AWAKENED WORSHIPPresented byDr. W. Terry Bailey

John 4:20-24

Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.”

21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews.

23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Dr. Fuschia Pickett

Position you to receive God and His blessings for you

Empower you for God-filled action Protect you from the attacks of the

enemy Prepares your heart to receive God’s

heart Guides your steps victoriously Opens doors to His glory

Richard Burr

To quicken the conscience by the holiness of God,

To feed the mind with the truth of God,

To purge the imagination by the beauty of God,

To open the heart to the love of God, and

To devote the will to the purpose of God.”

Attitudes

John 4:20

“Our father’s worshipped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.”

The Spirit Filled Study Bible

“What matters is not where one worships, but the attitude of the heart and mind. True worship is not mere form and ceremony, but spiritual reality, which is in harmony with the nature of God, who is Spirit. Worship must also be in truth, that is, transparent, sincere, and according to biblical mandates.”

Dr. Pickett

“The biblical pattern of worship is based on the surrender of the heart to the lordship of Christ.”

“Without the heart reality of obedience and submission to the Word of God, we will never experience true worship in spirit and in truth.”

Attitude

The American Heritage Dictionary defines attitude as – “A state of mind or a feeling; disposition:”

Dr. John Maxwell defines the attitude as, “an inward feeling expressed by behavior.”

Out of the Abundance of the Heart Jesus said in Matthew 12:34 – “Out of the

abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”

In Matthew 15:18 – “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.”

Dr. Pickett

“According to the scriptural pattern, this is the fundamental essence of worship: I bow my heart before God Almighty and acknowledge His supreme lordship over my life.” “The divine essence of worship is realized through total surrender of the worshiper to the One worshipped.”

Altitude

Isaiah 60:1-2

Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

Verse 2 – “But the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.”

Revelation 4:1

Revelation 4:1 – “After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”

Dr. Chuck Pierce

We have an assurance that a heavenly place has been prepared for us (John 14:2)

There is power in the supernatural connection, and we have access to the Father and all of His love (John 14:5-7)

We will receive revelation of who the Father is (John 14:21)

Dr. Chuck Pierce

Jesus ascended so the Helper (HOLY SPIRIT) could come to earth of our behalf. Therefore, if we worship and ascend, we are promised that the Holy Spirit will fill our lives. He will bring conviction when we sin, open the way for us to experience our righteousness through faith and condemn the devil on our behalf. (John 16:7-9)

We will be comforted during our suffering (Acts 7:54-60)

Because He ascended, He can reveal heaven’s call (Acts 9:1-18)

Dr. Chuck Pierce

We can be released and aligned with the gifts that will allow us to demonstrate God’s power, authority and rule in the earthly realm (Ephesians 4:7-12)

We can demonstrate the life-changing power of the gospel (Col. 3:1-4)

From ascension, we can always have a final victory (Revelation 1:1)

Atmosphere

Pastor Michael Pitts

“Actions and attitudes determine atmosphere.”

Results of Praise

1) Praise nourishes the soul. 2) Praise prepares the heart to become

pure. 3) Praise offers something precious to

God. 4) Praise brings liberation. 5) Praise generates triumphant faith.