“It's God's Party”

Luke 19:1–10

  1. Introduction
    1. Our primary reason for existence is to worship God!
  2. What's Involved In Real Worship?
    1. Real worship is not about us.
      Psalm 106:47

       Save us, O LORD our God,
      and gather us from the nations,
      that we may give thanks to your holy name
      and glory in your praise.

      1. Worship is all about Jesus!
        1. Our purpose is to celebrate His presence!
      2. Worship is a God-centered celebration.
      3. Worship is not you or me, our likes or dislikes, our perceived needs, or having a great experience!
      4. It is about honoring God!
      5. Did you know that everything was created to reflect God's glory?
      6. Humans were not created to receive glory!
        1. We were created to give glory.
      7. God must be the focus of our lives and our worship!
    2. We need to prepare.
      2 Samuel 12:20

      Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at his request they served him food, and he ate.

      1. We prepare for worship by praying.
      2. We prepare through confession.
      3. We prepare by allowing the Holy Spirit to direct our expressions of worship.
      4. We prepare by bringing a gift!
        1. The gift is ourself and our lifestyle.
    3. Finally, we are to participate.
  3. Conclusion