John 4:23-24 Worship Articles by EXW Staff October 05, 2006
"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and truth."
Many books and articles have been written around this simple passage. As I read through it for the 1000th time it finally hits me...all Jesus is saying is, "people can worship me wherever they are"..."if they are sincere in their worship and it is true, it is valid worship". You don't have to be on a mountain side or in a church building. There is no holy structure where worship takes place. Worship happens when we give glory and honor and praise to the Lord. Wherever we show His worth, He is worshipped.
The Jews and the Samaritans made a big deal of the place of worship. Jesus clears things up by stating worship cannot take place merely in a building or set place. It takes place in the hearts of those who know Him and love Him. Jesus himself worshipped the Father wherever He was.
It's time we quit focusing on our "Houses of Worship" and realize that Jesus clearly made it a point to say that these "places" would fade away. My religious background stressed in the importance of worship in the church. Jesus said that would pass away. Why is it that Jesus said it 2000 years ago and we still can't let go and heed His will?
Someplace else?
I strongly agree that worship can take place anywhere and at any time a believer is in touch with God. My opinion is: How many people actually worship God the way they should in other places?I owned a large pleasure boat. When I was on that boa...more
Submitted by: Dr. B. Earl Best Location: Bloomingdale, GA. 31302
True, but let us not forget
It is true. Worship does not need to take place in a building or on a specific site. The need for this was abolished with Christ's resurrection from the dead. Personal acts of worship, i.e. following Christ wholeheartedly, can and should be manife...more
Submitted by: Clay West Location: Coppell, Texas
SELF
I FRIST OF THINK HOW IT COULD BE NOT BECAUSE OF THE LOVE FOR HIM BUT FOR PERSONS SELF WORTH OF FEELING OF EVERYONE FOR THERE IN THERE SELFS IT SO EASY TO SAY WHAT HE DID FOR US DOES NOT SHOW THE LOVE HE SHARES SO MANY TIMES IN THESE TIME OF DESPARE...more
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This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.