Worship
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25. WORSHIP (Exodus 20:3)
25. WORSHIP (Exodus 20:3)
I. LOVE NO OTHER GODS
I. LOVE NO OTHER GODS
The real meaning of love is not just words, but actions. Show your love toward God
A. Christ must be first in your life—Matt. 6:33
A. Christ must be first in your life—Matt. 6:33
The first of the Ten Commandments is Thy Shalt not have ANY other Gods before me.
(In your plans, life, desires, and love)
B. Christ must be sought—Prov. 3:5–6
B. Christ must be sought—Prov. 3:5–6
(For guidance, wisdom, understanding, etc.)
C. Christ must be supreme—Matt. 22:37–39
(He must be king, lord, master)
All things are changed when we love Him. Not just lip service, but with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength
II. SERVE NO OTHER GODS
II. SERVE NO OTHER GODS
To serve really means to give. Giving your self, your money, your time, your life, etc.
A. Serve Him with your love—Matt. 6:24
A. Serve Him with your love—Matt. 6:24
(Daily devotion to Christ, and to Him alone)
B. Serve Him with our lives—Rom. 12:1–2
B. Serve Him with our lives—Rom. 12:1–2
(This means complete dedication unto the Lord)
C. Serve Him with our lips—Ps. 100:1
C. Serve Him with our lips—Ps. 100:1
(By praise and testimony, both silent and vocal)
Christ is not looking for talent, He is looking for those who will serve Him
III. WORSHIP NO OTHER GODS
III. WORSHIP NO OTHER GODS
Many years ago, Thomas K. Beecher once substituted for his famous brother, Henry Ward Beecher, at the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New York. Many curiosity seekers had come to hear the renowned Henry Beecher speak. Therefore, when Thomas Beecher appeared in the pulpit instead, some people got up and started for the doors. Sensing that they were disappointed because he was substituting for his brother, Thomas raised his hand for silence and announced, “All those who came here this morning to worship Henry Ward Beecher may withdraw from the church; all who came to worship God may remain.”
The example of godly leaders is helpful, but only the Savior is worthy of our worship and devotion.1506
Not dead cold ritual worship, but true worship from the heart. Not a habit, or a duty, but with love from the heart
A. Worship with desire—Ps. 42:1–2
A. Worship with desire—Ps. 42:1–2
(A hunger and a desire for more of God)
B. Worship Him with devotion—John 4:24
B. Worship Him with devotion—John 4:24
(Spirit and truth—This is real devotion)
C. Worship with dedication—Rom. 12:1–2
C. Worship with dedication—Rom. 12:1–2
(His will being our will—His way being our way)
Worship Him in the church services. Worship Him in the home. Worship him through reading and studying the Bible