Are You Worshiping God or Performing for People? | Rob Thomas

What if worship is much bigger than what happens during a song on Sunday morning? In Week 1 of our new series, **Living Sacrifice**, Pastor Rob challenges us to rethink what it actually means to worship God. Worship isn't limited to music, raised hands, or a Sunday morning service. Everyone worships something because worship reveals what we value most. Our calendars, money, priorities, reactions, relationships, and everyday decisions can reveal what actually sits on the throne of our hearts. Romans 12 gives us a radically different picture of worship: offering our entire lives to God as a living sacrifice. In this message, you'll discover: 👉 Why everyone already worships something 👉 How to recognize what has captured your attention, affection, and allegiance 👉 Why we were created to worship and glorify God 👉 What it means to offer your body as a living sacrifice 👉 Why God's mercy comes before our surrender 👉 How worship extends into our work, relationships, finances, attitudes, and everyday decisions 👉 What Jesus meant by worshiping the Father in spirit and truth True worship isn't about putting on a better performance for God. It's about living with a yielded heart. How you treat your spouse is worship. How you speak to your children is worship. How you work when nobody is watching is worship. How you handle your money is worship. How you respond when you're offended is worship. Sunday morning isn't the destination of our worship. It's part of a life continually laid before God. *You were made for God. Something else may be competing for the throne, and the way home isn't more activity. It's surrender.* ------------------------------------------------ 📖 Scriptures Referenced • Romans 12:1-2 • Matthew 22:37-40 • Matthew 15:8-9 • Matthew 6:24 • Exodus 20:3 • Isaiah 43:7 • Matthew 2:1-11 • 1 Corinthians 10:31 • John 4:23 • Genesis 22 ------------------------------------------------ ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 – What Happens After You Get Back on Course? 02:06 – Introducing "Living Sacrifice" 02:31 – Romans 12: What Is True Worship? 05:22 – Worship Is More Than Music 07:59 – A Worshiper Is Who You Are 09:11 – Truth #1: Everyone Worships Something 10:54 – Worship Reveals What We Value 14:45 – When Worship Becomes a Farce 16:42 – You Cannot Serve Two Masters 18:27 – What Are You Really Worshiping? 20:00 – Your Life Reveals What's on the Throne 21:32 – Truth #2: You Were Designed to Worship God 22:11 – Created for God's Glory 23:37 – The Wise Men: Worship That Costs Something 26:13 – God's Mercy Comes Before Our Surrender 28:58 – Offer Your Whole Life to God 31:54 – Truth #3: Worship Is a Lifestyle of Surrender 34:17 – Whatever You Do, Do It for God's Glory 36:40 – Your Everyday Life Is Worship 37:18 – Worship Is Obedience and Surrender 38:29 – Called to Die While We Keep Living 39:37 – Abraham: Holding Nothing Back 40:02 – Worship in Spirit and Truth 41:54 – Sunday Isn't the Destination of Worship 43:18 – What Does Your Worship Look Like on Monday? 44:31 – Bringing the Three Truths Together 47:01 – What Has Your Attention, Affection & Allegiance? 48:03 – What Is God Asking You to Surrender? 50:00 – Responding to God 53:32 – Closing Worship ------------------------------------------------ 👍 Like this video 💬 Comment with what stood out to you 📲 Subscribe for weekly sermons and special services 📤 Share this message with someone who wants to grow deeper in their relationship with God. ℹ️ About Church of the Harvest Church of the Harvest is a non-denominational Christian church located in Olive Branch, MS, passionate about helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are a life-giving church serving Olive Branch, DeSoto County, and the greater Memphis area. Join us in person or online on Sundays at *9:00 AM or 11:00 AM* as we pursue Jesus and grow together in faith. 🔔 Stay Connected At Church of the Harvest, we believe life happens best within community. Visit our Connect Page to learn more about Community Groups, upcoming events, and ways to get connected! 👉 https://harvestob.org/connect 📲 Follow Us • Instagram:   / cotharvest   • Facebook:   / harvestob