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Encounter Worship – From Your Throne & Out of My Belly (Review) Artist: Encounter Worship Song Title: From Your Throne & Out of My Belly Release Date: October 9, 2025 Genre: Gospel / Worship Stream/Watch: Click here to watch on YouTube Review “From Your Throne & Out of My Belly” by Encounter Worship is a stirring blend of heavenly worship and spiritual intimacy. The song flows from a deep place of encounter — a proclamation of God’s glory flowing from His throne into the hearts of His people. It captures the essence of John 7:38, where Jesus speaks of “rivers of living water” flowing out of the believer’s belly. With its rich instrumentation and soul-stirring harmonies, this worship anthem ignites a deep hunger for...

Bethel Music has officially released a powerful live rendition of "When Wind Meets Fire" featuring worship leaders Garett & Kate Serban , a married couple who officially joined the renowned worship collective in December 2024 after a transformative season of online ministry that began in March 2024. The live recording, captured during Bethel Music Worship School 2025, is now available on YouTube and across streaming platforms, representing one of the most significant releases from the newest members of the Bethel Music family and a fresh interpretation of one of the most spiritually potent worship anthems of the decade. "When Wind Meets Fire" draws its title and central imagery from the dramatic account of Pentecost recorded in the Book of Acts, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the gathered believers with the sound of a violent rushing wind and the appearance of tongues of fire resting upon each of them. This biblical moment, which birthed the New Testame...

Ghanaian gospel artist Nana Osei has officially released "Praise Encounter," a deeply spiritual and uplifting compilation that draws from the rich tradition of Presbyterian Singing Band music to create a worship experience that bridges generations and honors the sacred musical heritage of Ghana's Presbyterian Church. Released in April 2026 and now available across all major streaming platforms, the single arrives as a significant addition to Osei's growing catalog of gospel music, which includes previous releases such as "Presbyterian Praise Medley 1" and "The Chorale Altar," and positions him as a devoted steward of Ghana's liturgical musical traditions. "Praise Encounter" is built upon the foundation of the Presbyterian Singing Band tradition, a distinctive musical practice that has been central to worship life in Ghana's Presbyterian Church for generations. These singing bands, typically composed of voices accompanied by indi...

Gospel music heavyweight Frank Edwards has released his latest single, "Heart of Worship," a deeply introspective and spiritually arresting anthem that cuts through the noise of contemporary Christian culture to confront the listener with the one question that ultimately matters: what does God truly desire from those who approach Him?  In a musical landscape where worship has sometimes become synonymous with spectacle, where production value can overshadow spiritual substance, and where the aesthetics of devotion can replace its actual practice, Frank Edwards has crafted a song that functions as both invitation and examination, calling the church back to the foundational truth that the Father seeks worshippers who will worship Him in spirit and in truth.  "Heart of Worship" is not merely another addition to an already impressive catalog; it is a prophetic reset, a musical moment of reckoning that asks whether our songs, our services, and our lives are offering God ...

Beejay Sax , the Nigerian saxophonist who has redefined the role of instrumental worship in contemporary African gospel music, has released his latest single, "Horns of Worship," featuring two of the continent's most revered brass virtuosos, Mike Aremu and Pastor Kunle Ajayi . The track arrives as a landmark collaboration that elevates the horn from supporting accompaniment to the primary voice of praise, creating a sonic tapestry where brass instruments become the medium through which devotion is articulated with power, precision, and unmistakable joy. "Horns of Worship" emerges from a rich tradition within African church music where brass sections have long served as the heartbeat of congregational celebration, yet it pushes beyond heritage into fresh territory by placing three distinct saxophone voices in deliberate conversation. Beejay Sax initiates this dialogue not as a competition of technical prowess but as a shared ministry, each musician contributing...

Gateway Worship , the acclaimed worship ministry emanating from Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, announces the release of their deeply personal new single "Known By You," featuring the compelling vocal artistry of Anna Byrd . This moving new track arrives as a tender meditation on divine intimacy and the transformative power of being fully seen and loved by God, offering listeners a musical experience that prioritizes authentic connection over performance and vulnerability over spectacle. "Known By You" emerges as a deliberate departure from the high-energy anthems that have characterized much of contemporary worship music, instead choosing to create space for quiet reflection and emotional honesty. The song builds upon Gateway Worship's established reputation for crafting music that serves the local church while reaching far beyond denominational boundaries, offering a musical journey that invites listeners into the sacred experience of being truly known. Th...

Praise Oladimeji has released his exuberant new worship single "Joy," now available across all major streaming platforms. The track arrives as an unbridled act of worship, a celebration of divine gladness that invites the gathered community to lift their voices in praise and encounter the presence of God through the distinctive fusion of contemporary Nigerian gospel energy and universal worship appeal that marks the artist's growing presence in the African praise music landscape. The title itself functions as both declaration and invitation within the context of worship. "Joy" is not merely described but embodied, the song becoming the very offering it names. Praise Oladimeji approaches this theme with the understanding that joy in the Christian tradition is not superficial happiness dependent on circumstance but a profound spiritual reality that persists even through difficulty, a fruit of the Spirit that becomes the substance of true worship. Yet he refuses...

Red Worship —the California-based worship collective that has been steadily building a reputation for raw, Spirit-led live recordings—unleashed "Testify (Smell Like Smoke)," a powerful and immersive worship experience featuring the distinct voices of Andrew Maldonado and Jonathan Stamper . Released through their own imprint with distribution via EMPIRE, the single stands as the first glimpse into a forthcoming album project and arrives as a nearly six-and-a-half-minute declaration that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a historical event to be commemorated but a present reality that leaves an indelible mark on every life it touches. The title "Testify (Smell Like Smoke)" carries within it the weight of biblical imagery that is both visceral and profoundly theological. The parenthetical "Smell Like Smoke" references the moment in the book of Daniel when King Nebuchadnezzar, astonished by the miraculous preservation of Shadrach, Meshach, and A...