What is Worship?

Pastor Mike examines the Old English roots of "worship" (worth-ship) as recognizing God's worth and value. Using Jesus's teaching in John 4:23-24, the message emphasizes that true worship must be both "in spirit and in truth." Worship in spirit means it's not confined to a location, flows from our innermost being, and is person-to-person with God. Worship in truth means it must be genuine, directed at the real God as revealed in Scripture, and centered on Him rather than our feelings. He also addresses corporate worship practices, explaining why the church follows New Testament patterns of singing, praying, giving, and preaching. It emphasizes that worship is not merely the music portion of a service but encompasses all of life.