{"id":1226,"date":"2011-05-04T13:09:19","date_gmt":"2011-05-04T17:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/jazztheologian\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2011-05-04T13:40:45","modified_gmt":"2011-05-04T17:40:45","slug":"old-school-playlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jazztheologian\/2011\/05\/old-school-playlist.html","title":{"rendered":"Old School Playlist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/jazztheologian\/files\/2011\/05\/Projection_Series_110503_OldSchoolPlaylist_16x9_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1227\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/109\/2011\/05\/Projection_Series_110503_OldSchoolPlaylist_16x9_3-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><\/a>As a preacher I&#8217;m always looking for creative ways to communicate timeless truths. \u00a0This weekend I&#8217;m starting a new sermon series called, &#8220;Old School Playlist.&#8221; \u00a0The goal is to have a little fun as we talk about serious issues.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve already picked out some of the songs but I&#8217;m still open for suggestions. \u00a0Are there any Old School jams that you think would make good sermon themes? <em><strong>Share a favorite song from your youth and the spiritual truth you think it conveys.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For example, Wake Up Everybody by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes with Teddy Pendergrass could be used as a call to service. \u00a0Here&#8217;s John Legends remake of the classic old school jam.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John Legend, The Roots - Wake Up Everybody (Official Video) ft. 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