Ron Owens Worship 1
Ron Owens emphasizes the victorious and holy nature of Christ, celebrating the empty tomb, the bare cross, and the occupied throne as central to Christian worship and faith.
This sermon emphasizes the significance of the cross, the empty tomb, and the occupied throne, highlighting the power and sovereignty of God. It encourages believers to praise and exalt the Lord for His holiness and majesty, acknowledging His reign over all nations and creation. The congregation is led in worship, expressing love and adoration for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, seeking to glorify their names throughout the earth.
Full Transcript
We're looking forward to getting together one of these days with Don and his family. Isn't it exciting as you, well, the longer you live, and we've lived longer, most of you, is to just discover how God's using different people and new ministries and that. They're happening all over the place, you just don't know about them.
And every now and again, God lets you in on that. And so we're looking forward, God willing, to getting together and having some fellowship together. Well, I thought this afternoon we'd just remind ourselves again that the cross is bare, the tomb is empty, and the throne is occupied.
The cross is bare, the tomb is empty, the throne is occupied. The cross is bare, the tomb is empty, the throne is occupied. Sing it again.
The cross is bare, the tomb is empty, the throne is occupied. The cross is bare, the tomb is empty, the throne is occupied. Please repeat after me.
The Lord reigns. Let the nations tremble. He sits enthroned between the cherubim.
Let the earth shake. Great is the Lord in Zion. He is exalted over all nations.
So let us praise his great and awesome name. For he is holy. Exalt the Lord our God.
And worship at his footstool. For he is holy. Please stand.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty. Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty.
God in three persons, blessed Trinity. Holy, holy, holy, all the saints adore thee. As he came with golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Seraphim and Seraphim, glory, glory, glory. This earth and heaven evermore shall be. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty.
Not only thou art holy, only thou art. There is none beside thee, there is none beside thee. Perfect in power, in love and purity.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty. All thy works shall praise thy name. In earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty. God in three persons, blessed Trinity. O Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
What an honor it is to be again gathered together as your people. To worship you and to hear from you. Now we pray that that name that is above every other name.
Will be not only lifted up but will be glorified in this place. Father, we love you, we worship and glorify thy name. Glorify thy name in all the earth.
Glorify thy name, glorify thy name. Glorify thy name in all the earth. Jesus, we love you.
Jesus, we love you. We worship and glorify thy name. Glorify thy name in all the earth.
Glorify thy name, glorify thy name. Glorify thy name in all the earth. Spirit, we love you.
Spirit, we love you. We worship and glorify Christ's name. Glorify Christ's name in all the earth.
Sermon Outline
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- The significance of the bare cross
- The meaning of the empty tomb
- The power of the occupied throne
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- The holiness of God as revealed in worship
- The unity of the Trinity in praise
- The call to exalt and glorify God's name
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III
- The role of the church in worship
- The response of the saints and angels
- Living a life that honors the triune God
Key Quotes
“The cross is bare, the tomb is empty, and the throne is occupied.” — Ron Owens
“Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty. Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.” — Ron Owens
“Glorify thy name in all the earth.” — Ron Owens
Application Points
- Regularly remind yourself of Christ's victory by meditating on the empty tomb and the bare cross.
- Engage in heartfelt worship that acknowledges the holiness and sovereignty of God.
- Live daily to glorify God's name through your actions and words.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'the cross is bare' mean?
It signifies that Jesus has risen, leaving the cross empty of His body, symbolizing victory over death.
Why is the throne described as occupied?
Because Jesus Christ is exalted and reigning at the right hand of God, ruling over all creation.
How does the sermon describe worship?
Worship is portrayed as a heartfelt response to God's holiness, involving praise, exaltation, and glorification of His name.
What is the importance of the Trinity in this sermon?
The sermon highlights the unity and majesty of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as the one true God worthy of worship.
How can believers apply this message in daily life?
By living in continual worship, recognizing Christ's victory, and glorifying God's name in all they do.