What Are Spiritual Songs? (Biblical Examples + How to Write One)

08/06/2025 35 min
What Are Spiritual Songs? (Biblical Examples + How to Write One)

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What Are Spiritual Songs? Biblical Examples & How to Write Your Own 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm. 🗡️ 🎵 DISCOVER THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL SONGS - Beyond Hymns & Psalms! 🎵 Ever wondered what makes a spiritual song different from traditional hymns? Pastor Fortunato breaks down this powerful form of worship that flows straight from the heart - featuring personal testimonies, life experiences, and spontaneous praise to God! 📖 BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF SPIRITUAL SONGS: ✓ Deborah's Victory Song (Judges 5) - A passionate song of triumph and deliverance ✓ Hezekiah's Revival Song (2 Chronicles 29) - Corporate worship during temple restoration ✓ Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) - Spontaneous praise after hearing God's plan ✓ Zechariah's Doxology (Luke 1:67-79) - Prophetic song of blessing and redemption ✓ Paul & Silas in Prison (Acts 16:25) - Worship through suffering at midnight 🎸 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • The difference between hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs • How spiritual songs help process life experiences and trials • Biblical examples of spontaneous worship and testimony • Why music ministers to the heart in unique ways • How to find joy through suffering via song • The importance of Christian music in daily life 🎼 ORIGINAL SPIRITUAL SONGS FEATURED: Pastor Fortunato shares personal spiritual songs he's written about: • Dealing with bitterness and forgiveness • Witnessing and evangelism • Grief and loss • Church hurt and restoration • The struggle with sin and grace