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Faith-Building Verse-Philippians 3, verse 8
john : January 14, 2022 5:09 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Philippians 3:8.
The Apostle Paul wrote, “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him.”
Some people have an impressive religious resume and find their security there. For a while, that was Paul’s source of confidence before knowing Jesus as His Lord. When it came to legalistic righteousness, Paul said he was faultless. He had all the credentials of a Pharisee. His zeal led him to persecute the church because he was opposed to Christ. After his encounter with Christ, Paul moved from legalistic religion into a faithful relationship with Jesus.
Apart from faith, our good deeds are like filthy rags. With faith in Jesus, our good deeds produce fruit that brings glory to God.
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to understand the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
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Thriving Relationships-Serving With Our Heart
john : January 12, 2022 4:09 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is serving others from our heart.
This quality is found in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Our jobs are opportunities to be productive in our community and to provide for the needs of our family. In our area of customer service, how would we do our job if we were serving Jesus? For followers of Jesus, that question challenges us to give our very best, because in reality, we are serving Christ where we work.
This motivation brings out the best in our efforts to provide quality work that makes a difference in people’s lives. First Corinthians 15:58 tells us that our labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Serving with all our heart is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Faith-Building Verses-Psalm 20, verses 7 and 8
john : January 11, 2022 4:52 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith Building Verses are Psalm 20, verses 7 and 8.
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.”
Chariots and horses would have represented military power at the time these words were written. Some people find their security in the weapons of this world. But God’s people find strength in the armor of God. These are not military weapons, but weapons of righteousness. They are reliable for helping us to stand firm in the faith.
Ephesians 6 identifies them as the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, ready feet to go and share the Gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Verse 13 says, “Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand.”
These faith-building verses inspire us to trust in the name of Jesus on the spiritual battlefield of life in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Faith Building Verses-Ephesians 3:20 and 21
john : January 10, 2022 4:54 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Ephesians 3:20 and 21.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
God’s power is at work in the world today through hearts that believe the Gospel. Jesus was able to feed at least 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish that were offered to him. His power is not just in the physical realm, but also the spiritual realm. All over the world, this gospel is bearing fruit. We might not know the impact of our skills and resources on the kingdom of God. But as we commit what we have to Jesus, we can count on Him to multiply our offerings with His blessing.
These faith-building verses inspire us to stay connected to Jesus and see His power work beyond imagination in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Back To The Start (Gods Great Dance Floor) | Martin Smith | Gods Great Dance Floor Step 1 | 2013 |
| Once Again | Matt Redman | I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever (Disc 1) | 2000 |
| Set a Fire (Live) | Jesus Culture | Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] | 2012 |
| Fall Afresh (feat. Dinah Wright & Robbie Seay) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 25 (Live) | 2021 |
| Pocketful of Faith | Tim Hughes | Pocketful of Faith | 2015 |
| New Grace | Mike Marshall | New Grace – EP | 2021 |
| Build My Life | Housefires | Housefires III | 2016 |
| Live Again | Sean Curran | Single | 2019 |
| Seasons | Benjamin Hastings | From Seed To Sequoia | 2021 |
| Refresh Me (Live) | Leeland | Christ Be All Around Me – Live | 2014 |
| Surrender All (Give You Everything) [feat. Chris Quilala] | Jesus Culture | Unstoppable Love (Live) | 2015 |
| 7AM | |||
| First Love | Hillsong Young & Free | III | 2018 |
| New Creations | Josh Baldwin | Evidence – Deluxe | 2020 |
