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coming back to the heart of worship renewing worship Kevin Bowman: [email protected] Dave Davis: [email protected] www.cordovachurch.com/renew
coming back to the heart of worship
renewing worship
Kevin Bowman: [email protected] Davis: [email protected]
www.cordovachurch.com/renew
Connecting Francis’ words last week to “everyday worship” this week
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Everyday worship is about perspective! I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John
10:10)Everyday worship is allowing God to be our constant in our
daily lives, regardless of ups & downs (24/7) Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean
he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? … No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. (Romans 8:35)
Our most “practiced” style of worship, but often the one we’re least purposeful about Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my
follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9-23)
Everyday Worship
Goals of everyday worshipLiving intentionally & actively for God in a way
that will be attractive and intriguing to outsiders
The fruits of the Spirit are ripe in you & visible to others
Establishes a worship-mindset; keeps you humble!
We’re going to look at everyday worship in three slices of our livesWhen you’re in your communityWhen you’re doing your workIn those God-given chance/isolated
opportunities
Everyday Worship
Who, or what, is your “community?”Neighbors by proximity or regularity
What does worship look like in this community?Bucking the modern American trend of being a
home-bound recluse Knowing your neighbors by name; knowing
what’s going on in their livesDemonstrating hospitality, having an open-
home, community service & engagement
In your community
What does your everyday worship look like in your
community?
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”
Colossians 3.23, NLT“A dairy maid can milk cows to the glory of God.”
Martin Luther
What does being worshipful at work look like?Working with integrity & a sense of one's role as a
social creature who loves his neighbor as himself.Usually several shallow and a few deep relationships
At work
How easy is it for you to be worshipful at work?
Even our fleeting everyday encounters are opportunities to worshipLikely not an opportunity to become deeply
invested, but still a chance to be intentionalSo how?
The “is there anything I can pray about for you?” line may take some out of their comfort zone
Simple demonstrations of kindness, generosity, and assistance can allow us to be worshipful
When your life is God-centered, don’t be surprised by or neglect these opportunities – they will happen!
Gas stations, ATMs, & grocery stores
Tell us about when you’ve capitalized, or failed to, on
one of those “chance encounters.”
Effective everyday worship
Continue discussing everyday worship, with a focus on applying & inspiring
Resources are online!Feedback and discussion welcomed!
[email protected]@cordovachurch.com
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