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Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Worship is required for all events in our lives, including the trials that build character within us. Anything that displaces God must be rooted out.

Why Worship God?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The Christian way of life focuses profoundly on the worship of the Creator God. Worship is woven into the fabric of our existence, encompassing both an attitude of deep respect, adoration, reverence, and awe, and the actions motivated by it. It is fundamentally an act of service to the One revered, extending beyond the confines of a building to include any activity done in homage to Him. Biblically, the Creator initiates our worship, and our response is a reaction to His presence in our lives. In the Old Testament, worship often centers on services in the Tabernacle, the Temple, sacrifices, and festivals, celebrating Him as Creator, Deliverer, Provider, and Redeemer. In the New Testament, the concept of worship expands beyond specific locations, as Jesus indicates that worship in a place like the Temple is unnecessary. It now includes any time, place, and circumstance, reaching into the home, workplace, and every aspect of life. Through all our activities, we have the opportunity to show the high regard and homage we hold for the One we worship, indirectly influencing the quality of witness we make before the world and playing a direct, positive role in completing His purpose in us. God commands us to worship Him, as seen in scriptures where David urges to give the Lord the glory due His name and to worship Him in the beauty of holiness. Jesus reinforces this command by rebuking satan's temptation to worship another, affirming that we shall worship the Lord our God and serve Him only. This command is necessary because it is possible to worship others or things besides God, and acceptable worship involves consciously choosing to devote our feelings, time, and energies solely to Him. God also deserves our worship due to His attributes and actions. Worshipping Him allows us to imitate His ways, gradually conforming to His image. Unlike worshipping frail and fallible beings or idols, which cannot elevate us beyond our human limitations, worshipping the Lord God Almighty enables us to rise above our nature through His unlimited strength. This transformation through worship is vital, as it aligns us with His purpose, shaping us into His workmanship for good works. We worship Him because He commands it, because He alone deserves it, and because without it, we cannot attain the fullness of His design for us.

Worship Always

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Worship, not merely a set of behaviors performed in a religious service but a response to what God is, is a state of mind one must maintain 24/7.

Worship God!

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Worship is a primary reason for attending church services and the Feast of Tabernacles, as numerous biblical accounts highlight people journeying to Jerusalem specifically to worship. Even in prophetic visions of the Millennial era, the remnants of the nations are described as going up yearly to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. Worship, though not explicitly defined in the Bible outside specific contexts, is portrayed as an act of reverence, adoration, and honor toward God, often associated with physical prostration or bowing down. It is deeply rooted in the heart and mind, reflecting an attitude of total surrender to God, beyond mere physical actions or words. True worship emerges from recognizing God's awesome presence, leading to complete humility and submission. It is an ongoing attitude of yieldedness before God, yet there are specific times and places designated for pointed worship, as seen in examples like Abraham and the magi. Worship can manifest in everyday actions when done for God's glory, transforming all deeds into acts of reverence. During formal services, whether in a hall or at home, an attitude of worship calls for deep respect, attentiveness, and preparation to honor God's presence. Every act, from prayer to singing praises, should be a worshipful adoration of the great God, exalting and revering Him with heartfelt devotion.

True Worship of God

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

Any practice that does not give its loyalty to the Creator and is not devoted to His truth is nothing more than a method of worship created by men.

Faith, Hope, and the Worship of God (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Worship holds a paramount place in life as it involves giving homage to God. It extends beyond mere religious services, encompassing every act in our relationship with Him. Worship is the act of paying respect, tribute, and reverential deference to Him, reflected in actions such as giving, serving, and obeying. This deference and respect manifest in all areas of life—on the job, at home, in marriage, and even in how we drive our cars—demonstrating how seriously we take our commitment to Him. Through worship, we reveal the value we place on being like Him and pleasing Him in our relationship with Him. To worship God in a way that pleases Him, it must be done by, in, and through faith anchored in what He reveals. We are to worship Him by faith in His sovereignty, His providence, and His faithfulness. He provides ample evidence to enable us to grasp how and where these qualities are shown, allowing us to worship Him in faith if we receive it. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him, and failing to receive what He says renders the evidence ineffective. The essence of worship lies in giving back to God exactly what He has instructed. Inventing our own ways of worship, as seen in historical examples, leads to a stormy relationship with Him. True worship, as exemplified by Abel, rests on receiving and following God's instructions at face value, while Cain's approach, based on personal invention, was deficient despite potential sincerity or cost. Only works arising from faith in God's Word are acceptable, preparing us for His Kingdom by shaping us in His image. Worship must be rooted in the reality and truth of what we believe, combined with its source. What God says is always true, and re-establishing contact with His creation is something He greatly desires. Response to His Word, with a humble heart that trembles at it, is what He seeks, far beyond any human inventiveness or elaborate displays in worship.

Is It Proper to Use Musical Instruments to Worship God?

Bible Questions & Answers

The Bible teaches that the use of musical instruments is proper when praising God. Revelation shows that God is praised in heaven with instrumental music.

The Commandments (Part Three)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Idolatry derives from worshiping the work of our hands or thoughts rather than the true God. Whatever consumes our thoughts and behavior has become our idol.

The Fourth Commandment: Idolatry

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God, not man, created, sanctified and memorialized the seventh day Sabbath from the time of creation, intending that man use this holy time to worship God.

The Second Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Most people consider the second commandment to deal with making or falling down before a pagan idol, but it covers all aspects of the way we worship.

The Commandments (Part Five)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Sabbath is a period of time God purposefully sanctified and set apart for the benefit of mankind, a time dedicated to God's spiritual creation.

The Second Commandment (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Many fail to perceive the difference between the first and second commandments. The second commandment defines the way we are to worship the true God.

The First Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Idolatry is probably the sin that the Bible most often warns us against. We worship the source of our values and standards, whether the true God or a counterfeit.

The Fourth Commandment (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Sabbath is a special creation, a very specific period of holy time given to all of mankind, reminding us that God created and is continuing to create.

The Fourth Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

At creation, God sanctified only one day, the seventh, as a day of rest. At Sinai, He again sanctified it as a holy day, tying it to creation and freedom.

The Fourth Commandment (Part One) (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Most people think the fourth commandment is least important, but it may be one of the most important! It is a major facet of our relationship with God.

The First Commandment (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The Ten Commandments open with the most important, the one that puts our relationship with God in its proper perspective. It is a simple but vital command.

The Commandments (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

What have we accepted as our authority for permitting ourselves to do or behave as we do — our value system, our code of ethics or code of morality?

The First Commandment: Idolatry

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Idolatry is the most frequently committed sin, seen in five commandments. God challenges us to either defend our body of beliefs or drop them in favor of His.

Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Four)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We often spend so much time engaged in our present-day trials that we fail to understand and learn from the experiences of Christians of the past.

Sincerity and Truth (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We should continually live and think on the same wavelength as God does, maintaining a close relationship with Him as we continue in the sanctification process.

Born Again (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We have been adopted into the family of God and have become members of God's Kingdom. The Kingdom is here in the same way the church is a spiritual entity.

Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Six): Listening

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

When Solomon visits the Temple, he comes away with a sense that too many treat religion far too casually, forgetting that they are coming before God.