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www.tswrightspeaks.comwww.jesussaid.tvwww.godcenteredconcept.comIn this episode of TS Wright Speaks, we explore one of the most awe-inspiring passages in Scripture—Revelation chapter 4, where the apostle John is given a glimpse into the throne room of heaven.John describes the throne of God surrounded by a radiant rainbow, flashes of lightning, twenty-four elders seated on thrones, and four living creatures who continually proclaim:“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.”But this chapter is not just about heavenly imagery. It reveals something much deeper—the nature of true worship.In this teaching, we examine:What John saw when the door to heaven openedThe meaning of the throne, the elders, and the living creaturesWhy the elders cast their crowns before GodWhat it means to worship God as CreatorThe difference between conversion and discipleshipWhy real worship involves surrendering every part of our lives to GodRevelation 4 reminds us that everything we have—our abilities, our voice, our body, and our life—ultimately belongs to the One who created all things. True worship is not just what we do in church; it is how we live every moment before the Creator.Join us as we unpack this powerful passage and consider the question every believer must answer:Are we merely converts, or are we true disciples of Christ?As Scripture declares:“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.” Episode Show NotesScripture CoveredRevelation 4Isaiah 11:2–3Luke 14:26–33Key ThemesThe throne room of heavenGod as Creator of all thingsHeavenly worshipThe crowns of the eldersTrue discipleship vs. conversionLiving a life of total surrender to GodKey TakeawayTrue worship is not limited to church services. It is the daily act of laying everything we are and everything we have before the Creator who gave it to us.Call To ActionIf this teaching encouraged you:Follow TS Wright SpeaksShare this episode with someone studying the Book of RevelationEpisode Keywords (SEO / Podcast Search)Revelation 4 Revelation Bible study Throne room of God Worship in heaven 24 elders revelation Four living creatures bible Christian discipleship Biblical prophecy Book of Revelation teaching Bible prophecy podcast Christian theology podcast TS Wright Speaks Bible teaching podcast End times bible study Christian discipleship teaching

