Attracting a "Crowd" to Worship
Twelve Convictions About Worship Part 1
“God is Spirit, and only by the power of his Spirit can people worship him as he really is.” John 4:24 (TEV)
Definition of worship: Expressing my love to God for who is he and what he has done.
“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands.” Acts 17:24 (NIV)
“There are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them.” 1 Corinthians 12:5-6 (RSV)
“True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for anyone who will worship him that way.” John 4:23 (NLT)
“As they praised God, people in general liked what they saw. And (as a result) every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.” Acts 2:47 (Mes)
(The angel said) “Do not worship me . . . Worship God! For the spirit of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus.” Revelation 19:10 (NLT)
“When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe.” Matthew 9:8 (NIV)
“He put a new song in my mouth. Many people will see this and worship him. Then they will trust the Lord.” Psalm 40:3 (NIV)
“Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity when they are with you. Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting . . .” Colossians 4:5-6 (TEV)
“Be tactful with those who are not Christians . . .” Colossians 4:5 (JB)
“If the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?” 1 Corinthians 14:23
“Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:32 (NIV)