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The Curse of Careless Worship November 1, 1987 Mal_1:6-14 In our first two messages on the book of Malachi we focused on the greatness of God's electing love (Mal_1:1-5) and on the honor of God's majestic fatherhood (Mal_1:6-14). This morning we focus again on Mal_1:6-14, and particularly on the curse of careless worship. You recall … Continue reading “06 THE CURSE OF CARELESS WORSHIP”

You Shall Worship the Lord Your God September 8, 1985 Mat_4:8-25 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them; 9 and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." … Continue reading “07 YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD”

The Mission and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church Volume Ten Diversity in God-Centered Worship Unpacking the Master Planning Team Document Unfolding Fresh Initiative Four December 3, 1995 Rom_15:1-33 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor … Continue reading “08 DIVERSITY IN GOD-CENTERED WORSHIP”

Take Heed How You Hear! Ten Practical Preparations for Hearing the Word of God on Sunday Morning March 1, 1998 Luke_8:18 1. Pray that God would give you a good and honest heart. The heart we need is a work of God. That's why we pray for it. Eze_36:26, "I will give you a new … Continue reading “03 TAKE HEED HOW YOU HEAR!”

Worship Is an End in Itself September 13, 1981 Mat_15:8-9 WORSHIP IS AN END IN ITSELF. I want to try this morning to create a consciousness in our church that worship is an end in itself. I want us to have this conviction: that worship should never be pursued as a means to achieving something … Continue reading “05 WORSHIP IS AN END IN ITSELF”

What is the Philosophy of Worship that Unites Us? Bethlehem Baptist Church April 1994 1. God-centeredness: A high priority of the vertical focus of our Sunday morning service. The ultimate aim is to so experience God that he is glorified in our affections. 2. Expecting the powerful presence of God: We do not just direct … Continue reading “01 WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF WORSHIP?”

Thoughts on Worship and Culture September 26, 1990 1. There is very little in the New Testament about the forms and style and content of corporate worship. Following Old Testament forms too closely contradicts the obsolescence of the wineskins. God must mean to leave the matter of form and style and content to the judgment … Continue reading “02 THOUGHTS ON WORSHIP AND CULTURE”

Contend for the Faith November 25, 1984 Jud_1:1-25 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 3 Beloved, being very eager to write to you of our common … Continue reading “21 CONTEND FOR THE FAITH”

Grow in Grace and in the Knowledge of Our Lord June 20, 1982 2Pe_3:15-18 The final section of 2 Peter to look at is 2Pe_3:15-18. Let me sum up the main points that I see and then look at them one at a time. First from verse 15 (2Pe_3:15), we should regard the time in … Continue reading “20 GROW IN GRACE AND…”

The Guilt of Giving Part of God's Counsel April 16, 1989 Act_20:26-27 In verses 18-21 (Act_20:18-21) of this chapter Paul looks back over the three years he spent working in Ephesus and he reminds the elders how he served the Lord with lowliness and tears and trials and how he testified about repentance toward God … Continue reading “23 THE GUILT OF GIVING PART…”