Preparing Your Heart for Worship - February 12, 2017
So we’ve looked into the Throne Room of heaven, seen the atmosphere and activity of Heaven. We’ve also seen that Christ and what He did for us on the cross is central in heaven. The question we still have to ask is: so what does that mean for our worship here on earth? What should we be doing when we gather for worship. Not only the Throne Room, but also in other passages, we see instruction for what kinds of activities should occur when the Body of Christ gathers on the Lord’s Day.
Below are the songs we’ll be singing together this Sunday. Take some time to listen to them and read the passages listed so that you can make the most of our time together. The more familiar you are with the songs, the better you’ll be able to truly engage in exalting Christ as we sing together, pray together, and study God’s Word together.
May the Peoples Praise You
We opened our service last week with this song and will do that again this week. What a great way to begin our time of focusing our minds and hearts on what Christ has done for us.
Majesty
God’s majesty and authority flow from His throne! As we’ve seen the cherubim, elders, angels, and every living thing sing “Holy, Holy, Holy,” we will praise Him for His majesty and more this week.
Fighter Verse
We’re currently memorizing Psalm 103. The first week, we memorized Psalm 103:1-4, this past week was verses 5-7. If you stay current, you’ll soon have Psalm 103 memorized.
Jesus Loves Me
Our choir will be singing this song about what Christ has done for us in Salvation. His love for me is truly astounding!
When I Survey the Wonderful Cross
Written in 1707 by Isaac Watts, this song turns our focus to the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross on behalf of all His children. As we strive to always keep what Christ has done for us as the central focus of our Worship Gatherings, this song definitely keeps us on track!
Show Us Christ
The main goal of preaching for all of us is to exalt Christ, and this song really helps turn our thoughts to why we have gathered.
Sermon: Ephesians 5:18-19
After seeing what worship is like in the Throne Room for the past two weeks, this week, we turn our attention to specifically what our worship is. If you haven’t had a chance, carefully read through Psalms 95-100, paying attention to the expressions of worship you see there.
In Christ Alone
As we consider all that we do when we gather for worship, the focus should always be on Christ and what He has done for us. This song is such a beautiful summary of the hope that is found in a relationship with Christ alone.
Victory In Jesus
For our Benediction this week, as we prepare to leave our time together and head back out to our daily lives, let the victory that you have because of what Christ has done for you be the song that echoes in your head and heart all through the week.
Sunday Nights @ Fellowship - Tonight, we’re looking at the Luke’s Gospel.
We start at 5:00 and are done by 6:00 p.m.,
After the teaching time at the beginning, we’ll be coming to The Lord’s Table together to celebrate the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross. Don’t miss out on this wonderful time together as the Body of Christ.
As you spend time in prayer this week, pray for:
• Rex and all those who lead the music in our time together
• Those who will be praying and reading Scripture
• Pray for yourself that God prepares your heart for what He wants to teach you through His Word.
• Pray for the Body that God places in each of us a deep desire to worship Him.
• Pray for me as I prepare to preach this week.
Sundays really are the “icing on the cake!” Can’t wait to join with you all as we exalt our great God!
Rob
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