god is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. john 4:24 part 2

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

Part 2

Words forWords forWorshipWorship

To serve, or worship HimDeity as object of worshipTo bow down, to kneel, to express homage

I. Are we Worshiping God in I. Are we Worshiping God in everything we do ?everything we do ?

No ! EvangelizationEvangelization

EdificationEdification

BenevolenceBenevolence

WorshipWorship

BenevolenceBenevolence“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10

Everything we do individuallyIs not worship !

1 Tim. 5:8 – provide a living

Titus 2:5 – “keepers at home”

II. What is the difference in II. What is the difference in worshiping or serving God?worshiping or serving God?

Rom. 6:16-18Rom. 6:16-18 = servants

Obedience is doingWhat God commands

All service is not WorshipEph. 6:4- parents train children

DisciplineCol.3:20- children obey parents

ChoresII Thes. 3:6 – withdrawMatt. 5:16 – let our light shineJas.1:27 – pure religion

III. What about having Choral III. What about having Choral groups ?groups ?

It would be wrong to have them sing for our worship

Bible authorizes congregational

Col. 3:16

Eph. 5:19

Not wrong if not a part of our serviceFunerals – small group singsWeddings – soloGroup practice singing

What about a Choral group from a College ?

IV. Who should take part in IV. Who should take part in conducting the services ?conducting the services ?

Acts 20:7

Men whose are righteous

Good influence and respected

2 Tim. 2:2 “faithful men”

V. What about a Woman’s V. What about a Woman’s Role in worship ?Role in worship ?

1 Tim.2:11-12

Not allowed to teach or have authority over a man

Could not preach or lead in the public worship

Can a woman speak in a Bible Class ?

Yes !1 Cor. 14:34,35 – special time in the first century

What about singing ?

Could she confess her faith?

Can a woman lead a prayer ?

No! 1 Tim. 2:8 “the men”

Can a woman serve the Lord’sSupper ?

Can a woman teach a classafter a boy obeys gospel ?

VI. Do we Worship Jesus or VI. Do we Worship Jesus or God ?God ?

We really worship BothChristChrist

Matt. 2:11Mark 5:6

Luke 24:52John 9:38

GodGodRev. 22:9

Rev. 19:10

We must Worship GodWe must Worship God

We must worship God correctlyWe must worship God correctly

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

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Sunday Evening April 12, 2009