Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
October 1, 2023
2023 - Why Does It Matter?
FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter?
September 3 – November 4, 2023
First Baptist Arlington: We Worship!
FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter?
The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together.
WORSHIP: The early church was devoted to the practices of worship.
ELEMENTS AND INFLUENCES OF EARLY CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
Synagogue: Praise
Prayer
Instruction
Temple: Sacrifice
Upper Room: Sacrament
Jordan River: Baptism
Psalms: Singing
Poetry
Expression
CONSIDER THESE THINGS:
Worship emerges from salvation.
Worship involves expectation.
Worship involves preparation.
Worship includes exaltation.
Worship requires dedication.
Worship invites sanctification.
Worship results in edification.
Worship leads to motivation.
First Baptist Arlington: We Worship!