Shepherd's Light

Praise the Most High

God's Promise

Risen King (Born Again)

John 3_16

JOHN 3:30

“The Exchange” is a worship song about trading sorrow and burdens for God’s love and grace. It celebrates transformation, trust, and the beauty God brings from brokenness. The lyrics emphasize a bold, uncontainable praise for Jesus, declaring His power to save, break chains, move mountains, and bring life. With joyful surrender, let us vow to proclaim His name unashamedly for all our days.

The Exchange

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on August 31, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road.

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Praise and Worship

Have Faith in His Word (Remixed) is a powerful gospel track reminding us to trust God’s promises even in life’s darkest moments. This uplifting remix blends worship and praise with a fresh sound that will inspire your faith, encourage your heart, and lift your spirit.

Lyrics like “Even when you can’t see, even when it hurts, let it guide your heart and set you free” remind us that God’s Word is unshakable and full of hope.

Join the movement, share this song, and let’s spread the message of faith and victory through Christ.

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Have Faith in His Word Remixed

Rise Up (Mastered with Clear Sky at 50pct) (1)

I’ve been a songwriter for many years, and my journey has come with both incredible highs and humbling lows. One of my greatest struggles has always been tied to the very thing I cherish most… the gift of songwriting itself.

It might sound strange, but being given this gift often felt like a bittersweet blessing. I’ve always felt honored (even chosen) to carry songs that seem to come from somewhere beyond me. Yet, I constantly found myself frustrated by the limitations of my own skill set. I can sing. I can play guitar. But neither with the kind of excellence I felt was needed to bring my full musical vision to life.

For years, I led worship and performed, doing my best with what I had. I’ve sat in studios, worked with some incredible producers, technicians and musicians, and poured my heart (and savings) into trying to capture what I heard in my head. And sometimes, the result was great. But even at its best, it rarely felt like the complete picture. To fully translate my ideas required more time, more sessions, and more money, which was simply not sustainable. Eventually, it wore me down.

About five years ago, I hit a breaking point. I felt like God had given me this beautiful gift, but also withheld the tools I needed to fully share it. That internal tension, the joy of creating something meaningful, and the pain of not being able to fully realize or release it, became too heavy. I made peace with letting it go. I told myself I’d stop writing songs, stop chasing recording opportunities, and just quietly carry the gift, unused. And strangely enough, I was OK with that.

But then something changed.

As the music industry began to evolve with breathtaking speed, I started noticing the rise of something that caught my attention… Artificial Intelligence (specifically the sector of digitally enhanced music production). Of course, AI comes with its own set of questions and cautions, but for creatives like me, it has been nothing short of a miracle. Short of tens of thousands of dollars, I could never walk into a recording studio and walk out days later with a tangible representation of a few songs in my head. 

For the first time in my life, I’ve been able to bridge the gap between what I hear in my spirit and what others can actually hear. Partnering my lyrics, melodies, and ideas with this new AI technology has empowered me to create in ways I never imagined possible — to produce, experiment, and express with a freedom I used to only dream of. It’s like I’ve been given a second chance, a new set of tools to steward the gift I thought I had to lay down.

So today, I’m writing again. Creating again. Dreaming again. And I’m overjoyed, not just because I can finally bring my songs to life, but because I no longer feel alone and limited in the process.

Welcome to the online experience of a Christ Community Church. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for you, your friends, and family to stay connected. Visit cccmurphy.com for more information.

Lead Pastors: Rick & Debbie McNeely

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New tracks tagged #PRAISE AND WORSHIP