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SPIRITSPIRIT

HEARTHEART

THINKTHINK

SOUL DIMENSIONSOUL DIMENSION

SPIRIT DIMENSIONSPIRIT DIMENSION

SeeSmellHear

Touch

FEARHURT

UNFORGIVENESSOFFENSE

DNADNA

SOUND MIND

KNOW KNOW KNOW

HOLY SPIRI

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HOLY SPIRI

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MIND / INTELLECTSENSESSENSES

Taste

BODYBODY

MEMORIESWILL & DESIRESFreedo

m to Choose – sin, Me,

Myself and I reign

ATTITUDEEMOTIONS / FEELINGS

CONSCIENCE

PEACE

LOVE

POWERWILL BE

SAVED

WILL BE

SAVED

IS BEING SAVED

IS BEING SAVED

HAS BEEN SAVED

HAS BEEN SAVED

Rev 14:7 And he cried with a mighty voice, Revere God and give Him glory (honor and praise in worship), for the hour of His

judgment has arrived. Fall down before Him; pay Him homage and adoration and worship Him Who created heaven and earth, the sea

and the springs (fountains) of water.

Rev 14:7 And he cried with a mighty voice, Revere God and give Him glory (honor and praise in worship), for the hour of His

judgment has arrived. Fall down before Him; pay Him homage and adoration and worship Him Who created heaven and earth, the sea

and the springs (fountains) of water.

Joh 4:23 A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such

people as these as His worshipers.

Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality).

Joh 4:23 A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such

people as these as His worshipers.

Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality).

Come face to face with Jesus in scripture and awe changes into adoration as you

behold Him in all His beauty:

Come face to face with Jesus in scripture and awe changes into adoration as you

behold Him in all His beauty:

His faultless purityHis faultless purity

His unequalled wisdomHis unequalled wisdom

His limitless pityHis limitless pity

His overwhelming majestyHis overwhelming majesty

Joh 8:46 Who of you convicts Me of wrongdoing or finds Me guilty of sin? Then if I speak truth, why do you not believe Me

[trust Me, rely on, and adhere to Me]?

Joh 7:46 The attendants replied, Never has a man talked as this Man talks! [No mere

man has ever spoken as He speaks!]

Mat 9:36 When He saw the throngs, He was moved with pity and sympathy for them, because they were bewildered (harassed

and distressed and dejected and helpless), like sheep without a shepherd

Mat 17:2 And His appearance underwent a change in their presence; and His face

shone clear and bright like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.

What is worship?What is worship?Worship is the experience of being “lost in wonder, love and praise”

Worship is the experience of being “lost in wonder, love and praise”

It’s

awe (fear, wonder, respect, admiration,

amazement) that inspires adoration

(love, high regard, respect, admiration, worship, reverence, glorification, honoring, exaltation, devotion)

It’s

awe (fear, wonder, respect, admiration,

amazement) that inspires adoration

(love, high regard, respect, admiration, worship, reverence, glorification, honoring, exaltation, devotion)

What is worship?What is worship?

shachahshaw-khaw'

A primitive root; to depress, that is, prostrate (especially reflexively in homage to royalty or God): -

bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance (curtsy, bend), do

reverence, make to stoop, worship.

shachahshaw-khaw'

A primitive root; to depress, that is, prostrate (especially reflexively in homage to royalty or God): -

bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance (curtsy, bend), do

reverence, make to stoop, worship.

proskuneopros-koo-neh'-o

From G4314 and probably a derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand); to fawn or crouch to, that is, (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do

reverence to, adore): - worship.

proskuneopros-koo-neh'-o

From G4314 and probably a derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand); to fawn or crouch to, that is, (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do

reverence to, adore): - worship.

What is worship?What is worship?sebomai

seb'-om-aheeMiddle voice of an apparently primary verb; to

revere, that is, adore: - devout, religious, worship

sebomaiseb'-om-ahee

Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, that is, adore: - devout, religious, worship

latreuolat-ryoo'-o

From λατρις latris (a hired menial); to minister (to God), that is, render religious homage: - serve, do

the service, worship (-per)

latreuolat-ryoo'-o

From λατρις latris (a hired menial); to minister (to God), that is, render religious homage: - serve, do

the service, worship (-per)

doxadox'-ah

From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively

or subjectively): - dignity, glory (-ious), honour, praise, worship.

doxadox'-ah

From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively

or subjectively): - dignity, glory (-ious), honour, praise, worship.

