1. I’m Here!
“What more do you want?”

2. Why are you here?
You don’t want to be here, but someone “made” you come
You have to come to keep up appearances
You want to be with someone who is here, so you come to see them
“The elders will call me if I’m not here”

3. To praise God, not to just “show up,” Psalm 35:18; Heb
To praise God, not to just “show up,” Psalm 35:18; Heb. 10:24- 25; Acts 20:7
Do you sing with the spirit and understanding? 1 Corinthians 14:15
Do you say the “Amen” at the giving of thanks? 1 Corinthians 14:16
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4. To praise God, not to just “show up,” Psalm 35:18; Heb
To praise God, not to just “show up,” Psalm 35:18; Heb. 10:24- 25; Acts 20:7
Do you remember Christ’s death?
Do you give as you have prospered?
Do you open your Bible to listen to God?
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5. WHY be HERE To edify and be edified 1 Corinthians 14:26
Bible teaching, Acts 20:32 (7); 1 Cor. 14:3-4
With understanding, 1 Cor. 14:9, 12, 17
Teaching and admonishing in song, Colossians 3:16
Spiritual growth, Acts 2:42
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6. HOW to BE HERE Reverently With godly fear, Malachi 1:6-8 Psalm 89:7
Not play time, entertainment time, or social hour
Decent and orderly, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40
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7. HOW to BE HERE Eagerly Consistently, Heb. 10:25
Glad hearts, Psalm 122:1
Do not grow weary with worship:
“I know all this already,” Malachi 1:12-14
Consistently, Heb. 10:25
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8. What TO Do HERE Honor God, Malachi 1:6-8
With clean hands and pure hearts, Mal. 1:9-11
In spirit and truth, John 4:23-24
Worship is directed toward God
It’s about God – Not me and you
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9. What TO Do HERE Participate
Every Christian fully engaged, Ephesians 4:16
Free yourself from distractions, Matthew 5:23-26
Christ participates, Matthew 26:29; 1 Corinthians 10:16
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