WHY DO WE DO THAT?

Extravagant Worship = Genuine expressions of worship which flow from a heart of gratitude.

Worship is a Verb!

Why do we worship the Lord? 1.You are grateful for all He has done in your life. 2.He created us to worship Him.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work. (NLT)

1.Singing Psalm 9:11 – Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about His unforgettable deeds. (NLT)

–Offerings –Style of Preaching –Ordination Rites –Styles of Worship –Christian Wedding & Funeral –Preacher Stands & People Sit in Pews –Lord’s Supper –Musical Instruments –Leadership Structure and Style

2.Stand While We Sing 2 Chronicles 20:19 – Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.

2.Stand While We Sing 2 Chronicles 20:19 – Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.

2.Stand While We Sing 2 Chronicles 20:19 – Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.

Revelation 7:9-10 – A great multitude...from every nation...standing before the throne and before the Lamb...were crying out with a loud voice saying “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne and to the Lamb!”

3.Lifting Hands Psalm 134:2 – Lift up your hands in holiness and to the sanctuary and bless the Lord [affectionately and gratefully praise Him]! (AMP) 1 Timothy 2:8 – In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

3 Things About Lifting Your Hands 1.Yadah = thanks = throw up your hands & worship 2.International Sign of Surrender 3.Lifting your hands helps you to keep your focus on Jesus

4.Clapping & Shouting Psalm 47:1 – O CLAP your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph and songs of joy! (AMP)

4.Clapping & Shouting Psalm 47:1 – O CLAP your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph and songs of joy! (AMP)

5.Musical Instruments and Dancing Psalm 150:3-5 – Praise Him with a blast of the ram's horn; praise Him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise Him with the tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flutes! 5 Praise Him with a clash of cymbals; praise Him with loud clanging cymbals. (NLT) 1)Halal = to twirl in worship before the Lord 2)Hallelujah 3)Praise the Lord with instruments

6.Play Skillfully Psalm 33:3 – Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy! skillful = to do well, to make something beautiful

7.Making a joyful noise Psalm 81:1 – Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. (KJV)

8.Be Still Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. (NLT)

9.Kneel and Bow Down Psalm 95:6 – Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, 7 for He is our God. (NLT)

10. Volume Psalms 33:3 – Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully [on the strings] with a loud and joyful sound. (AMP) Psalm 149:6 – Let the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands... (AMP)

10. Volume Psalms 33:3 – Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully [on the strings] with a loud and joyful sound. (AMP) Psalm 149:6 – Let the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands... (AMP)

10. Volume Psalms 33:3 – Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully [on the strings] with a loud and joyful sound. (AMP) Psalm 149:6 – Let the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands... (AMP)

Conclusion 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 – 11 Then the priests left the Holy Place. All the priests who were present had purified themselves, whether or not they were on duty that day. 12 And the Levites who were musicians— Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and all their sons and brothers—were dressed in fine linen robes and stood at the east side of the altar playing cymbals, lyres, and harps. They were joined by 120 priests who were playing trumpets.

13 The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the Lord with these words: "He is good! His faithful love endures forever!"... At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the Lord. 14 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple of God. (NLT)

2 Chronicles 5:14 – So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God. (AMP)

WHY DO WE DO THAT?