We are Compelled to Serve by and for God’s Glory . . .

I. You are Gifted by God to Serve! (10) II. Your Service is a Stewardship of God’s Grace! (10) III. Our Service has Categories and Cautions! (11)

Practical Implications o What are you internal and external barriers to sacrificial service? o What is your next step to discovering & using your gifts? o How can you evaluate your service, in community, for danger signs?

God Cares Deeply about the Churches We Build, And So Should You . . . I. Revelation: Church Buildings Declare God’s Glory! II. Response: Church Buildings Shape Our Story!

Practical Implications o How are you stewarding the building God has given us? o How are you being shaped by the church gathered? o How are you using your gifts/talents to bring God glory?

Cultivate Personal Love for God . . . I. By Listening to God in His Word! (20a) II. By Speaking to God in Prayer! (20b) III. By Meditating on the Mercy of Jesus! (21)

Practical Implications o What would you say your life is truly seeking/loving? How can renew a value of seeking God? o How can you more consistently seek God in Word, Prayer, and Meditation? o What is your time, place & plan for Daily time w/ God?

I. Missions Increases Worship! II. Missions Purifies Worship! III. Worship Empowers Missions!

Application Questions: o Does your worship lead to mission? o Who are the people you know you need to share with? How can you share with them this week? o How can you use your job/home/school as a platform for missions? o Are you being called to missions? What steps do you need to take to be obedient to that call?

The Mercies of God Prove His Worthiness; Respond by Offering Your Bodies as a Living Sacrifice to the Lord . . . I. By the Mercies of God, Present Your Bodies as a Living Sacrifice! (1) II. By the Mercies of God, Fight Conformity and Embrace Transformation! (2) III. By the Mercies of God, Discern God’s Will for Your Life! (2)

Practical Applications o What are 5 things about the mercy of God that make him worthy of praise? o What parts of your life do you struggle sacrificing for the sake of the gospel? o Where do you often impose your will in your life rather than submitting to God’s will?

Worship in the Gathering has . . . I. A Governing Content: Christ-Centered Word! (16) II. A Key Function: Teach and Apply! (16b) III. An All-Inclusive Form: Sing w/ Hearts Captivated by Grace! (16c)

Practical Implications o What priority does church have in your life/habits? o How can you grow in Christ centered encouragement and correction: o SING, SING, SING … w/ All your Heart: Gathering Purpose: God exalting gathering that leads us to experience God in community through a variety of content delivery mediums that lead to a response in the service and into our lives. Worship Ministry Values  God-centered in our Orientation  Content Rich vs. Style Focused  Authenticity over Performance  Honoring the Diversity of the Body  Congregational Engagement  Biblical Freedom in Expression  People Matter  Undistracting Excellence  Introducing new music in intentional ways

The Gospel Gives Birth to Worshippers . . .

i. Encounter over Style! (19-21)II. God-Centered: Worship God as He is! (22, var)III. Both Knowing and Delighting! (23-25)Practical Implications o What are some ways style/preference distract you from worship?o What are some ways you see man-centered slip into place of God-centered worship?o Where are you on the spectrum- head & heart? What might God want to grow in you today?o Prepare for Supper: Warning, Welcome, Worship

God Is Near; Let Us Draw Near as Well . . . I. God Knows Us! (1-6) II. God Is With Us! (7-12) III. God Has Formed Us! (13-16) IV. Therefore, Draw Close to God! (17-24)

Practical Implications o How have you seen God’s involvement in your life? o What can be a normal rhythm in life to know/love God more today than yesterday? o How could you bless, eat w/, and share with someone over next week?

God is Great and Deserves Great Praise . . . I. Greatness of God and His Works! (1-7) II. Greatness of God’s Gracious Kingdom! (8-16) III. Greatness of God’s Righteousness & Goodness! (17-21)

Practical Implications o What works of God amaze you in Bible, History and Own Life? o What character traits of God amaze you? o How could you bless, eat w/ and share with someone over next week?

Use your Freedom to Serve Others & Share Jesus w/ Joy . . .

I. Outward Witness: All Things to All People That They May Be Saved! (19-23) II. Inward Witness: Self-Control & Discipline That You May Be Sanctified! (24-27)

Practical Implications o Are you using your Christian Liberty for the advancement of Christ or personal pleasure? o Are you shrinking back from ministry to any particular group? How does freedom in Christ allow you to engage them? o What areas of our life need some sanctified sweat? How can you rest in grace while exercising self-control & intentionality?