Postured for Worship

Trust the Lord

Main Points: 1. Those who trust in the Lord will abide forever in His presence  2. Those who turn away from the Lord will be led out of His presence. Application Points:  - Trust in the Lord during times of uncertainty  - Trust in the Lord during times of wicked rule  - Trust in the Lord with His people Supplemental Text: Psalm 46:4-7 | Romans 4:3,22-24 | Psalm 45:6 | Psalm 110:2 | Isaiah 14:4-6 | Deuteronomy 7:9 | Matthew 3:7-9 | Matthew 25:41-46 | 2 Corinthians 13:5 | Luke 15:1-7

Postured for Worship

Supplemental Text: Exodus 14:11 | Psalm 129:105 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Hebrews 4:12 | Matthew 4:4 | Ephesians 2:1-10

Behold The Lord

Main Points: 1. We trust what we behold. 2. We fear what we behold. 3. We arrive where we behold. Application: We become what we behold. So behold, Christ. Supplemental Text: Ezra 9:8 | Nehemiah 9:32 | James 2:6-7 | Psalm 2:4 | Psalm 49:5-15 | Hebrews 11:10 | Revelation 22:1-5 | Lamentations 3:25-26 | Acts 5:41-42 | Romans 8:31-39

True Worship

Point 1: True worship of God overflows to create true joy in God's people. Application 1: Give your life to the zealous worship of God. Point 2: True worship of God overflows to create true unity among God's people. Application 2: Give your energy to the selfless pursuit of unity. Point 3: True worship of God overflows to create true concern for God's people. Application 3: Give your energy to the collective mission of the church. Supplemental Text: 1 Chronicles 29:23-25 | Psalm 16:11 | 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 | Psalm 133:1 | Acts 2:42-47

The Lord’s Generosity

Main Point: Our God will supply every need of ours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Application: 1. The Lord’s Generosity Produces Joyful Contentment 2. The Lord’s Generosity Produces Gospel Partnerships 3. The Lord’s Generosity Produces Enduring Fruitfulness 4. The Lord’s Generosity Produces Steadfast Faith 5. The Lord’s Generosity Produces Christian Unity Supplemental Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 | Philippians 1:9-11 | Proverbs 30:8-9 | Psalm 23:1-6 | 1 Thessalonians 2:8 | Philippians 1:9-11 | Galatians 6:8-10 | Philippians 4:6-7 | Romans 8:32, 38-39 | Matthew 11:28-30 | Ephesians 4:1-6 | 2 Corinthians 8:9