Does it matter how we worship God? When speaking to the Samaritan woman Jesus said:

“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24)

Consider His words: Those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. The true servant must worship in the right 'attitude' as well as the right 'way'. Many feel that there is not right 'way' to worship God. The Bible teaches otherwise. We believe that communal worship is an integral and absolute element in the Christian life. Briefly, there are several elements of worship:

1. Singing- Ephesians 5:19 teaches that Christians are to speak "to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ..." Singing is a wonderful privilege that we must engage in with the "spirit and the understanding". (1 Cor 14:15) There is no mention of musical instruments used the worship service in the New Testament- and since Christians are to keep the traditions as they have been delivered to us (1 Cor 11:2) - we cannot add musical instuments into the worship service.
2. Giving- 1 Cor 16:2 teaches that upon the first day of the week Christians are to lay aside for the work of the church. What a blessed honor to contribute to the work of the Lord! Can anyone imagine any greater blessing?
3. Prayer- The scripture is replete with admonitions to pray: "without ceasing" (1 Thess 5:17), with a "pure heart" (2 Tim 2:22), and "with thanksgiving" (Phil 4:6). By prayer we approach the throne of God and present our requests- who can fully appreciate the power of a righteous man or woman on his knees? (James 5:16)
4. Teaching- The body of Christ needs edification and strength which comes through the public proclamation of the word. (2 Tim 2:2) The lost need to hear the gospel plan of salvation which is not taught by angels, but by men. (1 Cor 1:21) Importantly, despite the protestation of modern culture, women are not allowed to teach publically (1 Cor 14:34-35, 1 Tim 2:11-12). It is blasphemous for women to teach from the pulpit and a mark that a church does not follow the teachings of Christ.
5. Communion- This is the most significant privilege of all. To gather around the Lord's table every first day of the week (Acts 20:7) is a sublime responsibility that surpasses all earthly obligations. We gather at the table of the King to remember His death and sacrifice in our place. When Christians do this they "proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes" (1 Cor 11:26) Sleeping late or playing golf on the Lord's day is not an option! God has sent you an invitation for a sacred meal.