The Temple of Praise | Sunday 11:00 AM Service | July 19, 2026

Main message: The sermon, titled "The Wonder of Worship," argued that true worship flows from an encounter with God's manifested presence — a reverent, awe-filled "wow" (wonder) that prepares the heart to genuinely worship. The preacher warned that familiarity can steal that wonder and distinguished praise (celebrating what God has done) from worship (surrendering to who God is).

Key points:

• Worship begins with God's presence; encountering His glory produces wonder (holy astonishment) that stops us and redirects attention to God.
• Wonder (reverent awe) prepares the heart for worship; worship is the outworking when wonder refuses to stay inside.
• God's glory awakens wonder; worship is about relationship (who you stand for) not location or ritual.
• Praise and worship are related but distinct: praise celebrates God’s deeds; worship surrenders to God’s person and fills the soul.
• Familiarity with God or routine can steal the "wow" — believers must guard awe and reclaim wonder so worship is genuine.
• The message ended with a call to repentance/response and an invitation to recover the "wow" in personal worship.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 34:1, John 4:20-24