Table Talk: More Than a Song : Week 2

More Than a Song: CREATED TO WORSHIP

Here’s a short description of our current sermon series.

Worship is more than a song—it’s a response. It’s more than a Sunday—it’s a lifestyle. In a culture where worship is often equated with a moment—singing or attending a service—we risk missing the deeper invitation: to live our lives wholly centered on the worthiness of God. In this six-week series, we’ll explore what it truly means to worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24)—not just with our lips, but with our lives. From understanding God’s unmatched worth to worshiping through suffering, and from individual devotion to corporate unity, we’ll be reminded that worship isn’t simply something we do; it’s who we are.

Spiritual Practice: Giving Ourselves in Worship

We believe that Jesus’ teaching is more than just knowledge for our minds (though it is certainly that). It should transform our actions. By living out - or practicing - the ways of Jesus, we are being shaped into a people who look more and more like Him.

“The heart of worship is to seek to know and love God in our own unique way. Each one of us fulfills some part of the divine image. Each one of us loves and glorifies God in a particular way that no one else can.” As we press into this series on worship, think about the times and places you feel most connected to God and are moved to worship Him. Is it in your car, listening to a favorite song? Is it outside, walking in His creation? Is it serving others at a local ministry? Is it drawing, painting, or taking photographs? Is it sitting in silence? Over the next month, intentionally place yourself into these spaces. Then, give Him everything you have! Pour yourself out as you praise Him in the unique way(s) He has gifted you. If your mind wanders to the reactions of others, direct your focus back to the greatness of God. Resist the urge to compare your worship to others’. God has created you to worship Him like no one else can, like a piece of glass that reflects His light in a unique way. Together, we create a beautiful mosaic of the vast and varied ways our God receives our praise!

Prayer

You can pray this prayer daily during the sermon series, or use it as a closing for table conversations each week.

Our Father in heaven, you are worthy of all our praise! You have created us for your glory, to enjoy a relationship with you. We confess that we often misplace our worship, choosing to love other things more than we love you. Our worship becomes a performance instead of heartfelt thanks and praise, offered from humble hearts. Thank you for your unending grace and mercy as you forgive us and guide us back to yourself, our true source of life and light. May we worship you together as a unified body in Christ, choosing to praise you in times of joy and suffering. We love you and offer ourselves to you today and every day.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

SERMON SUMMARY We were made to worship. It’s central to all that we do; our primary purpose and calling. Worship, therefore, is not an action, but an overflow of our identity. It’s a lifestyle, not a scheduled event. As we examine our hearts and lives, what do we truly value? What shapes our decisions and desires?

ROMANS 12:1-2

Conversation Starters

KIDS Who are you? Tell me a little bit about yourself. There are many things that make us who we are. This is called our “identity.” I know that you are ______ (describe your child- their position in your family, their talents, their positive characteristics, etc.). In many ways we are different from each other, but we are all children of God and we are all worshippers. God created each of us to worship Him in a special way. What are some special ways you can worship God? (Encourage children to think about praising God with their unique gifts and talents.)

STUDENTS What is our purpose as human beings and as believers in Christ? If worship is part of our identity, how does that identity get distorted when we choose to worship something or someone other than God? When do you feel most connected to God and drawn to worship Him? 

ADULTS What everyday actions, habits, or pursuits in your life might inadvertently reveal what you truly value? How can we become more aware of what we are truly valuing in our hearts, even when our intentions are to worship God? What are some ways we can embrace worship as a lifestyle, not just a “scheduled event”? 

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