Application
Guide: “Who Are You Falling For? Pt. 2” (Rom. 12:1-2)
Aug. 28th,
2005: Kimber Kauffman, Senior Pastor of College Park, continued his series on worship with some
powerful exhortations to the people of College
Park. By way of introduction, he noted four key words
and four key arrows (or directions) of worship. He then emphasized the
individual’s view of worship as a way of life, which is largely as a response
of the whole person to the mercies of God.
- The
sign that self has been broken is true worship.
- Who do you serve? No really – we all know what the
“right” answer is, but amidst all the people you answer to – your boss, manager, spouse, parent, government
leaders, etc – is it obvious to others that you serve someone even
greater?
- Take a moment to contemplate the content of your
goals, hopes, daydreams, and thoughts. What do these reveal about the
central focus of your life? Do you dream about a raise at work, fame,
kids that stay out of trouble (i.e. – your reputation), a larger home, or
are your thoughts captivated by God’s glory and the advancing of his
Kingdom?
- What is the first thing you think about (and do)
when you get up in the morning?
- Are you a spectator or participant when you come
to church? In what ways do you need to repent for making Sunday morning a
self-seeking event about pleasing yourself and striving for personal
preferences?
- The
four key words of worship: Spirit, Truth, Creator, Redeemer.
- How do you see these four aspects of worship in
balance and at work at CPC?
- How are you worshipping God in these four areas in
your own life?
- The
four key directions of worship: God to Man, Man to God, Man to Man, Man to
Self.
- Is there evidence of these four areas in your own
life?
- How does the cliché, “I sing for an audience of
One” measure up to this idea (cf. Col. 3:16)? Is it biblical to have this
mindset when you come Sunday morning?
- Romans
12:1-2 – Worship is a way of life. It is a result of contemplating and
coming face to face with the mercies of God. In light of his mercy, it is
only logical to serve God!
- What are some practical ways we can make worship a
way of life - in our home life, work space, free time, busy work,
relationships, chores, etc?
- What do you think about the statement, “If you do
not privately give yourself to God, you will come to Sunday morning
awkwardly. You’ll be critical of those who are active in the worship
service.”? What influence has your personal walk with God had on your
corporate worship?
- If you are not worshiping God individually, is it
possible to really appreciate corporate worship with the right heart?
- Make
every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
(Eph. 4:3)
- Before coming to church, what are some ways you
can prepare yourself to be aimed at God’s preferences and not your own?
- When coming to church, how can you better be
focused on serving others rather than pleasing yourself?
- How do you need to better apply 1 Corinthians 13
to worship and the use of your spiritual gifts?