Bible Text: 1 Samuel 2 | Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lou Saldiveri | Series: Sunday Morning Worship | Intro: Have you ever felt that sometimes your worship was routine, flat, blah? I want to suggest that the problem isn’t with the worship leaders of musicians, or with the type of building in which you are worshiping, or with the preacher. I would suggest the problem is much deeper within us. You and I are responsible for the depth and meaning of worship or the lack of it.

In this day and age of entertainment, self centered mentalities, and consumerism, I am afraid we can miss the keys to real, meaningful, and heartfelt worship.

The prayer of Hannah in 1 Samuel 2:1-11 gives us great insight to the keys that will fuel real worship.

Let’s define the biblical meaning of worship before we begin. In the original languages, the word “worship” means service. Isn’t that interesting?

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A Heart of Willing Obedience Brings Joy v. 1-5

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God provides His strength through obedience

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Sacrifice and cost

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2 Samuel 24:18-25
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Matthew 26:30
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Acts 5:41
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Obedience is from a loving and grateful heart

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God’s grace is amazing
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God Is working in and through Samuel
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God brings deliverance
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A Heart of Reverence for God Brings Strength, Grace, and Peace v. 6-8a

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God is all powerful
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God is all knowing
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God is Sovereign

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He will ultimately right all the evil and wrongs
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He will protect His servants
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A Submissive Heart Brings Assurance the God Rules v. 8b-11

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Now, in the hears of Christ followers
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In the future, on the throne of David

Closing: So the questions this morning are: Do you want to experience God in an intimate and personal manner? Do you want to let the holy Spirit and the Word of God fuel your worship? Remember:
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A Heart of Willing Obedience Brings Joy
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A Heart of Reverence for God Brings Strength, Grace, and Peace
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A Submissive Heart Brings Assurance that God Rules