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Sunday, May 3, 2026 | "O come, let us worship and bow down... before the Lord our Maker." (Psalm 95:6)
Sunday School @ 9:30 am | Worship Service @ 10:30 am
Announcements/Reminders
- May 6 - NMI Memorial Service
- May 10 - Special Day - Mother's Day
- May 16 - Ladies Celebration Luncheon @ 11 am
Sermon Notes for 05/03/2026
SCRIPTURE: Acts 17:16-32
The Holy Spirit suits us for right worship!
Paul has been kicked out of Berea and Thessalonica. He waits in Athens for Silas and Timothy.
Paul’s Spirit Compels Him (v16-21)
- Paul walks around Athens and notices many idols and altars
- There is a synagogue in Athens
- He preaches to the Jews and the philosophers daily
Paul’s Sermon (v22-32)
- Paul acknowledges their piety - “you are religious in all respects.”
- But, “you worship [an unknown god] without knowing..” him
- When we do this, and we sometimes do, it cheapens worship!
- Worship is more than a routine. It is our spirit being “ignited by the divine fire.” It’s a “holy expectation.” - Richard Foster
- Paul names their “unknown god” (v24-29)
- Paul gives them a reason to worship God (v30-32)
Some scoffed at Paul and his teachings, “But some joined him and became believers.” (v34)
May we have a holy expectation daily! May we continue to allow the Holy Spirit to suit us for right worship!