King
by Chris Mellon | November 20, 2019 | 11:59 am

Hillsong Worship – King of Kings

Sometimes I wonder what goes through the minds of Hillsong founders Brian and Bobbie Houston. They are the heads of one of the largest Christian movements since Billy Graham. They command 46 separate albums

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Moving up stairs
by Chris Mellon | November 17, 2019 | 9:00 am

Jesus Culture (Feat. Chris McClarney) – Move

It’s been more than a year since I reviewed a Jesus Culture song!  Thus far, I reviewed Rooftops, You Won’t Relent, and Your Love Never Fails, each receiving mixed to positive reviews.  Perhaps Move

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Man standing in awe of a mountain
by Chris Mellon | November 6, 2019 | 11:59 am

United Pursuit – Nothing I Hold Onto

United Pursuit has a fascinating origin story.  It all started with a house purchase in 2006 at Knoxville, Tennessee, hoping to attract youth to win them for Christ through music.  They released their first

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Mountain
by Chris Mellon | November 3, 2019 | 11:59 am

Delirious? – Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?

The Cutting Edge Band formed in 1992, a collection of musicians who performed for youth outreach event “Cutting Edge” in Littlehampton, West Sussex. They performed at Arun Community Church with the hopes of winning

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Lion
by Chris Mellon | October 23, 2019 | 11:59 am

Bethel Music – Goodness of God

Bethel has become another popular artist for Berean Test submissions.  This review of Goodness of God will be the fifth under that label, with perhaps many more in 2020. As some of you might

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Ancient document
by Chris Mellon | October 20, 2019 | 11:59 am

Hillsong Worship – This I Believe (The Creed)

The quintessential juggernaut worship organization that is Hillsong is popular among all generations, especially young people. Their songs often appear on the Billboard top 100 with multiple entries. They are also the subject of

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Ray of light shining on the road
by Chris Mellon | October 13, 2019 | 11:59 am

Influence Music (Feat. Michael Ketterer) – Spirit Lead Me

Influence Music is yet another church-based band, much like Hillsong, Bethel, and Citipointe.  They hail from Influence Church in Anaheim Hills, California, consisting of dedicated artists, producers, and songwriters who left lucrative careers and

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Child in shallow water
by Chris Mellon | October 9, 2019 | 11:59 am

Cindy Walker – Child of the King

Child of the King was originally written by Christian and Country artist, songwriter, and singer Cindy Walker.  See Cindy Walker Biography to read more about her background and accomplishments in Country music. Lyrics can

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Flower
by Chris Mellon | October 6, 2019 | 11:59 am

Planetshakers – We Speak Life

Planetshakers church has two bands under its umbrella: Planetshakers and their youth outreach: Planetboom.  I have done one review for each band: You Call Me Beautiful for Planetshakers and LEMME TELLYA for Planetboom.  Both

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Shield with two swords through it
by Chris Mellon | October 2, 2019 | 11:59 am

Manny Benton – Strength and Shield

Last year, up-and-coming artist Manny Benton personally requested that I review his single I Look To You, which came out in 2017.  I gave it a glowing review.  He recently requested another review for

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