Theology & Worship

We will talk through everything Christmas and some it its pagan roots in this episode!Want to see this episode on video? Search Tyson Morlet on youtube!

As creatives we put ourselves out there to see the church strengthened, but that can open us up to criticism and that criticism can breed discouragement. How do we overcome this?

God has chosen the marriage relationship to bring heaven to earth… by means of godly kiddos! This has more to do with worship than you realize!I was wrong before. There are more moments when we see the heart of God when it comes to worship. Lets go through this one in Malachi!

My first book, Wed Into War, is officially on preorder!Hey guys, thanks so much for locking with the podcast over the last two years! The podcast wasn’t just to equip leaders, as I had intended when I started it, but it also served to equip me! Out of the reactions of this audience and some of my platform here at Shoreline, I have expanded to writing! And what a journey it has been already!It would mean so much to me if you could preorder the book at www.wedintowar.comLove you guys,ty

These are unsettling times. Does God have a plan in and through the coronavirus?God has historically used things like this to realign His church to her true calling!

What are we supposed to do in the wake of the moral failure of a leader?Thankfully, the bible actually talks about this with some real helpful detail. In fact, a core theme of the bible is the restoration of God’s people through Jesus. Here are a few steps on what to do when there’s a moral failure.

What are the creeds?

Nepal was an absolute life changing experience!Thank you for being a part of it with me! It was a huge success. Social will be blowing up with all kinds of content about the trip but until then you can hear about my three big take aways in this weeks podcast.

Hear about the “why” behind my trip to Nepal.

Why does God call us the “elect.”Does that mean that there are some who aren’t elect?The idea of election should ignite a sense of wonder and an even greater sense of humility in the believer. However God chose us, it’s an absolute reason to worship!

Romans 9 seems to paint a clear picture that God chooses whether we go to heaven or hell. Is that the case?

Does God know my future?In this episode we continue the Will of God series by learning the basics of three views about the sovereignty of God; Calvinism, Arminianism, and Open Theology.

This is Part 1 of a series on the Will of God.

Are the gifts of the Spirit for today?This is an important discussion for us to have today. If the gifts of the Spirit have ceased with the writing of the New Testament than major sects of the church are in error. If they, in fact, continue until Jesus returns then there is a great power available to the church!

Does it matter what we believe about the end times?

What kind of standards of purity are we setting for our platforms?Purity flows from a true anointing.Purity flows from a new covenant culture.Purity flows from a faith in the future.The standard of purity is one that has been set and met by Jesus Himself. We have full access to that.

Did you know that Jesus talks about "hell" the most in the bible? Is it a place of eternal conscience torment? Where do we get our modern view of hell from and how can it inform our thinking as leaders?

Sometimes all it takes is vocabulary to help us cast vision to our teams for growth, strategy, and purpose!We use these concepts to measure how we grow and it what areas we are wanting to grow:Pathos - Ethos - Logos

A few thoughts on the Beth Moore/John MacArthur ConversationIf you don’t know what I’m referencing you can skip this one! I hate to call out names, and the thought to “turn the other cheek” was on the forefront of my mind, but I think when names are mentioned and good people are villainized then we might have a responsibility to weigh in. The core of my argument here is the method used to disagree with a public figure is at fault. I understand that my argument is in danger of my own argument (haha), but I feel that this is necessary considering the unfolding context. As always, I welcome your thoughts!

Let’s be honest, sometimes life sucks and yet we still have to get up Sunday after Sunday and keep leading people into God’s presence.How do we do that when our affections are far from God because of circumstances out of our control? Does the bible shine any light on this subject or we called to swallow negative emotions and just keep swimming?

As worship leaders we have to make judgments everyday about skill levels, songs, and things that might influence culture. But isn't it wrong to judge? Doesn't the bible teach us not to judge? In this episode we discuss what the bible teaches about judgment.

It’s obvious that we need to lead those under us, but how can we effect real lasting change with those above us?Leadership is hard as it is, now imagine you need to help your boss see something they can’t see. Here we will talk about the concept “Leading Up” and how we, as worship leaders, can help build the kingdom no matter where we sit on the organizational chart.

The term leader is thrown out alot, but what the heck is a leader even? Lets discuss what the bible says about leadership.

Ever feel overlooked? Ever feel the calling of God on your life but the opportunity to go into a greater sphere of leadership seems to evade you? In this episode we will discuss the powerful season of "waiting" and how God often uses it to shape his leaders.

Ever felt like the very hand of God seemed to be against you achieving higher levels of influence and leadership? Every seen others seem to rise and rise to new heights, transcending every obstacle, and expanding their spheres?In this podcast we will discuss The Humility Principle.

Does the Bible give a threshold for women in leadership? What about those troubling passages like we find in 2 Timothy and 1 Corinthians? Special guest, Julianna Morlet, joins Tyson to discuss what the bible teaches about women in leadership.

It has been a wild ride! Seeya next season!Thank you so much for joining me on this first season.I pray that God wakes the calling in your soul, sets you apart for his purpose, and encourages you into the balance of spirit and truth worship!