It's easy to worship God in the good times. Sure. But what about the bad times, when life is really tough? What does it mean to worship God in the middle of suffering? Because, quite frankly, when we're suffering, the very last thing we feel like doing is worshipping God.   Job in the Face of Adversity Well, this is the third message in a series that I've called, "Worship as a Way of Life". Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at exactly what this thing is that we call "worship". I mean we all worship something, whether its money or pleasure or career or recognition, you name it and people sacrifice their lives to worship it. Worship is ascribing worth to something; it's bowing down our lives to it and sacrificing other things for it. People will sacrifice their marriages for their careers. Why? Because they ascribe more worth to their career than they do to their husband or their wife. People will sacrifice their family and their home to adultery. Why? Because they ascribe more worth to their pleasure than to the fidelity of marriage. Last week we talked a little bit about what it means to worship God. Now the New Testament talks about two types of worship - there are two different Greek words used in the New Testament to talk about worship. One of them means "bowing our lives down" – it's the word "proskuneo" – it's the word we get "prostrate" – to prostrate ourselves. The second is the word "latrio" and it's the word that means "serving". Latreuo is the word that we get the word "lateral" from, so it's an outward form of worship. Inside worship; bowing down, prostrating ourselves and outside worship; doing things, lateral worship. It's about worshipping God, not just with our hearts and our mouths but with our lives – it's what we do, what we say, how we act and behave and treat others. It's great to sing songs in church on Sundays, but that's not the whole of worship. That form of worship is the "proskuneo" type of worship. But living worship out is something that's lateral; it goes out. Remember last week, if you were with us, we looked at Romans, chapter 12, beginning at verse 1, where Paul writes: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, because of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. This is your spiritual act of worship. Some translations say, "this is your spiritual act of service". It's the "latreuo". Now this is easier said than done. I mean, when life is going really well; when finances and family are going well; and work and its fun and we're cruising along, it's not too hard to be a living sacrifice. You know why? Because when everything is going well, it doesn't feel like we have to sacrifice much. Man, it's easy to worship God when it's all happening like that. 'I'm honouring God; God's blessing me – halleluiah! But what happens when things turn ugly? When all of a sudden they start falling apart – family and wealth and health – some of those things start going wrong – what happens when we are put under pressure? What happens when it hurts? What happens when it aches so bad inside that we can barely life the eyes of our soul Christ-ward? What is worship as a way of life look like then? I don't think that we can talk about worship without talking about this. You see, when things go bad, the most common response is to blame God. "God, what are You doing? Why are You letting this happen to me and we let out this guttural cry?" The most common reaction is to blame God. You know, it's funny how people who worship fame or success or money or pleasure, when all that comes tumbling down, as it inevitably will, they justify their reactions. They never blame those things that they were worshipping but we, well, when we go through some suffering, the very first thing that so often happens, is that people blame God. Jesus made a promise to His disciples - you can read it in John, chapter 16, verse 33. He promised them, "In this world you will have tribulation." You will – that's one of those promises of God we don't like standing on. And when we look at worshipping God in the midst of trial and tribulation as we are today, we'll look at it in perspective of a couple of men – Job and Paul. Now these guys both went through a lot of suffering. Now I don't like sermons that say, "Well, you know, Job did it this way and Paul did it that way and you and I should be like Job and Paul." We're not – I'm not Job; I'm not Paul, nor are you. We are us! But when we look at how these men reacted under suffering, there is some insights; there's something there where God is telling us about worship under duress – worship in times of stress. Let's have a look at Job first. Now the story of Job – if you've got a Bible, open it up - the Book of Job comes just before the Book of Psalms. Job, chapter 1, verse 1, says that Job was blameless and upright, that he feared God and that he turned away from evil. I mean, this guy was mister, "I have my act together". And the devil approaches God about Job and says, "well, it's easy for Job, things are going well for him, but let's see if he sticks with You, God when things are going badly". So God gives the devil permission, one by one, to take things away from Job. First he loses his property, then his children, his reputation, his friends, his health, his marriage – one by one, God lets the devil take those things away from Job. And Job - Job ends up loathing his life, wishing he'd never been born. Here's this wealthy, well balanced, "I've got it all together" guy, who, by the way, has been honouring God and that's why he's been blessed. And he ends up sick, lost, alone, a laughing stock, his friends tell him he must have sinned – 'Job it must have all been your fault". Do you think that's tough? I mean, have a listen how he felt – chapter 3 – he said, Let the day perish in which I was born. Why did I not die at birth? Why did I not come forth from the womb and expire? Job wished he was dead! Life for Job was tough particularly in light of the fact that he was blameless, upright, he feared God, he turned away from evil – it wasn't his fault. Why was this happening? It hurt so much – his friends criticised him –"God what are You doing?" Ever felt like that? Well, next we are going to take look at how Job responded. What happened to worship in Job's life when it all came tumbling down?   Job was Human Too We are looking at Job's response when all God's blessings were taken away from him, one by one. His health, his family, his friends, his everything was taken away. And the good news is Job was human. He lost everything and it wasn't his fault. Now if you thought that I was going to give you some "Job had a perfect response" kind of message today, you're wrong. Job lost possessions, family, marriage, health, reputation, friends, everything basically. Have a listen to what happened – Job, chapter 2, verse 7. So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and inflicted Job with painful sores, from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes. His wife said to him, "Are you still holding onto your integrity? Curse God and die!" And he replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God and not trouble? In all this, Job did not sin in what he said." Now, that's a very noble response – when you read what was happening to him; it was really ugly. It's hard to read and to listen to, but in the very next chapter he curses the day he was born. And Job takes the situation to God and argues with Him. He ends up loathing his life. Have a listen to Job, chapter 10, verse 1: I loath my very life, therefore I will give free reign to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul. Pretty human response! "I will say to God, "Do not condemn me but tell me what charges You have against me. Does it please You to oppress me - to spurn the work of Your hands while You smile on the schemes of the wicked? Do You have eyes of flesh, do You see as mortals see? Are Your days like those of a mortal or Your years like those of a man, that You must search out my faults and probe after my sin, though You know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from Your hand? Your hands shaped me and made me, would You now turn and destroy me?" It's a pretty heartfelt response! When this stuff happens to us, we have natural reactions just like Job. It hurts – we want to hang onto God but ultimately, it hurts so much, that like Job, we can end up going to God and saying, "God, I loathe my very life – why are You doing this to me?" We want to know why and sometimes, like Job, our friends end up blaming us. What a great help they were? Job prays for relief and deliverance and God seem to withhold it. He says, "God, how come those wicked people over there are doing just fine and this stuff is happening to me?" Do you recognise any of this stuff? It's the stuff of normal human reactions. But there's something that runs through all of this – when you read the Book of Job, there's a golden thread in the midst the all the dark and the painful ones. Job will not stop hoping in God. As much as this is tearing him apart in every way, at every level, he won't stop putting his hope in