Awesome and Very Inspiring Christian Songs - Not by power, God is Able, and more by Ron Kenoly
I found this Christian worship songs video to be awesome and very inspiring, RON KENOLY - GOD IS ABLE FULL CONCERT, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VduWq4OCXU, 1 hr. 27 min. 08 secs.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Is_Able_(Ron_Kenoly_album):
"God Is Able is the Christian worship music album recorded by Ron Kenoly and was recorded live at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta and was released in 1994 by Integrity/Hosanna! Music/Sparrow Records."
Ravi: The youtube video seems to be this Atlanta Civic Center live recording and so is around two decades old. The wiki page also has list of songs in the recording.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Kenoly: Ron Kenoly (born December 6, 1944) is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments. Although Kenoly himself only plays on one of his recordings, he leads comfortably with his voice and is always backed up by musicians and a large choir.
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I left the following short comment on the youtube page: "Awesome and Very Inspiring. Hallelujah! Praise The Lord!"
I found Kenoly, as shown in the video, to be very inspiring as a worship leader & singer. His depth of devotion seems palpable and he really took the crowd along with him on his devotional song journey. A masterful demonstration of the power of a gifted worship singer to shower the devotional experience on his audience, at least those who are in tune to receive such devotional experiences.
His wiki page further states:
He began working in full-time ministry in 1985. He started out as a worship leader at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California. Not long after that, in 1987, he was ordained and installed as Music Pastor. As worship leader, his sole focus was leading worship service. When he became Music Pastor, he became the shepherd over the entire music department at Jubilee Christian Center. In 1993, after the success of 2 Integrity recordings, he started receiving invitations from all over the world. Churches not only wanted him to come lead praise and worship, but also to help them develop their music departments. So shortly afterwards, he was named Ambassador of Music at Jubilee Christian Center. He was sent out from the church as an ambassador to the world to help churches develop and find the balance between worship and the Word. In 1996, he received his Doctorate in Ministry of Sacred Music. In 1999, he felt the call to move from California to the East Coast. So, he relocated the ministry to Central Florida where he continues to travel, speak, sing and teach and record. He sings over all the world. Kenoly has also written a few books, one of them written with his pastor, Dick Bernal.
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What a great service this man has been doing for the Christian faith! 'Music Pastor' - that was a new term for me. Very interesting! Nothing like song & music to give masses of people the devotional experience. I also found it quite fascinating that he was sent as an ambassador to churches worldwide to "find the balance between worship and the Word". Music & song alone OR sermons + prayer alone does not seem to have the capacity to draw and sustain congregations whether it is Christianity or Hinduism (the two religions that I am somewhat familiar with). What is needed is the right combination of the two, and the proportions of this right combination may vary from congregation to congregation.
I have captured lyrics and notes related to three of the songs in this video which touched me quite deeply, below (for one additional song I have provided an external lyrics link):
1)Around 2 min, 45 secs: Song: Everybody put your hands together and let's praise the Lord. [Ravi: Simple but melodious song which I felt was very nice.] External lyrics link: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/ron_kenoly/put_your_hands_together.html
["Sophisticated hand-clappers" show their skills around 06 min 17 secs.]
2) Around 26 min 05 secs: Not by power, not by might, But by My Spirit says the Lord [Ravi: I love the words of this song.]
Words of the song (contributed by a correspondent, plus some editing from my side):
Not by power
Not by might
But by My Spirit
Says the Lord
Not by power
Not by might
But by My Spirit
Says the Lord
The weapons of our warfare
Are not of this world
They are mighty through God
Mighty through God
The power of His mercy
And the power of His love
They are stronger than all
Stronger than all
As we worship in unity
Jesus the Lord
Victory comes in His name
By His Word
... repeat ...
Not by power
Not by might
...
By My Spirit says the Lord
By My Spirit says the Lord
By My Spirit says the Lord
3) Around 36 min 16 secs: Ron Kenoly sings:
He has given me a song to sing when troubles come
He has given me a song to sing ...
He has given me a song to sing when the enemy comes against me
He has given me a song
A song of victory
A song of praise
A song of overcoming
Hallelujah!
A song of libera .. tion
Ron Keoly speaks:
... Tells of his growing up in his family in Coffeyville, Kansas .. poor family, five brothers, mother was a single parent ... non-resident father ... faced difficult times ... his mother always had a song .... church songs .. all of the family would sit in a row at Union Baptist Church and sing the church songs ... sometimes situation would be difficult like house (rent) not being paid, (no) food in house, things like that. But she could always come up with a song:
I sing because I am happy
I sing
I sing because I am free
for His eye, His eye is on the sparrow
Oh and I know.
