“God Is Worthy” for a Church Theme

January Pastor’s Chat

On December 10^th, I posted on the church web page that it was official: our church theme for 2009 would be God Is Worthy! Since that time we have had nearly 100 page views by people searching the web for church themes.

I believe that our 2009 theme— God Is Worthy, will be good for us as a church family for the following reasons:

1.  The statement “God is worthy” directs our focus: A God focused ministry by all of us at FBC will have eternal ramification! Where do we begin?  Certainly, we must begin by praying for God’s help to be more focused upon Him.  Next, we can strive to think more about God as we read our Bibles. We could also pick up a Scriptural based book that would challenge us to think about who God is, such as J. I. Packer’s book entitled, “Knowing God” or A. W. Tozer’s book entitled, “The Pursuit of God.”

2. The statement “God is worthy” challenges our motives: Why do we come to services at FBC?  No doubt we each have various reasons for coming but what should be our primary reason for coming to church when the doors are open?   There is no better reason then the fact that God is worthy of our full attention in praise and worship (Revelation 4:11).

3.  The statement “God is worthy” motivates our actions: A growing and deepening realization that God is worthy will change the way we act and live. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

With Prayer, Pastor Mark

“God Is Worthy” Verses

Psalm 18:3, “I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.”

2 Samuel 22:4, “I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.”

James 2:7, “Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?”

Revelation 4:11, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

Revelation 5:9, “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.”

Revelation 5:12, “Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

“Walking Worthy of God” Verses

Colossians 1:10, “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.”

1 Thessalonians 2:12,  “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”