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Expressions of Worship
365 Worship “Expressions of Worship†We Worship personally in continuous or 365 WORSHIP. We Worship corporately in gathered WORSHIP. Romans 11:36-12:1 “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.†(emphasis added) We hold the object of our worship in a position of glory and we make sacrifices for that object of our worship. Hebrews 13:15-16 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 365 Worship expresses itself in action and adoration.
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The Flow of Worship
365 WORSHIP The tabernacle was the most important object lesson for Israel during a period of 500 years to know how to worship God and come into His presence – “Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.†(Exodus 25:8) Since then it has become the reference point for 365 worship down through the centuries. 6. The Ark of the Covenant – God shows up and accepts your worship (Exodus 25:10-16) ↑ 5. Altar of Incense – Stay fresh (Exodus 30:1-10) ↑ 4. Presence bread – Have a life (Exodus 25:23-30) ↑ 3. Menorah – Shine a light (Exodus 25:31-40) ↑ 2. Laver – Get washed (Exodus 30:17-21) ↑ 1. Brazen Altar – Say I’m sorry and mean it (Exodus 27:1-8) ↑ “THE FLOW OF WORSHIP†Scripture: Exodus 25-30
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Can This Revival Live?
Can This Revival Live? Receiving and Sustaining Life Change Revival has to do with a move of God in such a way that new life is brought into discouraging and lifeless situations. In our quest for help and God’s presence we wrestle with the question, ‘What brings God out of hiding?’ Revival is sometimes difficult to identify. It’s not what we thought. Luke 19:39-44 ‘….you did not know the time of your visitation.’ Revival is seldom a comfortable journey. Acts 14 ‘We must, through many tribulations, enter the kingdom of God.’ Revival exalts Jesus Christ. Acts 2:38 ‘Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.’ We tend to clean the house but leave it empty. A trait of true revival is lasting life change. Galatians 5:22-23 ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.’
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What God Did to Win Your Heart so You Can Live!
When we experience renewal as a Christ follower, there is a wonderful assurance of sins forgiven; the heart is clean; the soul free. Faith does not stagger at the promises of God. Prayer lays hold on heaven with fresh power. Love fills the heart with worship and there is spontaneous praise of an awesome God. There may have been a time when you experienced all of this but today you feel like something is missing. The thrill in personal time with God has diminished. There is no spring in your step: no music in your soul. The joy of sacrifice is gone. Yet there is hope. People throughout history have turned to the Lord on His terms and become part of the greatest spiritual awakenings. God specializes in "Waking the Dead". WAKING THE DEAD “What God Did to Win Your Heart so You Can Live!†Of all the final words that have ever been spoken, none are more precious, none more revealing, none filled with more meaning and wisdom, none pierce the soul with more love than these last crucial words of Jesus from the cross. They are the windows into the very heart of Jesus and the gospel. Forgiveness at it’s hardest! “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.†Luke 23:24 I’m sure I’ll see you in Heaven. “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.†Luke 23:43 I am doing this to ease your pain. “Woman, behold your son…†John 19:26-27 I didn’t leave you, I just couldn’t stand to watch – Father “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?†Matt. 27:46 Suffering at its worst - alone “I thirst†John 19:28 Collect the right trophies “It is finished†John 19:30 The fate of your soul-to whom will you entrust it? “Father, into your hands I commend My spirit.†Luke 13:46 THE KING STILL HAS ONE MORE MOVE!
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Can This Church Live?
WAKING THE DEAD "Can This Church Live?" Scripture: Matthew 21: 12-22 In what way was the Temple Church a "den of robbers?" 1. By cheating the poor. 2. By squeezing out the immigrants, women and children. 3. By exploiting people in the name of religion for profit. 4. By having empty forms of religion, but no Jesus. Jesus takes action to revive His Church! 1. He confronted the religious power systems and "unseated them" 2. He turned the tables on injustice. 3. He called for His church to be known as a House of Prayer for "all nations". 4. He created space in His church for safe places of ministry. 5. He protected the priority of spontaneous worship. What upset Jesus about the fig tree? (Verses 18-22) 1. The fig tree like the church was to hold out the promise of "spiritual fruit" to the world but what Jesus saw was a church (like the fig tree) appearing nice on the outside with lots of activity but no 'spiritual vitality'! 2. How does our personal temple need cleansing this morning?
