Thursday, December 8, 2011

Set Lists: 12/4/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 12/4/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leaders: Aaron Ivey & Emily Ward




Sermon: Christmas in the Valley of Vision: "Why We Sing" - Matt Carter 
Valley of Vision: Consecration and Worship
I feel it is heaven to please You, 
and to be what You would have me to be.
Oh that I were holy as You are holy,
pure as Christ is pure,
perfect as Your Spirit is perfect!
Woe is me that I am a sinner,
that I grieve this blessed God,
who is infinite in goodness and grace!
Oh that I could give myself up to Him
so as never more to attempt to be my own!
Or have any will or affections
that are not perfectly conformed to His will and His love!
Oh that I could consecrate my soul and body to His service,
without restraint, forever...
But, I cannot live and not sin.
But though I sin continually,
He continually repeats His kindness to me.
But though I sin continually,
He continually repeats His kindness to me.
So what shall I do to glorify and worship this best of beings?
Oh may angels glorify Him incessantly,
and, if possible, prostrate themselves lower
before the blessed King of Heaven!
I long to be a part with them in ceaseless praise.
But when I have done all I can to eternity
I shall not be able to offer more than
a small fraction of the homage
that the glorious God deserves.
Give me a heart full of divine, Heavenly love.

ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal

Sermon: Christmas in the Valley of Vision: "Why We Sing" - Matt Carter (with worship from Downtown Campus)

WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

Sermon: Christmas in the Valley of Vision: "Why We Sing" - Matt Carter (with worship from Downtown Campus)

Monday, December 5, 2011

Austin Stone Worship


So excited for what is happening at The Austin Stone Community Church. We are releasing our first ever LIVE worship album!!!

I can't wait for you all to get your hands on this. These are songs that we have been singing at the Stone. Now you can sing and worship in your car, in your home...wherever you want!

The album is available on iTunes!! Get it! Austin Stone Live. 

You can also check out our website www.austinstoneworship.com for all kinds of resources. Instructional videos, theology and story behind the song, chord charts.

ALSO we are having our First Tuesday Prayer/ CD Release Celebration Tuesday night (December 6) at 7pm CT at The For the City Center (our St. John Campus) if you are in Austin you should join us but get there early. There will be standing room only. It's gonna get crowded! A night of worship!!

If you do not want to fight the crowd and would rather be at home you can still be a part of it!
We will be streaming the night LIVE on our website! So go to www.austinstoneworship.com to check it out! Tuesday, December 6th, 7:00pm CT.

This last Sunday we did our service a little bit different. We led worship throughout Matt's message. We are going through a series with The Valley of Vision for Christmas and this was the first message of the series. It was such an incredible day. This message was SO good. This is why we sing. Get a little taste.  PLEASE watch this video...some of the worship is also included (click on the arrows to make it full screen).

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Set Lists: 11/27/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 11/27/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leaders: Todd Agnew

  • Hallelujah What A Savior (Christmas Version)- The Austin Stone (Philip Paul Bliss, Matt Carter, Aaron Ivey, and Halim Suh)
  • What Child Is This - Traditional (William Chatterton Dix)
  • Mighty To Save - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan)
  • God Undefeatable - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Ross King, Matt Carter)
Sermon: "The Public Ministry & Private Life of Jesus" - Tyler David 
ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Andy Melvin
 
  • Joy To The World - Traditional (Isaac Watts) 
  • Oh Come All Ye Faithful - Traditional (Robert Lau, John Francis Wade) 
  • Mystery - Charlie Hall 
  • Here's My Broken Life - Andy Melvin 
  • Come Thou Fount - hymn (Robert Robinson and John Wyeth) 
Sermon: "The Public Ministry & Private Life of Jesus" - Tyler David
WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

  • Stronger - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan)
  • Hallelujah What A Savior (Christmas Version)- The Austin Stone (Philip Paul Bliss, Matt Carter, Aaron Ivey, and Halim Suh)
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter)
  • Come Ye Sinners - hymn (Dan Hamilton, Taylor Johnson, Ryan Owens, Robbie Seay
Sermon: "The Public Ministry & Private Life of Jesus" - Tyler David

Christmas in the Valley of Vision

So excited for this Christmas season at The Austin Stone.
We are going through a series with The Valley of Vision .
Which is a book of Puritan prayers that we have all grown to love. It's SO good. You should definitely get it. These people really knew how to pray.
This is going to be a preaching series but the church made a video trailer to get people excited about it! It's so good. Check it out.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

SO Thankful

So many things to be thankful for...

