Worship Experience

Worship Experience
Psalm 95:6-7

by Estelle Nazary

The worshiper fails when he does not worship. Worship means an encounter with God. How to learn to worship better!

I. Recognize importance of worship
1. What is worship? bow down ..show reverence..appreciation of God..quicken the conscience by presence of God.. Expression of reverence in body, soul, and spirit.

2. We need to worship. We are to worship our maker, our Lord, our God, not anything He has made. It is a privilege and responsibility. We need to rid ourselves of our guilt, emotional or spiritual needs. God is the only one who can take away our guilt.

3. It gives direction and understanding. How to live our life and He gives us guidance.

4. We need to be renewed. We are a spiritual being.

II. Imperatives of Worship
1. Attention - requires our attention. We don't worship because we don't settle down. "Be still and know that I am God." Calm and quiet voice. God must have our attention.

2. Acknowledge God is God..He is above man.

3. Activity - God speaks. Person confesses sin to God. Lets God heal a hurt. Forgives someone who has hurt. Rededicates life to God.

III. Imparting of Worship
1. Discernment - Psalm 73 - Bitterness toward God. In worship experience, you recognize what is SO very important.

2. Direction - We are confused and need direction. Need someone to guide and this is what we find in worship. Example: A girl is lost and simply says "If you take me to my church, I can find my way home!