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Waking up Dry Bones
WAKING THE DEAD “Waking up Dry Bones†Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-16 The background, context and setting of Ezekiel’s vision: (Vs.1-10) Three clues that the church needs revival: (Vs. 11) 1. We are spiritually dry 2. We feel hopeless in our present situation 3. God seems distant Five conditions that bring revival: (Vs. 12-14) 1. God cares about spiritual dryness and moves on our behalf. 2. God calls for a proclamation (hinnabe) of the WORD to confront the dryness. 3. The proclaimed WORD wakes the dead and creates new life. 4. God restores back to us what was stolen, killed and destroyed. (We are in a war) 5. God backs the preached WORD with a powerful demostration of His Spirit. God’s thrill with revival! (Vs. 14) THEN YOU WILL KNOW THAT I THE LORD HAVE SPOKEN, AND I HAVE DONE IT, DECLARES THE LORD
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Pick Up That Baton
Pick Up That Baton What matters most? ‘Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…’ Hebrews 12:2a ‘And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and than will the end come’ Matthew 24:4-14 I am struck with the realization that the timing of God’s purposes is at times contingent on people. God has a plan that is relying on you and me to carry out. We are members of the kingdom of God and to some degree responsible how it is administered on this earth during our lifetime. So while life may be looked at as a race that we as individuals run, as Paul described it, it is also a relay. We are an integral part of the whole. What we do or don’t do contributes to, or adversely affects the completion of God’s plan. We easily lose sight of the significance of the moment in the larger picture of what God has done, is doing, and will do. Some characteristics of the early church (first three centuries). 1. They were moved by a burning conviction Galatians 2:20 2. Persecution and the Christian’s response to it had a profound impact on those who witnessed and administered it.Hebrews 11:32-40 3. The gospel as presented filled a heartfelt need. It presented life change and grace. Ephesians 2:8, James 1:12 4. The practical expression of Christian love was one of the most powerful causes of early Christian success Matthew 25:35-40 We are on the team with them and are called to ‘Pick up the Baton’ and run our portion of the race. The video watched during the services can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXnT84Eu-oA
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Rest is an Inside Job
“RUNNING ON EMPTY†Rest is an Inside Job Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Isaiah 40:11; 30-31 “It does not differ with me whether I am in prayer or hearing the noise and clutter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for things, I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees.†Stated by Brother Lawrence in The Practice of the Presence of God over 200 years ago 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.†JESUS OFFERS THREE SOLUTIONS. 1. “Come to Me†2. “Take My yoke upon you†3. “Learn from Me†WHY ARE THESE SOLUTIONS SUCH A BIG DEAL? 1. Why come to Him? Because you will find rest for your soul! 2. Why take His yoke? Because it will be the best fit for you. 3. Why learn from Him? Because you will learn how to rest while working. TWO POWERFUL SYMBOLS THAT BRING HOPE FOR US CHANGE. (Isaiah 40:11; 30-31) 1. He tends His flock like a Shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads those that have young. 2. Those who wait upon the Lord will soar like eagles and never grow weary
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Hurried Sickness: Causes and Cures
“RUNNING ON EMPTY†Hurried Sickness: Causes and Cures Scripture: Luke 12:15-21 Mark 6:30-32; 45-46 Hurried sickness is a pattern of going too fast and doing too much for too long that leaves you feeling physically emotionally, relationally, spiritually exhausted and empty. Three illusions that lead to hurried sickness: 1. The quick and easy illusion-things in life should be quick and easy. 2. The illusion of moreism -more stuff will make us more happy. 3. The illusion of control -we are in control of our lives and our future Three confusions that lead to hurried sickness: 1. The urgent overshadows the important. 2. The temporary becomes a substitute for the eternal. 3. Activity replaces intimacy. Four quick and easy steps for conquering hurried sickness: 1. Practice the spiritual discipline of slowing. (Tip: leave earlier). 2. Build rest and recovery time into your schedule (Tip: schedule your priorities). 3. Reduce, discard and simplify. (Tip: turn off the TV). 4. Review your priorities. (Tip: annual retreat for personal reflection).
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Hurried Sickness: Restoring the Weary Heart
“RUNNING ON EMPTY†Hurried Sickness: Restoring the Weary Heart Hurried sickness is a pattern of going too fast and doing too much for too long leaving you feeling physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually exhausted and empty. Hurried sickness is ultimately a confusion of priorities. Our time and energy become focused in the wrong direction. What is the greatest cost of hurried sickness? The ability to love - love and hurry are fundamentally incompatible. Love requires energy - energy is something that hurried people do not have. Love also requires passion, for hurried people passion is in short supply. Our top priority or purpose on this earth is to love God and other people with all our heart.
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