Gospel Identity: Worshipper

November 25, 2018 Speaker: Dan Brown Series: Gospel Centered Life

Passage: Romans 12:1–2

Title: Gospel Identity: Worshipper
Text: Romans 12:1-2

Notes:

We worship what we value. We value what we invest in.
What are you investing your life in? Because that is what you worship.

What is worship?
OT example:
Shach-to prostrate oneself, to bow in homage to, to do reverence. 2 Chron. 20:18
NT example:
Proskuneo- to prostrate oneself, do obedience, do reverence. Matt. 2:11
Latrueo-To serve, render religious service. Rom. 11:36-12:1

Why do we worship?
Weorthscripe-worthship-worship

We worship what we value- whatever is of worth to us.

How do we worship?
"Worship is the act of glorifying God” Wayne Grudem.
Glory-prominence, preeminence

9 practical ways you can live a life of worship:
1) Confession (Matt. 5:23-24).
2) Music (Col. 3:16).
3) Thanksgiving (Col. 3:17; Phil. 4:6).
4) Giving/Sacrifice (Mark 12:41-44).
5) Studying His Word (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
6) Meditation (Phil. 4:8).
7) Journaling/blogging
8) Prayer (Eph. 3:14-21)
9) Heart of Worship (Deut. 6:4-6).

4 Tips for Corporate Worship
1) Remember who you are worshipping.
2) Worship is not a spectator sport.
3) Prepare for worship (Matt. 5:23-24).
4) Don’t do it halfway.

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