Brainerd Conference Day Two: Morning Sermon, Sean Demars

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Sean Demars discusses the advantages of congregational singing in small churches during his morning sermon at the Brainerd Conference.

Speaker: Sean Demars Summary: In this morning sermon at the Brainerd Conference, Sean Demars highlights the unique advantages of congregational singing, particularly within small churches. Demars explores the dichotomy between artistically and logically inclined Christians, referencing Exodus 15 to illustrate how God appreciates both prose and poetry, logic and beauty. He interprets the Song of Moses as a vital tool for teaching the importance of congregational singing, emphasizing that sing...

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Guest: Sean Demars

Topics covered

• congregational singing
• small churches
• Exodus 15
• Song of Moses

Keywords

• music
• worship
• Christianity
• poetry
• logic

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Books & works: the Song of Moses

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