coming back to the heart of worship

renewing worship

Kevin Bowman: kbowman@cordovachurch.comDave Davis: ddavis@cordovachurch.com

www.cordovachurch.com/renew

Who are we?Kevin Bowman Dave Davis

Why are we teaching this class?To broaden our understanding of worshipTo become more intentional & inspirational in our worshipTo understand the role worship plays in our relationships &

evangelismTo have a conversation about corporate worship in a multi-

generational congregationThe NCD profile Cordova did last summer identified

“Inspiring Worship Service” as one area where we can improve

Introduction

What can you expect from this class?Prepared, invested instructors who are open to

discussion & feedback (and who are also learning along with you!)

Content drawn from multiple resources (we’ll cite as much as possible)

An interactive study of worship in its multiple forms: personal, family, everyday, and corporate (format)

A focus on making all types of worship inspiring & relevant

Introduction

Personal worship is that private time between you and God; time to “listen” to the Spirit

Prayer, praise, sacrifice, scripture, and reflection are all elements of personal worship

It’s often unseen, private, deep, personal, and can be emotional

Because it’s private, there’s less public accountability and it can easily be neglected

However, personal worship is foundational for other types of worship

Personal Worship

Like all types of worship, personal worship is meant to connect us to God

When connected to God, personal worship will be inspirational

Personal worship must also be “relevant” to you; should not be forced or contrived or patterned after something you won’t connect withAlthough we have freedom to worship in different ways,

all worship should strive to align to Scriptural examples & be pleasing to God

Each of us have a responsibility to establish & practice meaningful-to-you, God-connected personal worship

Inspiring Personal Worship

What does your personal worship to God look like?

What are some difficulties you face regarding personal worship?

Through our prayers

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:6

Through praise

Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.

Hebrews 13:15

Through studying God’s word

Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Deuteronomy 11:18

Through our sacrifice

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Philippians 2:3-4

Through reflection

Search me, O God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

Psalms 139:23-24

In tune with God

Continue discussing personal worship, with a focus on applying & inspiring

Thanks for coming & we hope to see you next week!

Resources are online!Feedback and discussion welcomed!

kevinb@cordovachurch.comdaved@cordovachurch.com

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