Bible Stories
Eve was created from this body part of Adam
Rib
This Gospel singing competition TV show has launched the careers of artists like Tasha Page Lockheart, Melvin Crispell III, Le'Andria Johnson and others.
Sunday Best
"This is a part of the service we can all take a part in" (as if we all haven't been participating all this time).
Offering
Finish the song:
He's sweet I Know
He's sweet I know
Storm clouds may rise
_____ _____ ______ ______
Strong winds may blow
This artist choir director and producer is known for leading gospel choirs, blending music genres and popularizing gospel music to mainstream audiences.
Kirk Franklin
The worship of objects, animals or other images as God
Idolatry
Lazarus was dead this amount of days before Jesus came to see him
4
This TV series starred a woman named Monica who is tasked to bring guidance and messages from God to various people who are at crossroads in their lives.
Touched by an Angel
In the sanctuary, this is held up during service on the way to the bathroom or while walking anywhere else.
The index/pointer finger
Finish the line:
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Til my ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown
trophies at last I lay down
Known as the Queen of Gospel
Mahalia Jackson
So be it; I agree; Yes
Amen
The number of people on Noah's Ark (total)
8
This millionaire pastor was once coined, "America's Best Preacher", by Time Magazine.
You can find him in the Potter's House and "allegedly" other places too. (oops!)
Bishop T.D. Jakes
This fund/collection is taken on a regular basis in the black church, even if there are no current plans to use it.
Building fund/Renovation fund
Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.
This is the 2nd verse to what hymn
Pass me not
This long-time Gospel artist has triumphed and is still holding strong, over seventy years. Once a part of a very well-known gospel group, now captures the younger generation with adding in a rap style version of veggies in gospel singing.
Shirley Caesar
A sweet smelling oil, that comes from a tree in Gilead, used to treat wounds.
Balm
Recite this scripture (in it's entirety):
John 11:35
Jesus wept
In the sitcom, Amen, these two sisters of the church were always gossiping as well as trying to keep Deacon Frye in line.
The Hetebrink Sisters (Amelia and Casietta)
"First giving ______ to God, who is the _______ of my life...
honor; head
Fill in the blank: (Blessed Assurance verse 2)
Perfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst from thy sight
____ _____ ______ _______ ______
echoes of mercies whispers of love
Angels descending bring from above
This person is the subject of CeCe Winan's song, "Alabaster Box".
Mary
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment; also a book in the bible
Exodus
The Sermon on the Mount is found in this New Testament book.
Matthew
This Awards show that first aired in 1984 was created to recognize achievements in the gospel music industry.
Stellar Awards
The number of times (usually visiting churches) are welcomed.
"...in the name of Jesus Christ"
3 times
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We welcome you once
We welcome you twice
We welcome you 3 times in the name of Jesus Christ.
Verse 3: Lead me Guide me
I am lost, if you take your hand from me;
I am blind, without Thy Light to see;
Lord, just always ____ ____ _____ ____ ____,
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
let me thy servant be
This sacred type of music is a singing tradition where a leader chants a line of a hymn and the congregation responds by singing it in unison.
Hymn Lining or call and response
We will take acapella.
When reading the bible, you may want to read this word, but it isn't actually meant to be read. It's actually a musical direction, there for you to "pause"; an instrumental interlude for reflection.
Selah