1. JESUS. 
He is the one who has given me life when I deserved death. He gives me grace upon grace & love that I don't deserve. He is everything to me, the source of my joy, who I sing about, who I live for, who I absolutely love. He has given me SO much. SO thankful.
2. MY FAMILY.
I got to skype with them on Thanksgiving. It was great.They sat me down on the table & it was like I was right there with them! I was thinking about them a lot today. We have walked through a lot together. Some really really hard things, but also some really really great things. They have walked through times of me running away from the Lord & they have prayed for me and walked with me through times of obedience that led me to some hard decisions. (like moving 17 hours away to Austin!) They have supported me, provided for me, cheered me on & believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. SO thankful.
3. MY DAD.
He left a legacy that is continuing on and I am forever grateful for the Lord choosing him, bringing him into a relationship with Jesus and then taking him home. His life & death have brought hope to so many people. I miss him like crazy and wish that we could laugh and be goofy together, but there will soon be a day for that! SO thankful. 
4. MY GIRLS AND MY COMMUNITY.
I am so blessed by the people I am surrounded by. Who walk through life with me and love me even when I'm crazy and hard to love. People who know me well enough to see when I'm not ok, who know me well enough to know how to make me laugh, who know me well enough to know when I just need some space, who will fight for me when I can't fight, who speak truth to me when I'm believing lies, who will dance & be goofy with me, who cheer me on, who aren't afraid of hurting my feelings when it's truth that needs to be said. I am blessed. SO blessed. I can't imagine doing life alone. SO thankful.
5. MY GUYS. 
These are the guys that I get to do ministry with.  I am absolutely blessed by each one of these guys. I've learned so much from them about leading and about loving people well & music. These are some of the most talented musicians/worship leaders that I know. I'm so thankful that I get to sing and make music with these guys. I'm beyond thankful.  Chris, Aaron, Justin & Todd are married with kids. It has been so great learning from them about marriage and family life, I have gotten to know their wives & they are absolutely amazing. & then there is Jimmy...you can refer back to the laughing song. SO thankful.
6. MY CHURCH. 
I can't even begin to explain how thankful I am for my church (the Austin Stone). Where I have grown and have been challenged in ways that I didn't even know were possible. Truth is spoken here in a way that is completely led by the Holy Spirit. Worship is being led in a way that is completely from the Holy Spirit. There is a heart that reaches outside of the walls of our church to the city, to the nation and to the world that is so beautiful. I am blessed beyond blessed to be a part of this church and to lead worship every Sunday. God is being glorified, lives are being changed and it's so beautiful. SO thankful.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Set Lists: 11/20/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 11/20/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leaders: Andy Melvin

Sermon: "Why Should We Go" - Andy Kampman 
  • Hosanna - Hillsong United (Brooke Fraser)
  • Here's My Broken Life - Andy Melvin
ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Jimmie Ingram
 
Sermon: "Why Should We Go" - Andy Kampman 
WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

Sermon: "Why Should We Go" - Andy Kampman

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

7in7 Day 4: The Laughing Song

I would like to share a new song with you all that is technically song #3 for me. It's a co-write with the one and only Jimmy McNeal.  If you know either of us, you will know that there is one thing that we love to do.
Laugh.
This song features Jimmy on lead vocals and me on BGV's which is basically me laughing.
We are counting this as a song.
This song will guarantee to make you laugh and give you a better day. 
You should also take note that at the end of the song is Jimmy's actual laugh. It's for real folks. So. Funny.
For your enjoyment...
 

