Sermon Series: The Light of the World Matthew 5:16 Meaningful Worship - Lighting the Lamp Scriptural Focus: Romans 12:1-2 Traps that can make us lose sight of the primary purpose for worship: (from Brent D. Peterson, Created to Worship) Worship as - Hymns or choruses? Worship as - How can we get bigger? Worship as personal - Can we do what I want? Worship as an emotional Can I feel something? Worship as choice. What options do I have for worship? Worship as How many were saved today? **Christian worship, including the communal worship service, should serve no greater purpose than to (glorify) (God) ** Meaningful Worship draws people into Meaningful Worship requires a Meaningful Worship us with Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 HOW HAVE YOUR THOUGHT OF WORSHIP IN THE PAST? IN WHAT WAYS HAS YOUR PRIORITIES OR PRACTICES IN WORSHIP REFLECTED AN EMPHASIS ON SELF OVER? WHAT PRACTICES CAN YOU EMBRACE MORE FULLY THAT WILL HELP YOU ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD? ARE THEIR WAYS IN WHICH YOU HELP OTHERS AROUND YOU ENTER INTO THE LORD’S PRESENCE? WAYS YOU MIGHT HINDER OTHERS? WHAT MIGHT THE LORD BE SPEAKING TO YOU ABOUT TODAY IN REGARD TO “LETTING GO” IN WORSHIP TO EMBRACE A PATTERN OF THINKING AND LIVING THAT IS HONORING TO GOD? WHAT WAYS CAN YOU MAKE SABBATH REST A PART OF YOUR LIFE? IN WHAT WAYS CAN YOU LET GO OF THINGS IN YOUR SCHEDULE TO GIVE SPACE TO REFLECT ON AND EXPERIENCE DEEPLY GOD’S PROVISION? JOURNAL A PRAYER