Discussion Guide | July 27, 2025

July 28th, 2025

Introduction

"Worship Worth Everything" - Sermon Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Jeff explores the biblical meaning of worship beyond just music. He examines several scriptural examples including the woman who poured expensive perfume on Jesus, Abel's offering, Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, and David's refusal to offer God something that cost him nothing. Through these examples, we come to see worship as 'our intentional, faith-filled response to revelation' and 'giving extravagantly and sacrificially in order to please God and testify to who He is.' True worship involves sacrifice, intention, revelation, and faith.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss the true meaning of worship, open our hearts to understand what it means to give You our very best. Help us to see beyond our comfortable routines and discover what genuine worship looks like in our lives. May Your Holy Spirit guide our conversation today, revealing areas where we might be holding back from You. We ask that You would speak to each person here in a personal way about what worship means in their unique relationship with You. In Jesus' name, amen.

Ice Breaker

What's the most valuable gift you've ever given to someone? What made you decide to give something so special to that person?

Main Study

Key Verses

Matthew 26:6-13
Genesis 4:3-5
Romans 12:1
Matthew 22:37-40
Hebrews 11:6

Questions

Pastor Jeff defined worship as 'our intentional, faith-filled response to revelation.' What revelation of God has prompted you to worship Him recently?
In the sermon, we heard about the woman who poured 'very' expensive perfume on Jesus. What struck you most about her act of worship, and how did Jesus respond to her critics?
Pastor Jeff asked, 'When was the last time your worship made somebody angry?' Have you ever experienced a time when your devotion to God made others uncomfortable? What happened?
How do you distinguish between worship that is merely routine versus worship that is sacrificial and costly?
The sermon mentioned that biblical worship includes intention. In what ways can we be more intentional about our worship beyond Sunday services?
What's the difference between worshiping to get something from God versus worshiping simply because He is worthy?
Pastor Jeff said, 'God's not asking you for an amount. He's asking you for what He wants you to give.' How do you discern what God is specifically asking you to give in worship?
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. How does this relate to worship, and what might it look like to worship God with everything you have?

Life Application

This week, take time to reflect on what your worship currently costs you. Is it comfortable and convenient, or does it involve sacrifice? Identify one specific way you can worship God more sacrificially this week - whether through your time, resources, talents, or stepping out in faith in an area where you've been hesitant. Remember that biblical worship means giving extravagantly and sacrificially to please God and testify to who He is. Journal about your experience and be prepared to share how this intentional act of worship affected your relationship with God.

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Closing

Key Takeaways

Worship is not just music - it's our intentional, faith-filled response to revelation of who God is.
Biblical worship always involves some form of sacrifice that is costly to the worshiper.
True worship is not about what we get from God but about giving extravagantly because He is worthy.
Our acts of worship serve as testimony to others about the nature and worthiness of God.
Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is to love God with everything we have - this is the essence of worship.

Ending Prayer

Lord God, we thank You for revealing what true worship means through Your Word. Forgive us for the times we've approached worship casually or with self-serving motives. Help us to see You more clearly so that our response will be one of extravagant devotion. Give us the courage to worship You sacrificially, even when it makes others uncomfortable or costs us something precious. May our lives become living testimonies of Your worthiness. As we leave this discussion, empower us to worship You not just with our words but with our entire lives - our time, our resources, our talents, and our hearts. In Jesus' name, amen.

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