It has been a wild ride! Seeya next season!Thank you so much for joining me on this first season.I pray that God wakes the calling in your soul, sets you apart for his purpose, and encourages you into the balance of spirit and truth worship!

In an age where there is a lot of money flowing in and through the church what is our take on preachers and worship leaders doing this for a living? How much should worship leaders and pastors being paid?

Is there a difference between raising up leaders and training disciples? What does that look like in the context of worship leading? How can you tell if your culture is doing this?

The act of worship is deeply spiritual so how can we claim that it effects the physical reality we are surrounded by?Does worship have the power to tear down strongholds? Does the Bible teach this?

Are we, as worship leaders, responsible to carry out the great Commission from Matthew 28:18-19?

Are choirs biblical? If so, are they important for the church today?The worship choir is the means by which the enemies of God hear the joyful expression of God’s people even from afar off. They are our proclamation of victory!

Can rehearsal be an act of spiritual worship?There’s an amazing passage in the old testament that has really unlocked the value of setting time apart to make sure I am set apart; both in the physical and the spiritual. Part of that is coming ready, filling our vessel so that God can pour out in fullness unhindered by our lack of readiness!

Are tongues for today?Are they valuable for our worship cultures?Does there need to be an interpreter present?Is this the greatest of all these gifts?Lets talk about tongues!

The Church is the family of families from every tribe, nation and tongue, standing together on the declaration that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God; tasked with making it on earth as it is in heaven.This realizes an eternal perspective and purpose for our worship!We are part of a movement, a body of believers throughout history with a mission to see the earth radically and tangibly change!

An understanding of the mission and purpose of our church can be fuel for the worship leader and the worship experience!

The Holy Spirit is not only an object of our worship but also a participant!

Having a clear grasp of the Jesus of the Bible is step one in spirit and truth worship.There are a lot of counterfeit jesus’ out there today, which can direct our worship to self medication or exaltation of self. Let’s unpack some of the key passages in the Bible that inform our understanding of the True Jesus!

Ever heard the term “Liturgy”?Is it in the Bible?Is it still valuable today?In this talk we will discuss how to enter in to the sacred traditions of the historical church and find meaning in joining with all the saints that have gone before us.

God actually rejects worship.Genesis 4The spirit of Cain: ”Not wanting anyone else to succeed around us and is intimidated by the success of others.”Amos 5: 21-24“I hate, I despise and reject your [sacred] feasts,And I do not take delight in your solemn assemblies. “Even though you offer Me your burnt offerings and your grain offerings,I will not accept them;And I will not even look at the peace offerings of your fattened animals.“Take the noise of your songs away from Me [they are an irritation]!I shall not even listen to the melody of your harps.“But let justice run down like watersAnd righteousness like an ever-flowing stream [flowing abundantly].When worship is not bent out in compassion, God rejects it.Worship is an outward expression of the inward reality of our heart.“Worship leaders, KNOW YOUR BIBLE, KNOW the heart of God. Our worship should be changing us so radically, that we cannot NOT be the Church in our cities. It HAS to change us.” -TMAre we wiling to step out first into the raging waters of chaos? SO THAT we might bring heaven to earth. We are postured to be the first to effect change.“Let’s stop being the Church in the church and start being the Church in the world.” -TMMicah 6:6-8With what shall I come before the Lord [to honor Him]And bow myself before God on high?Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings,With yearling calves?Will the Lord be delighted with thousands of rams,Or with ten thousand rivers of oil?Shall I present my firstborn for my acts of rebellion,The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has told you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youExcept to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion),And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?Spirit and truth worship calls us to this: DO justice, LOVE kindness, WALK humbly. Spirit and truth worship call us to bring heaven to earth, by way of compassion. ACTS of compassion.

EPISODE NOTESRomans 12 is possibly one of the most quoted passages in the Bible about worship and yet is steeped in Old Covenant realities that we gloss over with almost every reading. In this episode we will discuss its origins and huge implications for our lives as worshipers and leaders of worship cultures!

How you respond to failure will be a defining characteristic for the leader you become. Failure has the potential to thrust you into new dimensions of leadership and calling. It is the great catalyst for God to move us upon the trajectory He has for us. Hear Tyson share with his creative team at Shoreline Church in this episode.

EPISODE NOTESWith the same obviousness that drunkenness shows on a person, is the type of obviousness Paul is saying for the Spirit of God to be evident in our lives.“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”Ephesians 5:15-21Declare the truths of your worship to one another before you declare them to the church. “If these songs are not effecting us, changing us, allowing us to lead each other on the team, then what business do we have doing them for the Church?” -TM“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged [b]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the [c]soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”Hebrews 4:12DEFINITIONS: PSALM: lyrics taken straight from ScriptureHYMN: biblical doctrine put to melody*Philippians 2 & Colossians 1 are a biblical hymns that Paul sings in ScriptureSPIRITUAL SONG: our culture’s song that uses biblical principles to strengthen and encourage the Church

Episode Notes:“I want my worship to be intentionally and fully expressive to the Father, the Son, and the Spirit.” -TMFather:Reverence for HimSacrificial acknowledgement to HimHonoring His majesty and glorySON:The cross and its implicationsThe victory of the resurrectionGive in sacrificial worship and Stand in Jesus’ victorySPIRIT:The Spirit has to be evident in our worship1 Corinthians 14 - Spirit, in worship, unveils the heart and heals with graceJesus was ALIVE, our worship should be ALIVE.

