How to Worship When I Am Afraid
In this powerful sermon, Tim Dilena reminds us of God's character that warrants our worship and faith when we feel afraid.
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The Origin of True Worship
Understanding God’s glory has very real, practical value for every true believer. Grasping it can unlock the door to an overcoming life!
Are You Distracted in Worship?
I want to talk to you about mental distractions during prayer and forsaken worship — especially in the house of God. Jesus called people hypocrites who came into His presence mouthing words of praise, but whose minds and hearts were preoccupied. He spoke directly to them, saying, "You give Me your mouth and your lips — but your mind is somewhere else. Your heart is nowhere near Me!"
Finding Fellowship
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, and gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; they found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them” (Psalm 107:1-5).
Psalm 98:1
Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Psalm 96:3
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.
Romans 15:5-6
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 89:5
Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
Loss, Pain and the Healing Power of Music
When we go through heartache and crisis, God has many different ways to reach us. He may use loving relationships, the beauty of nature or even our work. Whatever that unique space is, he can use it to show us his goodness and glory in the darkest places of our lives. Music is how he reached our guest this week, long-time Christian musician Matthew Ward, after he tragically lost two of the closest people in his life. Life can be incredibly painful at times, but God is always near to his children, and he wants to show us how he will heal and transform our grief into something glorious. As we grapple with pain, we must always know that we can go to God and he will never turn us away.