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New Testament Worshippers

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Introduction:Introduction:

• It’s amazing that the N.T. church had such great unity with which they worshipped and served God.

• Psalm 29:2; 95:6-7; Eph. 4:-1-3; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Acts 2;47; matthew 16:18; John 17:20-21; Hebrews 4:15-16

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The Worshipping ChurchThe Worshipping ChurchPs. 42:1-2; 122:1; 1 Tim. 3:15; 1 Pet. 2:5

• Worship means, “to kiss the hand to (towards) one in token of reverence”.

• We should regard God as holy! Hebrews 10:29; 12:28; Isaiah 6:3– Reverend. God’s name, not man’s! Ps. 111:9– In reverence. Hebrews 13:15; Matthew 4:10– Worship involves a subject, that’s us, and an

object which is God! – Remember our low estate. Psalm 8:3-4– God deserves this fear & reverence! Ps. 89:7

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The Worshipping The Worshipping ChurchChurch

• Motivated to worship…– By love. 1 John 4:9-10– By fear. Ecclesiasts 12:13

• Means “reverence toward, fear, honor and respect.” Same as in Psalm 111:9 (Strong’s # H 3372, “yare”)

– It’s the Father’s will to obey the Son (Jesus)! Matthew 7:21; 17:5-6• To give Him honor.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Timothy 1:17– His love controls us. 2 Corinthians 5:14

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A Worshipping Heart!A Worshipping Heart!Because We’re Thankful To GodBecause We’re Thankful To God

• John 4:23-24; Psalm 100:4; 144:15

• True worship available today through the knowledge of Jesus Christ… John 1:17

• The state of mind in which we worship is:– Not in the Mosaical ordinances/cancelled:

Ephesians 2:13-18; Colossians 2:11-15– But worship in N.T. spiritual ordinances:

Romans 8:5-14; Ps. 29:2; Hebrews 10:23-25

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A Worshipping Heart!A Worshipping Heart!Because We’re Thankful To GodBecause We’re Thankful To God

• Worship in Truth!– Because of the Lordship of Christ. Lk.6:46

– Truth as the Word. John 17:17; Col. 1:5

– Must be able to discern between good and evil by knowing God’s truth. Heb. 5:11-14; John 8:32; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17

– Today we’re under the law of Christ. 1 Corinthians 9:21; Galatians 6:2

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A Worshipping Heart!A Worshipping Heart!Because We’re Thankful To GodBecause We’re Thankful To God

• Worship in spirit! John 4:24

– God has always sought sincerity and obedience. 2 Cor. 10:5b

– God searches the heart. 1 Chron. 28:9• Wholehearted devotion is sought. Eph. 6:6• A willing mind is sought. 2 Cor. 8:12• Our “motives” are exposed to God.

Hebrews 4:13• God is a Spirit, the true object of worship.

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The Problem With The Problem With Half-HeartednessHalf-Heartedness

• King Amaziah’s problem…2 Chron. 25:2

• We must serve God with Wholeheartedness!

Psalm 111:1; Jeremiah 24:7

• We should focus our worship to God with the right kind of heart which includes, “the understanding also” 1 Cor. 14:15

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The Unity of Worship The Unity of Worship In the Body of ChristIn the Body of Christ

• We’re having a family reunion!– Christ is our head & we’re the body. Col. 1:18– Our teaching is to be unified. 1 Cor. 2:11-16– Christ’s body likened to the human body.

1 Cor. 12:12-13; Romans 12:4-5– Placed in the body to work together.

Ephesians 4:16– We need each other in the “one body”!

1 Cor. 12:14-27; Col. 3:15– Let there be no divisions. 1 Cor. 1:10

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Let Us At The Mary St. church of Christ…

• “…Worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.” Phil. 3:3

• Worship God in the truth being taught to, “observe (do) all things whatsoever I (Jesus) have commanded you” Mt. 28:20

• Worship God properly so it will be counted by God as an offering, not as robbery. Mal. 1:13; 3:8; 2 Cor. 13:11, 14

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You Are Invited To Become A Part Of Christ’s Church

Today! Baptism – Rom. 6:3

Confession – Rom.10:10

Repentance – Acts 2:38

Faith – Mark 16:16

Hearing the Gospel – Rom. 10:16-17

Steps to Salvation… Acts 2:41, 47

Christ’s body 1 Cor. 12:13