Brookwood Church
August 7, 2022
The Lord says: “These people come near to Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. …”. Isaiah 29:13a (NIV)
A. Introduction
(Isaiah 29:13a)
Isaiah 29:13 NLT
B. Worship of Christ leads to…
1. LOYAL service.
(John 12:1-2. C/R: Romans 12:11; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 3:7)
John 12:1-2 NLT
2. LAVISH generosity.
(John 12:3. C/R: Psalm 112:5; Proverbs 22:9; Hebrews 13:16)
John 12:3 NLT
C. Rejection of Christ results in…
1. ATTACHMENT to possessions.
(John 12:4-8. C/R: Deuteronomy 15:11; John 6:70)
John 12:4-8 NLT
2. ATTRACTION to power.
(John 12:9-11. C/R: 1 John 2:15-16)
John 12:9-11 NLT
Spiritual Practice
A spiritual practice is something we can do to help us live in and enjoy God's grace. We hope these practices will become a regular part of your life so that walking and talking with God is the most natural thing you do.
Identify the place you most effortlessly connect with God. Is it nature? Listening to music? Praying with others? A quiet walk? Meditating on Scripture? Go to that place. Spend enough time that daily obligations and responsibilities lose their grip. Talk with God about the joy you receive there.
Memory Verse
"For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." John 4:24 (NLT)
Why Jesus?
If you’ve never experienced God’s forgiveness and grace, we’d love the opportunity to talk with you about a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Email thepastors@brookwoodchurch.org or call 864.688.8200
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