Set Lists: 11/13/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 11/13/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leaders: Aaron Ivey & Emily Ward
 
Sermon: "The Authority of Jesus" - Jeff Mangum 
ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal
 
  • God Undefeatable - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Ross King, Matt Carter) 
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter) 
  • A Mighty Fortress - Christy Nockels (Christy Nockels and Nathan Nockels) 
  • How Great Thou Art - hymn (Stuart Wesley Keene Hine)
Sermon: "The Authority of Jesus" - Jeff Mangum 
  • Take My Life- hymn (Scott Underwood)
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter)
WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Todd Agnew

Sermon: "The Authority of Jesus" - Jeff Mangum 
  • Hosanna - Hillsong United (Brooke Fraser)



Saturday, November 12, 2011

7in7 Day 2: "A Marvelous Birth"

Day 2. Song 2. Done.
I felt good about this song last night, and am not too sure this morning.
But it's a song...and it's a CHRISTMAS SONG! love christmas.

So not sure if this breaks the rules or not, but I found an old Christmas hymn that I've never heard before, so some of the lyrics came from that. Chorus, bridge & half of the 2nd verse are lyrically mine and the melody & music is mine.

Let me know what you think!
 
A Marvelous Birth
There's a song in the air
There's a star in the sky
There's a mother's deep prayer
And a baby's loud cry
And the star rains its fire
While the beautiful sing
For the manger of Bethlehem
Cradles the King

Oh Hallelujah, Oh Hallelujah
The newborn King
Has come to save the world

There's a choir of joy
There's a marvelous birth
For the virgin's sweet boy
Is the Lord of the earth
And the star rains its fire
While the beautiful sing
For the manger of Bethlehem
Cradles the King

Oh Hallelujah, Oh Hallelujah
The newborn King
Has come to save the world

This baby boy will be
Our only victory
On the cross, On the cross
Sweet Jesus You will be
Our only victory
On the cross, On the cross

Oh Hallelujah, Oh Hallelujah
The newborn King
Has come to save the world

Friday, November 11, 2011

7in7: Day 1 "I'll Walk With You"

7in7 is back again. For those of you who don't know...it a challenge to songwriters to write 7 songs in 7 days. The last time I did this it didn't go so well. I put way to much pressure on myself and I was pretty much a mess the entire time. If you wanna revisit this...here is a link to my blog posts.
This year I've decided to let go of all pressure, let go of all expectations and pray like crazy. My people are praying for me and I am believing that God is going to do some amazing things during this time through all the 350 people who are participating in this thing!
I welcome you if you are here for the first time! I love that 7in7 brings together community.

So day 1 was yesterday. I had a FULL day and wasn't sure how this was going to work, but God came through. I was even thinking about how this song came together last night and I honestly don't remember a ton. I just know that I was completely exhausted and the Spirit was heavy.
I'm thankful for this song. It is completely from Him. I have a lot of friends who are going through some really hard stuff right now. I've walked through really hard stuff. It sucks. But I'm thankful that God promises us that He will never leave us, that He will fight for us, He gives hope, He gives rest. This song is about that...
I'll probably add a small bridge at some point and maybe a better way to end it.
Let me know what you think!
 
I'll Walk With You

I can see that you are broken
Your eyes say it all
Shut down and distracted
You stare at the wall
I will give you hope

I'll walk with you
I'll help you fight
Lean in, let Me hold you
My burden is light
You are Mine, you are Mine

I know you, your mind is restless
Come to Me, My child
Laid bare & wounded
Your thoughts are runnin wild
I will give you rest

I'll walk with you
I'll help you fight
Lean in, let Me hold you
My burden is light
You are Mine, you are Mine

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Set Lists: 11/6/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 11/6/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal & Emily Ward
 
  • Stronger - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan)
  • The Righteous One - The Austin Stone (Jimmy McNeal, Aaron Ivey)
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter) 
  • Before The Throne - hymn (Shane Barnard)
Sermon: "Religion vs. The Gospel" - Matt Carter 
ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Matt Wheeler
 
Sermon: "Religion vs. The Gospel" - Matt Carter 
WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

Sermon: "Religion vs. The Gospel" - Matt Carter

Monday, October 31, 2011

Set Lists: 10/30/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 10/30/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Aaron Ivey & Emily Ward
Sermon: "Fishers of Men" - Jeff Mangum 
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter)
  • On Christ the Solid Rock - hymn (William Batchelder Bradbury, Edward Mote, and Vineyard Music Group, Jeff Johnson, Aaron Ivey)
ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal
 
