"The Church and Liturgy"

Central Passage: Colossians 3:12-17; Acts 16:19-25

Preacher: Kevin Cox

Outline:

• Introduction
  • Liturgy (patterns, rituals, disciplined habits), properly and wisely used, is a powerful tool to reform our desires that govern our thoughts and behavior.
  • Good liturgy reminds us that worship is not for God's benefit but for our sanctification.
  • Liturgy enjoins us to Christ's body, consecrating us to His use for ministry.

1. Put on Love (Col 3:12-15)
2. God Sanctifies Us in Liturgical Worship (Col 3:16; Acts 16:19-25)
3. Thoughtful Liturgy Recalibrates

• Conclusion
  • Worship services should cultivate God's reforming work in us.
  • Worship is not about our preferences but about joining a body of believers to practice Christ-like love and rehearse the drama of redemption.
  • Worship joins us to the story of salvation God began, superintends, and completes.