WEBVTT 00:00:00.560 --> 00:00:06.120 Church, it is certainly a pleasure to be back with you today. 00:00:06.780 --> 00:00:11.800 I can tell you I'm just so grateful for all that God is doing here at First Baptist Church. 00:00:12.359 --> 00:00:17.859 ! Catherine and I spent the past two weeks on sabbatical, and I can tell you we are so grateful 00:00:17.859 --> 00:00:23.280 for your generosity, for giving us some time away. It was a great time of rest and relaxation. 00:00:23.580 --> 00:00:28.620 While I was away, I want to say thank you so much, Sean. Thank you for leading our praise 00:00:28.620 --> 00:00:35.439 team over the past three weeks. Yes, thank you. Sean had everything taken care of, everything 00:00:35.439 --> 00:00:40.780 handled, and so that really has been a blessing to me over the past three weeks. I also want 00:00:40.780 --> 00:00:45.540 to say thank you to Larry Earhart, who did the same thing in our 11 o'clock service. Both 00:00:45.540 --> 00:00:50.760 of them are my heroes over the past couple weeks, so I thank you so much for that. I also want 00:00:50.760 --> 00:00:57.659 to say thank you to the staff who handled all of my jobs day to day. Because of taking two 00:00:57.659 --> 00:01:02.819 weeks of vacation, two weeks sabbatical, and working one week in Surge, I'm pretty sure 00:01:02.819 --> 00:01:09.019 Josh Lorenz thinks that I don't work here full-time. And that's going to really be cloudy, 00:01:09.159 --> 00:01:14.179 especially in November when our first child comes. So I promise I do work here full-time, 00:01:14.319 --> 00:01:21.979 but I can see why you think that way. Absolutely. So I asked Brett, again, like he said last year 00:01:21.979 --> 00:01:25.599 when we were going through summer in the Psalms, he said he was going to do it again the next 00:01:25.599 --> 00:01:30.659 year, and I said, you care if I take one of these Psalms and kind of elaborate on it? Believe it or 00:01:30.659 --> 00:01:38.539 not, he didn't say no. He was graciously accepted. And can I tell you, I had no clue what it took 00:01:38.539 --> 00:01:45.959 to prepare a sermon. I have had several months to look at this. Brett usually only has about a week, 00:01:46.439 --> 00:01:50.479 and I am just so thankful, Brett. Not only am I thankful for your friendship, 00:01:50.480 --> 00:01:57.420 I see what you do on a day-to-day basis for this church. Brett, thank you so much for taking the 00:01:57.420 --> 00:02:02.040 time to preach the word for us and to prepare our hearts and minds to go and serve out in the 00:02:02.040 --> 00:02:07.760 mission field. And you and Evan and our staff, I'm just so grateful for all of you, and thank you guys 00:02:07.760 --> 00:02:13.920 for what you do for our church. So as Brett said, let's dive into Psalm chapter 19. Now this was a 00:02:13.920 --> 00:02:19.020 Psalm of David that was written to the choir master, so it makes perfect sense that a choir master 00:02:19.020 --> 00:02:25.219 preaching on it this morning, right? So after digging into this Psalm, I discovered that this 00:02:25.219 --> 00:02:31.700 Psalm is an accurate representation of what our worship should be like. Not only should we worship 00:02:31.700 --> 00:02:39.180 here in our space here today on a weekly basis, on Sunday mornings at 8 30, and in our second service 00:02:39.180 --> 00:02:44.280 at 11 o'clock, but we should be doing this in our homes with our families and having that time of 00:02:44.280 --> 00:02:50.740 worship. This involves singing. This involves reading God's word. This involves praying together. 00:02:51.939 --> 00:02:57.479 The psalmist, when he was writing, he did all of these things, and the psalmist loved to give praise 00:02:57.479 --> 00:03:05.860 to God. He loved to reflect on his word and what he has done, and he always knew how to respond with a 00:03:05.860 --> 00:03:13.820 pure heart. And when we come together, it reminds us that God wants him to worship him that way on a 00:03:13.820 --> 00:03:19.860 daily basis. He wants us to worship him with our thoughts, with our actions, with our plans for the 00:03:19.860 --> 00:03:26.320 future, and how we are to be the church outside of these walls. So if you have your Bible, Psalm chapter 19. 00:03:27.280 --> 00:03:29.680 Here's what the word of God says in verse 1. 00:03:29.680 --> 00:03:39.060 The heavens declared the glory of God, and the sky proclaims his handiwork. Day to day it pours out 00:03:39.060 --> 00:03:47.240 speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words whose voice is not 00:03:47.240 --> 00:03:54.680 heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has 00:03:54.680 --> 00:04:00.879 set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and like a strong 00:04:00.879 --> 00:04:08.280 man runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of 00:04:08.280 --> 00:04:14.560 them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. 