MSG 1Co 14:14 If I pray in tongues, my spirit

prays but my mind lies fallow, and all that intelligence is wasted.

MSG 1Co 14:14 If I pray in tongues, my spirit

prays but my mind lies fallow, and all that intelligence is wasted.

Amp 1Co 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown]

tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive

[it bears no fruit and helps nobody].

Amp 1Co 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown]

tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive

[it bears no fruit and helps nobody].

Amp 1Co 14:15 Then what am I to do? I will pray with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will also pray [intelligently] with my mind and understanding; I will sing

with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will sing [intelligently] with my mind

and understanding also.

Amp 1Co 14:15 Then what am I to do? I will pray with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will also pray [intelligently] with my mind and understanding; I will sing

with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will sing [intelligently] with my mind

and understanding also.

MSG 1Co 14:15 So what's the solution? The answer is simple enough. Do both. I should be spiritually free and expressive as I pray, but I

should also be thoughtful and mindful as I pray. I should sing with my spirit, and sing with my

mind.

MSG 1Co 14:15 So what's the solution? The answer is simple enough. Do both. I should be spiritually free and expressive as I pray, but I

should also be thoughtful and mindful as I pray. I should sing with my spirit, and sing with my

mind.

Amp Col 3:16 Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in

you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and

wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God

with [His] grace in your hearts

Amp Col 3:16 Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in

you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and

wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God

with [His] grace in your hearts

MSG Col 3:16 Let the Word of Christ--the Message--have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good

common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God!

MSG Col 3:16 Let the Word of Christ--the Message--have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good

common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God!

Amp Col 3:17 And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in

word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving

praise to God the Father through Him.

Amp Col 3:17 And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in

word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving

praise to God the Father through Him.

MSG Col 3:17 Let every detail in your lives--words, actions, whatever--be done in the name of the Master, Jesus,

thanking God the Father every step of the way.

MSG Col 3:17 Let every detail in your lives--words, actions, whatever--be done in the name of the Master, Jesus,

thanking God the Father every step of the way.

Amp Php 3:3 For we [Christians] are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit and by the Spirit of God and exult and glory and pride

ourselves in Jesus Christ, and put no confidence or dependence [on what we are] in

the flesh and on outward privileges and physical advantages and external

appearances--

Amp Php 3:3 For we [Christians] are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit and by the Spirit of God and exult and glory and pride

ourselves in Jesus Christ, and put no confidence or dependence [on what we are] in

the flesh and on outward privileges and physical advantages and external

appearances--

MSG Php 3:3 The real believers are the ones the

Spirit of God leads to work away at this ministry, filling the air with Christ's praise as

we do it. We couldn't carry this off by our own efforts, and we know it--

MSG Php 3:3 The real believers are the ones the

Spirit of God leads to work away at this ministry, filling the air with Christ's praise as

we do it. We couldn't carry this off by our own efforts, and we know it--

Amp Psa 132:7 Let us go into His tabernacle; let us

worship at His footstool

Amp Psa 132:7 Let us go into His tabernacle; let us

worship at His footstool

MSG Psa 132:7 We shouted, "Let's go to the shrine

dedication! Let's worship at God's own footstool!"

MSG Psa 132:7 We shouted, "Let's go to the shrine

dedication! Let's worship at God's own footstool!"

Frustration from Heaven

What has worship become?

…a majority of people leave church without feeling that they experienced

God’s presence…

Frustration from Heaven

What has worship become?

…a majority of people leave church without feeling that they experienced

God’s presence…

Why?Why?

John 3:6 states that:

“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear it’s sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is

going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit”.

John 3:6 states that:

“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear it’s sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is

going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit”.

PredictabilityPredictability

Start with 3 fast songs, into 4 slow songs, followed by communion, then

the ‘word’, and maybe ministry

time

Start with 3 fast songs, into 4 slow songs, followed by communion, then

the ‘word’, and maybe ministry

time

PrayerlessnessPrayerlessness

How many of you struggle

with your prayer life?

How many of you struggle

with your prayer life?

Worship Leader DependencyWorship Leader Dependency

‘Take away your music group and ask your

people to worship.

That’s how good your worship

really is’.

‘Take away your music group and ask your

people to worship.

That’s how good your worship

really is’.

