True Worship

True Worship

Why did you come to worship today? Christian worship is the most momentous, most urgent, most glorious action that can take place in human life. We come to worship to renew the inner man (2 Cor. 4:16). It’s been said; modern man worships his _________, works at his ___________, and plays at his __________. Worship must be offered in a way that is divinely approved by God. Since God desires to be worshipped in truth, not anything & everything that is thrown up in praise will be pleasing to Him. How can Christians honor God in truth?

I. We venerate God in our partaking of the _________ _______________.

A. The New Testament has a memorial – to Christ’s death – the Lord’s Supper.

1. 1 Cor. 11:23-25 – the pattern for NT Christianity.

B. But these actions are of little use w/o the proper attitude.

1. 11:26 – in partaking of the LS – we _______________ the Lord’s death.

2. 11:27-28 – it involves examination & an ________________ adjustment.

3. 11:29-30 – it involves ____________________ the Lord’s body.

4. 11:31-34 – it involves a solemn; _____________ occasion – whereby we come to reflect on the sacrifice made on our behalf.

II. We praise God with the fruit of our ________________.

A. Eph. 5:18-19 - Christians _______ _______ praise from hearts filled with happiness!

B. 5:19 – we are _________ to, _____________, and ______________ one another.

C. Do you approach the singing part of worship enthusiastically?

1. Nothing less than enthusiastic service, energetic worship honors God!

III. We honor God in corporate ________________.

A. Acts 2:42 – an example and command of prayer. Too obvious to dispute.

B. Why are typical prayers boring, empty, and hopeless?

1. Mt. 7:7-8 – we don’t __________________ God’s word.

2. Js. 5:17-18 – we don’t _______________ His promises.

3. Js. 1:5-8 – we curse our efforts with __________________.

4. 1 Pet 3:10-12 – we limit ourselves with our own _____________.

5. Acts 4:29, 31 – we’re afraid of ___________________ & confidence.

IV. We glorify God in our __________________.

A. 1 Cor. 16:1-3 – is command & pattern authority for corporate giving.

B. How do we turn a financial arrangement into worship?

1. 16:2 – should be _______________ – 1^st day of the week.

2. 16:2 – done by _____________ member; giving as prospered

3. 2 Cor. 9:7 – should be __________; as purposed; with a good ___________.

V. We pay homage to God by ____________________ from His word.

A. Acts 2:42 – the practice of the early church. PREACHING.

1. Learning is a major responsibility that many are ignorant of.

B. Some suggestions to help you get more out of the sermon:

1. 2 Cor. 13:5 – _____________ yourself. It is humbling to listen to God’s word.

2. 2 Pet. 2:1-3 – ____________ your sins. Goes right along w/humility.

3. Prepare your mind by ______________ & _______________.

4. Psa. 119:18, 40, 162 – _________________ your heart.

5. Psa. 119:111 – make the effort to ________________ what you hear.

6. Acts 17:11 – examine scriptures while staying in ____________ w/the lesson.

7. Js. 1:25 – determine to make the needed ____________________.

8. Heb. 10:24 – discuss _____________ & encouragement w/family & brethren.

9. _________________________ passages further – w/references.

VI. We declare His holiness with our _______________________. (Psalm 15)

Conclusion:

A. First...have you honored him by your submission?



True Worship Why did you come to worship today? Christian worship is the most momentous, most urgent, most glorious action that can take place in human life. We come to worship to renew the inner man (2 Cor. 4:16). It’s been said; modern man worships his _________, works at his ___________, and plays at his __________. Worship must be offered in a way that is divinely approved by God. Since God desires to be worshipped in truth, not anything & everything that is thrown up in praise will be pleasing to Him. How can Christians honor God in truth? I. We venerate God in our partaking of the _________ _______________. A. The New Testament has a memorial – to Christ’s death – the Lord’s Supper. 1. 1 Cor. 11:23-25 – the pattern for NT Christianity. B. But these actions are of little use w/o the proper attitude. 1. 11:26 – in partaking of the LS – we _______________ the Lord’s death. 2. 11:27-28 – it involves examination & an ________________ adjustment. 3. 11:29-30 – it involves ____________________ the Lord’s body. 4. 11:31-34 – it involves a solemn; _____________ occasion – whereby we come to reflect on the sacrifice made on our behalf. II. We praise God with the fruit of our ________________. A. Eph. 5:18-19 - Christians _______ _______ praise from hearts filled with happiness! B. 5:19 – we are _________ to, _____________, and ______________ one another. C. Do you approach the singing part of worship enthusiastically? 1. Nothing less than enthusiastic service, energetic worship honors God! III. We honor God in corporate ________________. A. Acts 2:42 – an example and command of prayer. Too obvious to dispute. B. Why are typical prayers boring, empty, and hopeless? 1. Mt. 7:7-8 – we don’t __________________ God’s word. 2. Js. 5:17-18 – we don’t _______________ His promises. 3. Js. 1:5-8 – we curse our efforts with __________________. 4. 1 Pet 3:10-12 – we limit ourselves with our own _____________. 5. Acts 4:29, 31 – we’re afraid of ___________________ & confidence. IV. We glorify God in our __________________. A. 1 Cor. 16:1-3 – is command & pattern authority for corporate giving. B. How do we turn a financial arrangement into worship? 1. 16:2 – should be _______________ – 1^st day of the week. 2. 16:2 – done by _____________ member; giving as prospered 3. 2 Cor. 9:7 – should be __________; as purposed; with a good ___________. V. We pay homage to God by ____________________ from His word. A. Acts 2:42 – the practice of the early church. PREACHING. 1. Learning is a major responsibility that many are ignorant of. B. Some suggestions to help you get more out of the sermon: 1. 2 Cor. 13:5 – _____________ yourself. It is humbling to listen to God’s word. 2. 2 Pet. 2:1-3 – ____________ your sins. Goes right along w/humility. 3. Prepare your mind by ______________ & _______________. 4. Psa. 119:18, 40, 162 – _________________ your heart. 5. Psa. 119:111 – make the effort to ________________ what you hear. 6. Acts 17:11 – examine scriptures while staying in ____________ w/the lesson. 7. Js. 1:25 – determine to make the needed ____________________. 8. Heb. 10:24 – discuss _____________ & encouragement w/family & brethren. 9. _________________________ passages further – w/references. VI. We declare His holiness with our _______________________. (Psalm 15) Conclusion: A. First...have you honored him by your submission?