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Man was created to praise God, but there has been a steadily increasing tendency to focus on man and his needs rather than God and His glory. In part one of this four-part message, we learn why it is vital that we consider the theme of acceptable worship. Merely attending weekly services, abiding by the rules, and ... Continue Reading 

In part two of this four-part message on acceptable worship, we learn that God is not indifferent to the object of our worship. The Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is the ONLY acceptable object of worship. God’s glory cannot be shared with idols, and must not be diminished by the use of man-made images. Continue Reading 

Acceptable worship requires full submission of all our human nature to God. Part three of this four-part message reveals that out-of-focus worship that is devoid of substance results in the corruption of men, the inciting of God’s anger, and the scoffing of the world. In contrast, when focus is correct in worship, God is glorified, lives ... Continue Reading 

Part four of this four-part message focuses on the manner of worship. True worship is biblical- fully engaging the Word of God, not merely man’s opinion or philosophical speculation. It is a conscious activity, requiring concentration and logical consideration of Scripture. Genuine worship also engages the Spirit-filled heart of the believer, and continues beyond the four ... Continue Reading 

The world claims that weakness must be avoided—but God’s Word says otherwise. In this message from Judges, Alistair Begg examines how God reduced Gideon’s sizable army to 300 men, securing victory against the Midianites by His power alone. Gideon and his troops recognized their inadequacy and poured out their hearts in praise over their ... Continue Reading 

The words “amen” and “hallelujah” are spoken and understood across many languages. What do they mean in the life of a Christian, though? Alistair Begg teaches us that the “amen” of Scripture is not just a verbal assent to the truth of God’s Word. Instead, it should be expressed in the actions of a transformed life ... Continue Reading 

Ask what makes a good worship service, and you are likely to get many different responses. In this study from Psalm 100, we see the Bible's answer: we need to know God. God's people are exuberant, joyful, and thankful in corporate expressions of worship as all that we know of him forms the foundation of ... Continue Reading 

Ask what makes a good worship service, and you are likely to get many different responses. In this study from Psalm 100, we see the Bible's answer: we need to know God. God's people are exuberant, joyful, and thankful in corporate expressions of worship as all that we know of him forms the foundation of ... Continue Reading 

Even as the Psalms spoke to the people of Israel, they point forward to the sweet union each believer has with Christ. Psalm 100, a God-centered psalm of thanksgiving, invites all of creation to worship the Creator. Alistair Begg examines the psalmist’s instruction to praise God. When, like the psalmist, we orient our existence around who ... Continue Reading 

Even as the Psalms spoke to the people of Israel, they point forward to the sweet union each believer has with Christ. Psalm 100, a God-centered psalm of thanksgiving, invites all of creation to worship the Creator. Alistair Begg examines the psalmist’s instruction to praise God. When, like the psalmist, we orient our existence around who ... Continue Reading 

The 100th Psalm is one of the best-known passages in the Scriptures; in fact, the Lord Jesus Himself would have sung this psalm in worship. Teaching from these verses, Alistair Begg reminds us that our praise, thankfulness, and trust in God’s steadfast love are based on what we know of Him from His Word. We are ... Continue Reading 

The 100th Psalm is one of the best-known passages in the Scriptures; in fact, the Lord Jesus Himself would have sung this psalm in worship. Teaching from these verses, Alistair Begg reminds us that our praise, thankfulness, and trust in God’s steadfast love are based on what we know of Him from His Word. We are ... Continue Reading 

Doctors often measure physical health by our appetite for food. Alistair Begg explains that, likewise, we can measure spiritual health by our appetite for worship. Our spiritual appetites are healthy when our hearts yearn to praise Him, when our yearning is not based on an outward feeling, and when we realize the presence of God in our ... Continue Reading 

When we face hardships and feel too weak to persevere on our own, Alistair Begg reminds us that we are in a good place. Our strength should come solely from God, not from ourselves. The Apostle Paul said in First Corinthians that to rely on God’s power, we must not be preoccupied with things of this ... Continue Reading 

The star of Bethlehem was more than a cosmic wonder; its presence compelled the magi to undertake a journey of eternal significance. Their destination, though, was not a place but a person. Just as the wise men knelt before the Savior, Alistair Begg reminds us that a genuine encounter with Jesus will result in praise and glory ... Continue Reading 

The star of Bethlehem was more than a cosmic wonder; its presence compelled the magi to undertake a journey of eternal significance. Their destination, though, was not a place but a person. Just as the wise men knelt before the Savior, Alistair Begg reminds us that a genuine encounter with Jesus will result in praise and glory ... Continue Reading 

While life’s humbling events remind us of the gravity of our sin, its encouraging ones reveal the immensity of God’s grace. We see examples of both as Alistair Begg traces Jacob’s journey from Canaan to Egypt to reunite with his long-lost son, Joseph. Although he was eager to see his child, Jacob first sought ... Continue Reading 

“Shout for joy to the Lord!” The psalmist’s words are an invitation from God Himself, calling us to joyful worship and thankful praise. As Alistair Begg discusses God’s call to thankfulness in this familiar psalm, we are reminded that our worship is to be based on the truths presented in His Word—that what we ... Continue Reading 

When the disciples left the Temple in Mark 13, they were impressed by its grandeur. Jesus took the opportunity to instruct them not to get sidetracked with religious externalism. Alistair Begg teaches that all of our outward religious endeavors are to no avail apart from the saving work of Christ alone. Continue Reading 

When the disciples left the Temple in Mark 13, they were impressed by its grandeur. Jesus took the opportunity to instruct them not to get sidetracked with religious externalism. Alistair Begg teaches that all of our outward religious endeavors are to no avail apart from the saving work of Christ alone. Continue Reading 

Worship should be characterized by devotion rather than desertion, faith rather than fear, and humility rather than hostility. Jesus came to Mary’s defense when she was criticized for breaking a priceless jar of ointment on the feet of Jesus and unbinding her hair to dry them. From John 12, Alistair Begg helps us understand the extravagant ... Continue Reading 

Today, the notion of duty is often disparaged. The privilege of knowing Jesus, however, brings with it demands of duty, which we fulfill as we pursue God’s pleasure. Looking at Hebrews 13, Alistair Begg discusses the distinct duties believers take on: our spiritual duty with regard to God, our moral duty with regard to man, and ... Continue Reading 

Believers have used the 100th Psalm to express their praise to God for millennia. In this study Alistair Begg reviews what the psalm teaches about the what, how, where, and why of thanksgiving. Continue Reading 

Believers have used the 100th Psalm to express their praise to God for millennia. In this study Alistair Begg reviews what the psalm teaches about the what, how, where, and why of thanksgiving. Continue Reading 

Of all the major world religions, Christianity is one of the few in which people gather together for the express purpose of singing. Christians, guest speaker Matt Boswell teaches, are a singing people—and no wonder, since we have such good news to sing about! In this talk, Boswell encourages church leaders to articulate a clear theological ... Continue Reading 

Of all the major world religions, Christianity is one of the few in which people gather together for the express purpose of singing. Christians, guest speaker Matt Boswell teaches, are a singing people—and no wonder, since we have such good news to sing about! In this talk, Boswell encourages church leaders to articulate a clear theological ... Continue Reading 

A woman came to Jesus with a gift unique in its thoughtfulness, costly in its bestowal, timely in its provision, challenging in its impact, and lasting in its memory. In this message, Alistair Begg introduces us to this woman, who understood that following Jesus was about complete abandonment and that giving up her future was a small ... Continue Reading