  • Stronger - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
  • The Righteous One - The Austin Stone (Jimmy McNeal, Aaron Ivey)
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter) 
  • All The Way My Savior Leads Me - hymn (Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin)
Sermon: "Fishers of Men" - Jeff Mangum
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter) 
WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

  • You Alone Can Rescue - Matt Redman (Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman)
  • God Is Able - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
  • The Stand - Hillsong United (Joel Houston)
  • I Surrender All - hymn (Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter and Winfield Scott Weeden)   
Sermon: "Fishers of Men" - Jeff Mangum
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter)

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Austin Stone Worship

I'm so excited to announce that our first LIVE album is coming out December 6th!!!!
We are so excited about this that we are releasing some free songs!

Our first single, " God Undefeatable ", is available for download at our new website: www.austinstoneworship.com
Go get it and let me know what you think!

We also have a lot of great resources available that you will want to check out.  Some great instructional videos, the story behind the song, chord charts, & the theology of the song. It's for everyone!

So excited for you all to be a part of what is going on at The Austin Stone. More exciting stuff coming!! Stay tuned!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Set Lists: 10/23/11

Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 10/23/11:

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Matt Wheeler
Sermon: "The Temptation of Christ" - Jeff Mangum 
  • Stronger - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
  • Forever Reign - Hillsong (Reuben Morgan and Jason Ingram)
ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Andy Melvin
 
Sermon: "The Temptation of Christ" - Jeff Mangum 
WEST CAMPUS:
Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

  • Stronger - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
  • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter)
  • On Christ the Solid Rock - hymn (William Batchelder Bradbury, Edward Mote, and Vineyard Music Group, Jeff Johnson, Aaron Ivey)
Sermon: "The Temptation of Christ" - Jeff Mangum  

    Tuesday, October 18, 2011

    Set Lists: 10/16/11

    Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 10/16/11:

    DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Aaron Ivey 
    • God Is Able - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan)
    • God Undefeatable - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Ross King, Matt Carter) 
    • Holy, Holy, Holy - hymn 
    • God I Look To You - Bethel Live (Jenn Johnson)
    Sermon: "The Trinity" - Matt Carter 
    • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter)
    • God Is Able - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
    ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal
     

    Sermon: "The Trinity" - Matt Carter
    WEST CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Todd Agnew

    Sermon: "The Trinity" - Matt Carter

    Tuesday, October 11, 2011

    Set Lists: 10/9/11

    Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 10/9/11:


    DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Aaron Ivey
    Sermon: "The Beginning of the Gospel" - Matt Carter 


    ST. JOHN CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal
     
    • Never Once - Matt Redman (Jason Ingram, Matt Redman, and Tim Wanstall) 
    • God Undefeatable - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Ross King, Matt Carter)
    • Stronger - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
    • On Christ the Solid Rock - hymn (William Batchelder Bradbury, Edward Mote, and Vineyard Music Group, Jeff Johnson, Aaron Ivey)
    Sermon: "The Beginning of the Gospel" - Matt Carter  


    WEST CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Justin Cofield

    Sermon: "The Beginning of the Gospel" - Matt Carter  

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011

    Set Lists: 10/2/11

    Here are the set lists from the Austin Stone Community Church on Sunday 10/2/11:

    DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
    Worship Leader: Jimmy McNeal
    Sermon: "Love Your Enemies" - Matt Carter 
    ST. JOHN CAMPUS
    Worship Leader: Matt Wheeler

    • Our God - Chris Tomlin (Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Chris Tomlin) 
    • God Is Able - Hillsong (Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan) 
    • Never Once - Matt Redman (Jason Ingram, Matt Redman, and Tim Wanstall) 
    • Christ Is Risen - Matt Maher (Mia Fieldes and Matt Maher)
    Sermon: "Love Your Enemies" - Matt Carter 
    WEST CAMPUS
    Worship Leader: Chris Collins & Justin Cofield
     
    • God Undefeatable - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Ross King, Matt Carter)
    • Praise to the Lord - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Logan Garza, Matt Carter) 
    • Let Your Kingdom Come - The Austin Stone (Aaron Ivey, Matt Carter)
    • I Surrender All - hymn (Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter and Winfield Scott Weeden)
    Sermon: "Love Your Enemies" - Matt Carter