00:04:15.040 --> 00:04:21.620 The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, 00:04:21.620 --> 00:04:29.199 rejoicing the heart. The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord 00:04:29.199 --> 00:04:37.819 is clean, enduring forever. The rules of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired 00:04:37.819 --> 00:04:47.000 are they than gold, even much fine gold, sweeter also than honey, and drippings from the honeycomb. 00:04:47.000 --> 00:04:54.439 Moreover, by them is your servant warned. In keeping them, there is great reward. Who can discern his 00:04:54.439 --> 00:05:01.180 errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. 00:05:02.120 --> 00:05:09.600 Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless and innocent of great transgression. 00:05:09.600 --> 00:05:18.340 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock 00:05:18.340 --> 00:05:24.400 and my redeemer. I love the meticulous language David uses here when describing all these things 00:05:24.400 --> 00:05:31.200 while he's encouraging the congregation to sing along to all of these words. Now, I admit some of our hymns 00:05:31.200 --> 00:05:37.340 and our songs are not as in-depth with the language in our own hymns and texts on a weekly basis. 00:05:37.339 --> 00:05:41.919 You know, it sure would have been nice to have David around during the late 90s and the early 2000s 00:05:41.919 --> 00:05:46.339 when one of our most popular worship songs was, Yes, Lord, Yes, Lord, Yes, Yes, Lord. 00:05:46.899 --> 00:05:52.479 It was so hard to trade your sorrows to the joy of the Lord after singing Yes, Lord for the thousandth time. 00:05:53.299 --> 00:05:58.419 Now, thankfully, modern worship has turned away from that one. We've either gone back to hymns 00:05:58.419 --> 00:06:02.539 or we have gone to a little bit more theologically correct music and thank God for that. 00:06:02.540 --> 00:06:07.180 But we go back to the psalm and to see how David pulled this together. 00:06:07.560 --> 00:06:10.000 The first thing I want us to look at this psalm is this. 00:06:10.240 --> 00:06:13.180 All things were created to worship. 00:06:14.640 --> 00:06:21.720 Our worship in this time should give glory and honor and praise to everyone's favorite Sunday school answer. 00:06:22.680 --> 00:06:25.620 Our worship should be directed to God. 00:06:26.020 --> 00:06:27.160 That's right, God. 00:06:27.160 --> 00:06:36.000 He is the one who established this world so that we who are created can worship Him who is the Creator. 00:06:36.680 --> 00:06:38.840 And let's go ahead and establish this up front. 00:06:39.460 --> 00:06:44.060 There is nothing that God has created that is greater than Him. 00:06:44.600 --> 00:06:52.300 There is nothing God has ever created that is greater than Him, the Creator. 00:06:52.300 --> 00:06:59.020 You know, there was one who challenged that idea and the Bible says he was struck down like lightning. 00:07:00.300 --> 00:07:05.900 That is why in our praise, we must constantly remind ourselves that we are not the ones who's great. 00:07:06.439 --> 00:07:11.199 The greatness is in our God and Him alone and He rules above all things. 00:07:12.400 --> 00:07:14.740 I'm going to give several musical examples today. 00:07:14.939 --> 00:07:19.620 And one of the obvious examples with this is the hymn that we have sung many times, 00:07:19.699 --> 00:07:20.720 How Great Thou Art. 00:07:20.720 --> 00:07:23.180 I love the second verse. 00:07:23.940 --> 00:07:28.900 And now most of you may know this song by heart, but I really want to focus in on what the second verse says. 00:07:29.900 --> 00:07:30.460 It says, 00:07:30.460 --> 00:07:30.460 00:07:30.620 --> 00:07:34.740 When through the woods, in forest glades I wonder, 00:07:35.620 --> 00:07:39.480 And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. 00:07:40.220 --> 00:07:44.500 When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, 00:07:44.860 --> 00:07:48.640 And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze. 00:07:48.639 --> 00:07:51.360 Doesn't that sound like a wonderful picture? 00:07:51.639 --> 00:07:52.919 Wouldn't you want to be there right now? 00:07:53.479 --> 00:07:54.659 No, you're here listening to me. 00:07:55.560 --> 00:08:03.819 It leads us to understand that the role of creation is to give honor and praise to the King of Kings. 00:08:03.979 --> 00:08:10.959 All that is in heaven and on earth is constantly pouring out praise, just as the psalmist said. 00:08:10.959 --> 00:08:21.279 Now, it is no wonder when I hear people go on an excursion or go hiking or go into the woods and see the greatness of creation, 00:08:21.680 --> 00:08:25.419 That they feel like they have such a spiritual experience. 00:08:25.420 --> 00:08:30.660 You know, the reason why they feel that way, and you'll feel that way if you go out in creation, 00:08:31.040 --> 00:08:34.399 Is because of them constantly pouring out praise. 