1. Acceptable Worship John 4:19-24

2. Worship can be unacceptable
Vain worship – Matthew 15:8,9
In ignorance – Acts 17:23
Will-worship – Colossians 2:20-23

3. Acceptable worship is:
Directed to God – Matthew 4:10
In spirit – John 4:24
Not “fast” or “spirited”
Refers to inner man – Ephesians 5:19
In truth – John 4:24; 17:17

4. Hindrances to worship Treat as unimportant Irreverent
Irregular attendance
Always late
Treat as casual affair
Irreverent
Talking & laughing
Sleeping
Playing with children

5. Things that help Prepare to worship Be reverent Not just a spectator
See Ezra 7:10
Be reverent
“Take time to be holy”

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)