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PRAISEAscribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. (Psalm 29:2)
Call To Worship Philippians 2:5-11“The Lion and the Lamb” Brown, Johnson, MooringWelcome & Annoucements Chris Amundson,
Director of Student Ministries
RENEWALAs far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12)
Prayer of Confession Chris AmundsonAssurance of Grace Chris Amundson“Only A Holy God” Smith, Robinsin, Farren, Thompson“Here I Am To Worship” HughesCelebration of Baptisms Pastor Danny D’Acquisto & Nick RinggerOffering
PROCLAMATIONMake me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. (Psalm 25:4)Reading of the Word Isaiah 6:1-8 Karen SytsmaPreaching of the Word Josh Poore, Director of Worship Arts
RESPONSEBecause your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. (Psalm 63:3) “The Stand” HoustonBenediction Josh Poore
Today’s Worship Service
We have been created to worship God. And so, naturally, it is a theme that we see woven throughout the scriptures. Within this grand narrative we see our hearts turn from God at the fall, his great provision for us at the cross, and a picture of his people in the end worshiping him eternally before the throne.
1. Worship is another theme that we see threaded through the pages of scripture. Read Isaiah 6:1-7 together. What is revealed about God here? What response do you see? What does it mean to worship?
2. God created mankind to make himself known and receive our worship. What kind of things do we tend to orient our lives around instead of our Creator? Where else do we look for satisfaction? How can we spur one another on to turn our eyes back to the Lord?
3. Though our hearts have turned from him in sin, God enables our worship of him through providing Jesus. Do you have a vivid memory of when you turned from treasuring other things, trusted in Christ, and began to truly worship God? Share that experience with each other.
4. Read Revelation 4:8-11 together. What does this passage tell us about our eternal future? Does it excite you? Does the eternal worship of God of people from all nations motivate you to share the gospel with others? Why should it?
5. Consider the movements of our worship service on Sundays (Praise- recognizing God for who he is in song and prayer, Renewal- confession and assurance, Proclamation- the preaching of God’s word, and Response). Why is it important as a congregation and as individuals to practice these elements regularly? Have you thought much about it when worshipping together on Sundays?
6. The sermon ended with a call to worship God with our heads, hearts, and hands? What does each of these mean? Which of these do you find the easiest? Which do you find the hardest?
Sermon Review Discussion QuestionsThese questions are for after the sermon and can be used for Life Group discussion, one-to-one discipleship, or personal reflection and application.
1. What does it mean to worship God?
2. What revelation and response do we see in the first two chapters of Genesis?
3. Each and every one of our sins is a worship problem. When we sin, what are we doing?
4. What does Abraham’s statement, “God will provide for himself the lamb,” tell us about worship? How does God provide for us in Jesus?
5. What are the four movements of our service each week? What do these parts entail?
6. What does it mean for us to worship God with our heads? Our hearts? Our hands?
In-Sermon Focus QuestionsThese questions are designed to keep you engaged during the sermon.
Preacher: Josh Poore, Director of Worship ArtsSermon: Worship: God’s WorthScripture: Isaiah 6:1-8Date: July 15, 2018
Sermon Notes
For more information on this topic look into:God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughn RobertsThe God Who is There: Finding Your Place in God’s Story by D.A. CarsonThe Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm
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