Doxology

Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Doxology
July 28, 2024 Elwyn Johnston

Psalm 50
Verse of the Week: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 50:15

Why do we worship?
 God is the Supreme Sacrifice
“I have no complaint about your sacrifices or the burnt offerings you constantly offer. But I do not need the bulls from your barns or the goats from your pens.” Psalm 50:8 & 9
 God is the All-Sufficient One
“all the animals of the forest are Mine, and I own the cattle on a thousand hills….all the animals of the field are mine.” Ps 50:10 & 11
 Points people to Jesus.
“let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father” Matthew 5:16
 Reminds us that we are people of eternity, not merely
the present.
“Abraham was looking for a city…designed and built by God.” Hebrews 11:10

How should we worship?
 Worship is relationship-based, not ritualistic.
“left their first love” Revelation 2:4
 Worship must be from the heart, not simply the head.
“Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving” Psalm 50:14
“giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors Me.” Psalm 50:23
 Worship must affect our everyday walk.
“keep the vows you made to the Most High.” Psalm 50:14

“Why bother reciting My decrees and pretending to obey My covenant?” Psalm 50:16
“you refuse My discipline and treat My words like trash.” Psalm 50:17
“When you see thieves, you approve of them, and you spend your time with adulterers.” Psalm 50:18
“Your mouth is filled with wickedness, and your tongue tells lies. You sit around and slander your brother” Psalm 50:19 & 20
“While you did all this, I remained silent, and you thought I was just like you.” Psalm 50:21
“Repent, all of you who forget God” Psalm 50:22
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 50:15