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Word & Deed, We are Worshipers: Magnify
with Tiffany Aicklen

This sermon explores the importance of worship and examines Mary's song of praise in Luke 1 as a model for authentic and powerful worship. The message emphasizes that worship is relational, rooted in Scripture, magnifies the Lord, and can be a subversive proclamation of God's kingdom.

Key Points:

• Worship is essential: It floods us with hope, strengthens us, renews our strength, and reminds us of what is true.
• Worship is relational: It is a dynamic exchange between God and His people, where He reveals Himself and we respond in intimacy and truth.
• Worship is rooted in Scripture: Mary's song draws heavily from the Psalms and echoes Hannah's prayer, demonstrating the power of grounding our worship in God's Word.
• Worship magnifies the Lord: Mary's song focuses on God's greatness and His saving acts, not on her own circumstances or sacrifices.
• Worship is a subversive proclamation: Mary's song declares Jesus as the true Son of God and Savior of the world, challenging the claims of earthly powers and proclaiming God's ultimate authority.

Mary's Song as a Model for Worship:

1. Rooted in Scripture: Our worship should be grounded in the truth of God's Word, drawing inspiration and guidance from the Psalms and other biblical passages.
2. Magnifying the Lord: Our focus should be on God's greatness and His saving work, not on ourselves or our own needs.
3. Subversive proclamation: Our worship should boldly declare God's kingdom and His ultimate authority over all earthly powers.

The sermon concludes with a call to become stronger worshipers, both corporately and individually, allowing our hearts to overflow with praise and adoration for God.

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