Worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth
Mercy Culture Dallas | Pastor Clay Ingram
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THIS WEDNESDAY! Come join us as we gather together to seek the Lord and minister to Jesus in prayer and worship!
Location:
2712 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Date: July16th
Time: 6:00-8:00AM
Location:
2712 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Date: July16th
Time: 6:00-8:00AM
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John 4:13-24
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13 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.
14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I will not get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”
16 Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”
17 “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.
18 In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”
19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.
20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.”
21 “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.
22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.
23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.
24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I will not get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”
16 Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”
17 “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.
18 In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”
19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.
20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.”
21 “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.
22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.
23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.
24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
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Ezekiel 28:12-17
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12 “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
13 You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.
14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones.
15 From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways— until wickedness was found in you.
16 By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.
17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.
13 You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.
14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones.
15 From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways— until wickedness was found in you.
16 By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.
17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.
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Isaiah 14:12-15
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12 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations.
13 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north.
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”
15 But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.
13 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north.
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”
15 But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.
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Luke 10:18
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18 So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
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When we pursue influence, attention, or platform over presence, we risk walking the same path as Lucifer.
Genesis 22:5
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5 “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.”
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שָׁחָה (shachah) — Most Common Definition of Worship
Meaning: To bow down, prostrate oneself; to show reverence or homage, especially before God or a king.
Usage: Over 171 times in the Old Testament.
Meaning: To bow down, prostrate oneself; to show reverence or homage, especially before God or a king.
Usage: Over 171 times in the Old Testament.
Revelation 22:8-9
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8 And I am John, who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things.
9 But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”
9 But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”
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Greek Definition - Worship:
προσκυνέω proskynéō, pros-koo-neh'-o to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
προσκυνέω proskynéō, pros-koo-neh'-o to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
1 Kings 8:10-11
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10 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD
11 so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.
11 so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.
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Ezra 3:12
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12 But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully.
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In the Old Testament, the temple wasn’t just a building—it was the place where God’s presence dwelled.
John 2:19-21
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19 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.”
20 “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?”
21 But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.
20 “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?”
21 But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.
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1 Corinthians 3:16
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16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
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Matthew 12:6
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6 But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.
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John 14:6
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6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
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John 14:6
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6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
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To worship in truth means to:
- Behold Jesus as He really is
- Align your life with His Word and ways
- Allow the Spirit to transform you to look like Him
- Behold Jesus as He really is
- Align your life with His Word and ways
- Allow the Spirit to transform you to look like Him
John 8:31-32
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31 So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
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2 Corinthians 3:18
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18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
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Romans 12:2
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2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
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John 15:26
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26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
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John 16:13-14
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13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.
14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.
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The Spirit’s main assignment is not just to stir emotion—
It’s to reveal Jesus clearly and deeply.
It’s to reveal Jesus clearly and deeply.
If you want to worship in truth:
- Abide in His Word
- Behold His face
- Follow the Spirit’s lead—because He will always take you to Jesus
- Abide in His Word
- Behold His face
- Follow the Spirit’s lead—because He will always take you to Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:23
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23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Body - (action, obedience)
Soul - (thoughts, emotions, learning)
Spirit - (your deepest place of communion with God)
Soul - (thoughts, emotions, learning)
Spirit - (your deepest place of communion with God)
Matthew 27:51
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51 At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.
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Hebrews 10:19-20
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19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
20 by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,
20 by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,
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Jesus’ flesh was the new curtain, and when it was torn, the way was opened.
Isaiah 53:5
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5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
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John 19:34
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34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.
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John 7:38-39
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38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”
39 He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
39 He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
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When Jesus’ flesh was torn, the PURPOSES OF GOD were released and the assignment completed.
Romans 12:1
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1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
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Galatians 5:24
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24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
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Luke 9:23-24
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23 Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
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John 12:24-25
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24 Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
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Galatians 2:20
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20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
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What does it mean to crucify your flesh?
1. Surrender Control
2. Say No to Fleshly Desires
3. Die to Your Reputation
4. Lay Down Personal Dreams and Ambitions
5. Walk in Obedience Even When It Hurts
6. Forgive When You Want to Be Bitter
7. Serve Others Instead of Seeking to Be Served
8. Prioritize Time With God Over Fleshly Comforts
9. You praise GOD even when life doesn't make sense.
1. Surrender Control
2. Say No to Fleshly Desires
3. Die to Your Reputation
4. Lay Down Personal Dreams and Ambitions
5. Walk in Obedience Even When It Hurts
6. Forgive When You Want to Be Bitter
7. Serve Others Instead of Seeking to Be Served
8. Prioritize Time With God Over Fleshly Comforts
9. You praise GOD even when life doesn't make sense.
Luke 22:42
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42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
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Matthew 16:25
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25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
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Galatians 1:10
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10 Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
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Mark 10:44
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44 and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.
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Matthew 4:4
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4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”
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Worship = Your whole life on the altar as the HOLY SPIRIT leads you to BEHOLD JESUS.
2 Corinthians 4:10-11
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10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
11 For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.
11 For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.
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Worshipping in spirit and in truth starts where your flesh ends.
John 4:23-24
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23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.
24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
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John 8:29
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29 He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”
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Matthew 26:39
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39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
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John 13:1-5
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1 It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.
2 The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
3 Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.
4 So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.
5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.
2 The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
3 Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.
4 So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.
5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.
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Philippians 2:8
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8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross.
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2 Corinthians 3:18
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18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
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1 Corinthians 11:26
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26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
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Luke 9:23-24
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23 Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
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