This guy is in one of my seminary classes with me. He is by far one of the smartest and most humble individuals I have ever met. Great guy and great artist (Obvi).
LYRICS: below are the lyrics taken from Desiring God. They speak of such great repentance for Christ...beautiful. Clear the Stage Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze, If that’s the measure you must take to crush the idols. Jerk the pews and all the decorations too, Until the congregation’s few, then have revival. Tell your friends that this is where the party ends Until you’re broken for your sins, you can’t be social. Then seek the Lord and wait for what he has in store, And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful. ’Cause you can sing all you want to. Yes, you can sing all you want to. You can sing all you want to, And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song. Take a break from all the plans that you have made, And sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper. Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak, And pray for real upon your knees until they blister. Shine the light on every corner of your life Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open. Then read the word and put to test the things you’ve heard Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken. ’Cause you can sing all you want to. Yes, you can sing all you want to. You can sing all you want to, And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song. We must not worship something that’s not even worth it. Clear the stage, make some space for the One who deserves it. Anything I put before my God is an idol. Anything I want with all my heart is an idol. Anything I can’t stop thinking of is an idol. Anything that I give all my love is an idol. ’Cause I can sing all I want to. Yes, I can sing all I want to. And we can sing all we want to. And we can sing all we want to. We can sing all we want to, And still get it wrong. Worship is more than a song. Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze, If that’s the measure you must take to crush the idols.
THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THE LYRIC SHAWN. BEAUTIFUL REMINDER ... HOPE WE CHILDREN OF GOD .... REMEMBER EACH DAY HOW GREAT HE IS AND HOW HUMBLE AND AWE WE SHOULD BE BEFORE HIM.
Every Christian should listen to this song. Matthew 10:37- "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me."
I love this song heard 7 years ago... a song to remind me of and confront me of the idols in my life.... thank You Jesus for renewing my mind and tansforming my heart, back into You ❤
Anything that I put before my God, is an idol. Anything that I give all my love, is an idol. Anything that I can't stop thinking about, is an idol. Those phrases makes me realized the real thing that I am going through. The real present I am into. These words breaks my perspective and desires for something that I really wanted, something I'd really love to be with, something that I can't get over through. Words cannot define how much love I received when I first heard the whole song, and on how I phrasely analyzed each stanza that it's telling me for. I love my God more than this idols. I love singing worships that will pierces my heart and lift up my spirit. I love the love He is giving to me, so defying, so unpredictable. His' timings, His' worthiness and His' whisper that crashes all of my arguments. I found myself crying, and it was so painful. It was, but it is also tears for a new beginning. A hope that it's never too late to stand up and move forward with Him. His glory and might withstand any struggle in any circumstances. Even the deceitful heart are nothing against His will.
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols Jerk the pews and all the decorations, too Until the congregation's few, then have revival Tell your friends that this is where the party ends Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social Then seek the Lord and wait for what he has in store And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful 'Cause you can sing all you want to Yes, you can sing all you want to You can sing all you want to And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song Take a break from all the plans that you have made And sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak And pray for real upon your knees until they blister Shine the light on every corner of your life Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken 'Cause you can sing all you want to Yes, you can sing all you want to You can sing all you want to And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song We must not worship something that's not even worth it Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it Anything I put before my God is an idol Anything I want with all my heart is an idol Anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol Anything that I give all my love is an idol 'Cause I can sing all I want to Yes, I can sing all I want to And we can sing all we want to And we can sing all we want to We can sing all we want to And still get it wrong Worship is more than a song Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
@@faithmarie3808 This was one of the songs that has impacted him the most. So, when he was recording his record in 2012, he wanted to include this in the record. He called Ross King, got permission, and put it on his record too. :) He says it everything in a special video. You can find it on youtube if you type "Clear the Stage Jimmy Needham."
These lyrics came straight from the throne room to my ears, cut through my soul like a knife and will delicately heal as I apply what I have heard. Thank you.
This song convicted me soooo much when I first heard it, I almost hated it. But now I see that God is the only thing worthy of that place, and He IS worthy. He is genuinely good and righteous and worthy of eternal worship. This song really helps to put things into perspective, I really enjoyed listening to it here.
Dear Jimmy, You have given Christendom a gem of a song which we need to hear (and sing and act upon) over and over again. So true and so beautiful, and so beautifully sung and performed. THANK YOU!
