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“ ‘“ ‘People are always asking me People are always asking me why,’ said Rev. Frank Perkovich. why,’ said Rev. Frank Perkovich. ‘Why bring this beer hall music ‘Why bring this beer hall music into church? I say, What is church into church? I say, What is church music anyway? It’s anything that music anyway? It’s anything that raises your heart to God.’ ” (raises your heart to God.’ ” (Stars Stars and Stripes, and Stripes, 10/23/93)10/23/93)

““A prisoner is suing in federal A prisoner is suing in federal court for what he says is his court for what he says is his First Amendment freedom to First Amendment freedom to worship in the nude.” (worship in the nude.” (Stars Stars and Stripes,and Stripes, 8/8/92) 8/8/92)

Church services that welcome petsChurch services that welcome pets

““Rover, of course, needs his run in the park. But what Rover, of course, needs his run in the park. But what about his spiritual needs?about his spiritual needs?

““All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale wants to All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale wants to meet those needs -- and those of his owner.meet those needs -- and those of his owner.

““The church just started monthly services for pets and The church just started monthly services for pets and their loved ones, even providing doggie treats for Rover at their loved ones, even providing doggie treats for Rover at communion time.communion time.

““...‘If they start getting boisterous’ -- as in barking or ...‘If they start getting boisterous’ -- as in barking or hissing -- ‘don't worry,’ (“Rev.” Roger, sw) Allee reassures hissing -- ‘don't worry,’ (“Rev.” Roger, sw) Allee reassures about 50 church- goers at the most recent pet service. about 50 church- goers at the most recent pet service. ‘They're praising God as only they know how to do it.’” ‘They're praising God as only they know how to do it.’” (by Donna Gehrke-White, Sat, Aug. 09, 2003, (by Donna Gehrke-White, Sat, Aug. 09, 2003, Miami Miami Herald, Herald, http://www.miami.com/ mld/miamiherald/living/6485657.htm))

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I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?

““To make obeisance, do reverence to…act To make obeisance, do reverence to…act of homage or reverence” (of homage or reverence” (Vine,Vine, p. 235) p. 235)

““To adore or pay divine honors to as To adore or pay divine honors to as deity; to reverence with supreme respect deity; to reverence with supreme respect and veneration, as, to and veneration, as, to worshipworship God” God” ((Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Webster’s New Universal Unabridged DictionaryDictionary, p. 2109), p. 2109)

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIPACCEPTABLE WORSHIP

I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24) A. A. Is it important how we worship God?Is it important how we worship God? Rom. 15:4; Gen. Rom. 15:4; Gen. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 30:7-8; Matt. 4:1030:7-8; Matt. 4:10 B. B. Worship “in truthWorship “in truth””

THE FIVE ACTS OF WORSHIP:THE FIVE ACTS OF WORSHIP:

1. Partaking of the Lord’s supper, 1. Partaking of the Lord’s supper, Matt. 26:26-28; Matt. 26:26-28; 1 Cor. 11:23-261 Cor. 11:23-26

2. Giving of means, 2. Giving of means, 1 Cor. 16:1-21 Cor. 16:1-2

3. Hear preaching, 3. Hear preaching, Acts 20:7Acts 20:7

4. Singing, 4. Singing, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16

5. Praying, 5. Praying, 1 Cor. 14:151 Cor. 14:15

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I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24) A. A. Is it important how we worship God?Is it important how we worship God? Rom. 15:4; Gen. Rom. 15:4; Gen. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 30:7-8; Matt. 4:1030:7-8; Matt. 4:10 B. B. Worship “in truthWorship “in truth,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9

SPECIFICSPECIFIC AUTHORITY AUTHORITY EXCLUDES EXCLUDES ADDITIONADDITION

Ark Rowboat, canoe, etc.Ark Rowboat, canoe, etc.

GopherGopher Oak, poplar, pine, etc. Oak, poplar, pine, etc.

Passover lambPassover lamb Heifer, pig, etc.Heifer, pig, etc.

