Saved and Transformed to Truly Worship. 6/26/22
Weekly Memory Verse: God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. - John 4:24
Sermon Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:15-16
-THIS SUNDAY'S SERMON- Saved & Transformed to Worship
River Family,
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement over the past week and a half. Being confined to the bedroom and backyard has not been much fun. So Jordan's sermon on rejoicing in the Lord was very timely for me. I was thankful to watch the service online and celebrate baptism and new members. Praise the Lord!!!
Lord willing, this Sunday we will look at worshipping the Lord in spirit and in truth. It seems that man has always struggled with being more impressed with ourselves than with God. We tend to be so impressed with our worship, that we may at times worship our worship more than we worship God. We do not gather the praise ourselves and make much of ourselves. We gather together around God's Word (the truth) and ask His Spirit to guide us. The results should be praise and glory and worship of God because of who He is and what He has done. Read Psalm 43:3-4. May the truth of God and the Spirit of God stir our hearts up to worship the one true God.
Read Romans 11-12. In chapter 11, Paul explains salvation, salvation of the Gentiles and salvation of Israel. Salvation changes everything. Our sight (understanding), Our minds (thinking), Our heart (desires/purpose). Genuine worship works its way out of the hearts of those who have: New life in Christ Adoption by the Heavenly Father Been filled with the Holy Spirit
Take note of 11:32 ("all" meaning both Jews and Gentiles). In the beginning of chapter 12, Paul writes - "I appeal to you THEREFORE, brothers,BY THE MERCIES OF GOD..." to do something.
Because you have been saved through Christ Jesus - what does Paul appeal to them to do? Read the whole chapter!
River Kids Summer Blast
I am so sad to miss being a part of this week's Summer Blast, especially as I have heard what they have been doing. I have committed to pray this week. Will you join me?
Pray for our children. Pray that God would open their hearts to salvation in Christ.
Pray for our workers. Pray that they would encourage our children in Christ and with great joy!
Pray for our moms. Pray that the Lord would renew their strength and joy this week.