1. The Christian and Public Worship (1)
When We Assemble

2. Excellence in Worship
Excellence – the quality of being outstanding. Striving for a standard that is extraordinary.
Seeking to be your best
Doing what you do well

3. Excellence in Worship
Is God pleased when we do “just enough” to get by?
God demands our best
Sacrifices – Genesis 4:3-4
Israel – “without blemish” Exodus 34:19-20, 12:4, Leviticus 27:26, etc.

4. Excellence in Worship God demands our best
Solomon building the temple – 2 Chronicles 2:4-6 2 Cornicles 6:17-21
While God is not interested in ornate buildings, He does expect excellence from us. Acts 17:24-25 Psalm 51:16-17

5. Excellence in Worship God demands our best
John 4:24, worship in spirit and truth
Matthew 6:33, seek Him first
Matthew 22:37, love Him with your all
Romans 12:1, a living sacrifice
Colossians 3:23, heartily
1 Corinthians 10:31, all to His glory
1 Peter 4:10-11, good stewards

6. Mediocrity is unacceptable Malachi 1:6-8, 12-14
Excellence in Worship
Mediocrity is unacceptable
Malachi 1:6-8, 12-14
Revelation 3:16-17, lukewarm Laodicea
Matthew 25:26-29, the one talent servant

7. Giving our Best in Worship
Appearance –
the location where we assemble – (well maintained) - the resources we produce - our personal appearance!
We are not perfect and God knows that, but He does want our best!
Attitude – serious, not casual

8. Giving our Best in Worship
Why are we here?
To glorify God – Hebrews 12:28, Romans 15:5-6
To build each other up – Hebrews 10:24-25
To reach the lost – 1 Corinthians 14:14-25, etc.

9. Giving our Best in Worship
Leaders
Do we prepare to lead the congregation in worship?
Leaders set the tone for receptiveness of the audience
Example: Why do we have a duty roster? If you are involved, do you plan?

10. Giving our Best in Worship
How much effort are you exerting?
1 Corinthians 11:28, examine yourself
Are we genuinely giving God our best in time, resources, attitude?
Or is it just enough to get by?
Hebrews 6:11-12, not sluggish

11. How serious are you about worshipping God?