RIGHT WORSHIP

In this sermon we will explore the importance of orthodoxy, or right worship, to the ordering of our own lives to Christ. We will then move into an exploration of  worship as participation in heavenly things, calling us to greater transformation into Christlikeness through Word and Table. From 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 we will consider how partaking of the Lord’s supper sends us on mission to be broken and poured out for the life of the world.

God is wonderful--the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Everything in all creation is from him, through him, and to him.  We are the creatures, and God is Creator.  It only makes sense that we would respond in worship.  But the draw is strong to pick something other than Creator, something in his creation, and make that the object of our worship. However, the more we can come to know God in Jesus Christ, our motivation and the object of our worship will be drawn to God. He does it all, and our right response is worship, devotion, adoration, attention, focus, fidelity, and love--not just at a "worship" service, but 24/7, our lives a living sacrifice.