We are currently in a series considering ways to connect with and deepen our relationship with God. Last week you will remember Pastor Risto spoke to us about how we have access to God through the blood of Jesus. This week we are talking about connecting to God through the act of worship.

 C.S. Lewis said, “It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men.”

King David wrote in Psalm 100, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”

Christian this morning I am here to tell you if you want to come into the presence of God you will do it through the avenue of praise and worship.

 I think many have come to understand worship and praise in a very limited sense. I think many of us have a wrong or at least a limited definition of praise and worship.

Temi Peters, Author of Instruments of Praise & Acts of Worship said- “Worship is not about having a fantastic voice.”

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 “God is not looking for incredibly high notes, intricate riffs or award-winning ad-libbing. God is looking at the heart.”

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 “Vocals do not make a worshipper.”

 IF WORSHIP GETS US THROUGH THE GATES INTO THE COURTS… INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD THEN AS CHRISTIANS WE NEED TO HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT IS SO THAT WE CAN DO IT!

SO LET ME ASK YOU WHAT DO YOU THINK WORSHIP IS?