The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
December 18/19
Pure
not mixed with any other substance or material; flawless, genuine, without any unnecessary elements, free of contamination
Matthew 5:8 NIV
Psalms 51:10 NIV
James 1:27 NIV
Hebrews 13:4 NIV
Luke 2:8-14 NIV
Main Point #1
The angelic worship...
Pushed praise upward.
The angelic invitation was...
*Personal
*Supernatural
*Joyful
*Universal
Subpoint:
The angels redirected the sheperd's appreciation to the God who was responsible for initiation.
Question:
When I experience greatness do I give God credit?
James 1:17 NIV
Question:
When I am given honor, do I redirect it?
Acts 10:25-26 NIV
Revelation 22:8-9 NIV
Main Point #2
The angelic worship...
Promoted peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
John 14:27 NIV
Luke 10:5 NIV
Subpoint:
A possible act of pure worship is the interjection of godly peace.
Peace promoting activities...
*Listen more patiently
*Smile more often
*Pray for your enemies
*Don't divide over lesser things
1 Peter 2:19 NIV
Romans 12:18 NIV
Thought:
My promotion of peace may bring pleasure to God.