Power Outlets provides collection of Bible-based musical programs designed for both Christians of all faiths, and non-Christians with even a slight curiosity about Christianity. Each of the thirteen inspirational programs follows a specific theme, and is applicable to various Christian in-reach/outreach services, or your own private reading. This compilation is packed with powerful lessons and concepts that will present biblical perspectives on issues including on music, redemption, faith, love, facing life’s challenges, and stewardship.
The thoughts expressed in this book were written based on the author’s lifelong study of the Scriptures, and out of personal experiences in the author’s journey of faith. These experiences have served to strengthen his faith and confidence in a sovereign God, and have been a source of immense blessing and inspiration to thousands of others with whom they have been shared. He now shares them with you. Through each program, you will find a powerful source of spiritual discovery, renewed faith, and encouragement to face life’s challenges.
Through each program’s basic components, you will find the source of spiritual discovery, inspiration, and renewed faith!
Following is a summarized outline of topics covered in the book, followed by a more detailed outline:
Brief Contents
1. The Reasons we Sing
2. Ebenezer
3. Package of Immeasurable Love
4. The Best for THE BEST
5. Hymns – the Passion, the Beauty, the Messages
5B. Hymns II – the Passion, the Beauty, the Messages
6. Loving Eyes, Caring Heart
7. Putting God First.
8. Introspection
9. Soldier
10. Take Seven
11. What’s In Your Hand?
12. Icons of Faithfulness
Appendix 1: Overview of Musical Crusade
Appendix 2: The Cycle of Stupidity
Detailed Contents
1. The Reasons We Sing
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Music — an Element of Praise, Adoration, and Worship
1.3 Poetry in the Music
1.4 Impact of the Music
1.5 Music Appreciation
1.6 The Message of the Music
1.7 Summary and Concluding Remarks
2. Ebenezer
2.1 Introduction: Origin of Ebenezer
2.2 What Ebenezer Means
2.3 Abraham’s Ebenezer Experiences
2.4 Jacob’s Ebenezer Experiences
2.5 Ebenezer Requires Faith
2.6 Ancient Israel and Their Ebenezer Experiences
2.7 Other Ebenezer Experiences in Scripture
2.8 Modern Spiritual Israel and Its Ebenezer Experiences
2.9 Application of the Ebenezer Principle
3. Package of Immeasurable Love
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Snapshot of the Life of Christ
3.3 What He Meant to Mary
3.4 What He Meant to Lazarus
3.5 What He Meant to Peter
3.6 What He Meant to Zacchaeus
3.7 Why He Was So Successful
3.8 Reflection on the Calvary Experience
3.9 What He Means to People Today
3.10 Summary and Concluding Remarks
4. The Best for The Best
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Put God First
4.3 Put Your Best Foot Forward
4.4 Let Prayer Become a Habit
4.5 Focus on Your Dreams and Nurture Your Faith
4.6 Learn and Be Willing to Make Sacrifices
4.7 Set the Right Example and Have a Happy Outlook
4.8 Count Your Ebenezer Experiences
4.9 Summary and Concluding Remarks
5. Hymns — the Passion, the Beauty, the Messages
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Praise and Adoration to God
5.3 Exhortation, Instruction, or Encouragement
5.4 Testimonies
5.5 Reiteration of Important Biblical Records and Messages
5.6 Intercessory Prayer/Recital to God
5.7 Appeal
5.8 Something Extra in Hybrid Hymns
5B. Hymns II — the Passion, the Beauty, the Messages
5B.1 Introduction
5B.2 Praise and Adoration to God
5B.3 Exhortation, Instruction, or Encouragement
5B.4 Testimonies
5B.5 Reiteration of Important Biblical Records and Messages
5B.6 Intercessory Prayer/Recital to God
5B.7 Appeal
5B.8 Something Extra in Hybrid Hymns
6. Loving Eyes, Caring Heart
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Lost Sheep
6.3 The Lost Coin
6.4 The Prodigal Son
6.5 The Elder Brother
6.6 Summary and Concluding Remarks
7. Putting God First
7.1 Introduction
7.2 How Do We Put God First?
7.3 Experiences in Putting God First
7.4 Results in Putting God First
7.5 Summary and Concluding Remarks
8. Introspection
8.1 The Laodicean Prognosis
8.2 Introspective Look
8.3 The Prescription and Challenge
9. Soldier
9.1 The Armor of God
9.2 Nature of the Warfare
9.3 Belt of Truth
9.4 Breastplate of Righteousness
9.5 Shoes of the Gospel
9.6 Shield of Faith
9.7 Helmet of Salvation
9.8 Sword of the Spirit
9.9 Keeping the Communication Line Clear
9.10 Summary and Concluding Remarks
10. Take Seven
10.1 Put God First
10.2 Put Your Best Foot Forward
10.3 Let Prayer Become a Habit
10.4 Focus on Your Dreams and Exercise Your Faith in God
10.5 Learn and Be Willing to Make Sacrifices
10.6 Set the Right Example and Have a Happy Outlook
10.7 Count Your Ebenezers
10.8 Summary and Concluding Remarks
11. What’s in Your Hand?
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Characteristics of Saving Faith
11.3 Examples worth Remembering
11.4 Summary and Concluding Remarks
12. Icons of Faithfulness
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Abraham
12.3 Joseph
12.4 Moses
12.5 Job
12.6 Daniel
12.7 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
12.8 Summary and Concluding Remarks
Appendix 1: Overview of Musical Crusade
A1.1 What is Musical Crusade?
A1.2 Who May Attend Musical Crusade
A1.3 What is a Typical Musical Crusade Evening Like?
A1.4 The Musical Crusade team
A1.5 Are There Success Stories?
A1.6 How the Program Operates
A1.7 Future Expectations
Appendix 2: The Cycle of Stupidity
A2.1 Introduction
A2.2 Hypothesis
A2.3 Observations
A2.4 Concluding Remarks