Behind every great church is a choir that has offered comfort to the congregation and strength to their faith. There is something about the sound of a group of people singing in harmony that can be truly inspiring and uplifting.
The resonant voices could be the unmistakable voice of encouragement needed by someone out there in the congregation who feels burdened and tired. Even as a chorister who feels used and unappreciated, this collection would be the best you can choose from to uplift that soul that is about to be taken over by the one who does not want you to use your voice to serve the Almighty.
To inspire and touch others by singing to God, spreading His Word, and ministering to others, let these choir quotes remind you of all the positive aspects of singing, performing, and being part of a wonderful group of music lovers.
No matter what creed you believe, or belong to, or if you don’t believe in any of that at all, here are some inspirational church choir quotes.
Inspirational Church Choir Quotes
As a church choir, do not forget that your good work matters whether you feel unnoticed or used. Remember your calling. Don’t give up or let yourself feel discouraged. Focus on what’s important and do the good work of uplifting souls.
1. A great choir reminds us that singing together is a fundamental human need, and they do great work. Keep it up.
2. The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers. Do not let the torch go off.
3. Never let your choir stop growing. Challenge them to improve every week and give them opportunities to learn new repertoire and master new skills.
4. Music from the choristers acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.
5. The church choir sings beautiful music, which is an art, and it becomes creative when done well, especially in a way that touches people and changes them for the better.
6. You have received a gift, so use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
7. To proclaim God, He needs people on earth, so He has chosen your personality, passion, strengths and weaknesses to work in, through and with.
8. The world will have glimpses of God through your ministrations every time for the world to come alive because only God gives life.
9. As a chorister, the world needs you to awaken their wandering or drifting spirit so as to work in excellence.
10. Some Christians serve God just because of the uplifting songs you deliver into their souls. So do not relent.
11. Christians who want to work in excellence do not only serve God but also display an attitude of service to the world because your songs keep them alive.
12. Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.
13. What the world needs is people who have come alive, and your songs show you have life within you.
14. Trying to do the Lord’s work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you.
15. Your songs could be part of a bigger picture and a daily grace God has in mind for someone else, so please keep on doing what you know how to do.
16. As a soloist, you could do one great thing, but together as a group, we can change the world.
17. Staying on makes it more like on, and you begin to enjoy the pleasantness you have never experienced.
18. The Lord looks at the heart and the reasons why you are doing your work.
19. As choristers, our work can be a calling only if it is reimagined as a mission of service to something beyond merely our own interests.
20. Always remember that what keeps people going in ministry is what the congregation is longing for, which is an exciting and empowering vision of God, integrated with worship, prayer, and social action.
21. Music from you all as the choir, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit and never dies.
22. Choirs are not just for church services. They are there to draw out the power of God down into the meeting so that the spirit can flow to every soul.
23. Many people use their time and talents to create beautiful music that lifts our hearts and inspires us with hope, love, and joy. That’s exactly what you do, so stay connected to the spirit.
24. Never forget that you rise by lifting others.
25. Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can’t.
26. Do not forget the first time I sang in the church choir where two hundred people changed their religion.
27. Good music is for the soul, and it must come from your heart to the Lord of Lords.
28. Singing is the companion to gratitude.
29. Whenever you sing, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
30. Music touches the congregation emotionally, where words alone can’t.
31. You don’t choose music. It chooses you. You don’t play to choose music; music chooses to play you.
32. What gives moments of choir ministrations meaning is not the moments themselves but the presence of Christ with us in the midst of them.
33. You sing and play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music inspiring to the soul.
34. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.
35. Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.
36. You can’t sing without Him. So, sing from your heart and don’t let anything stop you from singing a new song.
37. No matter what they throw at you because you are singing, keep on moving forward. Stay focused and don’t look back.
38. When you sing, you’re the soloist. But God is the symphonic conductor who provides a glorious fullness of sound for your voice to fill the room so that everyone else may hear His glory. Do not relent because you are a vessel unto honour.
39. Every time you sing, you are making an impact on someone else’s life. We want to be a blessing to all of our fans and to touch lives because spreading the word is how we can all make a difference in people’s lives.
40. God’s love runs a marathon with you, but you can run the race too.
41. You are called to lift up others. You will never be satisfied until you’ve done what you were called to do.
42. Singing to the glory of God is a way to honour Him. Singing is also an opportunity for us to grow and develop our own talents through worship. And, last but not least, it’s a way to have fun!
