TITLE: When do we Worship?

TEXT: John 4:23-24

PROPOSITION: There is some misunderstanding about the place of worship.

QUESTION: When?

KEY WORD: Events

SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Some see little value to public worship.
2. "I can worship in the woods just as well as in a building."
3. Let's discuss the place, time and structure of our worship.

 

Multiple Choice Question

WE WORSHIP:

1. With every act of kindness, compassion or mercy shown to others.
2. When we are in a designated period of worship (Sunday 9:30 am)
3. When we are engaged in a specific act of worship (sing, pray, etc.)
4. Whenever we study, pray, meditate or sing praises.
5. All the time.
6. None of the five statements are correct.
7. All of the five statements are true.

The correct answer is # 7. All of the five statements are correct.

 

Notice the following scriptural answers:

 

1. Every act of kindness and mercy shown.
   Matthew 5:16 – Let your light so shine
   Romans 12:1 – Reasonable service (spiritual worship – NIV)
2. Designated places of worship.
   Hebrews 10:25 – not forsake the assembly of yourselves together
   1 Corinthians 11:18, 20 all together in one place
3. Specific acts of worship.
   Sing, Pray, Communion, Giving, Study the Word
   John 4:23-24
   Spirit = proper manner
   Truth = proper acts performed
4. We must have personal, private worship.
   Matthew 6:5-6 – pray in secret, rewarded openly
5. At all times.
   Colossians 3:17 – WHATEVER – word or deed
   All of our life must bring praise and glory to God