Our Song Response to Christ… is a Preview of Eternal Praise
Singing with Joy: Lessons from Isaiah 12
Isaiah 12 reminds us to respond in song to God’s gracious kindness in salvation. When Isaiah calls us to “sing praises to the Lord, for He has done gloriously,” he is inviting everyone to join in. We give thanks in song both as individuals saved through Jesus and as a community together, reminding and discipling one another. We sing to God and to each other, always giving thanks and celebrating God’s greatness, especially who Christ is and what He has accomplished for us.
Music has a unique ability to lift us up, settle into our hearts and minds, and help us express a joy that words alone sometimes cannot capture. When Isaiah speaks of drawing water from the wells of salvation with joy, he reminds us that God’s grace is always available, and the supply is truly endless.
The invitation is to bring God-centered psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs into our personal devotions, family life, life groups, and daily routines. Doing so refreshes those around us and helps us remind ourselves to rejoice and give thanks often.
Isaiah’s call to sing boldly remains just as timely today. This chapter urges us to “sing praises to the Lord” and “shout aloud and sing for joy” because something extraordinary has happened—God’s salvation is real and personal.
When we truly grasp what God has done, enthusiastic praise becomes a natural response. So let go of worries about what others may think. Every time your life group gathers, there is a fresh opportunity to declare God’s victory together. Turn up the volume in your devotionals and group gatherings, letting enthusiasm for God’s salvation overflow! Joining in song now is a way of anticipating Christ’s return and giving thanks for what God has done gloriously. For those interested, you’ll find curated song lists or playlists in the resources section to help make singing a rich, joyful part of daily life.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org.
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Spotify Playlists:
Articles:
Last week’s resources
Urgency for Christians by Brooks Buser
The Trouble with Results-Driven Missions by Elliot Clark
The Goal of Missions and the Work of Missionaries by Kevin DeYoung
The Dangerous Calling of Christian Missions by Albert Mohler
Song of the Month: Jesus Shall Reign
Life at High Pointe
Young Adult Q&A with Pastor Juan | THIS Sunday September 28
The Young Adults will be meeting at the Sanchez home on September 28 at 12:30pm for a time of Q&A with Pastor Juan. Add it to your calendar and plan to come for a time of fellowship! For the address of the event, please reach out to Keziah Chacko (keziah.chacko1@gmail.com). This event is BYOL (bring your own lunch), so food will not be provided. Here is the link to ask any questions you have for Pastor Juan!
Prayer Service | THIS Sunday September 28
Join us this Sunday from 5:00pm-6:15pm for our bimonthly prayer service. This prayer service will focus on the topic of practicing lament.
Our Common Life in Christ: The Church Caring Well for One Another | October 18
Join us Saturday October 18th from 8:30am-12:00pm to learn how to care deeply for one another to sharpen our relational and listening skills and support each other through life at High Pointe. Register here.
Meaningful Membership Class | November 9
Join us for our next Meaningful Membership class to learn more about becoming a member of High Pointe Baptist Church. For more information and to register, click here.
Fall Life Classes | Sunday at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us! Click here to see our current Life Classes.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
September 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 5 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 12 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 19| Luke 10:38-42 | Learn from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 26 | Luke 11:1-13 | Learn to Pray from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 2 | Luke 11:14-36 | Jewish Opposition to Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 9 | Luke 11:37-54 | Six Woes to the Religious Leaders | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 16 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
November 23 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
November 30 | Luke 12:1-12 | Don’t Fear Man. Fear God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 7 | Luke 12:13-34 | Don’t Worry. Trust God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 14 | Luke 12:35-59 | Don’t Waste Your Life. Be Ready | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 21 | Luke 13:1-9 | Now is the Time to Repent | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Reaching and Teaching International Ministries – B.M.
Reaching & Teaching International Ministries (RTIM) seeks to advance the gospel by partnering with local churches as they send qualified missionaries to make mature disciples, establish healthy churches, and train local leaders around the world.
You may know of RTIM because we sent Davey and Callie Davis and the P family through this sending organization. This month, we want to highlight our support for B.M. B and his wife served for seven years as missionaries in Central Asia, working in evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. After returning to the US, B spent six years as a global trainer, traveling around the world to equip international church leaders for ministry. He desires to see the gospel spread and churches established among the nations of Central Asia. B is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife have three children.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours.To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