43. Don’t let your own work turn you to be hard. Please work with the Holy Spirit and let Him empower you in all you do.
44. That’s why we sing our praises to God every time we step on stage. The band plays, but our hearts and minds are focused on the glorious Savior.
45. You’re not a singer, but you have a voice. You’re not on stage or in a choir or out playing guitar in front of thousands, but God is calling you to share your voice with him. He gives you that gift and much more.
46,. Singing praises to our Lord is a wonderful way to honour the Holy Spirit in our lives.
47. Do not be afraid or discouraged. God is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
48. Singing is the instrument of good spirits. For we, who have believed in Christ Jesus, are all sons of God, through faith in the working of God, who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.
49. Take a look at your surroundings and imagine them as God’s handiwork, as gifts from him.
50. Some people are pillars, and some people are shadows. All we can do is be the light and love in this world that God has given us to spread. Let’s make a difference!
Church Choir Quotes
As a church choir, we feel so blessed using our gifts to minister the gospel to lives especially at the beginning of service because lots of hearts turn to God no matter how far the hearts have drifted and how downcast any of the congregants may be.
51. Don’t let the devil have his way in your singing and playing. Instead, he will try to stop you, but he can’t lead or control you through music because it is where God lives.
52. Never underestimate the power of your good set of vocals. You are better than you think.
53. I’ve been selected to live out my purpose, which is a life-changing, life-giving experience, and I have been trained to be an influencer of God’s word.
54. I believe that you want me to be more than my eyes see but the beauty of your repurposing.
55. Dear God, thank you for choosing me to work in and through and with you. You’ve blessed me with a good heart, a kind spirit, and a desire to serve.
56. God always surrounds himself with the best people for his purpose, and you are one of those!
57. God has chosen you to be a part of my team because God chose you first.
58. God will use you to your full potential. He wants you to reach that point where you are only but a vessel for His works.
59. If you feel like God wants to use you, he can. But only if you are honest with yourself about your limitations and needs.
60. You are the right person to express God’s glory.
61. Do you know that God can not use anybody who is not willing to be used. You are chosen because
62. Don’t be afraid to push past your comfort zone when singing for God.
63. Your uniqueness is your destiny. It is a part of the reason that you are created.
64. God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
65. The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.
66. The more you sing, the more you pray.
67. Choristers are the soul lifters of a church service.
68. Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.
69. A choir is made up of many voices, but all must sing in one accord.
70. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
71. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
72. I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.
73. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
74. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us— so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.
75. Church choir make the service of members to God be filled with praise.
76. Church choir music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.
77. We’re not here for ourselves; we’re here for each other. We’re going to be singing songs about God, and we’re going to be giving Him glory, and we’re going to be giving Him praise. We might learn something about ourselves, but we’re doing this for each other. I like that!
78. The choir must become the musical instrument of the congregation.
79. If you want to know if your orchestra is playing out of tune, ask the first chair violinist.
80. A good chorister needs two things: a prompter and a good memory.
81. I have a great love and respect for the church choir because it gives ordinary people a chance to sing.
82. Music from a good choir gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.
83. A song sung by the choir is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.
84. Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
85. Where words leave off, music begins.
86. Church choir’s music is love in search of a word.
87. Choir music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
88. Music has charms to soothe a savage breast.
89. To sing is to pray twice.
90. Choristers bring down heaven.
91. Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.
92. Church choristers give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.
93. Where words fail, music speaks. That’s why your voice as a church choir is important.
94. Music is what feelings sound like.
95. The church choir is the one that initiates the outburst of the soul.
96. The church choir’s music makes you love God’s word.
97. A church choir is a lifter of souls listening to their voices.
98. You can not leave the work of the one who created you because you are tired.
99. Singing in the church choir is also a ministration to disturbed and lost souls, so please stay in your calling.
100. As a church choir, you are the first minister who speaks to souls before the word of the Lord is preached.
A good choir can make or break a church service. For this reason, it’s important to find the right kind of music that will inspire and uplift congregants without being inappropriate for a worship session. Remember that the choir members are part of your congregation—and should be treated as such.
So, next time you’re trying to encourage your church’s choir, pull out these quotes to help. Hopefully, they will inspire everyone to rededicate themselves to the wonderful work of music ministration.