“Elements of a Solid Worship Assembly!” Acts 20:7-12 (1 Corinthians 14:40)

…We could pack this building out… But is such the purpose of our Lord’s Church? Is this the essence of worship to God? Would God be honored and pleased?

to look at ten elements that help lead to a solid worship assembly Purpose: to look at ten elements that help lead to a solid worship assembly

I Start on TIME A. Like It or Not

Want to turn back time? Move to Ethiopia where they use the Julian Calendar which runs seven to eight years behind the Gregorian Calendar which we use…

I Start on TIME A. Like It or Not B. TV Major Contributor

II Come to GIVE Not to GET A. Primary Reason to Gather B. Fellowship Natural Result

III Come PREPARED A. As Worshipers Come Prepared

William James, psychologist “If you act the way you wish you felt, eventually you will feel the way you act.” William James, psychologist

III Come PREPARED A. As Worshipers Come Prepared B. As Worship Leaders Come Prepared

IV Provide for the YOUTH PEOPLE A. Never Underestimate a Good Nursery

IV Provide for the YOUTH PEOPLE A. Never Underestimate a Good Nursery B. Never Underestimate a Good Youth Program

V Avoid LAG TIME A. Dead Air is Just That B. Practical Applications

VI Utilize NEW MUSIC A. Old Hymns Have Staying Power B. Some Great New Songs

VII Change Worship Order PERIODICALLY A. Worship Times Need a Basic Structure B. Lack of Change an Issue

VIII Preach to the SAINTS A. Worship is for Christians B. Non-Christians Can Also Benefit

IX Emphasize INVITATION/ DECISION Time A. Making Godly Decisions Necessary B. Accepting the Gift of Grace is Significant

X Dismiss ON TIME - Dragging folk through an emo- tional marathon is not Biblical worship! Enough said!!

Conclusion and Summary Now, how does all of this fit in with the texts? 1 Corinthians 14 speaks of worship that is “orderly” which means worship that is planned, prepared and participated… The Acts text has a young man, Eutychus who fell asleep… I believe with the ten elements covered this morning such will lead to true, Biblical worships where there will be no falling asleep!