Big Idea: Biblical worship flows from humble hearts, loving relationships, and grateful remembrance of Jesus. To Keep Worship Honoring to the Lord: 1. Worship with Humility 33 For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. 1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 2 I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teachings, just as I passed them on to you. 3 Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 5 And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head–it is just as though her head were shaved. 6 If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. 7 A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. 8 For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; 9 neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10 For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head. 11 In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 12 For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. 13 Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? 14 Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, 15 but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. 16 If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice–nor do the churches of God. 1 Corinthians 10:33b - 11:1-16 (NIV) You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26-28 (NIV) ⇨ Do I come to worship Jesus, or am I hoping others notice me? 2. Worship in Unity 17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval. 20 When you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, 21 for as you eat, each of you goes ahead without waiting for anybody else. One remains hungry, another gets drunk. 22 Don't you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? Certainly not! 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (NIV) ⇨ How can we welcome people who may feel overlooked or disconnected? 3. Worship with Gratitude 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31 But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 32 When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 33 So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. 34 If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further directions. 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 (NIV) ⇨ Am I preparing my heart for worship each time we gather? Next Right Steps Prepare your heart before coming to worship next Sunday Encourage or reconnect with someone in our church family Spend time each day thanking Jesus for His sacrifice Sign up today for Believers Baptism (November 15) on our Church App TALK IT OVER Big Idea: Biblical worship flows from humble hearts, loving relationships, and grateful remembrance of Jesus. Opening Prayer: Invite someone to thank God for the privilege of worshiping together as His family. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare every heart to worship Jesus with humility, unity, and gratitude—not just on Sundays, but every day. Icebreaker: Think about a memorable worship service you've experienced. What made it meaningful? Was it the music, the message, the people, or something God did in your heart? Read Together: 1 Corinthians 11:1–34 (Optional Cross References) Philippians 2:1–11 Ephesians 4:1–6 As you read, notice Paul's concern for honoring Christ in both our attitudes and our relationships whenever the church gathers. Reflection Questions For Families with Young Children Why do we gather together at church? How can we show Jesus that we love Him when we worship? What does Communion help us remember? How can we thank Jesus for His sacrifice this week? For Teens and Adults Paul reminds the Corinthians that worship is about honoring Christ rather than drawing attention to themselves. What attitudes help prepare our hearts for worship before we ever arrive at church? Read Philippians 2:3–5. How does humility strengthen our worship and our relationships within the church? Why do you think humility is so important in following Jesus? Paul rebuked the Corinthians because their actions created division instead of unity. What practical things can we do to strengthen unity within our church family? How can we welcome people who may feel overlooked or disconnected? Read 1 Corinthians 11:23–26. What does Communion remind us about Jesus? Why is it important to regularly remember His sacrifice? Paul encourages believers to examine themselves before participating in Communion. What does healthy self-examination look like? How is it different from living with guilt or condemnation? Looking back over this week's message, what is one way God is inviting you to grow as a worshiper? What practical step will you take this week? Choose one Next Right Step this week. Prepare your heart before coming to worship next Sunday. Encourage or reconnect with someone in our church family. Spend time each day thanking Jesus for His sacrifice. “For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26 (NIV) Memory Verse Pray together. o Thank Jesus for His sacrifice. o Pray for humble hearts that honor Christ. o Pray for unity within Cornerstone Church. o Pray for those who may feel lonely or disconnected. o Pray that every worship service would point people to Jesus.