God. Job, chapter 19, verse 25, he says: "I know," (he's been through a whole bunch of stuff, and yet he says,) "I know that my Redeemer lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth and after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I myself will see Him with my own eyes, I and not another. How my heart yearns within me." See what this is? This is Job worshipping God in his heart - it's "proskuneo" type worship - it's bowing down saying, "you know something, no matter all this stuff that God seems to have thrown my way, I know that my Redeemer lives." And he decides to worship God with his life too. You pick it up in chapter 27, verse 2. As surely as God lives, who has denied me justice, the Almighty, who has made me taste bitterness of my soul, as long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils, my lips will not speak wickedness and my tongue will utter no deceit. I will never admit you are in the right till I die, I will not deny my integrity. I will maintain my righteousness and never let go of it. My conscience will not reproach me as long as I live. In other words "I am just going to keep on keeping on in doing good. I don't care what the world throws at me, I will not let go of my God and I will not let go of my integrity." You know what that looks like to me? That looks like a man bowing his life down and worshipping God. See Job had all the normal human, emotional responses that you and I have when things go bad. I mean, bad stuff happens to us – it's not the time to deny our humanity; it's not the time for a sermon that says Job was perfect and we should be perfect, because Job wasn't. Job was human; Job struggled with stuff just like you and I do. When we lose a loved one, we are going to grieve. When our health fails us, it's going to be scary. And in the middle of all that, God is calling us to keep our eyes on Him; to worship Him on the inside and on the outside – to worship Him in our hearts and never let Him go and to worship Him with our lives and keep on doing good. I've been through some really tough times in my life when it hurt so much that I didn't even have the strength to lift my eyes and look at God. But He gave me a gift of His Spirit, deep in my heart I wouldn't let go. The only decision I could make, by the grace of God, I made it. God is my God and my Redeemer lives. I will never blame God for my woes – I'll be like Job -–I'll ask Him why, I'll share my pain with Him but I will never blame Him because He is my God. You know something, that's worship – worship in the hardest place of all. And as I look back through those dark times, it's something that I've never, ever regretted. When we worship God through tears and gritted teeth and in the midst of the dark times, we look back and we see His piercing light shinning into that darkness. In the midst of bitterness, we can look back and remember the wondrous taste of the sweetness of the love of Christ.   Paul's Party Just going to spend some time briefly, looking at Paul and Silas in prison because there's something special when we praise God with our lips in our difficult times. It's a wonderful story - you can pick it up, if you have a Bible, open it up – Acts, chapter 16, beginning at verse 16: Once when we were going to a place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl, who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. Now this girl followed Paul and the rest of us around, shouting, "These men are the servants of the Most High God who are telling you the way to be saved." She kept this up for days, finally, Paul became so troubled that he turned around to her and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ, I command you to come out of her." At that moment the spirit left her. When the owners of the slave girl realised that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them in to the market place to face the authorities. They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews and are throwing our city into an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for us as Romans, to accept or practice." The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. About midnight, Paul and Silas, (as you do), were praying and singing hymns to God and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly, there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once, all the prison doors flew open and everybody's chains came loose. The jailer woke up and he went and saw that the prison doors were open and he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped, but Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself, we are all still here." The Jailer called for lights and rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas, he then brought them out and ask, "Sirs, what do I have to do to be saved?" They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved – you and your entire household." Then they spoke the Word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds and then immediately, he and all his family were baptised. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them. He was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God; he and his whole family. Isn't it a great story? Paul and Silas are going along and they're doing what they are doing and this woman who is possessed by a demon is driving them nuts, so Paul just turns around and casts the demon out in the name of Jesus Christ. They get hauled before a court – Paul and Silas are severely flogged. Listen to this, verse 23 of chapter 16. They had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison. What was their direct response to being severely flogged? Have you ever been flogged? I mean maybe we got a belting as a kid but flogged with whips? They would have been in a lot of pain. They would have needed the odd Panadol. What was their direct response? Look at verse 25: About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the other prisoners were listening to them. There is something so special about praising God with our lips at those times. And in the middle of all that – see, this wasn't fair that they were locked up – it wasn't their fault. Someone just got them and locked them up and beat them and in the middle of all that God had a plan. Why were they in prison? Why had they been flogged? Why did God put His Spirit of praise in their hearts and on their lips? Because God had a plan – God wanted to save the jailer and his family. But that plan relied on Paul and Silas not running away the moment God loosed their chains and opened the cell doors, but on standing there and ministering to God. You know what we want to do when we suffer? We want to complain and run away. Instead Paul and Silas praised God and stood firm in His purposes when they had the opportunity to run. There it is again – they did inside worship – "proskuneo" worship and outside "latreuo" worship. They worshipped in their hearts and they worshipped with their lives. We sometimes behave as though God could never possibly show up in the midst of our suffering, let alone do a miracle. But it's when we are suffering that we are called to praise God – to worship Him. To say, "God, I don't know why this is happening to me, but You know something Lord, I'm going to praise You. I'm going to sing songs of worship and praise in my heart to You. I'm going to make music to You in my heart. And then when I have finished doing that, Lord, I don't know why I am in this place, but I am going to stand here for You – just for You. Lord, I don't know what You are about to do; I don't know whether You are going to do a miracle or whether not, I just don't know, but I'm not going to run – I'm just going to be here for You." See the story of Job and Paul and Silas gives us some things to think about. How much use is it to stand in the midst of our pain and blame God? Instead of blaming Him; instead of accusing Him, in the midst of our weakness, we can stand firm. We are going to go through stuff - our emotions are going to go up and down – we are going to feel pain and distress and some days, fear but when we stand in the middle of that and we worship God with our heart, with our lips, with our hands, with our very lives, there is something so incredible special about that. What about you and me? What prison are we in at the moment? What thing are we going through like Job, at the moment? Are we saying, "God why are You doing this?" Or do we just give up on that and say, "Lord, I don't know why but I am going to worship You." Can I encourage you? Worship is really worship when we are going through trials and tribulations – when other people have turned against us – when it's not fair – when all these wicked people out there are walking around and God seems to be leaving them alone but something bad is happening in our lives, when we have been trying to be faithful to God and it's just not fair. The most wonderful response that we can have is to worship God, with everything that we are. That changes us – it changes us for ever and ever and ever. Let me encourage you, no matter what you are going through today; choose to worship God with your heart and with your life.