00:08:34.580 --> 00:08:37.460 And you have the chance to hear it. 00:08:38.879 --> 00:08:43.800 Now, my father-in-law talked about this when he was walking up the Appalachian Trail. 00:08:44.700 --> 00:08:48.100 It took him a lot of work to go as far as he did. 00:08:48.320 --> 00:08:49.980 He said he was rained on. 00:08:50.320 --> 00:08:52.000 He said the trail was hard. 00:08:52.000 --> 00:08:56.240 At times that he was tired, but there were just a few times when he was walking through, 00:08:56.500 --> 00:08:59.240 That he would just crest a hilltop. 00:08:59.519 --> 00:09:01.860 And he would just see the glory of creation. 00:09:03.179 --> 00:09:10.340 And just realize that there's nothing in this world other than our Creator that could create something so marvelous. 00:09:11.539 --> 00:09:16.840 He understood that atmosphere of worship that creation was continuing to pour out. 00:09:17.399 --> 00:09:20.620 Did you know, luckily, right here in this room, 00:09:20.620 --> 00:09:28.220 We can create the same atmosphere of worship that creation enjoys on a daily basis. 00:09:28.580 --> 00:09:32.480 So you may ask, Clay, how do we create the atmosphere of worship? 00:09:33.480 --> 00:09:40.220 The way you create the atmosphere of worship is probably the same thing you've heard the last time you went to the dentist. 00:09:41.399 --> 00:09:44.340 Open your mouth. 00:09:44.340 --> 00:09:53.220 The act of coming together, praying, reading God's word, singing praise to God Almighty, 00:09:53.780 --> 00:09:59.080 Can turn the room that you are in into the holy of holies, 00:09:59.200 --> 00:10:03.580 Just as was in the wilderness with Israel. 00:10:04.460 --> 00:10:08.340 Now, how can we create something by just speaking it into existence? 00:10:08.340 --> 00:10:12.560 Well, we're imitating what our Creator has already done. 00:10:13.019 --> 00:10:15.440 The last time I read the book of Genesis, 00:10:16.540 --> 00:10:20.120 The Scriptures explain the way that God created the world. 00:10:20.820 --> 00:10:24.560 Whenever God was in a new day and He wanted to create something, 00:10:24.840 --> 00:10:27.379 The Scripture says the whole entire process He used. 00:10:27.379 --> 00:10:30.500 And God said, 00:10:31.620 --> 00:10:37.000 The very speech of God created the world that we see around us. 00:10:37.139 --> 00:10:38.860 Now, with our speech, 00:10:39.139 --> 00:10:46.740 We cannot create rocks and trees and skies and waters and hills, valleys. 00:10:46.980 --> 00:10:48.980 We cannot create any of that. 00:10:48.980 --> 00:10:51.240 But with our voice, 00:10:52.240 --> 00:10:59.379 We speak into existence the focus and the desire to put the cares of this world aside 00:10:59.379 --> 00:11:02.960 And pay attention to what the Father has in store. 00:11:03.460 --> 00:11:05.940 With one mind and in one accord, 00:11:06.060 --> 00:11:09.620 Just as we have heard in the book of Acts with the first church, 00:11:09.620 --> 00:11:15.480 The space is created so that God can dwell amongst us. 00:11:15.480 --> 00:11:19.580 That is why David said in Psalm chapter 22, 00:11:20.139 --> 00:11:23.340 God inhabits the praise of His people. 00:11:23.899 --> 00:11:28.159 And Jesus reinforced this in Matthew 18 verse 22 when He said, 00:11:28.920 --> 00:11:32.080 Where two or three are gathered in my name, 00:11:32.759 --> 00:11:35.220 There I am in the midst. 00:11:36.080 --> 00:11:41.920 Church, we must intentionally create this space for the Lord to dwell amongst us 00:11:41.919 --> 00:11:45.360 Every time we come together in worship. 00:11:45.579 --> 00:11:47.139 It doesn't have to be in this room. 00:11:48.139 --> 00:11:54.659 It just has to be with the focus and the created intent to welcome God to come amongst us. 00:11:55.019 --> 00:12:01.099 The second thing this psalm shows us is that our worship requires reflection. 00:12:01.100 --> 00:12:06.500 As we use praise to create the space for God, 00:12:07.180 --> 00:12:10.639 We should use reflection like a two-sided mirror. 00:12:10.759 --> 00:12:13.580 And I have a two-sided mirror here that Catherine let me borrow. 00:12:14.720 --> 00:12:17.080 When I reflect this way, 00:12:18.100 --> 00:12:21.100 What I am doing is not reflecting on myself, 00:12:21.639 --> 00:12:25.860 But I am reflecting all the things that are above me, 00:12:25.940 --> 00:12:29.920 And hopefully to the people that are around me. 00:12:29.919 --> 00:12:36.740 That is exactly what David was doing in verses 7-11 in Psalm chapter 19. 00:12:37.120 --> 00:12:45.219 It is clear to see that the psalmist was showing all the things that the Lord God had established in His righteousness. 