SERIES: Marked
TITLE: Worship Matters
TEXT: Psalm 95:1-7 (p.499); 96:1-9
“H” stands for Hear Truth
“E” stands for Exalt Christ
I. THE CHALLENGE WORSHIP PRESENTS
One problem with worship: Not all worship is (vertical)
Worship has been called our (ultimate priority). It has been called the (most powerful) thing we do.
What is unacceptable worship?
- The worship of (false gods).
- The worship of the true God in a (wrong form).
- The worship of God in a (self-styled manner).
- The worship of the true God in a right way, with a (wrong attitude).
II. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUE WORSHIP
Why should we worship God? Psalm 95
- Because God is a (great God). [Vv.3-5] “There is none like you, O Lord, you are great, and your name is great in might. Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due: for among all the wise ones of the nations and in their kingdoms there is none like you.” Jer.10:10
- Because God is our (Shepherd). [Vv.6-7]
Psalm 96 moves from the “why” to the “how”
1) It calls us to worship in verses 1-3
2) We are to give (God glory). [3-6]
3) We are to give God (His due). [7-9]
5 Pathfinders for putting the wonder of God back into worship: (David Jeremiah)
- We must be passionate about living every moment in the wonder of worship.
- We must know God rather than simply know about Him.
- We must serve God rather than simply identify with Him.
- We must worship God daily, which will require adjustments and sacrifices.
- We will reap the rewards of living in the wonder of worship.
NEXT WEEK: Acceptance Matters- Eph.2:1-10
“H” stands for Hear Truth
“E” stands for Exalt Christ
- THE CHALLENGE WORSHIP PRESENTS
One problem with worship: Not all worship is (vertical)
Worship has been called our (ultimate priority). It has been called the (most powerful) thing we do.
What is unacceptable worship?
1. The worship of (false gods).
2. The worship of the true God in a (wrong form).
3. The worship of God in a (self-styled manner).
4. The worship of the true God in a right way, with a (wrong attitude).
- THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUE WORSHIP
Why should we worship God? Psalm 95
1. Because God is a (great God). [Vv.3-5] “There is none like you, O Lord, you are great, and your name is great in might. Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due: for among all the wise ones of the nations and in their kingdoms there is none like you.” Jer.10:10
2. Because God is our (Shepherd). [Vv.6-7]
Psalm 96 moves from the “why” to the “how”
1) It calls us to worship in verses 1-3
2) We are to give (God glory). [3-6]
3) We are to give God (His due). [7-9]
5 Pathfinders for putting the wonder of God back into worship: (David Jeremiah)
1. We must be passionate about living every moment in the wonder of worship.
2. We must know God rather than simply know about Him.
3. We must serve God rather than simply identify with Him.
4. We must worship God daily, which will require adjustments and sacrifices.
5. We will reap the rewards of living in the wonder of worship.
NEXT WEEK: Acceptance Matters- Eph.2:1-10