Amazing song! Such a blessing!! We must never forget WHOM our singing and worship is for! As humans we tend to worship our worship. I am guilty of it for certain! I am reminded in this song that if I love anyone or anything above my God it’s an idol! Thank you for sharing this!
Sitting here at work listening to this song and reading the words along with it. So beautiful and lovely. Listening over and over and crying and crying. Crying is cleansing. Praise God. Thank you Jesus.
Ho conosciuto questo cantico tramite un piano della Bibbia su You Version: "Ascoltare la voce di Dio" di Amy Groeschel.. Lo consigliava in un devozionale. Davvero bello! Dio ti benedica Jimmy!❤
Remember to smash down fortress(es) of lie(s) with the Word of God, not with sorrow(s) of the world which leads to death (compared to godly sorrow(s) which lead(s) to salvation).
A cada dia devemos observar pra perceber se o palco já está sendo tomado por ídolos que devagarinho vão sendo entronados! O único que merece ser adorado e erguido em nossas vidas é Jesus Cristo! Que canção viva! Glória a Deus 🥰
Hi my name is Andrew Needham and I too love our lord Jesus. I have just discovered your channel by accident and your music is pleasant to hear God bless you
Love this song and it has beautiful and real and thought-provoking lyrics. What is true worship? Are we doing it out of habit or tradition or do we truly worship in truth and in spirit because we want to because we yearn to? This should receive more views.
Found this as mentioned on the Living Waters podcast about Nehemiah, probably best not to listen to it a public place as very convicting but in a beautiful way
Beautiful. Render your heart before God and learn what it really, truly means to Worship God. This is not the kind of Christian music that would make it on K-Love...
Can someone explain to me the first couple lines of the song? English is not my mother tounge. „Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols“ what exactly does that mean? I’m thankful for any help!
To me, it means that many people have come to idolize the physical church. So that line means to strip the church down to it's bare bones where we dont worship the music, preacher, etc and our focus is solely on God.
Brian Hardin DAB brought me here. 1/03/2025. Truth in these lyrics.
Me too!
Same! All glory to God 🙌🏾🥹
🎉me too. 😂
Daily Audio Bible ❤
This guy is in one of my seminary classes with me. He is by far one of the smartest and most humble individuals I have ever met. Great guy and great artist (Obvi).
He is the lead worship pastor at Stonegate church in midlothian, Texas. He occasionally gives a few sermons here and there as well
Whoaaaa 🔥🔥🔥
Believe it he seems a lovely guy! His voice is amazing!
That's awesome! I hope I can also study in seminary!
LYRICS:
below are the lyrics taken from Desiring God. They speak of such great repentance for Christ...beautiful.
Clear the Stage
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze,
If that’s the measure you must take to crush the idols.
Jerk the pews and all the decorations too, Until the congregation’s few, then have revival.
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you’re broken for your sins, you can’t be social.
Then seek the Lord and wait for what he has in store,
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful.
’Cause you can sing all you want to.
Yes, you can sing all you want to.
You can sing all you want to,
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song.
Take a break from all the plans that you have made, And sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper. Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak, And pray for real upon your knees until they blister.
Shine the light on every corner of your life Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open. Then read the word and put to test the things you’ve heard Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken.
’Cause you can sing all you want to.
Yes, you can sing all you want to.
You can sing all you want to,
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song.
We must not worship something that’s not even worth it. Clear the stage, make some space for the One who deserves it.
Anything I put before my God is an idol.
Anything I want with all my heart is an idol.
Anything I can’t stop thinking of is an idol.
Anything that I give all my love is an idol.
’Cause I can sing all I want to.
Yes, I can sing all I want to.
And we can sing all we want to.
And we can sing all we want to.
We can sing all we want to,
And still get it wrong.
Worship is more than a song.
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze,
If that’s the measure you must take to crush the idols.
Thank You
Shawn Fento
THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THE LYRIC SHAWN. BEAUTIFUL REMINDER ... HOPE WE CHILDREN OF GOD .... REMEMBER EACH DAY HOW GREAT HE IS AND HOW HUMBLE AND AWE WE SHOULD BE BEFORE HIM.
Thank you
Thank you.
One of the most lowkey rebuking songs I've ever heard. Thanks for this reminder
Every Christian should listen to this song.
Matthew 10:37-
"He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me."
I wish I could give this song an extra thumbs up every time I watch the video.
