This Sunday Pastor David continues through his sermon series titled Ecclesia – What Makes An Excellent Church? focusing on Worship. Join us in-person or online beginning at 10:30am Sunday morning.
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-The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:34-40
If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a Christian brother or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? (I John 4:20) (NLT)
-The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20
-Acts 2:41-47
WORSHIP is saying “I __________ YOU” to God
*Worship is ______________ but it is not _________________.
Q: How can you say “I love You” to God?
1. You can say “I love You” through ____________.
-Psalm 66:8, Psalm 95:1
Sing out your thanks to the Lord; sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps. (Psalm 147:7)
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; Make a loud noise, and rejoice and sing praise. (Psalm 98:4) (KJV)
2. You can say “I love You” by __________ to Him.
-Psalm 116: 1-4
3. You can say “I love You” by _______________ to Him.
- Set aside ___________________ time with the Lord. (Lev. 23:3)
- Open God’s love ____________ and read it yourself (II Tim. 3:16)
- Take good notes during ____________________ times.
Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything. (James 1:2-4)
4. You can say “I love You” by caring for His ______________.
Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Rom. 12:13)
Digging Deeper
Q1: What is your favourite love song? Is there a special memory attached to it?
Q2: Pastor David said that worship is personal but not private.
Read Matthew 5:13-16. How do these verses relate to that statement?
Q3: Have you “heard” the Lord “speak” to you recently. If so, share about that experience. What did He use to communicate to you?
Q4: Read Exodus 20:1-8. How do these verses add to your understanding of what worship is really all about?
Q5: What can you do this next week as a practical express of your love for God in caring for and blessing one of His children?
Q6: Read Acts 16:11-15 and Acts 16:25-34. How do these verse impact your understanding of both worship and baptism?