Causes of Our FailureCauses of Our FailureWe can only worship when the

worship team takes the lead and make music

We can only worship when the worship team takes the lead

and make music

Songs replaces prayer – it’s like a show and we are watching

Songs replaces prayer – it’s like a show and we are watching

Rituals replaces relationship – no

longer do we have a relationship with the Spirit, but follow the

tradition of the church

Rituals replaces relationship – no

longer do we have a relationship with the Spirit, but follow the

tradition of the church

Entertainment replaces cost – we rather

entertain than give the truth and holy

wrath

Entertainment replaces cost – we rather

entertain than give the truth and holy

wrath

Desert island worshippers –

if you were on a desert island with no CD, no worship leader or bible reading plan – would you still worship, pray and meet with God?

Three Questions to Ask of Yourself:Three Questions to Ask of Yourself:

Are you following the Spirit and hearing God or are you simply repeating a ritual?

Are you following the Spirit and hearing God or are you simply repeating a ritual?

Do you have a healthy, fervent prayer life or is prayer is too challenging for you?

Do you have a healthy, fervent prayer life or is prayer is too challenging for you?

Do you truly reflect the creativity of our God or are you imitating and regurgitating meaningless worship?

Do you truly reflect the creativity of our God or are you imitating and regurgitating meaningless worship?

Myths ofMyths of

1. God’s Order is Like Our Order1. God’s Order is Like Our Order

2. God is Polite and Politically Correct2. God is Polite and Politically Correct

3. The Local Church should be Like a Conference3. The Local Church should be Like a Conference

4. If in Doubt, do what you did Last Week!4. If in Doubt, do what you did Last Week!

5. Better Music will mean Better Worship5. Better Music will mean Better Worship

6. Our Worship Culture is the Right One6. Our Worship Culture is the Right One

7. We Have to Fill the Allotted Time7. We Have to Fill the Allotted Time

8. Imitation is as Good as Revelation8. Imitation is as Good as Revelation

Are You a True Worshipper or Are You a False Worshipper?Are You a True Worshipper or Are You a False Worshipper?

Blueprint for WorshippersBlueprint for Worshippers

God is looking for true

worshippers

God is looking for true

worshippers

This implies?This

implies?

1. Your Mouth Moves Mountains1. Your Mouth Moves MountainsWhat is in your heart will come

out of your mouthWhat is in your heart will come

out of your mouth

Use your mouth in worship

2. Passionate Praise2. Passionate Praise

Passion / Zeal is God’s Kingdom-Increasing ToolPassion / Zeal is God’s Kingdom-Increasing Tool

Psalm 22 states that God is enthroned on the praises of Israel –

the word ‘praise’ does not mean singing a few nice songs or thinking quietly about God.

No, the word means ‘high’ praise.

Praise that is enthusiastic, loud, passionate.

Psalm 22 states that God is enthroned on the praises of Israel –

the word ‘praise’ does not mean singing a few nice songs or thinking quietly about God.

No, the word means ‘high’ praise.

Praise that is enthusiastic, loud, passionate.

3. Choose Spirit over Flesh3. Choose Spirit over Flesh

Not what your soul or body desires, but with your spirit –

…worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father seeks such to

worship Him.

Not what your soul or body desires, but with your spirit –

…worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father seeks such to

worship Him.

4. God’s River of Worship4. God’s River of Worship

As you become one spirit with God through surrender and infilling, his motives can become yours, his love becomes expressed in you and

your worship is led and perfected by his own Spirit’s leading. It’s the Holy Spirit who will communicate to your spirit, giving

direction, power, life and strength to your worship.

Your spirit and God’s Spirit must come into a state of glorious union if you are to be led by the Spirit in

powerful worship

Your spirit and God’s Spirit must come into a state of glorious union if you are to be led by the Spirit in

powerful worship

5. The Intimacy of God’s Throne Room5. The Intimacy of

God’s Throne Room

You must enter into the Throne Room of God, spend time with Him, be intimate with

Him, worship Him, hear from Him

Enemies of A Worshipper

Enemies of A Worshipper

Enemy No 1 – FearEnemy No 1 – Fear

Enemy No 2 – ReligionEnemy No 2 – Religion

Enemy No 3 – GuiltEnemy No 3 – Guilt

Enemy No 4 – AgendasEnemy No 4 – Agendas

Enemy No 5 – UnforgivenessEnemy No 5 – Unforgiveness

Enemy No 6 – Seeking ExperiencesEnemy No 6 – Seeking Experiences

Enemy No 7 – Hypocrisy (insincerity, double standards, pretence,

two-facedness)

Enemy No 7 – Hypocrisy (insincerity, double standards, pretence,

two-facedness)

Enemy No 8 – PrideEnemy No 8 – Pride

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