Wow! This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard! How humbling! Thank you Lord!
I love this song heard 7 years ago... a song to remind me of and confront me of the idols in my life.... thank You Jesus for renewing my mind and tansforming my heart, back into You ❤
This song breaks me each time and lead me to fall on my knees and seek the heart of God
A song God used to break me down and thus restore my joy in Christ and our marriage. THankful for Ross KIng and Jimmy Needham who made it popular.
SO true!
Anything that I put before my God, is an idol.
Anything that I give all my love, is an idol.
Anything that I can't stop thinking about, is an idol.
Those phrases makes me realized the real thing that I am going through. The real present I am into. These words breaks my perspective and desires for something that I really wanted, something I'd really love to be with, something that I can't get over through.
Words cannot define how much love I received when I first heard the whole song, and on how I phrasely analyzed each stanza that it's telling me for.
I love my God more than this idols.
I love singing worships that will pierces my heart and lift up my spirit.
I love the love He is giving to me, so defying, so unpredictable. His' timings, His' worthiness and His' whisper that crashes all of my arguments.
I found myself crying, and it was so painful.
It was, but it is also tears for a new beginning. A hope that it's never too late to stand up and move forward with Him. His glory and might withstand any struggle in any circumstances.
Even the deceitful heart are nothing against His will.
Years later (from this song’s inception) I’m watching with a breaking heart. Truth is? I believe Jesus’ romance is for everyone.
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
Jerk the pews and all the decorations, too
Until the congregation's few, then have revival
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social
Then seek the Lord and wait for what he has in store
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful
'Cause you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Take a break from all the plans that you have made
And sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper
Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak
And pray for real upon your knees until they blister
Shine the light on every corner of your life
Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open
Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard
Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken
'Cause you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it
Anything I put before my God is an idol
Anything I want with all my heart is an idol
Anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol
Anything that I give all my love is an idol
'Cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
And we can sing all we want to
And we can sing all we want to
We can sing all we want to
And still get it wrong
Worship is more than a song
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
What a prophetic song for our times. How we desperately need "spirit and truth" worship and living.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written- Thanks Jimmy
Indeed. But he didn't write it
@@faithmarie3808 Ross King released it in 2002. Jimmy released it in 2012. Maybe they cowrote it?
@@faithmarie3808 This was one of the songs that has impacted him the most. So, when he was recording his record in 2012, he wanted to include this in the record. He called Ross King, got permission, and put it on his record too. :) He says it everything in a special video. You can find it on youtube if you type "Clear the Stage Jimmy Needham."
Yup. Hands down best song ever
These lyrics came straight from the throne room to my ears, cut through my soul like a knife and will delicately heal as I apply what I have heard. Thank you.
This song convicted me soooo much when I first heard it, I almost hated it. But now I see that God is the only thing worthy of that place, and He IS worthy. He is genuinely good and righteous and worthy of eternal worship. This song really helps to put things into perspective, I really enjoyed listening to it here.
Causes me to cry out for more and more of HIS PRESENCE!!!
Dear Jimmy,
You have given Christendom a gem of a song which we need to hear (and sing and act upon) over and over again. So true and so beautiful, and so beautifully sung and performed. THANK YOU!
Something brought me here and I’m so glad that it did ❤ very nice
Shine a light on every corner of your life until the pride and lust and lies are in the open!!🙏🙏
Regina Mcphetridge amen from Algeria Jésus is alive
Amazing song! Such a blessing!! We must never forget WHOM our singing and worship is for! As humans we tend to worship our worship. I am guilty of it for certain! I am reminded in this song that if I love anyone or anything above my God it’s an idol! Thank you for sharing this!
Sitting here at work listening to this song and reading the words along with it. So beautiful and lovely. Listening over and over and crying and crying. Crying is cleansing. Praise God. Thank you Jesus.
God has been convicting me about the idols of my heart. Great song
Awesome! What a deep and powerful song about the roots of our motivations to worship! Touches me deeply! 🙌 from Switzerland
Keep singing, Jimmy. You’re an inspiration. Don’t stop.
YES!!
I cannot do anything, I feel so helpless....Please help me dear Lord
This touched my heart immediately. Thank you
Still relevant and will be relevant for years to come. Thanks brother for this! I wish you come back to PH soon! God bless you!
Thank God for this song. I couldn't find a song that I could sing and still speak the truth as I know it.
