Kingdom Worship | Matt Stout | LifePoint Church Franklin

Main message: The presence of God (illustrated in 2 Samuel 6) demands that we live coram Deo — face to face with God — which means revering his holiness, pursuing and remaining in his presence, and responding in worship and obedience regardless of others' opinions.

Key points:

• Revere God's presence: Scripture shows God’s holiness must be respected (Uzza’s death when he mishandled the ark), and we cannot bring worldly methods into holy things.
• Live coram Deo: Martin Luther’s example (Diet of Worms) frames the call to live every moment before God’s face; that perspective should reshape daily life and choices.
• Remain in God’s presence: Fear and anger (as David experienced) are honest responses, but staying near God brings blessing (Obed‑edom’s household was blessed while the ark stayed there).
• Respond to God with worship and obedience: David’s joyful, humble public worship (carrying the ark properly, sacrifices, dancing despite criticism from Michal) models wholehearted response even when it draws pushback.

Scriptures mentioned: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Samuel 4, Exodus 25