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Habakkuk's questions don't have a simple resolution. His prophecy ends with a view of God's awesome wrath, with the crops barren, a day of calamity coming, and a song of praise on his lips. What does that mean for you and me when we're stuck in traffic and when we get the diagnosis?Episode Transcript

“Playfulness of God!” Together, we'll explore the joy, imagination, and delight woven into our faith—seeing God as a God who plays, learning from children's trust, and celebrating friendship and worship with laughter and joy. Come and experience the wonder of a faith that is alive and full of play! This week, we conclude our "Playfulness of God" Series interestingly enough, on Pentecost Sunday! At its best, the worship of God is eclectic, joyful, and colorful. God enjoys worship as fun! Passage: Revelation 4:2-10 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

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Speaker: Adam GodshallSeries: Why We Worship the Way We DoText: Psalm 100Theme: Our Liturgy: We Speak to God Worship = my response to God's Worth.Liturgy = the order of the service. We speak to God through... One: ...Prayer: whereby we (P)raise, (R)epent, (A)sk, and (Y)eild. Two: ...Singing: as praise and as descipleship. Three: ...Affirmations of our faith: from the Bible, and from church confessions. Four: ...Giving: with thanksgiving and in faith. Five: ...Congregational Responses: with "amen", through the ordinances, and by our resolve. Present your bodies as a living sacrifice...which is your spiritual worship ~ Romans 12:1

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Solomon, known for his wisdom and the building of the temple, is typically regarded as a great king of the Old Testament. But a look at his life reveals the complexity of his worship. In order to save face, Solomon builds shrines and altars to false gods that will remain for over 200 years in Israel. His decisions allow Israel to participate in idol worship for generations. Solomon reveals that what we worship and how we worship matters.  What dead things in your life do you try to breathe life into? What does it look like to make the one decision each day to worship God? Message Delivered: 6/30/24

