Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction|

Attention:

Let me ask you a simple question: what is worship?

Worship has been defined as an “awed response to the saving acts and praiseworthy character of God.” Jesus’ teaches two critical aspects about worship: 1) worship must be spiritual—worship God in spirit, and 2) worship must be scriptural—worship God in truth.

However, an overlooked aspect of worship is practicality.

Worship must be practical.

However, practical worship is overlooked and forgotten within the lives of many believers.

Need Element:

Authentic worship involves practical adoration to our Lord and master.

When our worship lacks controlled speech, concerned service, and calculated separation, we miss out on the opportunities to give God glory, honor, and praise in our everyday life.

Everyone wants an exciting worship encounter on Sunday.

However, worship is an all-encompassing act of praise and adoration to Christ.

When worship is equated to only a liturgical setting (e.g., Sunday Worship Service), we miss out on the joys of practical worship in everyday life.

In our time together this morning, I want to talk about authentic worship that is functional not just liturgical.

Background:

James expands upon salvation by discussing the proper response to the Word of God and the gospel.

Now, he uses obedience to address authentic worship that is both practical and applicable.

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Textual Idea:

James reminded his readers that God desires authentic worship from his children.

Big Idea:

God desires authentic worship from us!

Interrogative:

What does an authentic worshiper look like?

Outline|

I.

An authentic worshiper controls his speech (vv.

26)

Explanation: