HOW WE WORSHIP

Worship, according to God’s Biblical instruction, involves dynamic experiences of encountering His presence through profound conversations with the Lord. These experiences involve singing, praying, and so much more.

As we study Scripture, we come to realize that worship is not only a “good” idea within the context of a church service---it is also very much a “God” idea. The fact is that God created us to worship Him, not only within the context of a church service, but as a lifestyle altogether. The Bible indicates, “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created THROUGH Him and FOR Him.” (Colossians 1:16) Also, we read, “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things and by Your will they exist and were created.” (Revelation 4:11)

Amongst the many expressions of our worship, we include praising and worshipping God with instruments (Psalm 150:3-6), with our voices (Psalm 149:1), with our hands in clapping (Psalm 47:1), as well as with uplifted hands (Psalm 134:2)with the dance (Psalm 149:3), with the waving of flags and banners (Psalm 20:5), , with reverent surrender (1Timothy 2:8), and most importantly, in spirit and in truth (John 4:23).

Within our worship experience at TLC, there are often times when, within the context of our worship conversation with God, we may experience the response which the Spirit of God may want to express to His people through a prophetic statement or series of statements. The Word of God prescribes how this can occur in the directives given in Scripture. (I Corinthians 12:1-11, 14:26-31)