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Rejoicing
Emotions have a place in the lives of the godly. Let’s consider some things which should bring us joy. 1. David worshipped with joy. He wrote, “I will praise You, O LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of … Continue reading
Posted in emotions, heaven, Mental Health, Parables, psalms, Suffering, worship
Tagged 1 thessalonians 2:19-20, 2 corinthians 1:14, 2 john 4, 3 john 3-4, David, david's joy, guy woods, heaven, hebrews 12:2, henry van dyke, james 1:2-3, Jesus, Jesus' joy, john, john's joy, joy, joy in trials, matthew 13:44-46, matthew 5:11-12, parables on joy, paul, paul's joy, philippians 4:10 and 17, Psalm 40, psalm 9, psalm 95, rejoicing, rubel shelly, song joyful joyful we adore thee, the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, worship
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“…The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord…”
Jeremiah 7:4 says, “Do not trust in these lying words, saying, ‘The temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD are these.’” What is meant my these words? What is the warning? Observe the … Continue reading
The Assembling and Evangelism
A common but faulty view exists concerning the purpose of the worship assembly. Some have thought that the church’s worship assemblies should primarily be geared toward the non-Christian. Some have thought that the best place for evangelism is the worship … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Chruch, Meaning and Purpose, Soul Winning, worship
Tagged 1 Corinthians 14, agrippa, church assembly, comfort, edify, encourage, ethiopian eunuch, evangelism, felix, festus, Hebrews 10, lydia, market place, mars hill, nonchristian visitors in assembly, outside assembly, purpose of assembly, river side, saul, Soul Winning, synagogues, visitors, worship, worship assembly
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Role of Women (part 1)
What Women May Do? Let us start by stating that we do not wish to leave the impression that a woman can’t do anything. The fact is there are many things that a woman may and even should … Continue reading
Acts of Worship – Participation and Praise in Song (Part 1)
They sang unto the Lord (Exodus 15:1, 21) and taught and admonished one another in song (Deuteronomy 31:19; 32:44) in Moses’ day. They praised God in song in the days of the judges (Judges 5:1). David is often referred … Continue reading
Posted in Bible authority, Singing, worship
Tagged chrysostom, hymns, psallo, psalms, singing, spiritual songs, types of songs, unscriptural songs, worship
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Acts of Worship – Partaking of the Lord’s Supper (Part 2)
When we partake there should be a looking back to the cross (1 Corinthians 11:24-29), and a looking inward to make sure that we are looking backward (1 Corinthians 11:27-29). Our partaking proclaims the Lord’s death till He comes … Continue reading
Posted in Lord's Supper, worship
Tagged after dark, anti-ism, Lord's Supper, one cup, one loaf, shut ins, worship
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Acts of Worship – Proffer of Prayer (part 1)
The power and the privilege of prayer! When man studies the word of God, God is communicating to him through His inspired word; When man prayers to God, he is communicating to God praise, adoration, thanksgiving, and petition. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Word Study, worship
Tagged giving thanks, intercession, prayer, supplication, types of prayer, worship
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Worship
Our English word “worship” is short for “worthship”. It refers to “a state or quality of being worthy” (Webster). It can also refer to “The performance of devotional acts in honor of God or deity” (Webster). When we worship, we … Continue reading
Posted in Word Study, worship
Tagged is all of life worship, song we bow down, song worthy art thou, vain worship, will worship, worship
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