Why Worship?
Living a Life of Worship – Part 1
Life Church – July 10, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Psalm 100:2 (NIV) Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
John 4:24 (NIV) God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.
1. You were _____________ to worship
1A. Everyone worships ________________
Romans 1:21 (NLT) Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn't worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused.
Romans 1:23 (NLT) And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people, or birds and animals and snakes.
1B. You become _______ what you worship
Psalm 115:4,8 (NIV) Idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.
2. Worship to ___________ God
2A. Don’t worship for _____________
Psalm 147:11 (CEV) The Lord is pleased only with those who worship him and trust his love.
2B. Draw __________ to God in worship
James 4:8 (NIV) Come near to God and he will come near to you.
3. Worship is a ___________
3A. Constantly _______________ in worship
Psalm 105:4 (NIV) Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
3B. Make ____________ activity worship
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Colossians 3:23 (NIV) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,