BaptizeBaptize Sprinkle, pour Sprinkle, pour

SingSing Play Play

"So, to re-emphasize the point, "So, to re-emphasize the point, it would NOT be it would NOT be a sin or unscriptural to have `meat and potatoes', a sin or unscriptural to have `meat and potatoes', `pie or ice cream', or any other healthful, helpful `pie or ice cream', or any other healthful, helpful food `on the table' as an aid in our worship,food `on the table' as an aid in our worship, providing that our spiritual purpose was to meet providing that our spiritual purpose was to meet HIM there, and to thankfully remember Him HIM there, and to thankfully remember Him for His death and ALL that He means to us, for His death and ALL that He means to us, physically as well as spiritually." (Francis J. physically as well as spiritually." (Francis J. Winder, Winder, Music of the Saints, Music of the Saints, p. 123, all capitals p. 123, all capitals his, emph mine, sw)his, emph mine, sw)

““It is with great sadness that this article MUST be It is with great sadness that this article MUST be written. Tuesday night, October 5, 1999, the… Highland written. Tuesday night, October 5, 1999, the… Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas publicly proclaimed its Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas publicly proclaimed its ecumenical ties. In the Saturday, October 2, 1999 religious ecumenical ties. In the Saturday, October 2, 1999 religious section of the Abilene Reporter News this…congregation, section of the Abilene Reporter News this…congregation, announced that the ‘Walk to Emmaus’ video would be announced that the ‘Walk to Emmaus’ video would be shown, and that ‘the remainder of the meeting will include shown, and that ‘the remainder of the meeting will include singing, preaching, and Communion.’ Yes, you read it singing, preaching, and Communion.’ Yes, you read it correctly.correctly.

““WHAT WAS SEEN AND HEARDWHAT WAS SEEN AND HEARD ……There was a full blown band on stage. There was an all There was a full blown band on stage. There was an all woman quartet entertaining the audience. Added to thiswoman quartet entertaining the audience. Added to thisthere was hand clapping, and hands raised in the air with there was hand clapping, and hands raised in the air with arms, and bodies swaying back and forth.arms, and bodies swaying back and forth. Some may say Some may say that this was not the formal worship assembly, and thatthat this was not the formal worship assembly, and that

we should not make a big deal about it. But remember, we should not make a big deal about it. But remember, they were treating it as such when they offered, and they were treating it as such when they offered, and partook[erroneously]of the communion…partook[erroneously]of the communion…““The sad story of October 5, 1999 at Highland does not The sad story of October 5, 1999 at Highland does not end with the above. The speaker at this event was Eddie end with the above. The speaker at this event was Eddie Sharp of the University Church of Christ here in town. Sharp of the University Church of Christ here in town. First, he read from a book supplied for this "Walk to First, he read from a book supplied for this "Walk to Emmaus," and then the audience would then respond Emmaus," and then the audience would then respond from the book. This sounds exactly like Catholic and from the book. This sounds exactly like Catholic and denominational liturgical nonsense. denominational liturgical nonsense. What was the gist of What was the gist of the rest of his speech to these Emmaus walkers? Church the rest of his speech to these Emmaus walkers? Church and religious heritage and tradition does not matter. In and religious heritage and tradition does not matter. In essence, you can be a member of a denomination, and that essence, you can be a member of a denomination, and that is acceptable in God's eyes. Just let Jesus lead you to a is acceptable in God's eyes. Just let Jesus lead you to a church that is right for you…church that is right for you… “ “Let's not forget that they partook of the commun-Let's not forget that they partook of the commun-

ion. Listen to this. ion. Listen to this. The communion was administered by The communion was administered by Eddie Sharp, and another man. Mr. Sharp would break the Eddie Sharp, and another man. Mr. Sharp would break the bread, and give it to the participant who would go to the next bread, and give it to the participant who would go to the next man, and there dip it into a large cup of the fruit of the vine, man, and there dip it into a large cup of the fruit of the vine, and then partake of the soaked bread. That is Catholicism and then partake of the soaked bread. That is Catholicism through and through! through and through! Friends, my Bible still says that the Friends, my Bible still says that the early church met and partook of the Lord's Supper on the early church met and partook of the Lord's Supper on the first day of the week (Acts 20:1-7) not Tuesday… (“Walk first day of the week (Acts 20:1-7) not Tuesday… (“Walk to Emmaus, Tuesday Night Communion, and Other to Emmaus, Tuesday Night Communion, and Other Matters,” by Royce Williamson from Matters,” by Royce Williamson from The CommunicatorThe Communicator, , Vol. 6, No. 41, October 10, 1999, bulletin of the N. 5th and Vol. 6, No. 41, October 10, 1999, bulletin of the N. 5th and Grape St. Church of Christ, Abilene, Texas 79601) Grape St. Church of Christ, Abilene, Texas 79601)