Episode Notes:Unity is so essential to what we do as the Church, but it's not talked about enough.Could the lack of understanding on the "UNITY" principle be affecting God's blessing on our teams?Unity is this interesting thing that if you strive for it too hard, then you can actually push people away.Creative wear their hearts on our sleeves, and can tend to be disunified by the inability to sort through conflict.Psalm 133 Behold, how good and pleasant it iswhen brothers dwell in unity![a]2 It is like the precious oil on the head,running down on the beard,on the beard of Aaron,running down on the collar of his robes!3 It is like the dew of Hermon,which falls on the mountains of Zion!For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,life forevermore.“I’ve noticed people can actually perceive when your team is disunified. Especially Christians who have the spirit of God who’ve come together to join because of the yearning they have in their own spirit, they can sense the disunity of the team in the spiritual realm. Something seems off.” - TMNo matter how amazing your band is. ;)When people are able to step into authority of anointing, it gives them something bigger than themselves to strive for unity for. Unity is no longer a nice idea, it’s a mission.Unity BENT out in grace and love and mission as an overwhelming presence in our teams and churches and families. It’s THERE that God commands the blessing. Life forevermore.

Episode Notes:Have you ever heard someone say, “They’re so anointed,”?Maybe it’s been said of you. But what does it actually mean?Definition of Anointing:To be set apart. To be “anointed” for a specific office, purpose.Jesus the Messiah was “anointed” for the task of Savior.Anointing has nothing to do with with how good or qualified one is in their skill, but rather what they’ve been set apart to accomplish. Purpose. Mission. Jesus sets up “anointing” like this: LUKE 4And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captivesand recovering of sight to the blind,to set at liberty those who are oppressed,to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”“Don’t pass up someone who’s ready to lay down their life for the sake of the Gospel because we’ve confused the definition of anointing and we’re looking for someone who can hit that note on that song.” - TM

Regulative Principle of Worship:“The acceptable way of worshipping the true God is instituted by Himself and so limited by His own revealed will that He may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men or the suggestions of Satan under any visible representation or any other way not prescribed in Holy Scripture.”Cumulative Principle of Worship:”Any way we see worship expressed through Scripture is available to us in our private and public demonstrations of worship.”Examples of Each:- These are the things I CAN’T do because I don’t see them in the Bible (Regulative Principle)- These are the things I CAN do, because I see them in the Bible. (Cumulative Principle)The Cumulative Principle allows us to look through the Bible and examples of worship, and get an idea of what God sees as pleasing acceptable worship.It’s less about what we CANNOT do in worship, and more about what is good, true, pleasing, pure, lovely, and acceptable unto God. (Philippians 4:8)

Matthew 5:23-24 —"So if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and while there you remember that your brother has something [such as a grievance or legitimate complaint] against you, leave your offering there at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother, and then come and present your offering."When there are passages that are dealing specifically with worship, we should read them, process them, debate about them, and really try to thoroughly figure out what it's trying to communicate to us. So how literally do we take this verse??“I take it pretty literally. When I remember, when the Lord reminds me, as quickly as possible, I step towards reconciliation. I grab my phone or approach the person, apologize and ask if we can have a conversation.”This passage is less about a rule and more about a HEART POSTURE. The posture of your heart, a spirit of offense, can block you from receiving what God has for you in this season. Heart Posture Check and Balance: Are you bending grace out to others often?Are you asking for forgiveness often?

“What is the New Covenant and what does it have to do with worship?”Covenant = PromiseOld Covenant = Law”Showed us our need for something outside of ourselves to save us. Showed us our need for a Savior.” (Romans 6-8)New Covenant = Jesus”Put your faith and trust in Jesus, and HE makes you right with God.”Culture = The place where things growAre we building good healthy cultures or bad toxic cultures?

Not everything that was FOR the Levitical Priesthood is NORMATIVE or PRESCRIPTIVE for today. So what parts of this passage IS prescriptive of Church leadership?READ Ephesians 4:11 Ministers of the Gospel (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, teachers) are called/sent out to “equip the saints for the work of ministry…” “My job is not to sing songs, or play guitar parts, my job is the EQUIP the people called to my local church to do the work of the Gospel.” - Tyson MorletDon’t miss the calling because you were worried about making services work. “Equip the saints and get out of the way as fast as you can.” - TMDo you know your gifts?Do you know who you’re equipping? Are you in the way of you team doing the work?