The Physical
Act of Worship
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We need to tear down a stronghold - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Have you
ever noticed that something is unlocked through the act of physical touch?
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Think of a dating relationship
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Sitting closely
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Hold hands
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Kissing
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The more intimate the physical touch… the deeper
the relationship goes.
1 Timothy 2:8 (NLT)
8 In every place of worship, I want men
to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
· Not just for charismatic churches
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All churches
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All areas your worship
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Every home
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Every prayer closet
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Me… shower/car
1 Timothy 2:8 (NLT)
8 In every place of worship, I want men
to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and
controversy.
· Paul wants everyone to say “Yes” to
this
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Going for those most likely to say “no”
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Why does he say dudes?
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Most men struggle with this
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This is not just a male issue
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I believe if the men would worship physically it
would unlock something
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This is NOT a personality issue
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If that is your excuse… it might be a lie that
you are believing (2Cor 10)
1 Timothy 2:8 (NLT)
8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with
holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
· Not a mental exercise, but a physical
expression to God
o James Caan in ELF - youre
not singing dad but just mouthing words
o Release Your Voice
1. Speaking - Psalm 34:1 says, "I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips."
2. Shouting - Psalm 27:6 says, "Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord."
3. Singing - Psalm 47:6 says, "Sing praises to God, sing praises to our King, sing praises."
1. Speaking - Psalm 34:1 says, "I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips."
2. Shouting - Psalm 27:6 says, "Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord."
3. Singing - Psalm 47:6 says, "Sing praises to God, sing praises to our King, sing praises."
o Even golf fans clap!
o Release Your Hands
1. Playing Instruments - Psalm 33:2, 3 says, "Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy."
2. Clapping - Psalm 47:1 says, "Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy."
3. Lifting Hands - Psalm 63:4 says, "I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands."
1. Playing Instruments - Psalm 33:2, 3 says, "Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy."
2. Clapping - Psalm 47:1 says, "Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy."
3. Lifting Hands - Psalm 63:4 says, "I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands."
o Release Your Body
1. Bowing - Psalm 95:6 says, "Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker."
2. Standing - Psalm 119:120 says, "My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws." NOT because the leader asked you to do it.
3. Dancing - Psalm 149:3 says, "Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp."
1. Bowing - Psalm 95:6 says, "Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker."
2. Standing - Psalm 119:120 says, "My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws." NOT because the leader asked you to do it.
3. Dancing - Psalm 149:3 says, "Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp."
1 Timothy 2:8 (NLT)
8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with
holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger &
controversy.
· No one’s aloud to be mad about this
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I can’t do this
§ See
pictures below
§ Sporting
events
§ Kids
sporting event
§ Concerts
§ Parents
at marching band concert
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It’s not important – think of relationships
(kids, spouse, other)
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God has all 5 love languages
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Saul’s daughter Michal (mishael) is cursed
because she makes fun of David.
Unlock Freedom in worship
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Your freedom unlocks other’s freedom
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Your freedom unlocks pain, relationships, value,
finances, judgment of others
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You have permission tonight!
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We need a childlike heart of worship
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