just three days He would get up

They mocked and criticized until at last Jesus died

Man, were they surprised when He got up!

V3

They laid Him in a tomb, were so certain of His doom

But He sure cleared the room when He got up

Oh, the women came that day and saw the stone was rolled away

In the ground He would not stay so He got up

Don't Wash Your Hands of Jesus

 

Story:

Don’t Wash Your Hands of Jesus

This song came from a sermon by Bro. Hightower about Pilate washing his hands of Jesus. Everyone must make a decision concerning Christ.

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

 

 

 

Lyrics:

Don’t Wash Your Hands of Jesus

Chorus

Don’t wash your hands of Jesus like Pilate did that day

Don’t reject the Savior, He is the only Way

Jesus paid your ransom so you could be redeemed

Don’t wash your hands of Jesus only He can set you free

Verse 1

Many ways to Heaven, you may try to go

But Jesus is the only One that’ll help you journey home

Trust in Christ the Savior, He alone can save

Put all your faith in Jesus and His amazing grace

Verse 2

Oh, I want to go there, so many that I love

Who’ve gone on before me to that home above

That special one in Heaven wants to meet you there

Won’t you ask the Savior to save you from despair

Verse 3

Pilate thought a little water would make his hands come clean

But Jesus is the only one we need to intervene

In God’s eyes I was dirty, no water would clean

But Jesus washed me with His blood, this sinner is redeemed

 

Seeking the Lost

 

Story:

Seeking the Lost

This song was written one Sunday night when Pastor Hal Hightower (“Preacher” as everyone calls him) was preaching to soldiers from Ft. Leonard Wood.  It was a simple salvation message that painted a picture of The Good Shepherd.

Luke 15:4-7  What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?  And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.  And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me: for I have found my sheep which was lost.  I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Lyrics:

Seeking The Lost

Verse 1

We were all lost in the guilt of our sin

Blindly searching for peace for within

But Jesus the Savior seeks the lost sheep

Seeking the lost ones, forever to keep

Chorus

And Jesus is seeking, seeking the lost

Lambs that He died for on an old cruel cross

For our sin and wickedness, He paid the cost

Jesus, the Shepherd, is seeking the lost

Verse 2

You may think if you live a good life

God will look kindly on you when you die

But if you don’t know Jesus, you’re a lost lamb

The Good Shepherd seeks you, please take His hand

Verse 3

Oh, I’m so glad the Shepherd sought me

Lost in my sin, He set my soul free

He paid the price, paid my penalty

Glory to God! The Good Shepherd found me

Just Can't Wait

 

Story:

Just Can’t Wait

This world is not my home and I just can’t wait to get to heaven!

1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

 

Lyrics:

Just Can’t Wait

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I just can’t wait to get to Heaven

Can’t wait to walk those streets of gold

Can’t wait to hear the angels singin’

Can’t wait to see Jesus my Lord

Just can’t wait to see Jesus my Lord

V1

The way, my friend to Heaven isn’t one that’s free

Someone had to die and hang upon a tree

The only one that you way to Heaven could pay

Was Jesus on Calvary, He died to pay your way

V2

The things in the ol’ world don’t fill me with joy

The things in this ol’ world don’t satisfy my soul

But when I think of Heaven, Oh that will glory be

Face to face with Jesus all through eternity

V3

So if you want to know how to Heaven go

How you can get to walk upon those streets of gold

And join me in that city where the joys are untold

Let Jesus come in and He will save your soul

Where Would I Be

 

Story:

Where Would I Be

But by the grace of God, there go I.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a NEW CREATURE: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Lyrics:

Where Would I Be

Chorus

If He hadn’t hung on an old rugged tree

I’d be a slave and never go free

A slave to sin in complete misery

If it wasn’t for Him, Oh, where would I be

Verse 1

I wouldn’t be the one I am now

I would be lost and never found

But Jesus loved me and He set me free

Now I’m Heaven bound

Verse 2

eHe never needed someone like I am

So evil and jaded, just a sinful man

But He changed my heart, my mind and my sould

Now He takes control

Chorus 2

Thank God He hung on that old rugged tree

Thank you, Jesus, now I am free

No more a slave, I’m an heir to the King

It’s all about Him and now I can sing

Tag      It’s all about Him, I’m a child of the King

Get Right for the Flight

 

Story:

Get Right for the Flight

This song came from a sermon with the same name.  Pastor Donnie Ball uses the phrase “get right” in many of his messages and Get Right for the Flight was a great reminder of what Christians need to be busy doing.

1 Thessolonians 4:16-17  For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord

Lyrics:

Get Right for the Flight

Verse 1

What time is it, Christian, do you really know

It’s time to get ready for that trumpet blow

If you knew He was comin’ back tonight, how would you live today

Are you ready, my brother to be carried away

Chorus

Oh, get right for the flight, today could be the day

Did you read the Book and take time out to pray

Don’t get caught up in this world and forget He’s a commin’ soon

Get right for the flight, it could be this afternoon

Verse 2

So get busy, Christian and tell that one you love

That Jesus is the only way to that home above

He gave His precious blood so you could take this trip

Tell all your friends and neighbors to get on the gospel ship

 

Just Trust the Lord

 

Story:

Just Trust the Lord

Sometimes it is easy to become anxious over our situation, but God is able to comfort us and bring us though anything.

Matthew 6:25-33 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Lyrics:

Just Trust the Lord

Verse 1

Rough and rocky are the days and so wicked are the ways

Sometimes life becomes a haze, just trust the Lord

When no hope you feel and nothing here seems real

Your fear you can’t conceal, just trust the Lord

Chorus

Trust the Lord, the blessed Savior, the Master and Creator

Trust the One Who died for you on Calvary

Trust in Him to plead your case, trust Him for amazing grace

And peace, sweet peace He’ll give to you

Verse 2

There’s no answer in this world where Satan’s darts at you are hurled

Go where the Gospel’s heard, just trust the Lord

Peace and joy you’ll surely find when you leave this world behind

Keep Jesus on your mind, just trust the Lord

Bridge

Trials and tribulations never seem to take vacations

Trust the Lord, He’ll never quit on you

Tag

I’ve got peace like a river; I’ve got peace like a river

I’ve got peace like a river in my soul

I’ve got peace like a river;  I’ve got peace like a river

I’ve got peace like a river in my soul

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

O, Holy Night

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Silent Night! Holy Night!

Joy to the World/the First Noel Medley

Silver Bells

Angels We Have Heard On High

Winter Wonderland

Away in a Manger

Christmas Time's a-Coming

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

The Unclouded Day

I Won't Have to Worry Anymore

Jesus, Hold My Hand

I'd Rather Have Jesus

I Went Down a Beggar But I Came Up a Millionaire

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Nothing Can Hold Me Here

Prepare to Meet Thy God

Where No One Stands Alone

He Leadeth Me

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow