heartfelt worship

“YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR

HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” MARK 12:30

HEARTFELT WORSHIP

What is worship?

“Worship is the only thing we can give to God that He already doesn’t have…”

“Worship is God coming to us (love, grace, law, truth, forgiveness, guidance, peace, etc.)… as we respond to God (faith, confession, gratitude, wonder, joy, celebration.)” “Worship: God is the object and the subject.”

What is worship?

worship: Old English; ‘worth’ ‘ship’; reverent honor paid to God; (verb, noun)

Westminster Confession (AD 1647): “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”

What is worship?

Rick Warren: “The most common mistake Christians make in worship is seeking an experience rather than seeking God.”

Jesus and “strength” worship

Loving God with all of our strength. Physical worship...what we do…specific actions

Luke 19:1-9 - Jesus and ZacchaeusLuke 18:41-43 - Jesus open blind eyesLuke 18:15-17 - Jesus blesses childrenLuke 19: 45-48 - Jesus cleanses the temple

Jesus clears the Temple

Strength/Physical Worship

Who? Catholics; Anglican; Orthodox

Special emphasis on sacred places:(wilderness; Garden of Eden; Canaan; Egypt; Bethlehem; Jerusalem; Cross; Empty Tomb)

Special emphasis on sacred actions:(kneeling, bowing, fasting, praying, incense)

Jesus and “mind” worship

Loving God with all of our mind.Intellectual worship…what we think...clear understanding

John 3:16-19 - Eternal LifeJohn 10:11 - Good ShepherdJohn 11:25-26 - Resurrection and the LifeJohn 15: 5 - The Vine

Jesus Prays

Mind/Intellectual Worship

Who? Lutherans; Reformed; Bible Churches

Special emphasis upon sanctuaries, pulpits, evangelistic crusades, Bible studies; etc.

Increased attention to preaching, teaching, parables, metaphors, symbols, stories.

Jesus and “soul” worship

Loving God with all of our soul.Emotional worship…what we feel…powerful emotions depth of faith.

Mark 3:11-12 - Jesus casts out demonsMark 4:39-41 - Jesus calms the stormMark 6:2-6 - Jesus is rejectedMark 6:34 - Jesus has compassion

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

Soul/Emotional Worship

Who? Pentecostals; Charismatics

Heightened awareness for Christian festivals, tent meetings, revivals, etc.

Increased attention given to testimonies, healing services, expressive singing; dancing; speaking in tongues, etc.

Jesus and “heart” worship

Loving God with all of our heart.Volitional worship…what we choose…concrete decisions

Matthew 4:10 - Jesus resists temptationMatthew 5:47-48 - Jesus’ ethicsMatthew 9:37-38 - Jesus sends out ‘workers’Matthew 26:39 - Jesus’ prayer

Jesus and the woman caught in adultery

Heart/Volitional Worship

Who? Methodists; Baptists; Evangelicals

Additional emphasis on soup kitchens, store front missions, prisons, homeless shelters, etc.

Call for decisions for accepting Christ, serving the poor and needy, advocating for missions and social justice

Heartfelt Worship

Physical…What can I bring to God in worship?In what ways is God trying to come to

me through worship?

Intellectual…Is there a new understanding in God

Word that I can receive?How can I communicate Biblical truth

to others?

Heartfelt Worship

Emotional…What in my life needs to be healed,

forgiven, cleansed, released, renewed?

How can I be more loving, grace-filled, joyful, thankful, humble?

Volitional…What is God asking me to do or be?How can I best respond to God’s call

on my life?

Heartfelt Worship

The truth of Jesus is proclaimed and experienced…

Heartfelt Worship

The power of the Gospel is lived and shared…

“YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR

HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” MARK 12:30

HEARTFELT WORSHIP