Worship Guide
Message Notes
Cypress Creek Church — Pastor David Bamberry
September 15, 2024 – Part 2
PURPOSE: Worship God
1. GOD says...
• “I don’t want your sacrifices – I want your love!”
• “I don’t want your offerings – I want you to know Me!” (Hosea 6:6 NLT)
2. THE 1st PURPOSE OF LIFE IS TO: KNOW AND LOVE GOD.
Jesus said, “You must Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38 NLT
The Bible calls this Worship.
⇒Worship is Loving God by...
• Focusing my attention on Him.
• Expressing my affection to Him.
• Using my abilities for Him.
• Placing my trust in Him.
Paul & Silas’ T.R.U.S.T. in God
Acts 16:16-40
Trust God Even in Difficult Times.
Acts 16:19-21 NLT— So they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities at the marketplace. “The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews!” they shouted to the city officials. “They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.”
Psalm 27:1 NLT— The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
Refuse to Become Bitter.
Acts 16:22-24 NLT—A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.
Romans 12:17-19 NLT—Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.
What Can I Praise God for When I Go Through Tough Times?
• God will never stop loving me. (Romans 8:38-39)
• God has a plan for my life. (Jeremiah 29:11)
• God cares about every detail of my life. (Psalm 139:1-4)
• God will protect me. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Unite with Others in Worship.
Acts 16:25 NLT—Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.
I Chronicles 16:11 CEV—Trust the Lord and his mighty power. Worship him always.
Spirit of the Lord is with Us.
Acts 16:26 NLT—Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!
Psalm 59:17 NKJV—To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; For God is my defense, My God of mercy.
Tell Others about God.
Acts 16:29-34 NLT—The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” And they shared the word of the lord with him and with all who lived in his household. Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.
I Corinthians 9:23 NLT—I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.