| Fresh Wind (Studio) | Hillsong Worship | Fresh Wind/What A Beautiful Name (Live) – EP | 2021 |
| God of New Seasons (feat. Laura Souguellis) | Christ For The Nations Worship | God of New Seasons | 2021 |
| Old for New (Live) | Hannah McClure | Starlight (Live) | 2017 |
| This Is What You Do | William Matthews | For The Sake Of The World | 2012 |
| More to Come (feat. Kristian Stanfill) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
| Revive Us Again | Phil Wickham | Living Hope (Deluxe) | 2018 |
| Run To The Father | Cody Carnes | Run To The Father | 2020 |
| New Thing (Live) | Hillsong Young & Free | All of My Best Friends (Live) | 2020 |
| Whole Again (Come Alive) | Lincoln Brewster | Oxygen | 2014 |
| Be Still My Soul | Pat Barrett | Pat Barrett | 2018 |
| 8AM | |||
| New Wine (feat. Bethany Barnard) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 17 | 2019 |
| Resurrender (feat. Brooke Ligertwood) | Hillsong Worship | These Same Skies | 2021 |
| Clear the Stage 2020 | Ross King | Clear the Stage 2020 – Single | 2020 |
| Refiners Fire | Brian Doerksen | Songs 4 Worship Ultimate | 2011 |
| First Love | Jonathan David & Melissa Helser | Beautiful Surrender | 2016 |
| You Are My One Thing | Bethel Music & Hannah McClure | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
| Heart of Worship (feat. Matt Redman) [Live] | Michael W. Smith | Worship Forever (Live) | 2021 |
| I Need You | The Swift | Today | 2005 |
| Nothing Else | Cody Carnes | Nothing Else – Single | 2019 |
| None But Jesus | Hillsong United | United We Stand | 2005 |
| Quiet | Elevation Rhythm | Single | 2021 |
| 9AM | |||
| Full Attention | Jeremy Riddle | Full Attention | 2007 |
| None but Thee | Mack Brock | Simple Hymns: Songs of Worship (Deluxe Version) | 2016 |
| Seek First | Housefires | Housefires III | 2016 |
| Awake My Soul | Hillsong Worship | Awake | 2019 |
| You Are My Vision | Rend Collective | Homemade Worship By Handmade People | 2012 |
| Be Still (feat. Steffany Frizzell Gretzinger) | Bethel Music | Tides | 2013 |
| Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) | The Belonging Co | All the Earth | 2017 |
| Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) | Hillsong United | Zion | 2013 |
| You Make Me Brave | Amanda Cook | You Make Me Brave (Live) | 2014 |
| Running After You (Deep Calls) | Chris McClarney | Everything and Nothing Less | 2015 |
| Into the Wild | Josh Baldwin | Evidence | 2021 |
Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Encouragement
john : January 6, 2022 5:09 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – 2022 is the Year of Relationship at WJTL. We will examine what the Bible has to say about key elements that lead to thriving relationships, including our relationship with God.
Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Encouragement.
First Thessalonians 5:10 and 11 say this about Jesus:
“He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
The presence of Jesus is a comfort to our soul. We were not left alone to live the Christian life. Jesus is right there with us, guiding us, helping us, interceding for us, and blessing us with His grace. When we die, Jesus will be right there to welcome us to our new heavenly home. One way we can encourage one another in the faith is to be voices of hope about the presence of Jesus.
Being a voice of encouragement is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Faith-Building Verses-John 10 verses 14 and 15
john : January 6, 2022 5:06 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – 2022 is the Year of Relationship at WJTL. We will examine what the Bible has to say about key elements that lead to thriving relationships, including our relationship with God.
Today’s Faith-Building Verses are John 10, verses 14 and 15.
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-just as the Father knows me and I know the Father-and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
Jesus has an ongoing relationship with His followers. His love is so strong that He was willing to lay down His life for us at the cross. Then, He rose from the dead to give us a living hope for today and forever. The Shepherd-Sheep relationship reveals God’s tender love for His people. Isaiah 40:11 says, “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.”
These faith-building verses inspire us to know Jesus as our Good Shepherd in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
What a year! 2021 brought us lots of songs of worship, including anthems especially written for congregations. I’ve collected a 4-hour playlist for the 2021 Praise & Worship Special that includes Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music, Crowder and more—plus Dove Award-winners and local songs from area churches.