Yes I know
No matter what the bankbook might say, I know
Oh I know
No matter what people say about me, I know
No matter how hard the devil tries to (knock) me down, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
Yes.. He's watching over me
Sing unto the Lord
Make a joyful sound
Lift your voices
And let your praise resound
Sing a victory song
In the time of war
Trust in Jesus
The battle is the Lord´s
... last stanza repeated many times ...
4) Around 45 min 05 secs: God is Able [Ravi: This is the title song of the recording. The words, the music and the lead & group singing are awesome!]
God is able
God is able
God is able
To do what
He said He would do
God is able
God is able
Yes He is
God is able
God is able
God is able
(To) do what
He said He would do
I think about Daniel
In the lion's den
It didn't look too good
But Daniel put his trust in Him
Shadrach Meshach and Abednego
When the flames grew hot
Chorus: they grew hot
They just put their
Trust in God
And He would not
Let'em go
God is able
God is able
My God is able
God is able
Yes He is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
My God is able
God is able
Yes He is
God is able
God is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
I think about Israel
And the Exodus
Pharaoh sent his men
But God showed His faithfulness
So if you think you're in a
Trial by fire
When the flames grow hot
Chorus: they grow hot
You just put your trust in God
And He'll never let you go
God is able
God is able
My God is able
God is able
He is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
My God is able
God is able
You want to try Him
God is able
Because He is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
He can lift you up
When trials come your way
He can give you peace
Down in your soul
He is always true
He'll be there for you
Will you believe Him
Will you receive Him
God is able
God is able
God is able
God is able
You want to try Him
God is able
Cause He can do what
He said He would do
God is able
God is able
He is able
God is able
My God is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
... God is able lines of above para repeated a few times with slight variations ...
[Around 49 min 10 sec, The Rap version]
God is able
I can testify
If you call on Him
He won't be denied
His ear is not deaf
And His arm is not short
He'll give you what you need
So why don't you get smart
Put your trust in Him
He can make a way
He will walk right beside you each and every day
He will put money in your pocket and food on your table
I am telling you what I know
God is Able
Our God is Able and His love never fails
There is no end to His favour
Our God is Able and His mercy prevails
His love and kindness last forever
He's healed our bodies he's restoring our souls
He's put His righteousness within us
We got the power of the Holy Ghost
We've got the mighty name of Jesus
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
Our God is Able and His love never fails
There is no end to His favour
Our God is Able and His mercy prevails
His love and kindness last forever
He's healed our bodies he's restoring our souls
He's put His righteousness within us
We got the power of the Holy Ghost
We got the mighty name of Jesus
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
No No No No No No No
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Is_Able_(Ron_Kenoly_album):
"God Is Able is the Christian worship music album recorded by Ron Kenoly and was recorded live at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta and was released in 1994 by Integrity/Hosanna! Music/Sparrow Records."
Ravi: The youtube video seems to be this Atlanta Civic Center live recording and so is around two decades old. The wiki page also has list of songs in the recording.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Kenoly: Ron Kenoly (born December 6, 1944) is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments. Although Kenoly himself only plays on one of his recordings, he leads comfortably with his voice and is always backed up by musicians and a large choir.
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I left the following short comment on the youtube page: "Awesome and Very Inspiring. Hallelujah! Praise The Lord!"
I found Kenoly, as shown in the video, to be very inspiring as a worship leader & singer. His depth of devotion seems palpable and he really took the crowd along with him on his devotional song journey. A masterful demonstration of the power of a gifted worship singer to shower the devotional experience on his audience, at least those who are in tune to receive such devotional experiences.
His wiki page further states:
He began working in full-time ministry in 1985. He started out as a worship leader at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California. Not long after that, in 1987, he was ordained and installed as Music Pastor. As worship leader, his sole focus was leading worship service. When he became Music Pastor, he became the shepherd over the entire music department at Jubilee Christian Center. In 1993, after the success of 2 Integrity recordings, he started receiving invitations from all over the world. Churches not only wanted him to come lead praise and worship, but also to help them develop their music departments. So shortly afterwards, he was named Ambassador of Music at Jubilee Christian Center. He was sent out from the church as an ambassador to the world to help churches develop and find the balance between worship and the Word. In 1996, he received his Doctorate in Ministry of Sacred Music. In 1999, he felt the call to move from California to the East Coast. So, he relocated the ministry to Central Florida where he continues to travel, speak, sing and teach and record. He sings over all the world. Kenoly has also written a few books, one of them written with his pastor, Dick Bernal.
--- end extract ---
What a great service this man has been doing for the Christian faith! 'Music Pastor' - that was a new term for me. Very interesting! Nothing like song & music to give masses of people the devotional experience. I also found it quite fascinating that he was sent as an ambassador to churches worldwide to "find the balance between worship and the Word". Music & song alone OR sermons + prayer alone does not seem to have the capacity to draw and sustain congregations whether it is Christianity or Hinduism (the two religions that I am somewhat familiar with). What is needed is the right combination of the two, and the proportions of this right combination may vary from congregation to congregation.
