Worship-and Work
Worship is essential to doing God's work, and giving ourselves to His call for worship will lead to greater service and effectiveness for the Savior.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the vital connection between worship and work in the church, arguing against the notion that worship alone is unproductive. He asserts that true worship prepares believers to engage in meaningful service for God, highlighting that many significant deeds in church history stemmed from those who were fervent in worship. Tozer points out that the revival and renewal of the church have always been driven by passionate worshipers who also became dedicated workers and servants. He encourages the congregation to embrace worship as a catalyst for greater service to the Savior.
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I must take issue with those in the churches who insist that the worshiping saints do not get anything done but worship! Such an attitude reveals that they have not done their homework. The beautiful part of worship is that it prepares you and enables you to zero in on the important things that must be done for God. Listen to me! Practically every great deed done in the church of Christ all the way back to the apostles was done by people blazing with the radiant worship of their God! The great hospitals and the mental institutions have grown out of the hearts of worshiping and compassionate disciples.
It is true, also, that wherever the church has come out of her lethargy and into the tides of revival and spiritual renewal, always the worshipers were back of it.
A survey of church history will prove that it was those who were the yearning worshipers who also became the great workers and the selfless servants. If we give ourselves to God's call for worship, everyone will do more for the Savior than they are doing now!
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Worship
- The Connection Between Worship and Service
- The Call to Worship and Service
- Give yourself to God's call for worship
- This will lead to greater service for the Savior
Key Quotes
“Practically every great deed done in the church of Christ all the way back to the apostles was done by people blazing with the radiant worship of their God!” — A.W. Tozer
“If we give ourselves to God's call for worship, everyone will do more for the Savior than they are doing now!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- Give yourself to God's call for worship to become a more effective servant.
- Recognize the connection between worship and service, and let worship transform your service for the Savior.
- Let the heart of worship guide you to become a compassionate and selfless disciple.