Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth

How much of your attention is being shaped by your phone?

In this message, we begin a new series exploring the relationship between faith, technology, and the habits that shape our daily lives. In a world where many of us check our phones hundreds of times a day, it's worth asking: What is all of that attention doing to our hearts, our relationships, and our walk with God?

Drawing from Isaiah 26, this message explores the biblical concept of shalom—a peace that is far deeper than the absence of conflict. Scripture promises that God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfastly focused on Him.

The goal isn't to demonize technology. The real issue is where we place our trust and attention. When our focus shifts toward God, faith grows—and where faith grows, peace follows.

If you've been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually stretched thin, this message offers a timely invitation to lift your eyes, refocus your heart, and rediscover the peace that Jesus promises.

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife

Series: Look Up

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This week we wrapped up our Timeless Worship for Every Generation series by exploring the final Hebrew word for praise: "Tehilla" — a praise that is more than something we do… it becomes part of who we are.

Throughout this series, we’ve discovered that worship was never meant to be defined by preference, personality, tradition, or comfort. Scripture paints a much bigger picture. Worship is a response to who God is, and Tehilla reminds us that praise is an identity we carry every day.

In this message we look at what it means to be people marked by praise: people whose lives tell the story of God’s faithfulness, whose worship points others toward hope, and whose praise becomes contagious in a world desperate for good news.

We also reflect on Psalm 40, Isaiah 61, and the truth that God doesn’t simply ask for praise—He transforms us into people of praise.

Our prayer is that this message helps you move beyond seeing worship as an event and begin embracing it as a lifestyle.

This week in our Timeless Worship for Every Generation series, we continued exploring the rich Hebrew language of worship by looking at the word "Barak" — a form of praise that means to kneel and bless.

While we often think of worship as singing songs, scripture gives us a much bigger picture. Barak reveals worship as a posture of humility, surrender, awe, and remembrance. It’s worship that is personal and passionate, but also authentic and deeply rooted in who God is.

Walking through Psalm 103, we discover that worship grows when we remember God’s goodness: His forgiveness, His compassion, His faithfulness, and His unfailing love.

This message also reminds us that worship is contagious. It strengthens communities, shapes future generations, and ultimately points us toward the day when all creation will worship before God’s throne.

This week we explored the Hebrew word "Zamar" — worship through singing and music.

From the songs of Moses to the Psalms of ascent, scripture reminds us that music has always been more than background noise. It teaches us, unites us, shapes our hearts, and helps us remember the faithfulness of God.

Worship isn’t about a style or tempo — it’s about responding to who God is with all that we are.

What does it look like to worship God with everything you have?

This week we explore the Hebrew word "Shabach" — a kind of praise that’s loud, bold, and impossible to ignore. It’s been described as a “holy roar.”

Throughout Scripture, we see this kind of worship show up in powerful moments: people praising God in the wilderness, celebrating His goodness, or crying out in gratitude after experiencing His mercy. It’s not reserved for perfect situations. In fact, some of the loudest praise comes in the middle of the hardest seasons.

This message is a reminder that worship isn’t meant to stay quiet or passive. It refocuses our hearts, strengthens us in spiritual battles, and prepares us for eternity where worship will be anything but silent.

What does real worship actually look like?

This week we look at the Hebrew word "todah" — a form of worship that brings together two powerful things: confession and gratitude. It’s not about having everything figured out or showing up with a perfect life. It’s about coming honestly before God, admitting our need, and at the same time remembering His goodness and faithfulness.

Psalm 100 gives us a picture of this kind of worship—joyful, honest, and fully engaged. We’re reminded that we are like sheep in need of a shepherd, and worship begins when we acknowledge that reality. From there, gratitude grows as we look back on what God has done, trust what He’s doing now, and believe in what He’s promised ahead.

This message is an invitation to move beyond passive or routine worship and step into something active and real—where we bring both our brokenness and our thankfulness to God.

What if worship was meant to be seen, not just felt?

This week we explore "yadah" — a powerful, biblical expression of worship that means lifting your hands in praise, surrender, and dependence on God. A real response to who God is.

Whether in celebration, desperation, or surrender… worship was never meant to stay hidden.

Worship isn’t meant to be quiet, contained, or based on preference—it’s meant to be a response to who God is.

This message unpacks the biblical idea of halal—a kind of praise that’s expressive, joyful, and even a little undignified. From Psalm 150 to the life of David, we’re reminded that real worship is bigger than comfort zones—it’s about giving God the praise He’s worthy of.

Easter isn’t just about the empty tomb—it’s about what happens in the tension between death, silence, and resurrection.

This message explores real grief, real loss, and a powerful truth: “If the tomb is empty, anything is possible.” From personal stories of heartbreak to the promise of Jesus—“Because I live, you also will live”—we’re reminded that God brings life out of what feels dead.

God reveals His name as Yahweh—“I AM”, a name that carries both mercy and justice across generations.

This message explores the tension between forgiveness and consequences, showing how God’s steadfast love spans thousands of generations while still confronting sin. Ultimately, it all points to Jesus—Yeshua, “Yahweh saves”—the fulfillment of God’s promise to forgive and restore.