Preparing the way of the Lord
How does this apply? When we worship we are preparing the way for the Lord There are different ways to worship When we worship we are preparing the way for the Lord There are different ways to worship
Matt 21: A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, Who is this? 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, Who is this?
Prepare the way God wants us to have passion for him! Have you ever been to a stadium? people, noise, beer etc.. When Jesus came into Jerusalem people there was passion God wants us to have passion for him! Have you ever been to a stadium? people, noise, beer etc.. When Jesus came into Jerusalem people there was passion
Are we ready? When you are excited about something it shows We need to realize without God there is no party!! We need to acknowledge our need for him and be ready for when he comes When you are excited about something it shows We need to realize without God there is no party!! We need to acknowledge our need for him and be ready for when he comes
Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. 5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty. the LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O you gates lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is he, this King of glory. The LORD Almighty- he is the King of glory. Selah
application Remove junk in our lives Don’t let sin hold you back Be yourself with God Devil hates worship to God We have to exercise our spirit man Remove junk in our lives Don’t let sin hold you back Be yourself with God Devil hates worship to God We have to exercise our spirit man
How to be a P.R.O P.R.O = 3 types of worship Proclamation: Reading Scripture, Singing, tongues Repentance: Stony Heart: Ezekiel 11:19 Open Hearted: Soaking, Psalm 23:2 P.R.O = 3 types of worship Proclamation: Reading Scripture, Singing, tongues Repentance: Stony Heart: Ezekiel 11:19 Open Hearted: Soaking, Psalm 23:2
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord Who may ascend the holy place Clean hands and a pure heart Lord this is my cry Clean hands and a pure heart Lord this is my desire
Open up you Heavenly gates let the King of Glory in Open up your hearts to him let the King of Glory in