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I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24) A. A. Is it important how we worship God?Is it important how we worship God? Rom. 15:4; Gen. Rom. 15:4; Gen. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 30:7-8; Matt. 4:1030:7-8; Matt. 4:10 B. B. Worship “in truthWorship “in truth,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9 C. C. Worship “in spirit” Worship “in spirit”

Worshipping from the heart – “in spirit”Worshipping from the heart – “in spirit”

1. “Singing with grace 1. “Singing with grace in your heartsin your hearts unto God” ( unto God” (Col. Col. 3:163:16);); “ “Singing and making melody Singing and making melody with your heartwith your heart to the to the Lord” (Lord” (Eph. 5:19Eph. 5:19))

2. “This do 2. “This do in remembrancein remembrance of me” ( of me” (1 Cor. 11:24)1 Cor. 11:24)

3. Prayer: Contrast in 3. Prayer: Contrast in Matt. 6:7-15Matt. 6:7-15

4. “Speaking 4. “Speaking the truththe truth in lovein love” (” (Matt. 15:9; Eph. 4:15Matt. 15:9; Eph. 4:15); ); must listen properly (must listen properly (Matt. 13:13-15Matt. 13:13-15))

5. Giving: “not 5. Giving: “not grudginglygrudgingly, or , or of necessityof necessity: for God loveth : for God loveth a a cheerfulcheerful giver” ( giver” (2 Cor. 9:7)2 Cor. 9:7)

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIPACCEPTABLE WORSHIP

I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24) A. A. Is it important how we worship God?Is it important how we worship God? Rom. 15:4; Gen. Rom. 15:4; Gen. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 30:7-8; Matt. 4:1030:7-8; Matt. 4:10 B. B. Worship “in truthWorship “in truth,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9 C. C. Worship “in spirit” Worship “in spirit” D. D. Attitude in worshipAttitude in worship

Attitude in WorshipAttitude in Worship"God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, "God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about Him" and to be had in reverence of all them that are about Him" (Psa. 89:7)(Psa. 89:7)

• Letting mind wonder. Letting mind wonder.

• Improper behavior in worshipImproper behavior in worship, Heb. 4:13, Heb. 4:13

• Dress in worshipDress in worship

• When we arrive at worshipWhen we arrive at worship, Heb. 10:25; Matt. 6:33; Rev. , Heb. 10:25; Matt. 6:33; Rev. 3:163:16

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I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24) A. A. Is it important how we worship God?Is it important how we worship God? Rom. 15:4; Gen. Rom. 15:4; Gen. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 30:7-8; Matt. 4:1030:7-8; Matt. 4:10 B. B. Worship “in truthWorship “in truth,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9 C. C. Worship “in spirit” Worship “in spirit” D. D. Attitude in worshipAttitude in worship E. E. Attempts to improve worship by changing externalsAttempts to improve worship by changing externals

Attempts to Improve Worship by Changing ExternalsAttempts to Improve Worship by Changing Externals

1. “Lifting up holy hands1. “Lifting up holy hands,” 1 Tim. 2:8; Isa. 1:11-,” 1 Tim. 2:8; Isa. 1:11-1515

2. Unstructured worship2. Unstructured worship

Our outward acts of worship are expressions of our Our outward acts of worship are expressions of our hearts (Previous slide: “Worshipping from the heart – hearts (Previous slide: “Worshipping from the heart – ‘in spirit’”)‘in spirit’”)

(heart) Reverence, res- (heart) Reverence, res- pect, remembrance, etc.pect, remembrance, etc.

Sing, pray, observe Sing, pray, observe Lord’s Supper, etc.Lord’s Supper, etc.

•Two ways worship can be made vain: 1) Two ways worship can be made vain: 1) Matt. 15:9Matt. 15:9 (e.g., (e.g., denominational); 2) denominational); 2) Jn. 4:24Jn. 4:24 (fail in heart) (fail in heart)

The kind of changes under discussion will not produce The kind of changes under discussion will not produce “true spirituality” or make the gathering "more “true spirituality” or make the gathering "more worshipful!"worshipful!"

