Worship

This sermon explores the things God truly desires from us beyond the rituals of public worship.

Let's look at the bigger picture that God has designed for New Testament worship.

At the Last Supper, Jesus transformed a traditional Passover meal into a profound lesson on humility by taking on the role of a servant, washing His disciples' feet and showing that true leadership means serving others—even those who might betray you.

In this sermon, Mike challenges the common attitude of assessing church attendance based on personal gain, arguing that church life should involve both giving and receiving; specifically, attendees should experience a genuine sense of God's presence during worship, beyond mere obligation or habit.

There are 5 things found in the New Testament that God will accept as true worship to Him.

In discussing worship, there exists a tension between progressive believers who seek a modern expression of worship and traditionalists who believe in preserving established methods, while many in the middle simply desire to express their love for God in a sincere and communal way, emphasizing that true worship transcends worldly norms and is fundamentally about honoring God.

That's good. This morning, we're going to, do what we normally do, but I've got some extra helpers this morning to, to get our children's, worship part, our children's lesson going. I'm gonna ask, Christopher...