"The Presence of God" Hebrews 4:16 Pastor Nate Clarke January 21, 2024 Part of WORSHIP Series SERMON NOTES: - Hebrews 4:16- The Presence of God- God's presence is everywhere- Omnipresent: present everywhere at the same time- Jeremiah 23:24- Psalm 139:7-8- God's presence is on the inside of every believer- Romans 8:9, 11- 1 Corinthians 6:19- Matthew 27:50- Hebrews 4:16- God's presence shows up when we worship Him- Manifest: to make evident or certain by showing or displaying- Psalm 22:3- His manifest presence blesses our lives- His manifest presence brings peace to chaos- John 20:19- Exodus 33:14- His manifest presence brings joy to sadness- John 20:20- Psalm 16:11- Isaiah 61:3- Psalm 122:1- His manifest presence brings power to weakness- Acts 2:1-2- 1 Corinthians 5:4- His manifest presence softens hard hearts- 1 Corinthians 14:24-25- 2 Chronicles 5:6-7, 13-14- They brought in the ark (dwelling place of God)- We gather ourselves together - They offered sacrifices - We bring our tithes and offerings - They lifted up a musical sacrifice of worship - We lift our song, lift our hands, shout, clap, play instruments - Sin will either cancel or catalyze your worship. The difference is repentance.- Hebrews 4:12-16Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“How Do We Live A Lifestyle Of Worship”? • Friday Service at the RRC To Give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give New Book: www.PastorToddBook.com Website: www.PastorTodd.org Church website: www.RRCNashville.org Worship is important to God for several key reasons: 1. **Acknowledgement of God's Sovereignty and Greatness**: Worship is an act of recognizing and honoring the sovereignty, greatness, and holiness of God. It's a way for humans to express awe and reverence for who God is. Through worship, believers acknowledge God's ultimate authority and worthiness of all praise and adoration. 2. **Fulfillment of God's Purpose for Humanity**: In various scriptures, it's suggested that one of the purposes for which humans were created is to worship God (Isaiah 43:7, 21). By worshiping, people fulfill part of their fundamental purpose and design. 3. **Building a Relationship with God**: Worship is a key component of a believer's relationship with God. It's a time of intimate communication and connection. Through worship, believers express their love, gratitude, and need for God, which fosters a deeper relationship with Him. 4. **Transformation and Renewal**: Worship has the power to transform the worshiper. In God's presence, people find renewal, strength, and perspective. It's often in moments of worship that individuals are reminded of God's promises, faithfulness, and their identity in Him. 5. **Spiritual Warfare**: Worship can be a form of spiritual warfare. It shifts the focus from life's challenges to God's power. Biblical examples show worship leading to breakthroughs and victories (2 Chronicles 20:21-22). 6. **Community and Unity in the Body of Christ**: Corporate worship unites believers in a shared experience of God's presence. It builds community and strengthens the collective faith and identity of the Church. 7. **Reflecting God's Glory Back to Him**: Worship is a way of reflecting God's glory back to Him. Just as creation declares His glory (Psalm 19:1), so does worship from His people. It's an expression of giving back to God from what He has given. 8. **Preparing for Eternity**: Worship is seen as a preparation for eternity. In heaven, worship is a continual activity (Revelation 4:8-11). Engaging in worship on earth is, in a sense, a preparation for and a foretaste of eternal life with God. Here are ten key verses from the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible that emphasize the importance of praise and worship and the need for faith: 1. **Psalm 100:4** - "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." 2. **Hebrews 13:15** - "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name." 3. **Psalm 95:6** - "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." 4. **John 4:24** - "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." 5. **Psalm 150:6** - "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!" 6. **Psalm 22:3** - "But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel." 7. **Psalm 34:1** - "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth." 8. **2 Chronicles 20:22** - "Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated." 9. **Psalm 147:1** - "Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful." 10. **Ephesians 5:19-20** - "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” King David, known as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22), is often celebrated as a great worshiper in the Bible. His life and writings, especially in the book of Psalms, reveal his deep devotion and heartfelt worship towards God. ### Early Life and Heart of Worship - **Anointed as King**: David was anointed by the prophet Samuel at a young age (1 Samuel 16:1-13). Even before he became king, he was known for his skill with the harp and his love for God. - **David and Goliath**: In his battle with Goliath, David's faith in God was evident. He saw the battle as the Lord's and worshiped God through his trust and declaration of faith (1 Samuel 17). ### Psalms: Expressions of Worship - **Book of Psalms**: David wrote many of the Psalms, which are filled with expressions of praise, worship, and heartfelt prayers to God. They reveal his deep emotional connection with God, covering a wide range of human experiences and emotions. - **Examples of Worship**: Psalms like 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd”) and 51 (a penitential psalm) show his reliance, trust, and worship of God in various life circumstances. ### Instances of Worship in David's Life - **Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem**: One of the most vivid examples of David's worship is found in 2 Samuel 6. David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with great celebration. He danced before the Lord with all his might, wearing a linen ephod. This act showed his humility and willingness to worship God wholeheartedly, without concern for his kingly dignity. - **Response to Personal Challenges**: David's response to personal challenges and tragedies also reflected his worshiper's heart. For instance, when his child with Bathsheba was ill, David fasted and worshiped (2 Samuel 12:16-20). - **Plans for the Temple**: Although David was not permitted to build the temple, his preparations and plans for it (1 Chronicles 22) demonstrate his desire to honor and worship God. ### Legacy as a Worshiper - **Influence on Israelite Worship**: David established a new order of worship in Israel, organizing the Levites into groups of musicians and singers for the temple services (1 Chronicles 23:5; 25:1-7). This had a lasting impact on Israelite worship practices. - **A Heart Like God's**: Throughout his life, despite his flaws and failures, David consistently turned back to God with a repentant and worshipful heart, setting a model for heartfelt worship and reliance on God. David's story illustrates that worship is not just about singing or music; it's a lifestyle of reverence, dependence, and love for God. His life is a testament to the importance of a personal, intimate relationship with God, expressed through worship.