00:12:46.000 --> 00:12:47.399 And when I see this verse of Scripture, 00:12:47.559 --> 00:12:48.740 I think of psalms like, 00:12:49.079 --> 00:12:50.299 To God be the glory, 00:12:50.899 --> 00:12:52.360 Great things He has done. 00:12:52.799 --> 00:12:55.740 So loved He the world that He gave us His Son. 00:12:55.740 --> 00:12:58.259 We also sing here in the early service, 00:12:58.720 --> 00:12:59.600 What He's done. 00:13:00.240 --> 00:13:01.039 What He's done. 00:13:01.560 --> 00:13:04.399 All glory and the honor to the Son. 00:13:04.519 --> 00:13:06.139 My sins are forgiven. 00:13:07.039 --> 00:13:08.860 My future is heaven. 00:13:09.500 --> 00:13:12.139 I praise God for what He's done. 00:13:12.940 --> 00:13:16.399 Do you know how hard it is to fit all that God has done 00:13:16.399 --> 00:13:19.120 Into a song that's three and a half minutes? 00:13:19.120 --> 00:13:25.360 Do you know how hard it is to even fit it into an hour time slot once a week on Sunday morning? 00:13:27.399 --> 00:13:29.879 And as I hold this up and I use different reflection, 00:13:30.080 --> 00:13:32.840 You can see different parts of the ceiling. 00:13:33.360 --> 00:13:35.259 And that's what our worship should be. 00:13:36.000 --> 00:13:40.060 It should continue to show the blessings that come from above. 00:13:40.159 --> 00:13:40.980 That as David said, 00:13:41.320 --> 00:13:44.539 It makes simple the wise. 00:13:44.539 --> 00:13:47.539 And it makes that which is dirty, 00:13:47.879 --> 00:13:49.039 That which is discarded, 00:13:49.579 --> 00:13:50.740 Perfectly clean, 00:13:51.099 --> 00:13:54.039 As it continues to pour out praise from heavenly places. 00:13:54.719 --> 00:13:58.219 It should be our desire to be that reflection. 00:13:59.059 --> 00:14:02.879 To not only share it amongst ourselves as Christians, 00:14:03.019 --> 00:14:03.839 As body of believers, 00:14:04.199 --> 00:14:08.120 But to share it with those who may even be in this room today 00:14:08.120 --> 00:14:11.079 That do not know who Jesus is. 00:14:11.080 --> 00:14:17.360 We are called to share this to a lost and dying world 00:14:17.360 --> 00:14:24.420 Because there are people who do not understand the glory there is to serve the Almighty God. 00:14:25.100 --> 00:14:26.480 We sing these songs, 00:14:26.620 --> 00:14:27.600 We read God's Word, 00:14:27.780 --> 00:14:32.480 And we pray so that we may reflect what He has done through us. 00:14:32.800 --> 00:14:35.379 Reflecting the glory of God in worship 00:14:35.379 --> 00:14:39.140 Is one of the most beautiful things we can do together. 00:14:39.139 --> 00:14:40.639 However, 00:14:41.480 --> 00:14:45.240 If all we do in our worship is simply reflect 00:14:45.240 --> 00:14:48.580 The majesty and glory of God that is around us, 00:14:49.039 --> 00:14:53.600 We have not worshipped in the manner Christ has asked us to do. 00:14:54.539 --> 00:14:59.139 You see, Christ said that we must worship in spirit and in truth. 00:14:59.679 --> 00:15:01.720 That's why I have two sides to this mirror. 00:15:02.620 --> 00:15:04.559 One side is meant to reflect the spirit 00:15:04.559 --> 00:15:07.240 And all that He is continuing to do in our lives. 00:15:07.240 --> 00:15:12.480 But the other side is so that I can reflect on myself. 00:15:13.680 --> 00:15:18.440 Our worship in truth should remind us of who we truly are. 00:15:19.240 --> 00:15:21.480 You know, I look in this mirror and I see many things. 00:15:22.299 --> 00:15:26.240 I see my teeth that my mother and father paid tremendous amounts of money 00:15:26.240 --> 00:15:27.379 So that they could be straight. 00:15:27.379 --> 00:15:32.539 I see a few more gray hairs than I had last year. 00:15:33.740 --> 00:15:36.360 I see a few less hairs than I had last year. 00:15:36.879 --> 00:15:39.439 I see that that is my future. 00:15:41.120 --> 00:15:44.080 But when I look into the eyes of the person in this mirror, 00:15:44.779 --> 00:15:48.779 I'm reminded that I'm not enough. 00:15:48.779 --> 00:15:55.220 I'm reminded that the person in that mirror has failed time and time again. 00:15:57.220 --> 00:15:59.379 Church, we must see our depravity in worship. 00:16:00.480 --> 00:16:02.639 This is relevant in the songs that we sing. 00:16:03.699 --> 00:16:05.159 It says, one song says, 00:16:05.279 --> 00:16:06.939 Alas, and did my Savior bleed, 00:16:07.339 --> 00:16:08.980 And did my Sovereign die? 00:16:10.079 --> 00:16:12.419 Would He devote that sacred head, 00:16:12.419 --> 00:16:13.919 The original text says, 00:16:14.240 --> 00:16:17.059 For such a worm as I. 00:16:18.120 --> 00:16:20.439 We sing a song in here all the time that says, 00:16:20.599 --> 00:16:22.000 I was a wretch. 00:16:22.899 --> 00:16:24.639 I remember who I was. 00:16:25.159 --> 00:16:26.360 I was lost. 00:16:26.679 --> 00:16:27.819 I was blind. 00:16:28.120 --> 00:16:30.839 I was running out of time. 00:16:32.039 --> 00:16:33.599 Just a few minutes ago, we sang, 00:16:33.799 --> 00:16:36.559 How great the chasm that lay between us. 00:16:37.299 --> 00:16:40.120 How high the mountain I could not climb. 