Why Do We Worship?
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Why Do We Worship?
Why Do We Worship? Because!!!
The Way We Worship
We Pray Together Aloud Because…
In the Bible we read…
“They lifted up their voice to God with one accord.”
Acts 4:24
We Lift Our Hands In Praise Because…
In the Bible we read…
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.”
Psalm 132:2
We Sing With All Our Hearts Because…
In the Bible we read…
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth; make a loud
noise and rejoice, and sing praise.”
Psalm 98:4
We Play Musical Instruments Because…
In the Bible we read…
“And all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of
instruments.”
II Samuel 6:5
We Clap And Shout Unto God Because…
In the Bible we read…
“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of
triumph.”
Psalm 47:1
We Dance Before The Lord Because…
In the Bible we read…
“Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise with with stringed
instruments and organs.”
Psalm 150:5
We Testify Publicly Because…
In the Bible we read…
“I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the
congregation will I praise thee.”
Psalm 22:22
We Receive Tithes & Offerings
Because…
In the Bible we read…
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be meat in mine house, And prove
me now herewith, saith the LORD
In the Bible we read…
of hosts, If I will not open you the windows of heaven, And pour you out a blessing, that there shall not
be room enough to receive it.”
Malachi 3:10
In the Bible we read…
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed
down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into
In the Bible we read…
your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it
shall be measured to you again.”
Luke 6:38
We Anoint With Oil For Divine Healing
Because…
In the Bible we read…
“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”
James 5:14
We Allow The Operation Of The
Spiritual Gifts Because…
In the Bible we read…
“When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath
and interpretation.”
1 Corinthians 14:26
These all are some of the ways we worship,
BUT...
Why Do We Worship?
Why Do We Worship?God is our Creator
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth,
visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities,
or powers: all things were created by him, and for him…”
Colossians 1:16
Why Do We Worship?
Why Do We Worship?God is Merciful
“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his
mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 106:1
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to
his abundant mercy…”
1 Peter 1:3
“Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent
greatness.”
Psalm 150:2
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his
wonderful works to the children of men!”
Psalm 107:8
What Has He Done To Deserve Our
Worship?
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a
peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath
called you out of darkness into his marvellous light…”
1 Peter 2:9
How Should We Worship?
Bending Over
Stooping
Falling on our Face
Throwing Oneself Down
Bowing of the Head
Standing Before the Lord
What Should We Offer?
What Should We Offer?
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually,
that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
Hebrews 13:15
How Often Should We Praise the Lord?
How Often Should We Praise the Lord?
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.”
Psalm 34:1-3
How Often Should We Praise the Lord?
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
Hebrew 13:15
Who Should Praise The Lord?
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalm 150:6
What Do We Use In Our Worship To God
“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.”
Psalm 63:3-4
What Does God Receive From Our
Worship?
Pleasure!
“Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.”
Psalm 149:1-5
What Happens When We Worship?
God’s Presence is brought to us.
God’s Presence is brought to us.
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”
Psalm 22:3
Depressions are lifted
Depressions are lifted
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Isaiah 61:3
Victories Are Won Through Worship!!!
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