Sermons on Worship

Sermons on Worship

Isaiah – Week 12

There are four places that ‘The Servant’ is the identified in the book of Isaiah. Here, in ⁠chapter 49⁠, is the second time. These words, written 700 years ago, point to Christ. Now, prophecy doesn’t seem very scientific, but science is asking different questions than faith. The two are compatible – for here are the very words found on document near the Dead sea that are hundreds of years older than Jesus was born, yet is obviously writing about the…

Isaiah – Week 11

Choose this day who you will serve, as for me it is the Lord (⁠Joshua 24:14-15⁠). It may seem like the idols we read about are long gone and we need not worry about falling prey to such things, but they are still as strong as ever. They have gone underground. Our idols may not be made of stone and wood, but we are idol factories, and we were built to worship. In Isaiah 44:9-20⁠, God puts Israel on trial…

Bless the Lord O My Soul – Week 3

Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4 shows that worship is not about a place, but about putting all worth in God – in spirit and truth. Humanity is drawn to worship but we often misdirect it, while all along, God is calling us back to Himself. Worship involves the whole person and is shaped by what is true about God. Different styles and expressions of worship have always existed, but our focus should be on sincerity rather…

Bless the Lord O My Soul – Week 2

Over and over again the Bible calls us to worship. It is a command to sing and give worth to our Lord. This sure makes sense, because we were created to sing (⁠Psalm 98:7-9⁠). All creation worships The Creator. Jesus even said, if we don’t worship Him the stones will cry out and worship Him (⁠Luke 19:38-40⁠). Worship is a community activity, not only are we to worship together now (⁠Colossians 3:16-17⁠), but it is rooted in the history of…

Bless The Lord O My Soul – Week 1

In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

Practicing the Presence of God – Part 4

Where is the Church in Jesus life? Good question, since Jesus only says the word twice. But when He talks about the Church, it is very weighty. We need the Church – to grow, to learn, to love each other. The Church needs us – to encourage each other, to help each other. The Church was born in song, it is an act of worship and God blesses us through the Church as we bless others.
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