I have captured lyrics and notes related to three of the songs in this video which touched me quite deeply, below (for one additional song I have provided an external lyrics link):
1)Around 2 min, 45 secs: Song: Everybody put your hands together and let's praise the Lord. [Ravi: Simple but melodious song which I felt was very nice.] External lyrics link: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/ron_kenoly/put_your_hands_together.html
["Sophisticated hand-clappers" show their skills around 06 min 17 secs.]
2) Around 26 min 05 secs: Not by power, not by might, But by My Spirit says the Lord [Ravi: I love the words of this song.]
Words of the song (contributed by a correspondent, plus some editing from my side):
Not by power
Not by might
But by My Spirit
Says the Lord
Not by power
Not by might
But by My Spirit
Says the Lord
The weapons of our warfare
Are not of this world
They are mighty through God
Mighty through God
The power of His mercy
And the power of His love
They are stronger than all
Stronger than all
As we worship in unity
Jesus the Lord
Victory comes in His name
By His Word
... repeat ...
Not by power
Not by might
...
By My Spirit says the Lord
By My Spirit says the Lord
By My Spirit says the Lord
3) Around 36 min 16 secs: Ron Kenoly sings:
He has given me a song to sing when troubles come
He has given me a song to sing ...
He has given me a song to sing when the enemy comes against me
He has given me a song
A song of victory
A song of praise
A song of overcoming
Hallelujah!
A song of libera .. tion
Ron Keoly speaks:
... Tells of his growing up in his family in Coffeyville, Kansas .. poor family, five brothers, mother was a single parent ... non-resident father ... faced difficult times ... his mother always had a song .... church songs .. all of the family would sit in a row at Union Baptist Church and sing the church songs ... sometimes situation would be difficult like house (rent) not being paid, (no) food in house, things like that. But she could always come up with a song:
I sing because I am happy
I sing
I sing because I am free
for His eye, His eye is on the sparrow
Oh and I know.
Yes I know
No matter what the bankbook might say, I know
Oh I know
No matter what people say about me, I know
No matter how hard the devil tries to (knock) me down, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
Yes.. He's watching over me
Sing unto the Lord
Make a joyful sound
Lift your voices
And let your praise resound
Sing a victory song
In the time of war
Trust in Jesus
The battle is the Lord´s
... last stanza repeated many times ...
4) Around 45 min 05 secs: God is Able [Ravi: This is the title song of the recording. The words, the music and the lead & group singing are awesome!]
God is able
God is able
God is able
To do what
He said He would do
God is able
God is able
Yes He is
God is able
God is able
God is able
(To) do what
He said He would do
I think about Daniel
In the lion's den
It didn't look too good
But Daniel put his trust in Him
Shadrach Meshach and Abednego
When the flames grew hot
Chorus: they grew hot
They just put their
Trust in God
And He would not
Let'em go
God is able
God is able
My God is able
God is able
Yes He is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
My God is able
God is able
Yes He is
God is able
God is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
I think about Israel
And the Exodus
Pharaoh sent his men
But God showed His faithfulness
So if you think you're in a
Trial by fire
When the flames grow hot
Chorus: they grow hot
You just put your trust in God
And He'll never let you go
God is able
God is able
My God is able
God is able
He is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
My God is able
God is able
You want to try Him
God is able
Because He is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
He can lift you up
When trials come your way
He can give you peace
Down in your soul
He is always true
He'll be there for you
Will you believe Him
Will you receive Him
God is able
God is able
God is able
God is able
You want to try Him
God is able
Cause He can do what
He said He would do
God is able
God is able
He is able
God is able
My God is able
God is able
He can do what
He said He would do
... God is able lines of above para repeated a few times with slight variations ...
[Around 49 min 10 sec, The Rap version]
God is able
I can testify
If you call on Him
He won't be denied
His ear is not deaf
And His arm is not short
He'll give you what you need
So why don't you get smart
Put your trust in Him
He can make a way
He will walk right beside you each and every day
He will put money in your pocket and food on your table
I am telling you what I know
God is Able
Our God is Able and His love never fails
There is no end to His favour
Our God is Able and His mercy prevails
His love and kindness last forever
He's healed our bodies he's restoring our souls
He's put His righteousness within us
We got the power of the Holy Ghost
We've got the mighty name of Jesus
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
Our God is Able and His love never fails
There is no end to His favour
Our God is Able and His mercy prevails
His love and kindness last forever
He's healed our bodies he's restoring our souls
He's put His righteousness within us
We got the power of the Holy Ghost
We got the mighty name of Jesus
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
No No No No No No No
No eye can see
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived
What God has prepared for those who love Him
No eye can see
No ear has heard
What God has in store for us
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