00:16:40.120 --> 00:16:43.740 In desperation, I turned to heaven 00:16:43.740 --> 00:16:47.179 And spoke your name into the night. 00:16:47.500 --> 00:16:49.039 Church, on our own, 00:16:49.399 --> 00:16:51.379 We are not enough. 00:16:52.000 --> 00:16:55.080 Many have tried to live in a false sense of righteousness. 00:16:56.039 --> 00:16:58.360 But Paul preaches against that in Romans 3.23 00:16:58.360 --> 00:16:59.039 When he says, 00:16:59.519 --> 00:17:03.039 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. 00:17:03.879 --> 00:17:05.500 Jesus mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount 00:17:05.500 --> 00:17:08.779 That it's easy to see the sin and the speck in our brother's eye 00:17:08.779 --> 00:17:12.139 When we certainly have a plank in our own eye. 00:17:13.180 --> 00:17:15.059 The great Charles Spurgeon once said, 00:17:15.160 --> 00:17:18.819 Brother, if any man thinks of you ill, 00:17:19.339 --> 00:17:21.460 Do not be angry with him. 00:17:22.019 --> 00:17:25.539 For you are worse off than he thinks you to be. 00:17:26.660 --> 00:17:30.259 The truth is, if our sin is not forgiven, 00:17:30.259 --> 00:17:37.279 We are destined for a hell that is designed for eternal separation from God. 00:17:38.519 --> 00:17:43.000 The deeper we understand that the wages of our sin is death, 00:17:43.379 --> 00:17:48.319 The more we can appreciate that the gift of God is eternal life 00:17:48.319 --> 00:17:50.759 Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 00:17:51.379 --> 00:17:53.240 He came for the imperfect. 00:17:54.180 --> 00:17:57.819 He came in our filth and in our shame. 00:17:57.819 --> 00:18:02.200 He came for the person that's on the inside of that mirror. 00:18:03.299 --> 00:18:06.839 And he paid a price of a life that was perfect 00:18:06.839 --> 00:18:08.899 So that I could have life 00:18:08.899 --> 00:18:12.319 So that you could have life more abundantly. 00:18:12.740 --> 00:18:15.700 And that's why we finish these songs. 00:18:16.480 --> 00:18:17.259 At the cross 00:18:17.259 --> 00:18:20.379 At the cross where I first saw the light 00:18:20.379 --> 00:18:22.980 And the burden of my heart rolled away 00:18:22.980 --> 00:18:25.279 It was there by faith 00:18:25.279 --> 00:18:27.039 I received my sight 00:18:27.039 --> 00:18:30.360 And now I am happy all the day. 00:18:31.180 --> 00:18:32.000 Thank you, Jesus 00:18:32.000 --> 00:18:33.960 For the blood applied. 00:18:34.980 --> 00:18:36.019 Thank you, Jesus 00:18:36.019 --> 00:18:38.400 It has washed me white. 00:18:39.319 --> 00:18:40.279 Thank you, Jesus 00:18:40.279 --> 00:18:42.000 You have saved my life. 00:18:42.360 --> 00:18:44.079 You've brought me from the darkness 00:18:44.079 --> 00:18:46.519 Into glorious light. 00:18:48.819 --> 00:18:49.460 Hallelujah. 00:18:50.460 --> 00:18:52.500 Praise the one who set me free. 00:18:52.980 --> 00:18:53.900 Hallelujah. 00:18:55.039 --> 00:18:56.900 Death has lost its grip on me. 00:18:57.299 --> 00:18:58.819 You have broken every chain. 00:18:59.160 --> 00:19:01.039 There is salvation in your name. 00:19:01.400 --> 00:19:02.319 Jesus Christ 00:19:02.319 --> 00:19:05.599 You are my living hope. 00:19:06.940 --> 00:19:08.720 You know, the reflection we see 00:19:08.720 --> 00:19:10.319 In our worship to the King 00:19:10.319 --> 00:19:12.440 Should show us our scars 00:19:12.440 --> 00:19:13.819 Of our sin 00:19:13.819 --> 00:19:14.980 And who we were. 00:19:15.660 --> 00:19:17.700 But when we accept Jesus Christ 00:19:17.700 --> 00:19:19.180 As our Lord and Savior 00:19:19.180 --> 00:19:20.259 That reflection 00:19:20.259 --> 00:19:21.340 Then shows us 00:19:21.340 --> 00:19:22.779 The righteousness of God 00:19:22.779 --> 00:19:24.680 Of which we are covered. 00:19:25.340 --> 00:19:27.920 We did not deserve this. 00:19:28.460 --> 00:19:29.500 There's a song that says 00:19:29.500 --> 00:19:31.259 We were the beggars 00:19:31.259 --> 00:19:33.160 But now we're royalty. 00:19:33.640 --> 00:19:35.000 We were the prisoners 00:19:35.000 --> 00:19:37.279 But now we are running free. 00:19:37.960 --> 00:19:39.019 We are forgiven 00:19:39.019 --> 00:19:40.220 Accepted 00:19:40.220 --> 00:19:42.440 Redeemed by His grace. 00:19:42.440 --> 00:19:44.680 So let the house 00:19:44.680 --> 00:19:45.400 Of the Lord 00:19:45.400 --> 00:19:47.080 Sing praise. 00:19:47.400 --> 00:19:48.920 The same reflection 00:19:48.920 --> 00:19:50.100 That shows us our sin 00:19:50.100 --> 00:19:51.039 Shows us 00:19:51.039 --> 00:19:52.259 That we are children 00:19:52.259 --> 00:19:54.920 Of the Most High King. 00:19:55.360 --> 00:19:56.740 Let us never forget 00:19:56.740 --> 00:19:57.700 Those two things. 00:19:57.920 --> 00:19:59.500 As we look to our third thing 00:19:59.500 --> 00:20:00.860 Is the final thing 00:20:00.860 --> 00:20:01.900 Of this psalm shows us 00:20:01.900 --> 00:20:04.620 Is our worship requires us 00:20:04.620 --> 00:20:06.380 To respond. 