Attempts to Improve Worship by Changing ExternalsAttempts to Improve Worship by Changing Externals

Solos, choirs, or special singing groups in servicesSolos, choirs, or special singing groups in services

““Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms another with psalms andand hymns hymns andand spiritual spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.” (God.” (Col. 3:16)Col. 3:16)

•Singing a divinely commanded act of worship. Singing a divinely commanded act of worship. Each Christian is commanded to sing. Each Christian is commanded to sing.

•Worship cannot be by proxy.Worship cannot be by proxy.

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIPACCEPTABLE WORSHIP

I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24)IV. PLACE OF WORSHIPIV. PLACE OF WORSHIP, Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 23ff; , Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 23ff; 16:1-216:1-2

1 Corinthians 16:1-21 Corinthians 16:1-2

““Now concerning the (2) Now concerning the (2) collectioncollection for the saints, as I for the saints, as I gave order to the (1) gave order to the (1) churches of Galatiachurches of Galatia, so also do , so also do yeye. . Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no (3) by him in store, as he may prosper, that no (3) collectionscollections be made when I come.” be made when I come.”

An order given An order given to to churcheschurches, not , not individuals!individuals!

The word for collection is the The word for collection is the same word used for collec- same word used for collec- tions at tions at assembliesassemblies in idol’s in idol’s temples.temples.(Deissmann, (Deissmann, Light from the Ancient East, p. 105)Light from the Ancient East, p. 105)

What Paul wanted done on the first day of the What Paul wanted done on the first day of the week is what he did not want to be done when week is what he did not want to be done when he arrived in Corinth.he arrived in Corinth.

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I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24)IV. PLACE OF WORSHIPIV. PLACE OF WORSHIP, Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 23ff; , Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 23ff; 16:1-216:1-2V. DAY OF WORSHIPV. DAY OF WORSHIP, 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7

Memorial/Memorial/FeastFeast ScriptureScripture TimeTime FrequencyFrequency

PassoverPassover Ex. 12:6,14,24ff Ex. 12:6,14,24ff 14th Day, 1st14th Day, 1st MoMo Annual AnnualTrumpetsTrumpets Lev. 23:24 Lev. 23:24 1st Day, 7th Mo1st Day, 7th Mo Annual AnnualAtonementAtonement Lev. 23:27 Lev. 23:27 10th Day, 7th Mo10th Day, 7th Mo Annual AnnualTabernaclesTabernacles Lev. 23:39-44 Lev. 23:39-44 15th Day, 7th15th Day, 7th MoMo Annual AnnualSabbathSabbath Ex. 20:8-11 Ex. 20:8-11 7th day of week7th day of week Weekly WeeklyLord's SupperLord's Supper Acts 20:7 Acts 20:7 1st day of week1st day of week Weekly Weekly

(chart from David Pratte)(chart from David Pratte)

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I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24) A. A. Is it important how we worship God?Is it important how we worship God? Rom. 15:4; Gen. Rom. 15:4; Gen. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 4:1-5; Heb. 11:4; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chron. 26:16-20; Ex. 30:7-8; Matt. 4:1030:7-8; Matt. 4:10 B. B. Worship “in truthWorship “in truth,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9,” 2 Jn. 9; Matt. 15:9 C. C. Worship “in spirit” Worship “in spirit” D. D. Attitude in worshipAttitude in worship E. E. Attempts to improve worship by changing externalsAttempts to improve worship by changing externals

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIPACCEPTABLE WORSHIP

I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?I. “WORSHIP” – WHAT IS IT?II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,”II. OBJECT OF WORSHIP – “GOD,” Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rom. 1:25; Lk. 4:8; Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17Rev. 22:8-9; Ps. 14:2; Gen. 6:5; Rom. 1:17; 10:17III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN III. MANNER OF WORSHIP – “IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” TRUTH” (Jn. 4:23-24)(Jn. 4:23-24)IV. PLACE OF WORSHIPIV. PLACE OF WORSHIP, Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 23ff; , Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 23ff; 16:1-216:1-2V. DAY OF WORSHIPV. DAY OF WORSHIP, 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7