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“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24
Part 2
Words forWords forWorshipWorship
To serve, or worship HimDeity as object of worshipTo bow down, to kneel, to express homage
I. Are we Worshiping God in I. Are we Worshiping God in everything we do ?everything we do ?
No ! EvangelizationEvangelization
EdificationEdification
BenevolenceBenevolence
WorshipWorship
BenevolenceBenevolence“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10
Everything we do individuallyIs not worship !
1 Tim. 5:8 – provide a living
Titus 2:5 – “keepers at home”
II. What is the difference in II. What is the difference in worshiping or serving God?worshiping or serving God?
Rom. 6:16-18Rom. 6:16-18 = servants
Obedience is doingWhat God commands
All service is not WorshipEph. 6:4- parents train children
DisciplineCol.3:20- children obey parents
ChoresII Thes. 3:6 – withdrawMatt. 5:16 – let our light shineJas.1:27 – pure religion
III. What about having Choral III. What about having Choral groups ?groups ?
It would be wrong to have them sing for our worship
Bible authorizes congregational
Col. 3:16
Eph. 5:19
Not wrong if not a part of our serviceFunerals – small group singsWeddings – soloGroup practice singing
What about a Choral group from a College ?
IV. Who should take part in IV. Who should take part in conducting the services ?conducting the services ?
Acts 20:7
Men whose are righteous
Good influence and respected
2 Tim. 2:2 “faithful men”
V. What about a Woman’s V. What about a Woman’s Role in worship ?Role in worship ?
1 Tim.2:11-12
Not allowed to teach or have authority over a man
Could not preach or lead in the public worship
Can a woman speak in a Bible Class ?
Yes !1 Cor. 14:34,35 – special time in the first century
What about singing ?
Could she confess her faith?
Can a woman lead a prayer ?
No! 1 Tim. 2:8 “the men”
Can a woman serve the Lord’sSupper ?
Can a woman teach a classafter a boy obeys gospel ?
VI. Do we Worship Jesus or VI. Do we Worship Jesus or God ?God ?
We really worship BothChristChrist
Matt. 2:11Mark 5:6
Luke 24:52John 9:38
GodGodRev. 22:9
Rev. 19:10
We must Worship GodWe must Worship God
We must worship God correctlyWe must worship God correctly
“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
[email protected]@bellsouth.net
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Evening April 12, 2009