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Worship Recap: Why Do We Worship? | February 27, 2023

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Yesterday Kelli Couch talked about why we worship. As you review these reasons, which one speaks to you the most today? To praise God: Psalm 34:1, I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. To declare His works: Psalm 118:17, I shall...

Worship: With Reverence and Awe | February 26, 2023

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As we enter God’s house of worship this Sunday morning let us worship with reverence and awe! Hebrews 12:28-29 ESV & MSG  28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence...

Worship: Let Everything That Has Breath | February 25, 2023

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On Friday we looked at how the whole earth praises God, and we get to join in, too. We have been invited to the celebration! We have continual access to this celebration when we join in praise with God’s creation and when we come together as a community each week. As you prepare your...

Worship: Even the Rocks Cry Out | February 24, 2023

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Read the following passage. Why are Jesus’ disciples praising God as a “whole multitude”?  Luke 19:35-40 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on...

Worship: Corporate Worship | February 23, 2023

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What is the purpose of cooperate worship? Read the following Scriptures: Colossians 3:16-17 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to...

Worship: The Wonder of Worship | February 22, 2023

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Acts 16:16-34 ESV Paul and Silas in Prison 16 As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These...

Worship: Our Weapon |February 21, 2023

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I love the song, Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel. Some of the lyrics say, I raise a hallelujah In the presence of my enemies I raise a hallelujah Louder than the unbelief I raise a hallelujah My weapon is a melody I raise a hallelujah Heaven comes to fight for me  Last Sunday, Pastor Tom...

Worship: Our Hearts | February 19, 2023

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When it comes to worship, more than anything, God wants our hearts.   Amos 5:21-24 NIV “I hate, I despise your religious festivals;     your assemblies are a stench to me. 22 Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings...

Worship: Bodies, Postures in Worship | February 18, 2023

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When we worship God together in community at church or even in the quiet of our prayer closets, Scripture shows us there are different postures of worship. Which postures do you prefer and why? What are some obstacles to taking certain postures in worshiping God? Kneeling Psalm 95:6 ESV Oh...