Last night we talked about what worship is, and the importance of worship. The Apostle Paul in Romans 11 tells us about the glory of God, and the motivation for our worship.
Romans 11:33- 36 NLT
33Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! 34For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? 35And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back? 36For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
“Worship is an active response to God whereby we declare His worth. Worship is not passive, but is participative. Worship is not simply a mood; it is a response. Worship is not just a feeling; it is a declaration.” -Worship by Ronald Allan and Gordon Borror.
-What is your response to God’s worth?
“Surrender is a natural response to God’s amazing love and mercy. We give ourselves to him, not out of fear or duty, but in love, Because he first loved us.” -Rick Warren
“The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven’t yet come to the end of themselves. We’re still trying to give orders, and interfering with God’s work within is.” -A.W. Tozer
Luke 9:23 NLT
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”
-Are there areas in your life that you have held on to that you need to surrender to God today?
-Worship is much more then just singing a song, but there is importance in corporate worship.
1. Singing is Biblical
Psalm 96:1-4 NLT
1Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! 2Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. 3Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. 4Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
2. Songs remind us of His goodness
Its easy to get so consumed with life that we forget about the things God has done for us. A Worship service helps us remember all He has done and who God is. A worship service puts our focus back on God!
3. Something happens when people gather to worship in song.
Matthew 18:20 NLT
20For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”
Acts 16:25-26 NLT
25Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. 26Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!
-Because corporate worship is so important what are some things you can do before you get to church to help you be ready to worship?
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