Upcoming Event
A Reformation Sunday worship service commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Accra Confession
October 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
The Closing of Worship (Bible Study)
We should review our basic theology of worship and remind ourselves that we have been involved in a dialogue/conversation with God. We have heard him speak to us; we have spoken to him. Now the conversation will come to a close as we enter life to live out our obedience to him. This, obviously, doesn't mean our contact with God ends, but only that our formal corporate conversation with him comes to a close. We transition into life with him still at our side.
October 19, 2010
Affirmations and Professions (Bible Study)
One significant element of worship renewal in our generation is that congregations are finding their voices. Previously, most worshipers were silent in worship, except when they participated in congregational singing. Increasingly, worshipers use their voices in worship for spoken expressions in addition to songs.
October 19, 2010
The Reading of Scripture (Bible Study)
Worship is a conversation between God and his children, and the Scriptures are the surest and clearest means through which God speaks. The Scriptures are his voice, and when the Scriptures are read, God is speaking to his people. It is wise, therefore, to pay close attention to the role that the reading of Scripture has in our worship services.
October 19, 2010
Evaluating our Worship Life (Bible Study)
This Bible study lesson looks at evaluating worship and the criteria we should use to do this.
October 19, 2010
Worship as Listening and Responding (Bible Study)
We look in vain for any passage of Scripture that gives us the precise order of worship, rules for the practice of worship, or simple instructions that say, "THIS is the way worship must be!" Unfortunately, this has led some to believe that it doesn't matter how we structure worship, as though it's only a matter of personal preference or local custom.
October 19, 2010
Writing a Congregational Worship Statement (Bible Study)
This Bible study looks at and goes through the steps to creating a worship statement. It suggests that a properly authorized group of leaders decide and articulate the worship values of a congregation.
October 19, 2010
Participants in Worship: Seen and Unseen (Bible Study)
Remember that you are getting a view of the throne room of heaven. Notice the throne, the One on it, the crowd around it, and the nature of the worship they are bringing.
October 19, 2010
The Pattern of the Christian Year (Bible Study)
Worship planning assumes that a calendar is used. The assumption in worship planning is that we anticipate future worship.
October 19, 2010
Proclaiming the Word (Bible Study)
This Bible study lesson explores how to proclaim the Word of God.
October 19, 2010
The Service of Baptism (Bible Study)
This Bible study lesson looks at baptism and how it becomes the sign of washing in Christ, the entrance into discipleship, and inclusion in the Christian church.
October 19, 2010
The Prayers of the People (Bible Study)
Reformed worship is built on the conviction that congregational worship is essentially a conversation with God. In some elements of the worship service, such as the greeting, scripture reading, sermon, and benediction, God speaks to us. In other parts of the worship service, the worshipers speak to God through songs, commitments, and prayers.
October 19, 2010
The Service of Renewal in Grace (Bible Study)
Vital worship, like a healthy marriage, requires honesty and openness in order to thrive. God longs for our honesty before him. We are deeply in need of his renewing pardon.
October 19, 2010