worship – Page 7

Andy Sochor July 21, 2014

“I Go to Prepare a Place for You”

Text: John 14:2-3 We sometimes hear the phrase, “Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.” Though the phrase itself is not in the Scriptures, the idea is Scriptural. In this lesson, we will examine this prepared place – what it is like and how it has been prepared. We will also examine the […]

Filed Under: heaven, New Testament Tagged With: belief, forgiveness, gospel, hearing, heaven, Jesus, obedience, righteousness, salvation, submission, worship

Andy Sochor May 26, 2014

“I Am A Nobody”

Text: 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 In writing to Corinth, Paul defended his apostleship while trying not to sound arrogant. He was defending the message without elevating self. We are not to overestimate our significance. However, we are also not to underestimate our importance. In this lesson, we will consider some things we can learn from Paul’s statement. Reject […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: apostles, assembly, benevolence, church, encouragement, example, hospitality, humility, pride, righteousness, salvation, teaching, work, worship

Andy Sochor April 21, 2014

Singing Religious Songs

Text: Colossians 3:16-17 Generally, people enjoy music, including the singing that we do in worship. It is also natural for singing to stir up emotions. There is nothing wrong with singing stirring up emotions, as long as it does not turn into emotionalism. But because singing is enjoyable and emotional, we must be especially careful to follow […]

Filed Under: New Testament, worship Tagged With: assembly, authority, entertainment, evangelism, praise, singing, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor March 31, 2014

The Rise and Fall of Jeroboam

Text: 1 Kings 12:20 Jeroboam was the first king over the northern tribes when the kingdom divided. There were reasons why he was chosen. There were also reasons why he would later fall. There are lessons that we can learn from the rise and fall of Jeroboam. Before His Rise He was a valiant warrior […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, people of the Bible Tagged With: apostasy, authority, courage, persecution, promise, repentance, sin, word of God, work, worship

Andy Sochor January 27, 2014

Unacceptable Gifts for God

Text: Amos 5:21-24 The Lord’s words in this passage are almost unthinkable to many today. They cannot imagine God not accepting whatever it is they choose to give Him. Yet this passage and others we will notice are clear – some gifts are unacceptable to God. Gifts Offered Without Cost Are Unacceptable Example of David […]

Filed Under: God, obedience, worship Tagged With: authority, free will, giving, obedience, pattern, sacrifice, service, worship

Andy Sochor October 14, 2013

Why Have a Gospel Meeting?

Text: Colossians 3:17 As a congregation prepares for a Gospel Meeting, it is important to understand why one is being held. In this lesson, we will consider some right and wrong reasons for having a Gospel Meeting. We will also consider whether or not we have the authority to conduct a Gospel Meeting. First Question: […]

Filed Under: authority, preaching Tagged With: assembly, authority, church, evangelism, expedients, preaching, worship

Andy Sochor September 2, 2013

Talking Back to God

Text: Malachi 3:13 Talking back is a phrase used to describe one who verbally challenges a parent, elder, or superior. When Malachi prophesied, the people were guilty of talking back to God (ex: Malachi 3:13). Several times in this short book, the people openly challenged God’s statements/rebukes. In this lesson, we will briefly consider the […]

Filed Under: God, Old Testament Tagged With: fear, God, love, repentance, sacrifice, worship