SERMON SUMMARY
We explored Psalm 100, the ancient "entry song" for Jerusalem's temple, discovering seven divine commands that transform our understanding of worship. This isn't just about Sunday singing—it's about living a lifestyle of joyful surrender to our good God.

The psalm begins with a "joyful noise"—not perfect pitch, but a victory war cry declaring that Jesus has already won. We're called to serve with gladness, not grudging duty, because we've encountered God's goodness. Through Christ, we can boldly enter God's presence with singing, no appointment needed—we're His children.
At the psalm's heart lies this truth: knowing God as our Creator and ourselves as His beloved sheep. Unlike the world's view of sheep as mindless followers, we're valuable, intelligent creatures who recognize our Shepherd's voice above all others.
We enter God's presence through thanksgiving and praise—the antidote to believing God is holding out on us. Corporate worship isn't optional; we're designed for connection to the body of Christ. Unspoken gratitude is worthless—we must verbalize our thanks.

Finally, we bless God's name by offering our whole selves as living sacrifices, reflecting His character through love-driven obedience.
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Why do we worship? Because the Lord is good, His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness spans generations. When circumstances aren't good, we worship our way through, declaring His unchanging character over our changing situations.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. The sermon describes worship as "warfare" against the enemy's lies. What specific lies about God or yourself do you need to counter with the "joyful noise" of worship this week?
2. How does understanding yourself as a valuable sheep who recognizes the Shepherd's voice change the way you filter the competing voices in your daily life?
3. The message contrasts serving "with gladness" versus serving with grumpiness. What areas of your life reveal whether you're serving from gratitude or grudging duty?
4. If "unspoken gratitude is worthless," how can you move beyond feeling thankful to actively expressing thanks to both God and the people in your life?
5. The sermon challenges the idea that "I don't need church to worship God." How has corporate worship shaped your faith in ways that private worship alone couldn't?
6. What would it look like practically to "bless God's name" by offering your whole self—your job, relationships, struggles, and dreams—as a living sacrifice this week?