April 9, 2006 • Dr. David Platt GOD-CENTERED

April 9, 2006 • Dr. David Platt

April 9, 2006 • Dr. David Platt

GOD-CENTERED WORSHIP Mark 11:15-19

GOD-CENTERED WORSHIP Mark 11:15-19

When God is the Center of our Worship…

When God is the Center of our Worship…

n We revere His greatness. 4 False worship… n Uninterested in the majesty of God. n Unaware of the presence of God. 4 True worship… n Rediscovers His majesty. n Rejoices in His presence.

n We ______________His greatness. 4 False worship… n _____________________in the majesty of God. n ____________________of the presence of God. 4 True worship… n ______________________His majesty. n ________________in His presence.

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We reflect His holiness. 4 The church: a reflection of God or the world? 4 We are the temple of God! 4 Personal: What areas of my life are not reflecting His holiness? 4 Corporate: What areas of the church are not reflecting His holiness?

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We _____________His holiness. 4 The church: a reflection of God or the______________? 4 We are the ______________of God! 4 Personal: What areas of __________are not reflecting His holiness? 4 Corporate: What areas of________________ are not reflecting His holiness?



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We commit to His purpose. 4 How we worship will greatly affect who else worships. 4 Worship is the fuel of this unstoppable mission. 4 Worship is the goal of this unstoppable mission.



We _________________to His purpose. 4 _________we worship will greatly affect __________else worships. 4 Worship is the ____________of this unstoppable mission. 4 Worship is the ____________of this unstoppable mission.



The Biblical Truth: God-centered worship always leads to God-sized sacrifice and obedience.

The Biblical Truth: God-centered worship always leads to God-sized _____________________and ________________________.

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