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| HOUR 1 | |||
| The Blessing (feat. Cody Carnes) | Kari Jobe | The Blessing Remixed | 2020 |
| What A Surprise (feat. Pat Barrett) | Kirby Kaple | Let It Be So – EP | 2021 |
| Hosanna (feat. Steffany Gretzinger) | Ben Cantelon | Single | 2021 |
| God, Turn It Around (feat. Matt Maher) | Jon Reddick & Matt Maher | Single | 2021 |
| Thank You Lord | Chris Tomlin & Friends | Chris Tomlin & Friends | 2021 |
| I See You (feat. Brandon Lake) | Chris Tomlin | Single | 2021 |
| Too Good To Not Believe (feat. Jenn Johnson) | Brandon Lake | Co-Lab Single | 2021 |
| God Really Loves Us (feat. Dante Bowe & Maverick City Music) | Crowder | Milk & Honey | 2021 |
| Hallelujahs Song (Psalm 103) (feat. Caleb Chapman) | JUDAH. | 3 + 7 | 2021 |
| Trouble (feat. The Kingdom Choir) | Martin Smith | Single | 2021 |
| This Is Jesus (feat. Jeremy Riddle) | Gas Street Music & Tim Hughes | This Is Jesus – EP | 2021 |
| Might Get Loud (feat. Chris Brown, Brandon Lake & Tiffany Hudson) | Elevation Worship | Single | 2021 |
| As For Me | Pat Barrett & Chris Tomlin | Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly | 2021 |
| House Of The Lord | Phil Wickham | Single | 2021 |
| HOUR 2 | |||
| House Of The Lord (Live) | Hillsong Young & Free | Out Here On A Friday Where It Began (Live) | 2021 |
| In The House | Crowder | Milk & Honey | 2021 |
| Expectation | Elias Dummer | Single | 2021 |
| Blessed Assurance | Celtic Worship | Morningtide | 2021 |
| Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) | Shane & Shane | Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs | 2021 |
| Joyful | Dante Bowe | Circles | 2021 |
| Gratitude | Brandon Lake | House Of Miracles | 2020 |
| Let The Lion Roar | Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli | Single | 2021 |
| Still God, Still Good (Live) | Here Be Lions | Still God, Still Good (Live) | 2021 |
| What A Good God | Mack Brock | Single | 2021 |
| God is So Good (You are Worthy) | Daniel Bashta | Wave Your Flag | 2021 |
| Good News (Live) | LCBC Worship | Rise – EP | 2021 |
| Homecoming (feat. Cory Asbury, Gable Price) | Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
| HOUR 3 | |||
| Send Me (feat. Chris McClarney) [Live] | Church of the City | Defiant Joy (Live) – Single | 2021 |
| Ill Go Anywhere (feat. Lucas McCloud) | Circuit Rider Music | Jesus People (Live) | 2021 |
| Jesus Over Everything (Radio Edit) | The Belonging Co & Andrew Holt | Jesus Over Everything (Radio Edit) – Single | 2021 |
| Promises | Maverick City Music | Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2 | 2021 |
| Every Morning | Aaron Shust | Single | 2021 |
| Speak To The Mountains | Chris McClarney | Single | 2021 |
| My King Forever (Live) | Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
| God of Revival (Live) | Brian and Jenn Johnson | Live Single | 2021 |
| Your Presence is a Miracle (Live) | Andy Cherry | Your Presence is a Miracle (Live) – Single | 2021 |
| Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
| HOUR 4 | |||
| Holy Spirit Come | Patrick Mayberry | Holy Spirit Come – EP | 2021 |
| Fresh Wind (Studio) | Hillsong Worship | Fresh Wind/What A Beautiful Name (Live) – EP | 2021 |
| That’s The Power (feat. Benjamin Hastings) [Live] | Hillsong Worship | These Same Skies (Live) | 2021 |
| Who is this Man | Clay Collective | Living Stones | 2021 |
| 1,000 Names | Sean Curran | 1,000 Names | 2021 |
| Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
| He Is | Crowder | Milk & Honey | 2021 |
| Hallelujah | Blessing Offor | Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship | 2021 |
| Here is Our Hallelujah (feat. Sarah Kroger, Ike Ndolo & Ricky Vazquez) | Village Lights | Single | 2021 |
| Oh The Wonder (feat. Mike Grayson) | Cross Point Music | Single | 2021 |
| Know You Will | Hillsong UNITED | Single | 2021 |
| Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship | LIVE Radio Edit | 2020 |
Merry Christmas to you!
This morning’s playlist is filled with joyful Christmas songs of worship from We The Kingdom, The McClures, Maverick City Music, Chris Tomlin, Kirby Kaple, Hillsong and more.
