Sermon Discussion

Sermon: Worship

Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 95; Romans 12:1-2

Introduction

Worship is important because it defines who we are. How we define worshiping God effects how we approach worshiping God. And how we approach worshiping God effects how we live. And how we live ultimately defines who we are as a group of people and as individuals. And so find identity in worship.

Discussion Questions

1. In the message, worship is explained as glorification (giving importance) and sacrifice to someone or something. Do you think this encompasses the idea of worship? If not, what would you add?
2. The problem is not that we, as humans, are not worshiping. But rather, the problem is that we are not worshiping God. How does one know that he/she is worshiping something else besides God? What are the indicators of this?
3. How do we make sure that worshiping God is the central point of what we do as individuals and as a worshiping community?
4. God wants us to engage our entire being, mind, physical body, and emotions, in worship of Him. Which of these things is the easiest for you? Which of these things is the most difficult for you?
5. What things in your lifestyle can you alter to help you focus on God and make Him the most important thing in your life?

Moving Forward

We all struggle with worship idols in our lives, whether it be school, work, family, relationships, etc. These idols force us to compromise in our devotion to God. And its difficult to rid these idols. There’s not a switch you can just turn off from worshiping the idols in your life. It is only through accepting the grace and mercy of God through worshiping Him, that we have the courage to turn from our idols.

Meditate

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.  Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.  – Romans 12:1-2