“Church Jumpin” has a profound message that will hit home for many people. In the first verse, hip-hop artist Caleb Gordon says that many people fear being judged and criticized if they go to a church. He even challenges Christians to be careful not to turn away people Jesus died for by their actions instead of helping them to know Him.
In the second verse, he speaks to people hesitant to attend church because they’ve had bad experiences. And he encourages them that just because they might have had a bad experience in a church doesn’t mean all churches are that way. We need to gather with other followers of Jesus in community.
Whether you’re challenged to be more loving as you point people to the truth of Jesus, or you’re challenged to give the church and Christian community another chance, there’s something in these lyrics that will make you think.
Hebrews 10:23-25 (NLT): “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
Lyrics
I got some homies that tell me they’ll never step up in the church I be like, “Why?” They tell me that they don’t wanna be judged or criticized Open yo’ eyes How you gon’ push away the one that He died for? That ain’t a vibe You is a sinner, remember the time Only real eyes realize what’s on the line Ain’t so ready to die go to Heaven I ain’t stressin’, I’m bringing it 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 Sorry, I cannot wait for the reverend Spread the Kingdom to all of my 𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 Can’t wait for him to show me the Scripture If I did, I’ll be waiting for 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 Know the answer to all of the tears I cry Cry, 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚
I got the church jumpin’ like it was in a trap house Flippin’ the Word up (Ohh, oh) We flip through the script, like we cookin’ a burger (Mm) We be all the way turnt up to the max I think we need a little more (Whoo, whoo) I think we need a little more (Whoo, whoo) We bout’ to put the city on (Ahh) Oh, Loor-ho-ho-ho (Hmm)
Where do I begin? Lot of you think that the first verse is because I want you to be locked in the crib (You is wrong) No-ho-ho-ho-ho That ain’t the answer, at all What is to of us three when you gather together That’s when His presence will fall (Haa-ahh) So why would you not go to the steeple? That’s where He went and gathered all his people You need a brother to help fight the evil, dawg (Why you so Captain America?) Oh, so you don’t agree what’s going on? Well, why don’t you speak up and say some’ If you tolerate, it won’t change nun’ You don’t like it, then find another one I agree that some churches be trippin’ (I went to one) But ain’t no way you went through the whole world It might be one right there in your city (Right there) You need someone outside of yourself (Uh) Someone that can speak into your life Boy, you better go cover your head (You better) You can’t be out here riskin’ your life Go get it right
This article was originally published on Project 88.7.
Jasmin Patterson is a lifelong Christian music fan passionate about helping others connect with Christ. In addition to serving NewReleaseToday, she serves in college ministry and loves to write for seekers and believers, helping them discover and live biblical Christianity.
NEW!BEHIND THE SONG
#1236 - Brandon Heath
Transforming wounds into stories of redemption in this powerful song
ADVERTISEMENT
NEW!NRT EDITORIAL
Skillet
We explores some of the band's best songs outside their hits
NEW!NRT LISTS
Jordan Merritt
A real conversation around the artist's new track, "Human"
NEW!HEARTSPEAK
Jordan Feliz
The artist's must-listen-to songs about faith, family, and redemption
NEW!AN NRT EXCLUSIVE
Rock Meets Worship
Seven gritty cover songs of popular worship music and hymns