Ho conosciuto questo cantico tramite un piano della Bibbia su You Version: "Ascoltare la voce di Dio" di Amy Groeschel.. Lo consigliava in un devozionale.
Davvero bello! Dio ti benedica Jimmy!❤
This is what i needed to hear. Wow tears . 😭 really had me thinking .
I feel you.. Evrytime i heard this song makes me go in tears with joy and sadness mix emotions 💚
Seek the Lord with your strength.Thank you for this reminder.As to gospel hit parades may they disappear from this day.
Remember to smash down fortress(es) of lie(s) with the Word of God, not with sorrow(s) of the world which leads to death (compared to godly sorrow(s) which lead(s) to salvation).
I was blessed and exhorted through this song. I pray that Jimmy will continue to write and sing adoration of Praise to our Lord....
Wow...this song wrecked me!
Still loving this song 2021. Very very relevant to our day.
This song is from the very heart of God, amen.🙏💕
One of my favorite worshipers of the Lord and one of my most favorite songs since years ago!
Jimmy needham my childhood
I really needed to hear this song right now
This song, really ... I hope and pray for more songs out of your heart this song touches my heart in such a deep way. Grateful
Timeless message !! AMEN!! Help me GOD!
A cada dia devemos observar pra perceber se o palco já está sendo tomado por ídolos que devagarinho vão sendo entronados! O único que merece ser adorado e erguido em nossas vidas é Jesus Cristo! Que canção viva! Glória a Deus 🥰
Oh my. 😢 so many memories
Simply wonderful! Glory If God by life If Jimmy Needan!
Very beautiful and powerful song, a clear message to us. ❤️🙏🏼
Hi my name is Andrew Needham and I too love our lord Jesus. I have just discovered your channel by accident and your music is pleasant to hear God bless you
Epically deep song! All Glory, honor and praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏 UNTILUNITY!!!
Love this song and it has beautiful and real and thought-provoking lyrics. What is true worship? Are we doing it out of habit or tradition or do we truly worship in truth and in spirit because we want to because we yearn to? This should receive more views.
Beautiful, such an amazing song 🙌🏽🙏🏽😇
Amazing voice and singing Jimmy Needham
I love this song 🎉
My favorite song of all time ❤️
Touches my Soul 🙏
Thankyou brother. God has spoken to me through this song and really helped me.
The song always rebukes me....
Found this as mentioned on the Living Waters podcast about Nehemiah, probably best not to listen to it a public place as very convicting but in a beautiful way
First time to hear this song
Thanks i'm verry bless with this song
TO GOD BE THE GLORY !!!
Timeless music
Simplesmente maravilhoso. Glórias à Deus pela vida de Jimmy Needan
Masterpiece!!
thank you so much JImmy for this song!
so blessed to hear this song!
Wow Lord help me to break my idol 😪
Beautiful song!
Wow!! GOD BLESS YOURS!!! 🙏🙏
Starts at 28 seconds,
Still cool to see the warm up
Worship is more than a song. So beautiful!
Vim pela recomendação do meu devocional 😍
Eu tbm 😍
Eu tbm 🥰
This song got me. The lyrics are so deep.
I love this song
Beautiful. Render your heart before God and learn what it really, truly means to Worship God.
This is not the kind of Christian music that would make it on K-Love...
My song ❤️
This song is amazing!
This song is fantastic
Hallelujah
Such a good song... good message... thank you!
IT'S HOLY GLORY TO GOD
This is the heart of true worship
May God bless your ministry Jimmy!!
God has cleared the stage with Coronavirus
😂😂
Such a timely song! "Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you’re broken for your sins, you can’t be social."
I think also
This Is It
Beautiful!!
Amazing song🙏
So real. Love it.
Glory to God!!!
Riri jimmy jeep back
A very amazing song!
Amen
De mis favoritas! ...
Beautiful
Amem!
Deus abençoe muito bom gosto demais do seu trabalho jimmy needham
Be blessed, man! Can you give me the chords, please? I would love to sing it at my church..!
WOW.
2020, tão atual...
YES YES
Get the man some ham!
❤️
Can someone explain to me the first couple lines of the song? English is not my mother tounge.
„Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols“ what exactly does that mean?
I’m thankful for any help!
To me, it means that many people have come to idolize the physical church. So that line means to strip the church down to it's bare bones where we dont worship the music, preacher, etc and our focus is solely on God.