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Awaken To Worship
Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Part 1 - On The Holiness Of God
Contributed on Feb 8, 2020
A call to worship begins with a return to understanding that we worship a holy God. The realization of God’s character and holiness reveals our true self. His majesty is life-changing and gives meaning to our life, despite our shame.
6 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one called to ...read more
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2. Part 2 - The Meaning Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 8, 2020
In order for us to worship, we must know what worship means. That helps us understand the why
We are coming into the heart of our worship series. This is crucial for us as a church to understand. It is my belief, that the American Church lost its identity, especially when it comes to issues of worship. We are in trouble theologically and spiritually when it comes to worship. So, I want to ...read more
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3. Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 8, 2020
The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship
On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more
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4. Part 4 - The Old Testament Pattern Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 12, 2020
We cannot fully understand the New Testament without first understanding the Old Testament. This message looks at the Tabernacle as the Old Testament pattern of Worship www.gracecommunity.com
We come to a place in our study of worship that we must move into the Old Testament if we’re going to understand the New Testament and our proper stance in worship today. You cannot fully understand why we worship without first understanding the origins of worship. It would take months of sermons ...read more
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5. Part 5 - The New Testament Pattern Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 12, 2020
Now that we understand the Old Testament Tabernacle a little more clearly, let's connect the saving work of Christ to the Old and how He made a way for us in the New www.gracecommunity.com
11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own ...read more
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6. Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 18, 2020
we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.
www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more
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7. Part 7 - The Accomplishments Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 26, 2020
What is it we accomplish in our life of worship? Do our gathering, singing, listening, preaching accomplish something or it is merely a religious exercise?
The Accomplishments of Worship www.gracecommunity.com Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches ...read more
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8. Part 8 - Vital Elements Of Worship
Contributed on Feb 27, 2020
What is important to a worship service in the house of God?
When we’re talking about worship, what is important to you? What do you want in a worship service? For some people is a comfortable, distraction-free environment. For other people, it’s making sure they’re in a good-sized congregation. Others might list style of music, the design of the ...read more
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9. Part 9 - Hindrances To Worship
Contributed on Mar 6, 2020
Are there things in modern worship that actually prevent us from worship?
www.gracecommunity.com Malachi 1:6-9 “I hate going to church. The church is frustrating and boring. It’s full of hypocrites who are just going through the motions.” You might think this is the words coming out of the mouth of a famous atheist or your 16-year-old daughter. These are God’s words. ...read more
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10. Part 10 - Music In Worship
Contributed on Mar 19, 2020
Music is God's gift to us to give Him praise and adoration. Find out how and why
www.gracecommunity.com https://GCCWinchster.Online.Church Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! 4 Praise him ...read more
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11. Part 11 - Prayer In Worship
Contributed on Mar 26, 2020
If prayer is the fundamental key in worship why do churches neglect it so much
Note: This sermon was written in late 2019 and scheduled for March 29, well before the COVID-19 outbreak. The delivery was slightly modified and updated to connect with the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe every message is Spirit-led as I write them, but I truly believe this message was given by God in ...read more
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12. Part 12 - The Manner Of Our Praise (Palm Sunday 2020)
Contributed on Apr 1, 2020
Over the last few months we’ve contemplated the subject of worship in great detail. I pray I’ve at the very least, energized your passion and zeal to worship Jesus with vigor and all you are
Note: This sermon was written before the COVID-19 Pandemic. The content remained the same for this submission on Sermon.net, but the presentation on this day would be very different. You may find a copy of this message at www.gracecommunity.com/messages A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and ...read more
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13. Part 13 - Worshipping The Risen Christ (Easter 2020)
Contributed on Apr 7, 2020
Confidence in Christ leads to a deeper and more powerful life of worship. What does a Christian place his confidence in with Christ?
Find this Message on YouTube on our channel "GCC Winchester" or visit www.gracecommunity.com In a study, Psychologist Dr. Elinore Kinarthy reported that the average person has more than 200 negative thoughts a day: worries, jealousies, insecurities, cravings for forbidden things, etc. ...read more