00:20:06.380 --> 00:20:08.580 After David had written 00:20:08.580 --> 00:20:09.540 About the heavens 00:20:09.540 --> 00:20:10.380 And the grandeur 00:20:10.380 --> 00:20:10.940 And the glory 00:20:10.940 --> 00:20:12.940 That continuously flows 00:20:12.940 --> 00:20:13.580 From heaven 00:20:13.580 --> 00:20:15.600 And all that God has done 00:20:15.600 --> 00:20:17.640 He takes the time 00:20:17.640 --> 00:20:20.160 And a moment to respond. 00:20:20.960 --> 00:20:22.060 He makes it practical 00:20:22.060 --> 00:20:23.720 For us not to enjoy 00:20:23.720 --> 00:20:25.440 A time of praise 00:20:25.440 --> 00:20:26.400 And reflection 00:20:26.400 --> 00:20:28.300 But to go forth 00:20:28.300 --> 00:20:30.060 And be the church. 00:20:31.120 --> 00:20:33.360 Why do we have to respond? 00:20:33.720 --> 00:20:35.320 Because our response 00:20:35.319 --> 00:20:36.599 Is what takes us 00:20:36.599 --> 00:20:37.639 Through those doors 00:20:37.639 --> 00:20:39.899 Into the mission field. 00:20:41.079 --> 00:20:42.299 There were several 00:20:42.299 --> 00:20:43.899 Different responses 00:20:43.899 --> 00:20:44.519 In worship 00:20:44.519 --> 00:20:45.179 And I'm just going to 00:20:45.179 --> 00:20:45.899 Name a few of them. 00:20:46.720 --> 00:20:47.779 In a time of worship 00:20:47.779 --> 00:20:48.679 And desperation 00:20:48.679 --> 00:20:49.579 And of sadness 00:20:49.579 --> 00:20:52.039 Isaiah was worshiping 00:20:52.039 --> 00:20:52.799 And he saw the Lord 00:20:52.799 --> 00:20:53.700 High and lifted up 00:20:53.700 --> 00:20:55.539 And the train of his robe 00:20:55.539 --> 00:20:56.319 Filled the temple. 00:20:58.539 --> 00:20:59.679 Isaiah's first response 00:20:59.679 --> 00:21:00.099 Was 00:21:00.099 --> 00:21:01.439 Woe is me 00:21:01.439 --> 00:21:02.399 For I am a man 00:21:02.399 --> 00:21:03.480 Of unclean lips 00:21:03.480 --> 00:21:05.180 And an angel 00:21:05.180 --> 00:21:05.839 Took a coal 00:21:05.839 --> 00:21:06.559 From the altar 00:21:06.559 --> 00:21:08.880 And touched his lips 00:21:08.880 --> 00:21:09.339 And said 00:21:09.339 --> 00:21:10.460 Now your iniquity 00:21:10.460 --> 00:21:11.860 Has been purged. 00:21:12.460 --> 00:21:13.200 Your sin 00:21:13.200 --> 00:21:13.960 Has been forgiven. 00:21:15.240 --> 00:21:15.960 Then God said 00:21:15.960 --> 00:21:16.620 With a loud voice 00:21:16.620 --> 00:21:17.640 Who will go before me? 00:21:18.799 --> 00:21:19.700 Who will go 00:21:19.700 --> 00:21:20.779 And be my voice? 00:21:21.180 --> 00:21:22.240 What was the response 00:21:22.240 --> 00:21:22.720 Of Isaiah? 00:21:22.799 --> 00:21:23.240 Do you remember? 00:21:24.099 --> 00:21:24.759 Here I am. 00:21:25.759 --> 00:21:26.220 Send me. 00:21:26.960 --> 00:21:27.819 From then on 00:21:27.819 --> 00:21:29.420 Isaiah went forth 00:21:29.420 --> 00:21:30.079 And prophesied 00:21:30.079 --> 00:21:31.000 To the nation of Israel. 00:21:31.000 --> 00:21:33.940 In a time of prayer 00:21:33.940 --> 00:21:35.579 And of anguish 00:21:35.579 --> 00:21:36.519 Of what was to come 00:21:36.519 --> 00:21:39.180 Our Savior was 00:21:39.180 --> 00:21:41.700 Dripping drops of blood 00:21:41.700 --> 00:21:43.579 In the garden of Gethsemane. 00:21:44.119 --> 00:21:44.700 The burden 00:21:44.700 --> 00:21:46.180 That was to come 00:21:46.180 --> 00:21:46.799 On him 00:21:46.799 --> 00:21:47.839 Was greater than 00:21:47.839 --> 00:21:49.079 Any man could ever bear. 00:21:50.339 --> 00:21:51.140 Obedient worship 00:21:51.140 --> 00:21:52.480 Is sometimes so real 00:21:52.480 --> 00:21:53.980 And so frustrating 00:21:53.980 --> 00:21:56.039 That it will move us 00:21:56.039 --> 00:21:57.019 To tears 00:21:57.019 --> 00:21:58.000 From our hurt. 00:21:58.000 --> 00:22:00.619 And as he wept 00:22:00.619 --> 00:22:02.400 In obedience 00:22:02.400 --> 00:22:03.259 He prayed 00:22:03.259 --> 00:22:05.579 Lord if it be your will 00:22:05.579 --> 00:22:07.099 Let this cup 00:22:07.099 --> 00:22:08.079 Pass from me 00:22:08.079 --> 00:22:10.559 Church I'm glad 00:22:10.559 --> 00:22:11.640 He didn't stop right there 00:22:11.640 --> 00:22:13.779 The next thing 00:22:13.779 --> 00:22:14.559 He said was 00:22:14.559 --> 00:22:15.240 But Lord 00:22:15.240 --> 00:22:16.460 Not my will 00:22:16.460 --> 00:22:19.099 But thine be done 00:22:19.099 --> 00:22:21.400 After that 00:22:21.400 --> 00:22:22.420 He got up 00:22:22.420 --> 00:22:23.799 And did what he needed to do 00:22:23.799 --> 00:22:24.920 He carried the cross 00:22:24.920 --> 00:22:25.619 For you 00:22:25.619 --> 00:22:26.680 And for me 00:22:26.680 --> 00:22:29.440 In a time of singing 00:22:29.440 --> 00:22:30.160 And worship 00:22:30.160 --> 00:22:32.140 Paul and Silas 00:22:32.140 --> 00:22:32.900 Were in prison 00:22:32.900 --> 00:22:34.100 Again 00:22:34.100 --> 00:22:37.420 They did not expect 00:22:37.420 --> 00:22:38.560 