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    Be Careful  Obey My Commands   Love the Lord your God Worship him with all your heart and soul We must being willing to love and obey God in all areas so that it affects all our other areas of life.   Provision Rain for your land  Harvest grain, wine, oil  Grass for livestock   “Eat and be satisfied” See there was no rain in the land. The irrigation system was man made. They need a God rain for this level of provision.  Be Careful not to be deceived  by turning aside serving and bowing in worship to other gods  Because they could have gotten pride and thought that the gods of the land was providing    Then the Lord's anger will burn against you  Sky will be shut no rain  No produce You will perish quickly  God holds and stores the rain for when he is ready. If he removes the rain. The land will not be plentiful as promised for obedience. It would be dry and dead. He is leaving them to die. The DECEIVER comes to steal, kill, and destroy.  Be Careful to imprint these words On your hearts (storehouse of the word of God, treasure it to be used in all occasions) On your minds  Bind them on your hands (so you can see) Let them be a symbol on your foreheads  The importance of storing up God's word in your heart so that you won't sin against him. He wants to be in your mind, heart, in your hands. When you have his word you will be ready so you dont have to get ready. One day you might can't google verses as needed. To do the next point you must follow this one.    Be Careful to teach your children  Talking about his law When you sit in your house  When you lie down  When you walk along the road    The topic of conversations should lead to Jesus., not matter where you are, in the house, traveling to and from places in the car. My car is often a car gospel ride. Like a magic school because with Jesus lesson. For some reason, it happens in the car a lot. When you lie down. It could be when lying down or when rising up. You have to talk and teach your children the law of God. Nothing else matter. If your kids miss heaven, but gain all the material possessions it means nothing. Teach them to store up treasures in heaven where moths and rust can't destroy.    Be Careful to cover your home/community  Write them on the doorposts of your house  Write them on your city gate   Pray God's word over your home, put reminders through the rooms of the home  Pray God's word over your neighborhood, where you go in your going in and coming out  Be careful to obey to protect your legacy  Obedience …so that as long as heaven is above earth your days and your children's days may be many    God desires Obedience before blessings because he can't bless sin and disobedience.  Your obedience today affects your children tomorrow! If you don't tell them how will they know and if you don't know what to tell them then get in the word so you know!   The digest?   What does Worship and Obedience look like in your life right now? How do you guard yourself against the deception of the evil one? Do you have scripture imprinted on your heart? Have you taught or are you teaching your children the read of God? If not how can you make that change this year ? How are you influencing your home, community, etc? The chew  Someone will be affected by your obedience to God and His Word  

During the time of Jesus, the act of worshiping God was associated with a designated location, leading to disagreements among various groups regarding its precise identity. Jesus, however, resolved these disputes by providing insights into the essence of genuine worship and specifying its rightful place.To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video versions of the podcast, Social Media links, and more use the Link down below!https://lnk.bio/dantewIf you would like to support this podcast financially you can give online by clicking here https://paypal.me/uchristianpod?locale.x=en_US. Your gift helps this podcast reach more people around the world!If you have questions or would like to reach out, email uchristianpod@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dantebwill/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UChristianPodcast Support the show

[Psalm 96:1-6] Continually worship with a fresh heart, turn worship into witness of the Gospel and share your stories of His grace & goodness.

