Close Close Watch Close Close Go to our giving website Note: You will be taken to another browser tab to give online. If on phone/tablet, simply click the back button to go back to this notes page. Give Watch Interact × Bible Questions & Surveys Events Important: You will NOT lose your data entered or the tab location you are in when you close this panel. Imporant Items of Note Week of July 31, 2022 A Night of Prayer & WorshipJoin us on Friday, August 26, from 7:30pm – 10pm for a power-packed Night of Prayer and Worship. Let’s be united as one body in Christ as we join together in praying for our city, communities, and churches. WATCH ON OUR LIVE STREAM PLATFORM WATCH ON FACEBOOK WATCH ON YOUTUBE You may also […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmChurch PicnicJoin us for Zoe’s Church Picnic at Don Knabe Community Regional Park following our Sunday Service on August 28 at 1:00 pm. We’ll have games for all ages, hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks. Picnickers can bring their picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets, games, or anything else you enjoy at the park. This will […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmHonoring the Past, Investing in the Future EventWe cordially invite you to join us on Friday, October 14th, at 7 pm to honor Zoe founder Bishop Ed Smith and celebrate Zoe Senior Pastor Dr. Joshua Smith. We are excited to pay tribute to Bishop Ed for his extensive years of ministry service, his current leadership in the Zoe Association, and his ongoing […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmConnection CornerHow can we pray for you? If you are in need of prayer for family, friends, and yourself, please stop at the Connection Corner before or after service on Sundays! It is our honor to pray and agree with you confidentially. The Connection Corner is located in the lobby area right outside the Sanctuary. Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmSynergy Youth MinistrySynergy is our Youth Ministry at Zoe. If you’re between the grades of 7 and 12, we want to personally invite you! Synergy is a place where we are passionate about teaching our students about the life of Jesus and how they can apply this to their everyday lives. We create community so students […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmYoung Adults“The Waiting Room” Teaching Series Date: August 14, 2022 Time: 4 PM Focus: College and Early Career Focused YA Date: August 16, 2022 Time: 8 PM Focus: Career and Family-Focused YA Join us on August 14th and August 16th, as we learn how to manage the weight of the waiting room. Nobody likes the […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmMonday Night PrayerJoin us every Monday night for prayer at 7pm on Zoom! Zoom Link Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmBible Study – “Knowing God and His Ways”Join Bishop Ed for Bible Study every Wednesday on Zoom. His current teaching series is “Knowing God and His Ways,” Join the Zoom Gathering Meeting ID: 925 4607 7922 Passcode: 029490 To tune in to the replay, visit zcf.org/live, or Facebook, or Youtube at 7pm. Watch Previous Bible Studies […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmDiscoverAre you interested in becoming a member or just curious about our church? Have you joined Zoe within the past year? If so, you are invited to join Dr. Joshua for our Virtual Discover Gathering on Thursday, September 1! During Discover, you will learn more about our ministry, beliefs, and will have an opportunity to […] Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pmDrive-Thru Food Giveaway Read more »Source: Zoe Christian Fellowship Sermons | Published: August 9, 2022 - 2:35 pm Add Sermon Notes This note will be displayed at bottom of your sermon note when you save to pdf or email them Questions Click to open/close Full NameEmailIn case we need to write back to you, please leave us your email address. This is a:CommentQuestionYour messageHidden Email IDEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Guest Survey Click to open/close We would love to hear your thoughts about your first time visit to our church, so if you are a current or recent guest, we ask you to fill out the survey below. 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Worship is ascribing worth to Almighty God, through our actions, our lives, and our understanding of God and His majesty. From Genesis to Revelation, worship is woven in scripture: Isaiah 43:7, Isaiah 43:21 Worship is so important to God, that His ultimate plan in sending Jesus was not only for redemption, but through Christ’s redemptive blood to create worshippers. Worship: The Ultimate Priority by John MacArthur: “Salvation was first and foremost for God’s benefit.” The first way to prepare for the presence is to understand: Worship is not about us True worship is not about what we receive, but what we give. Our desires, dreams, passions, and wills are irrelevant if they are not the desires, dreams, passions and wills of the Father God. What does it mean for God to get the glory in our life? God receives the beauty, splendor, majesty that He is deserving of. In order to devote our lives to bringing God glory, we have to live a selfless life. A life dedicated for God’s glory means that we prefer God above everything else, including ourselves. A true worshipper devotes his whole life to ensuring Almighty God is glorified. The second way to prepare for the presence is to understand that: Worship is not a song; it is a life laid down in surrender In order to live a life of surrender you have to fear the Lord. Mathew 10:28 To live a surrendered life you have to live a life of: Purity Obedience Dependency on God 1. Purity (holiness) Leviticus 10:8-11 When we begin to live a mixed life: It separates us from communion with the Father (Genesis) It’s harder to distinguish from clean and unclean. 2. Obedience Story of Abraham Genesis 22:5 Worship was not just offering the sacrifice; worship was in the obedience. Genesis 22:12 Here was the test, the test was would Abraham withhold anything from the Lord, even the promise. This is worship to the Lord following completely everything He commands and instructs us and stand on faith the HE WILL PROVIDE. 3. Dependency on God James 4:7-10 But part of the reason I believe that we as believers struggle with depending on God is because we don’t know Him. You can only ascribe worth to something if you understand/know it’s value. Is our worship pleasing to the Lord? If not, is it because we do know Him. To worship Christ you must know him The last way to prepare for the presence is we have to: Worship God is Spirit and Truth John 4:21-24 In Between Two Worlds by John Scott “All worship is an intelligent and loving response to the revelation of God, because it is adoration of His Name.” Altar Call: Worship Demonstration Worship is active, you do not stumble into the presence of God. Entering into the presence of God is intentional, pro-active. Deny Self. Posture your heart towards the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Fear God Almighty Take a posture of repentance Ask for forgiveness from: Sin Disobeying His instructions Not submitting to Him as Lord Now, lets worship God in Spirit and in Truth 1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 © Ravyn Woodard, 2022 Save PDF Locally Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your device Download File Click to View PDF Save PDF to Google Drive (Android & PC Only) Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your Google Drive account Save File Send to Email Enter your email address below to receive a copy of your filled in notes Send