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G d. Worship. “ God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth .” John 4:24. Definition of Worship. Proskuneo - 59 times “to kiss the hand to one, ... “to do homage” = honor “obeisance” = respect “to express respect”. Definition of Worship.
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“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24
Definition of Worship Proskuneo - 59 times “to kiss the hand to one, ... “to do homage” = honor “obeisance” = respect “to express respect”
Definition of Worship Sebomai - 10 times “To reverence, hold in awe” Latreuo - 21 times “Perform sacred services “to worship God..
Definition of Worship English word Worship “Worth” - “Ship” Worship / honor that which we believe to be worth more or superior to ourselves.
What Does God want in Worship ? John 4:24 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” 1. Sincere 2. True 3. God
True Worship Based on God’s revelation “By faith Abraham …offered up Isaac” Heb. 11:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Rom. 10:17
True Worship Sing Pray Lord's Supper Give Teach
True Worship God is object of worship Ex. 20:3,4 – no other gods Matt. 4:10 “You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve” Deut. 6:13
Vain Worship “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Matt. 15:9
“And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.” Lev.10:1
“And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they diedbefore the LORD. Lev.10:2
Men today suggest we change our worship.... Appeal to baby boomers Make it more appealing Traditional - Contemporary So it will not be BORING
Suggested changes Drama Concerts Wrestling Dancing Entertainment
Suggested changes Jokes Singing Groups Sensational No invitation More Appealing
What is the problem ? That is “vain” worship If I love God then I want to obey him. Worship is not entertainment
True Worshipers Worship as God directs Not to be entertained It is not boring
“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Dec. 28, 2008