Los Angeles, California
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The Plan of God Calls for Worship that Restores
Understanding the broader scope of worship from God's viewpoint--that of restoration is important for leader and congregation. Worship is not an end in itself. It is part of God's restorative plan for mankind. Nothing gets done in the heavenly throne-room or apparantly on earth, without worship. Giving glory to God is His highest priority for benevolent reasons. Establishing worship priorities and values is essential to stay on track.
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Leadership of Church Worship is Part of Pastoral Care
The role of the musical part of worship services has increased substantially in the last thirty years along with am emerging ministry of worship leader. But parishoners have been surveyed and a majority identify the role of the pastor as chief worship leader. If the musical part of worship takes often as much as one half hour and upwards has a pastoral understanding of this role been taught and mentored. Also, how involved should a head pastor be in leading the other aspects of worship?
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Praise and Worship of God Benefit the Worshipper
God does not have a self-esteem problem. He does not need praise and worship to boost His ego. His desire for the attention of His creation is rooted in love. He commands praise and worship in order to benefit the worshipper.
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Davidic Worship paves the Way to the Throne Room of God
David's harp brought him his first entrance into the throne room, which would someday be his seat of rule. As a king he failed and succeeded, sinned and repented. As a musician his prophetic songs of praise and worship ring out in churches yet today, proclaiming the greatness and goodness of God and reminding that it is not sinless perfection God looks for in a worshipper or musician, but a humble yielded heart.
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Biblical Body Positions of Praise and Worship
In the Bible, there are both Old and New Testament passages and words that indicate various body positions acceptable to God as praise and worship.
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Pastoral Guidance Should Help in Establishing Standards for Team, Presentation and Multi-Media
Pastors and worship leaders need to establish guidlines for posture, presentation, and performance issues. Teams do perform but heart and motivation are key. Glorifying the Lord is the priority. Some things that work in a conceret may not be appropriate for worship. Use of multi media in worship should be evaluated based on drawing people into God's presence. How are worship team standards to be implimented in order to cummunicate what is expected in a way that will keep people accountable.
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The Natural flow and Ascent of the Heart is from Praise to Worship
There is a biblical flow of worship in which there is an ascent of heart from praise into worship. Praise can be willed. A spirit of worship comes forth from the Holy Spirit through believers hearts. Neither can be hyped. Our emotions are involved to be sure. Our whole personality is to be involved, heart, soul, mind and strength. A Trinitarian understanding of worship is also a wonderful illustration of how the body of Christ is to relate to one another.
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Sacrificial Worship Requires Caring and Praying for the Less Fortunate
Part of worship's restorative results is reaching out to love the poor, widows, orphans, those disposessed who can in no way repay us. Worship that does not result in serevice is not real worship. How is leadership to balance the worship needs of cross-generational fellowships? Blended worship honoring old and new is one answer.
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The Fear of the Lord Requires Action for Those who Honor and Glorify God
Godly fear is not just mental ascent. It is reflected in corresponding action. The Bible has more than adequate instructions that lead believers into a lifestyle of Godly fear.
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