Anything to come 00:22:38.560 --> 00:22:39.700 Of where they were 00:22:39.700 --> 00:22:41.420 They were in a 00:22:41.420 --> 00:22:42.779 Dark prison cell 00:22:42.779 --> 00:22:43.880 You can imagine 00:22:43.880 --> 00:22:44.480 The filth 00:22:44.480 --> 00:22:45.400 You can imagine 00:22:45.400 --> 00:22:46.100 The nastiness 00:22:46.100 --> 00:22:47.539 Yet they were obedient 00:22:47.539 --> 00:22:48.660 In worship 00:22:48.660 --> 00:22:49.259 And singing 00:22:49.259 --> 00:22:50.420 The praises of God 00:22:50.420 --> 00:22:52.840 All of a sudden 00:22:52.840 --> 00:22:53.840 The doors 00:22:53.840 --> 00:22:55.200 Of the jail 00:22:55.200 --> 00:22:56.180 Swung open 00:22:56.180 --> 00:22:56.940 And it would seem 00:22:56.940 --> 00:22:57.980 That they would go free 00:22:57.980 --> 00:23:00.560 But they waited 00:23:00.560 --> 00:23:03.019 Why did they wait? 00:23:03.100 --> 00:23:03.960 Why didn't they run through? 00:23:04.880 --> 00:23:05.700 Because they knew 00:23:05.700 --> 00:23:06.259 That a jailer 00:23:06.259 --> 00:23:07.500 Was about to take his life 00:23:07.500 --> 00:23:08.860 And he did not know 00:23:08.860 --> 00:23:09.519 Jesus Christ 00:23:09.519 --> 00:23:10.480 As his Lord and Savior 00:23:10.480 --> 00:23:12.900 Because they stayed 00:23:12.900 --> 00:23:14.019 And in obedience 00:23:14.019 --> 00:23:15.960 They went to the jailer 00:23:15.960 --> 00:23:16.279 And said 00:23:16.279 --> 00:23:16.519 Hey 00:23:16.519 --> 00:23:17.740 Believe on the Lord 00:23:17.740 --> 00:23:18.440 Jesus Christ 00:23:18.440 --> 00:23:19.960 And you will be saved 00:23:19.960 --> 00:23:21.580 You and your household 00:23:21.580 --> 00:23:22.840 And in that moment 00:23:22.840 --> 00:23:23.900 The jailer 00:23:23.900 --> 00:23:25.240 Accepted Jesus Christ 00:23:25.240 --> 00:23:26.580 And his entire family 00:23:26.580 --> 00:23:28.279 Sometimes 00:23:28.279 --> 00:23:31.019 Our accurate response 00:23:31.019 --> 00:23:33.200 Is to stay back 00:23:33.200 --> 00:23:35.140 And is to realize 00:23:35.140 --> 00:23:35.860 Where we are 00:23:35.860 --> 00:23:37.580 And to share the gospel 00:23:37.580 --> 00:23:38.480 Of Jesus Christ 00:23:38.480 --> 00:23:40.620 Even when it doesn't seem 00:23:40.620 --> 00:23:41.660 Like we should 00:23:41.660 --> 00:23:42.960 Finally 00:23:42.960 --> 00:23:43.960 In a time of wonder 00:23:43.960 --> 00:23:44.840 The disciple 00:23:44.840 --> 00:23:45.900 Whom Jesus loved 00:23:45.900 --> 00:23:46.900 Was able to see 00:23:46.900 --> 00:23:48.360 The glorious eternity 00:23:48.359 --> 00:23:49.879 On the Isle of Patmos 00:23:49.879 --> 00:23:51.559 He saw 00:23:51.559 --> 00:23:52.579 The new Jerusalem 00:23:52.579 --> 00:23:53.119 Coming down 00:23:53.119 --> 00:23:54.059 From the throne of God 00:23:54.059 --> 00:23:55.240 He saw the new heaven 00:23:55.240 --> 00:23:56.740 He saw the new earth 00:23:56.740 --> 00:23:57.959 He saw Satan 00:23:57.959 --> 00:23:59.399 Cast into the lake of fire 00:23:59.399 --> 00:24:01.279 And in a loud 00:24:01.279 --> 00:24:02.539 Thunderous voice 00:24:02.539 --> 00:24:04.099 He heard the Lord say 00:24:04.099 --> 00:24:04.719 Surely 00:24:04.719 --> 00:24:06.699 I come 00:24:06.699 --> 00:24:07.659 Quickly 00:24:07.659 --> 00:24:11.319 John's response was 00:24:11.319 --> 00:24:12.159 Amen 00:24:12.159 --> 00:24:14.179 Come quickly 00:24:14.179 --> 00:24:14.979 Lord Jesus 00:24:14.980 --> 00:24:18.240 Our response 00:24:18.240 --> 00:24:18.579 Today 00:24:18.579 --> 00:24:19.259 Can look like 00:24:19.259 --> 00:24:20.279 Many of these forms 00:24:20.279 --> 00:24:22.099 But unless 00:24:22.099 --> 00:24:22.900 I've missed it 00:24:22.900 --> 00:24:25.160 We have not seen 00:24:25.160 --> 00:24:26.180 The heavens open today 00:24:26.180 --> 00:24:28.059 We have not 00:24:28.059 --> 00:24:29.259 Bled drops of blood 00:24:29.259 --> 00:24:30.599 In anticipation of death 00:24:30.599 --> 00:24:32.240 We are not 00:24:32.240 --> 00:24:33.400 Sitting in a prison cell 00:24:33.400 --> 00:24:35.620 And we are not 00:24:35.620 --> 00:24:36.759 On some secluded island 00:24:36.759 --> 00:24:37.819 Looking at the eternity 00:24:37.819 --> 00:24:38.519 That is to come 00:24:38.519 --> 00:24:40.019 So 00:24:40.019 --> 00:24:41.920 What is an appropriate response? 