Worship Is . . .
If you ask people what "worship is," you'll probably receive many answers related to music, church services, and singing. While worship certainly includes the songs we sing and the services we attend, this common definition limits worship to a timeframe or specific activity.
Instead, we believe the Bible teaches that worship is a lifestyle--an ongoing response to God in every circumstance and every moment.
It is not possible to give a complete description of Christian worship. Congregations worship in quite different ways. Worship services vary from formal services with wonderful classical music and well-planned liturgical actions, to a small group gathering around a table and using an impromptu service with rock music.
Worship tends to have two major centers: the Word and the Bible Study. The Christian worship tends to emphasize the proclamation of the Word. This includes readings from the Bible, and a sermon, which will normally help the congregation understand the reading and apply it to them. Historically, the sermon was a major means of conducting adult Christian education, and of spurring both individuals and congregations to make necessary changes.
