Worship on Earth As It Is in Heaven

by Noland, Rory

• ISBN13: 9780310331285
• ISBN10: 0310331285
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-13
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Rory Noland addresses the challenges of Christian worship head-on, offering practical suggestions gleaned from Scripture on understanding and experiencing vibrant worship.The first half of Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven explores what it means to grow as a private worshiper. The practices of the psalmist David provide insight to help people worship God on their own. Second, Noland discusses corporate worship by exploring the glorious gatherings in heaven, as described in the book of Revelation. He presents immediately applicable ideas for becoming a better corporate worshiper. This book includes:* Slice-of-church-life scenarios. Every chapter begins with a brief scenario that presents a worship-related issue or a conflict corresponding to the chapter topic.* Group discussion questions. Based on the opening scenario, these questions help readers think about and discuss worship-related topics from different perspectives. * Issue-by-issue practical guidance from a biblical perspective. * 'Ponder and Apply' application questions. Each chapter ends with a series of discussion questions and action steps to help readers identify key insights and make personal applications.

Author Biography

Rory graduated from the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University and served as the music director at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrlngton, Illinois for twenty years. www.heartoftheartist.org

Table of Contents

Introduction: Worship Now …and Forever	p. 7
Growing as a Private Worshiper
Worship in the Psalms of David	p. 13
Do What Matters Most	p. 23
Make Worship a Priority
Make It a Habit	p. 45
Establish a Regular Routine
I Surrender All	p. 69
Smash Your Idols
Praise God in the Hard Times	p. 91
Worship amidst Adversity
Growing as a Corporate Worshiper
Worship in the Book of Revelation	p. 113
You Are Worthy, O Lord!	p. 121
Focus on God's Attributes
Go All Out
Bring God Your Best Worship
Welcome All Ages	p. 163
Set Aside Personal Preferences
Welcome Every Tribe and Nation	p. 189
Embrace Diversity
Epilogue: Let's Worship Like We're Already There	p. 277
Names of God	p. 219
Attributes of God	p. 227
Notes	p. 223
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