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Here I Am to Worship (More Than Life) | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
| Prince Of Heaven | Hillsong | The Peace Project | 2017 |
| Ring the Bells (feat. Meredith Andrews) | Big Daddy Weave | (iTunes single) | 2013 |
| His Name Shall Be | Matt Redman | These Christmas Lights | 2016 |
| Sing We the Song of Emmanuel | The Worship Initiative & Shane & Shane | Worship Initiative Christmas – EP | 2019 |
| O Come Let Us Adore Him / King of Israel | SisterBrother | (digital single) | 2012 |
| The First Noel | The Worship Initiative & Shane & Shane | Worship Initiative Christmas – EP | 2019 |
| Carol of the Bells | Phil Wickham | Christmas: Acoustic Sessions | 2020 |
| Emmanuel Has Come | Kirby Kaple | Let It Be So – EP | 2021 |
| Angels (Singing Gloria) [feat. Chris Tomlin] | Matt Redman | These Christmas Lights | 2016 |
| Unto Us | Aaron Shust | Unto Us | 2014 |
| Glory (Let There Be Peace) | Matt Maher | Glory (Let There Be Peace) | 2016 |
| Rejoice | Jordan St. Cyr | Single | 2021 |
| 7AM | |||
| Glory Hallelujah | Matt Redman | These Christmas Lights | 2016 |
| Hope Has A Name | Passion | Single | 2020 |
| O Holy Night | Crowder | Single | 2021 |
| Receive Our King (feat. Mike Weaver Of Big Daddy Weave) | Meredith Andrews | (iTunes Single) | 2016 |
| Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful) [feat. Phil Wickham] | Shane & Shane | A Worship Initiative Christmas, Vol. 2 | 2018 |
| Seasons | Hillsong Worship | Christmas: The Peace Project | 2018 |
| Rejoice | Life Center Worship | Single | 2019 |
| Noel (feat. Chris Tomlin) (Live) | Lauren Daigle | Adore-Christmas Songs Of Worship (Live) | 2015 |
| Emmanuel God With Us | Chris Tomlin | Christmas Songs of Worship | 2021 |
| Come And Adore | Lifepoint Worship | Single | 2019 |
| Emmanuel (Glory in the Highest) | Sovereign Grace Music | Heaven Has Come | 2020 |
| Hark The Herald Angels Sing | Phil Wickham | Christmas | 2019 |
| Glory In The Highest | Meredith Andrews | Christmas | 2020 |
| Joy to the World / Joy of the Lord | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
| 8AM | |||
| Christmas Morning | The McClures | Single | 2019 |
| Born Is The King (Its Christmas) | Hillsong | Born Is The King EP | 2011 |
| Christmas Day (feat. We The Kingdom) | Chris Tomlin | Single | 2019 |
| Today Is The Saviors Day | Rend Collective | A Jolly Irish Christmas (Vol. 2) | 2020 |
| Arrival | Hillsong Worship | The Peace Project | 2017 |
| Love Came Down | Kim Walker Smith | Capitol CMG Christmas 2018 | 2018 |
| Here Comes Heaven | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
| All Hail King Jesus (Live) | Jeremy Riddle | Joy to the World (Live) – EP | 2018 |
| Joy! He Shall Reign | Big Daddy Weave | Single | 2020 |
| Wonderful (feat. Steven Curtis Chapman) | Cain | Single | 2021 |
| He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) | Meredith Andrews | (single) | 2009 |
| A Christmas Alleluia (feat. Lauren Daigle & Leslie Jordan) | Chris Tomlin | Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (Live) | 2015 |
| Heart Sings Hallelujah (Live) | Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | Christmas Morning (Live) | 2020 |
| O Come Let Us Adore Him | Hillsong | Born Is The King EP | 2011 |
| 9AM | |||
| Hallelujah The Lord Has Come | Jadon Lavik | Christmas | 2010 |
| Light of the World | CLA Worship | Emmanuel Is Here – EP | 2021 |
| Rejoice | Aaron Shust | Unto Us | 2014 |
| Adore You | River Valley Worship | Single | 2018 |
| Hope For Everyone | Matt Maher | The Advent of Christmas | 2018 |
| Emmanuel (Hope of Heaven) | North Point Worship | Single | 2018 |
| We Have A Savior | Hillsong | We Have A Savior | 2013 |
| Jesus Is Our King (feat. Mike Grayson of Mikeschair) | Cross Point Music | Single | 2020 |
| High King of Heaven / Jesus We Love You (Live) | Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | Christmas Morning (Live) | 2020 |
| Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2020 |
| Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy) (feat. Ed Cash) | Chris Tomlin | Glory In The Highest-Christmas Songs Of Worship | 2009 |
| Hallelujah | Blessing Offor | Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship | 2021 |
| Go Tell It on the Mountain | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