Pastor Travis Cunningham continues our Embark: Life With God series by preaching on worship from Psalm 96.

The audio podcast for the Sunday, September 24, 2023 Worship service of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, MN. Recorded by Pastor James Disney with music by Sue Blom. Produced and Edited by Aimee Munson If you enjoy listening we encourage you to visit our website at www.blcmtka.org to learn more about our Church and to support this podcast.Pastor James DisneyMusic by Sue BlomProduced and Edited by Aimee Munson

The audio podcast for the Sunday, September 17, 2023 Worship service of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, MN. Recorded by Pastor James Disney with music by Sue Blom. Produced and Edited by Aimee Munson If you enjoy listening we encourage you to visit our website at www.blcmtka.org to learn more about our Church and to support this podcast.Pastor James DisneyMusic by Sue BlomProduced and Edited by Aimee Munson

A bonus episode inspired by Holy Spirit after reading the lyrics of The Goodness of God written by Jason Ingram / Brian Johnson / Ed Cash / Ben Fielding / Jenn Johnson. I was driving down the road visiting with the Lord in some dedicated to Him windshield time, and He brought this song to my remembrance. This outpouring is intentional for you today. When it comes to the Lord's strategy and walking by the Spirit in obedience, we must release these things. We never know who they are for, but God does. And that is His goodness in action! There is a very strategic, very specific timing of this particular "sound" and Rhema word that has to be released right now today. Although I have many things on my agenda today, I laid them all down to speak this over a recording. As you listen, I encourage you to put it all down - no distractions, just listen. Just be in the moment in His holy presence. Focus to hear what the Lord has to minister to your heart through this sound and word. I know it is for someone - is it for you?! Maybe it is even for multiple and many ones, but definitely for one, indeed. So, it had to be done. I pray that it blesses each listener that tunes in. Prayer of Agreement: God, You alone, be praised and glorified in all we do. Help us to submit it all to You, Father. Every ... last... bit of it. Be our all in all, in Your fullness, Abba Father! In the mighty name of Jesus, we ask that these things be taught unto us, even more by the Spirit, as we walk and abide and remain in You. You in us and us in You, Mighty God! Let us know what United in Christ means in totality! We give You our "Yes" of submission unto Your Lordship in our lives and finish this with our Amen of acknowledgment of Your faithfulness and our own awe in Your very presence, saying "so be it" as we continue to stand in Your love. LYRICS and proper acknowledgment of honor for this A cappella cover of "The Goodness of God" I love You, Lord For Your mercy never fails me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God And all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God I love Your voice You have led me through the fire In the darkest night You are close like no other I've known You as a Father I've known You as a Friend And I have lived in the goodness of God (yeah) And all my life You have been faithful (oh) And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God (yeah) 'Cause Your goodness is running after It's running after me Your goodness is running after It's running after me With my life laid down I'm surrendered now I give You everything 'Cause Your goodness is running after It's running after me (oh-oh) 'Cause Your goodness is running after It's running after me Your goodness is running after It's running after me With my life laid down I'm surrendered now I give You everything 'Cause Your goodness is running after It keeps running after me And all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God (I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna sing) 'Cause all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God Goodness of God lyrics © So Essential Tunes, Capitol Cmg Paragon, Bethel Music Publishing, Shout! Music Publishing Australia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/support

The audio podcast for the Sunday, September 3, 2023 Worship service of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, MN. Recorded by Pastor James Disney with music by Sue Blom. Produced and Edited by Aimee Munson If you enjoy listening we encourage you to visit our website at www.blcmtka.org to learn more about our Church and to support this podcast.Pastor James DisneyMusic by Sue BlomProduced and Edited by Aimee Munson

The audio podcast for the Sunday, August 21, 2022 Worship service of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, MN. Recorded by Pastor James Disney with music by Sue Blom. Produced and Edited by Aimee Munson If you enjoy listening we encourage you to visit our website at www.blcmtka.org to learn more about our Church and to support this podcast.Pastor James DisneyMusic by Sue BlomProduced and Edited by Aimee Munson

Those who revere Christ reveal His character as they worship in everything they do!