00:24:42.519 --> 00:24:43.240 Committing us 00:24:43.240 --> 00:24:44.120 To the call of Jesus 00:24:44.120 --> 00:24:45.000 To our lives 00:24:45.000 --> 00:24:45.839 In accordance 00:24:45.839 --> 00:24:47.140 To his word 00:24:47.140 --> 00:24:48.980 The response 00:24:48.980 --> 00:24:50.059 Is what the psalmist wrote 00:24:50.059 --> 00:24:51.759 He said 00:24:51.759 --> 00:24:52.440 Let the words 00:24:52.440 --> 00:24:53.299 Of my mouth 00:24:53.299 --> 00:24:54.859 And the meditation 00:24:54.859 --> 00:24:55.819 Of my heart 00:24:55.819 --> 00:24:57.500 Be pleasing to you 00:24:57.500 --> 00:24:58.539 Oh God 00:24:58.539 --> 00:24:59.559 My rock 00:24:59.559 --> 00:25:01.120 And my redeemer 00:25:01.120 --> 00:25:03.200 David gives us 00:25:03.200 --> 00:25:03.720 The key here 00:25:03.720 --> 00:25:04.359 To practically 00:25:04.359 --> 00:25:05.120 Go forth 00:25:05.120 --> 00:25:06.160 And to be 00:25:06.160 --> 00:25:06.880 The church 00:25:06.880 --> 00:25:07.599 And to live 00:25:07.599 --> 00:25:08.380 Our lives 00:25:08.380 --> 00:25:10.160 In full surrender 00:25:10.160 --> 00:25:11.140 To the calling 00:25:11.140 --> 00:25:12.100 Of Jesus Christ 00:25:12.100 --> 00:25:14.180 And if you're here today 00:25:14.180 --> 00:25:15.140 And you have simply 00:25:15.140 --> 00:25:16.200 Gone through the motions 00:25:16.200 --> 00:25:18.000 And not made Jesus Christ 00:25:18.000 --> 00:25:18.880 Lord of your Savior 00:25:18.880 --> 00:25:21.200 Has not made Jesus Christ 00:25:21.200 --> 00:25:22.060 The Lord of your life 00:25:22.060 --> 00:25:23.340 I pray 00:25:23.340 --> 00:25:24.540 That you would come 00:25:24.540 --> 00:25:25.660 And that you speak to me 00:25:25.660 --> 00:25:26.580 Speak to Evan 00:25:26.580 --> 00:25:27.660 Speak to Josh 00:25:27.660 --> 00:25:28.420 Speak to Brett 00:25:28.420 --> 00:25:29.880 Speak to anyone here 00:25:29.880 --> 00:25:31.660 Because today 00:25:31.660 --> 00:25:32.700 Is the day 00:25:32.700 --> 00:25:33.660 Of salvation 00:25:33.660 --> 00:25:35.500 For those of us 00:25:35.500 --> 00:25:36.460 Who are saved 00:25:36.460 --> 00:25:37.920 Let us respond 00:25:37.920 --> 00:25:39.040 Just as David did 00:25:39.039 --> 00:25:41.539 And consider where we failed 00:25:41.539 --> 00:25:42.259 And ask God 00:25:42.259 --> 00:25:43.740 To guide us 00:25:43.740 --> 00:25:44.720 So that we may be 00:25:44.720 --> 00:25:45.379 Good stewards 00:25:45.379 --> 00:25:46.500 Of the light 00:25:46.500 --> 00:25:47.460 That is shining 00:25:47.460 --> 00:25:48.680 Through us 00:25:48.680 --> 00:25:51.559 This is why we worship 00:25:51.559 --> 00:25:53.799 This is why we come together 00:25:53.799 --> 00:25:55.420 We're created to come together 00:25:55.420 --> 00:25:57.420 We are required 00:25:57.420 --> 00:25:59.460 To reflect 00:25:59.460 --> 00:26:00.899 And we are required 00:26:00.899 --> 00:26:02.379 To respond 00:26:02.379 --> 00:26:04.440 So let's do that at this time 00:26:04.440 --> 00:26:04.960 Would you join me 00:26:04.960 --> 00:26:05.559 In a word of prayer 00:26:05.559 --> 00:26:08.000 Our God 00:26:08.000 --> 00:26:08.700 We thank you 00:26:08.700 --> 00:26:09.940 For your word today 00:26:09.940 --> 00:26:13.000 And what it has taught us 00:26:13.000 --> 00:26:13.740 About worship 00:26:13.740 --> 00:26:16.099 I'm reminded daily 00:26:16.099 --> 00:26:16.799 In my reflection 00:26:16.799 --> 00:26:18.639 That in my own self 00:26:18.639 --> 00:26:20.579 I am insufficient 00:26:20.579 --> 00:26:22.460 And that I need you 00:26:22.460 --> 00:26:24.019 And Father 00:26:24.019 --> 00:26:25.179 I pray that if there are 00:26:25.179 --> 00:26:26.339 Those of us here today 00:26:26.339 --> 00:26:28.179 That do not know you 00:26:28.179 --> 00:26:29.200 As Lord and Savior 00:26:29.200 --> 00:26:31.779 That they would be bold enough 00:26:31.779 --> 00:26:33.299 To respond 00:26:33.299 --> 00:26:34.859 In obedience today 00:26:34.859 --> 00:26:37.039 Father for those of us 00:26:37.039 --> 00:26:37.960 Who have accepted you 00:26:37.960 --> 00:26:38.480 As Lord 00:26:38.480 --> 00:26:39.700 Of our lives 00:26:39.700 --> 00:26:41.599 May we be reminded 00:26:41.599 --> 00:26:42.579 That our words 00:26:42.579 --> 00:26:44.259 And the meditations 00:26:44.259 --> 00:26:44.779 Of our heart 00:26:44.779 --> 00:26:45.659 Carry more importance 00:26:45.659 --> 00:26:46.680 Than we could ever 00:26:46.680 --> 00:26:47.519 Imagine 00:26:47.519 --> 00:26:50.539 Father let us be 00:26:50.539 --> 00:26:51.319 The church outside 00:26:51.319 --> 00:26:52.039 Of these walls 00:26:52.039 --> 00:26:52.859 And not just here 00:26:52.859 --> 00:26:54.019 On Sunday morning 00:26:54.019 --> 00:26:55.440 Let our words 00:26:55.440 --> 00:26:56.319 Our thoughts 00:26:56.319 --> 00:26:57.519 And our actions 00:26:57.519 --> 00:26:59.180 Would make us children 00:26:59.180 --> 00:27:00.519 That you would be proud of 00:27:00.519 --> 00:27:02.500 For it's in Jesus 00:27:02.500 --> 00:27:04.079 Humbly name we pray 00:27:04.079 --> 00:27:05.200 Amen 00:27:05.200 --> 00:27:06.940 Would you please stand 00:27:06.940 --> 00:27:08.799 As we close our worship service 00:27:08.799 --> 00:27:09.319 We're going to sing 00:27:09.319 --> 00:27:10.200 Oh come to the altar 00:27:10.200 --> 00:27:11.400 If the spirit of God 00:27:11.400 --> 00:27:11.900 Is speaking to you 00:27:11.900 --> 00:27:12.759 And you need to respond 00:27:12.759 --> 00:27:13.920 I ask you to do that 00:27:13.920 --> 00:27:14.460 At this time