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Whole-Hearted Devotion
| preached | October 14, 2012 |
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| added | October 15, 2012 |
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| scripture | Mark 14:1-9 |
| topics | Giving, Jesus Christ, Priorities, Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2903 |
When the woman broke the alabaster jar and poured her ointment on Jesus' feet in Mark 14, she gave up a treasured possession. Some who were there saw this as extravagant and wasteful, but what did the Lord see? He recognized her action as true worship, and called it "beautiful."
Acceptable Worship, Part Four
| preached | May 5, 1985 |
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| added | March 9, 2012 |
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| scripture | John 4:19-24 |
| topic | Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1122 |
Part four of this four-part message focuses on the manner of worship. True worship is biblical- fully engaging the Word of God, not merely man’s opinion or philosophical speculation. It is a conscious activity, requiring concentration and logical consideration of Scripture. Genuine worship also engages the Spirit-filled heart of the believer, and continues beyond the four walls of the church.
Acceptable Worship, Part Three
| preached | April 28, 1985 |
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| added | March 9, 2012 |
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| scripture | Exodus 32:1-10 |
| topic | Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1121 |
Acceptable worship requires full submission of all our human nature to God. Part three of this four-part message reveals that out-of-focus worship that is devoid of substance results in the corruption of men, the inciting of God’s anger, and the scoffing of the world. In contrast, when focus is correct in worship, God is glorified, lives are purified, fellowship is edified, and the world is evangelized.
Acceptable Worship, Part One
| preached | April 14, 1985 |
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| added | February 24, 2012 |
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| scripture | John 4:19-24 |
| topic | Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1116 |
Man was created to praise God, but there has been a steadily increasing tendency to focus on man and his needs rather than God and His glory. In part one of this four-part message, we learn why it is vital that we consider the theme of acceptable worship. Merely attending weekly services, abiding by the rules, and seeking to have our needs met is cold, empty, meaningless worship. Knowing God personally is the key to genuine worship that grants Him our undivided attention and changes our preparation for worship, as well as our expectations.
Acceptable Worship, Part Two
| preached | April 21, 1985 |
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| added | February 24, 2012 |
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| scripture | Jeremiah 10:1-16 |
| topic | Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1118 |
In part two of this four-part message on acceptable worship, we learn that God is not indifferent to the object of our worship. The Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is the ONLY acceptable object of worship. God’s glory cannot be shared with idols, and must not be diminished by the use of man-made images.
Worth-ship
| preached | November 13, 2011 |
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| added | November 13, 2011 |
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| scripture | Colossians 3:16 |
| topics | The Church, Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2842 |
Why do Christians sing when we gather for worship? Our music allows us to participate together in praising our great God and edifying one another in the faith. As we build on the worship patterns of believers in the past, we are creating patterns of our own for generations yet to come.
Life in the Local Church, Part Three
| preached | August 5, 1984 |
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| added | October 29, 2011 |
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| scripture | Colossians 3:9-17 |
| topics | Studying the Bible, Thanksgiving, Word of God, Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1064 |
Many people perceive religion as an external add-on that doesn’t affect the rest of their lives at all. But Paul encourages the Colossians to a dynamic “faith that functions” and impacts every area of daily living. The Word of God is to have a central place in our lives, and our hunger for it indicates spiritual healthiness. As the Word guides our actions and choices, and also our songs of praise, we respond with thankful hearts for all that He is and has done for us.
A Call to Worship
| preached | July 31, 2011 |
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| added | August 1, 2011 |
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| scripture | Psalms 100 |
| topics | Character of God, Joy, Thanksgiving, Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2821 |
Ask what makes a good worship service, and you are likely to get many different responses. In this study from Psalm 100, we see the Bible's answer: we need to know God. God's people are exhuberant, joyful, and thankful in corporate expressions of worship as all that we know of him forms the foundation of our praise.
Declaring His Praise
| preached | January 10, 2010 |
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| added | January 10, 2010 |
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| scripture | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| topics | Christian Living, Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2723 |
As the church, Christ calls us to “declare the praises” of the God who reconciled us to himself through the death of his Son. How are we doing? Is the preaching and proclaiming of the Gospel central as we gather each Sunday? Do our attitudes toward our worship services proclaim God’s praises to those who are watching us?
Standing Firm in Shaking Times, Volume 3
| added | November 1, 2008 |
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| scripture | 1 Peter 4:1-19, 1 Peter 5:1-14 |
| topics | Christian Living, Loving Others, Salvation, Worship |
| type | Series |
| id | 16003 |
First Peter is a handbook for Christian Living. All of the foundations necessary for building lives of spiritual maturity are contained in these chapters. Peter’s readers were geographically scattered and in the face of all kinds of challenges they needed to be theologically grounded. Jesus had given Peter the task of feeding and strengthening the sheep. This compelling, practical, vital letter is surely part of the response to that directive. He is clear about his purpose: to stimulate their faith, to assure them of the reliability of God’s word and encourage them to stand fast in God’s grace.
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