Your Own Worship Service

Psalm 100

• Worship in spirit, vv. 1, 2
• Worship with a joyful spirit.  
• Biblical “joy” is an internal happiness springing from ones relationship with God. Galatians 5:22; John 15:10-11; Psalm 40:3
• Worship with a glad spirit.  
• That word "gladness" carries with it the meaning of being "wide-eyed with a big grin."
• It means action that is accompanied with laughter. Psalm 122:1
• Worship with a singing spirit. Ephesians 5:19-20
• Worship in truth, v. 3
• Worship with the conviction that there is only one God – Jehovah. Isaiah 44:6; Hebrews 11:6
• “Ultimately why I left is that Yahweh, the Christian God demands that you submit to his will. In Wiccan faith, it’s just the other way around. Your will is paramount. We believe in gods and serve gods, but the deities we choose to serve are based on our will”  (anonymous Wicca member, “Generation EX-Christians,” page 115).
• Worship with the conviction that God made you – so you have value and purpose. Genesis 1:31; Psalm 139:14
• Worship with the conviction that you have a personal relationship with God. Psalm 23
• A shepherd’s job is to provide for the basic needs of the sheep
• A shepherd’s job is also to lead and guide the sheep.
• A shepherd’s job is to keep the sheep safe.
• Worship with words, vv. 4, 5
• Worship with words of Thanksgiving
• “thanksgiving” means “to declare publicly, to acknowledge, to express appreciation, gratitude.”
• It is an attitude of gratitude expressed in word and deed. Romans 8:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Worship with words of praise. Psalm 150
• “praise” means “to boast,” “to acclaim”
• It is an expression of delight.
• Praise God for His Goodness.
• The word means "good, pleasant, beautiful, delightful, glad, joyful, precious, correct and righteous”  It can also mean “expensive."
• “God is good all the time. Sometimes it is obvious”
• Praise God for His enduring Love. Lamentations 3:21-23
• Praise God for His lasting faithfulness. Deuteronomy 32:4; 1 Corinthians 1:8-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Worshiping Face To Face With God

Isaiah 6:1-8

• Worship is Seeing God for Who He Really Is
• Worship the Lordship of Jesus Christ. John 12:41; Romans 10:9; I Timothy 5:6-7
• Worship God as ruler and  king. Psalm 45:6
• Worship God in all His majesty. Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 4:11; 1 Timothy 6:15
• Worship God with reverence and humility. Psalm 5:7; Luke 18:14
• Worship God in all His holiness. Psalm 29:1-2
• Worship is Seeing Yourself for Who You Really Are
• I am doomed because I am sinful. Luke 5:8; Deuteronomy 4:24; Hebrews 12:29
• I am  hopeless because everyone is sinful. Isaiah 29:13; Romans 3:10-1; Romans 3:20; Isaiah 59:2
• Worship Involves Experiencing the Mercy of God
• God’s healing touch of mercy
• God’s forgiving touch of mercy Romans 6:23; Luke 18:14; Romans 8:1; John 3:16
• Worship Draws You Into Service Ephesians 2:10

Where should I worship God?

John 4:19-26

Each Person Actively Expressing a Heart of Worship for Jesus Christ

Worship: reverence, homage, honor, to declare worth, to bow down, to prostrate oneself, to kiss the hand

• God wants you to worship Him – “worshippers God seeks” 2 Chronicles 16:9
• God’s first 4 commands are about worshipping Him (Exodus 20)
• God gives details instructions on building the place of worship – the tabernacle
• (Exodus 25-31)
• God gives details instructions on the offerings necessary for them to worship him
• (Leviticus 1-7)
• Our primary response to God for all he has done for us is sacrificial worship. Romans 12:1
• A key purpose of our spiritual transformation is to worship God 1 Peter 2:5; Psalm 95:6,7
• God wants you to actively express spirit-engaged worship (‘spirit’ refers to the "soul" or the "heart.")
• Spirit engaged worship involves the emotions. Psalm 100
• Spirit engaged worship means genuine sincere worship Isaiah 29:13
• God wants you to actively express truth driven worship Psalm 29:1,2;  John 14:6; John 8:31,31; Isaiah 29:13
• Worship Myths
• Myth #1: Worship is when we talk about God
• Truth: Worship is when we encounter God Psalm 95:6; Psalm 100:2; John 10:27-28
• Myth #2: Worship must be conducted in a certain style
• Truth: Worship can occur with a variety of styles.
• Myth #3: Good worship happens when I am pleased
• Truth: Good Worship happens when God is pleased Ephesians 5:10
• Myth #4: Worship is a spectator activity
• Truth: Worship requires participation
• Myth #5: Worship is dependent on the good music and a good sermon
• Truth: Worship is dependent upon the heart and mind
• Myth #6: Worship is restricted to a Church Building
• Truth: Worship can happen at any place on any day Psalm 24:1
• A Sinful Women Worships Luke 7:36-50
• She displays an attitude of reverence for God (vs38,44-46) Hebrews 12:28
• She displays an attitude of humility and repentance (vs. 37-38)
• She displays an attitude of love (v40-47)
• She displays a longing to be in Jesus’ presence Psalm 42:1,2; Psalm 27:4; Psalm 63:1,2; Psalm 95:6-7