The audio podcast for the Sunday, June 25, 2023 Worship service of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, MN. Recorded by Pastor James Disney with music by Sue Blom. Produced and Edited by Aimee Munson If you enjoy listening we encourage you to visit our website at www.blcmtka.org to learn more about our Church and to support this podcast.Pastor James DisneyMusic by Sue BlomProduced and Edited by Aimee Munson

“‘You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end'...” (Hebrews 1:4-14) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com   Donate: www.walkintruth.com  Walk in Truth is a Living Truth Christian Fellowship Ministry Produced by Newton Productions

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“‘You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end'...” (Hebrews 1:4-14) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com   Donate: www.walkintruth.com  Walk in Truth is a Living Truth Christian Fellowship Ministry Produced by Newton Productions

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

“‘You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end'...” (Hebrews 1:4-14) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com   Donate: www.walkintruth.com  Walk in Truth is a Living Truth Christian Fellowship Ministry Produced by Newton Productions

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Enjoy this replay from March 11, 2023 with Associate Leader, Shane Harris. Partnership with God in worship and intercession is a crucial aspect of revival. To be effective as mentioned in James 5:16 we need to understand we are weak in our perception of how great God is as mentioned in Romans 8:26. However, as we engage in worship and prayer, the Holy Spirit helps us. This podcast will help you understand the role you fulfill in bringing heaven to earth.

March 5, 2023We are continuing with the series “The Big Picture”, examining the various eras in God's unfolding sovereign plan for mankind.  Last week, David covered the arrival of the promised Messiah King Jesus, the crescendo (so far!) of God's plan.  The next era is the Church Era, more commonly called the “Church Age”.  The Church, of course, refers to all Christians everywhere, across all time.  The Church Age started on the day of Pentecost and will continue until the 2nd coming of Jesus; we are in the Church Age now, in 2023.  The significance of the Church Age is that God has elected Christians to reflect God's image to the world, and to prepare for Jesus' return.  In 1 Peter 2:9-12, Peter described Christians (including Christians at TBC in 2023) using phrases found throughout the Old Testament to describe the nation of Israel: chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, people for his own possession, and sojourners & exiles.  In examining Peter's descriptions of Christians, we see God's desire for the Church during the Church Age, namely, to praise and exalt God (Worship), bring Christians to maturity (Discipleship), point non-Christians to Jesus (Evangelism), and grow in holiness (Sanctification).1 Peter 2:9-12

On this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker dive into the topic of worship, exploring what it means to truly worship God and how it extends beyond just singing on Sunday mornings. They discuss the concept of liturgy and why scripture doesn't prescribe a specific way to worship. They also introduce their new partner, Columbia International University, which has been educating students with a biblical worldview for 100 years. Listen in to learn about the significance of preaching, offering contributions, praying, and singing as acts of glorifying God, and discover how true worshipers worship Him in spirit and truth, not just during a service, but anytime and anywhere.  [00:01 – 05:02] Opening Segment The goal of Kitchen Table Theology is to make theological concepts accessible and applicable to everyday life. The purpose of theology is to deepen one's understanding and love for Jesus. Kitchen Table Theology is excited to announce a partnership with Columbia International University [05:03 – 13:32] Exploring the Meaning of Worship Liturgy refers to a church's custom of public worship, including the order and ingredients of a worship service Worship is the act of praising and offering something of worth to God, and should not be limited to just singing True worship is done in both spirit and truth, meaning it comes from a genuine and heartfelt connection with God Worship should not be reduced to a mere performance or tradition, but rather a transformative and meaningful experience that changes the worshipper [13:33] The Importance of Preaching in Worship Worship should be lived out every moment of every day, not just on Sundays Preaching is a vital part of worship as it allows us to hear from God through his word. The singing and preaching of worship go hand in hand, as singing prepares our hearts to hear the word of God The preaching of the word is a means of grace that nourishes and builds the congregation, and brings people to repentance and faith  Quotes: “True worship can only take place when the spirit of truth is pointing us back to the person of Jesus who is the truth” - Pastor Jeff Cranston  “We defined that liturgy and the actual word worship that it is more than just singing on Sunday mornings. It is a part of our daily life.” - Tiffany Coker  Join the Conversation  We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.org.  Visit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church.   Check-in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranston  Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening! 

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To wrap up our series on hearing from God, we’re talking through 5 ways (or, as we like to call them, the 5 W’s) to position ourselves to receive the guidance from God that we’ve been asking for. Join Pastor Adam Cook & Chloe Lavinder as they through what it looks like to respond to […]