June 2026.
Worship in the Extraordinary
Creation screams of God’s glory. From the unimaginable power of the sun to the complexity of human consciousness, everything reveals something about our Creator. The psalmist commands us to “make His praise glorious”—to let our worship match the magnitude of who God is. When you witness a breathtaking sunset, hold a newborn baby, or stand beneath a starlit sky, these aren’t random moments of beauty. They’re invitations to worship. God’s invisible qualities are clearly seen in what He has made. The extraordinary moments aren’t interruptions to ordinary life; they’re divine appointments where God reveals His creativity, power, and attention to detail. Don’t rush past them. Pause. See what He’s worth. Respond with awe.
Worship Must Be Continual | Pastor Jonathan Phillips
Worship doesn't end when the song does. Pastor Jonathan Phillips shows what it looks like to carry worship into every moment of the week.
Worship God Alone
John’s instinct was to worship the messenger rather than the message-giver. How often do we do the same—worshiping the gift instead of the Giver? God’s declaration in Isaiah is clear: “I will not give my glory to anyone else.” This isn’t divine insecurity; it’s divine reality. God knows His infinite worth and invites us to experience the joy of worshiping the only One truly worthy. Today, examine what competes for God’s place in your heart. Career success? Relationships? Comfort? These are little kingdoms with little gods. Only the Creator of all things—who needs nothing yet offers everything—deserves our complete devotion. Worship isn’t about what makes us feel good; it’s about responding rightly to who God actually is.
Testing and Approving God’s Will
King David refused to offer God something that cost him nothing. When given the opportunity to sacrifice freely available oxen and wood, he insisted on paying full price, declaring, “I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing.” True worship—true sacrifice—involves something valuable to us. God isn’t looking for our leftovers or convenience; He’s inviting us to test what we truly value. Like refining fire that burns away impurities and reveals genuine gold, sacrificial living reveals what’s real in our faith. When you give God your best time, resources, energy, and obedience, you discover His will is good, acceptable, and perfect. The testing proves what’s valuable. Today, ask yourself: What am I offering God that actually costs me something? Your answer reveals what you truly believe about His worth.
The Renewal of Your Mind
You act the way you act because you think the way you think. This simple truth unlocks the mystery of transformation. Our behaviors flow from our beliefs, and our beliefs are shaped by what we focus on. Paul instructs us to fix our thoughts on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. This isn’t positive thinking; it’s truth-centered thinking. When you fill your mind with God’s Word, worship, and truth, your perspective shifts. What once seemed impossible becomes possible. What once felt unnatural becomes your new normal. Transformation doesn’t happen through willpower alone but through renewed thinking. Today, audit your thought life. What are you dwelling on? What messages are you consuming? Replace one lie you’ve been believing with a truth from Scripture. As your mind is renewed, your life will follow.
Ruth 4: 13-22 | Naomi Gains a Son | TCBS
The book of Ruth ends where God always intended. Pastor Stacey Crawford, Pastor Phil Venereo, and Pastor Chris Reed close out a beautiful study.
Resisting the World’s Pattern
The world operates on a clear pattern: put yourself first, follow your heart, do whatever makes you happy. It sounds liberating, but it’s actually enslaving. God offers a radically different path—one that prioritizes His truth over our feelings, service over selfishness, and eternity over the temporary. Resisting the world’s pattern isn’t about becoming isolated or joyless; it’s about discovering that God’s design leads to deeper fulfillment than the world’s cheap imitations ever could. Today, identify one area where you’ve been conforming to cultural expectations rather than God’s truth. Perhaps it’s how you spend money, manage relationships, or define success. Choosing God’s pattern may feel unnatural at first, but it’s the pathway to genuine transformation. The world passes away, but those who do God’s will live forever.
Living Sacrifices in Daily Decisions
esus calls us to take up our cross daily—not once, but every single day. A living sacrifice means presenting ourselves to God repeatedly, one decision at a time. Unlike the Old Testament sacrifices that were offered once and consumed, we are called to continually choose God’s will over our own preferences. This looks like starting your day in prayer instead of scrolling your phone, choosing forgiveness when resentment feels justified, or giving generously when keeping feels safer. Each choice is a small death to self and a step toward transformation. The beauty of living sacrifices is that they’re not about perfection but persistence. What one area of your life needs to be placed on the altar today? Trust that God’s way, though harder, leads to life.
WORSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS MUST FIRST BE SACRIFICIAL | Pastor Matthew Johnson
Worship that truly transforms must first be sacrificial. Pastor Matthew Johnson unpacks Romans 12 and the cost of a life fully offered to God.
The Foundation of Mercy
Before God asks anything of us, He reminds us of everything He’s already done. Paul begins his call to sacrifice with “therefore, by the mercies of God”—pointing back to eleven chapters of grace, forgiveness, adoption, and love. God doesn’t demand our obedience to earn His favor; He invites our response because He’s already shown us unfailing mercy. Today, pause and reflect on God’s mercies in your life. What has He forgiven? How has He pursued you? Let gratitude become the fuel for your worship. When we truly grasp what God has done for us, offering ourselves back to Him becomes not a burden, but a privilege. Transformation begins when we stop trying to earn God’s love and start responding to the love He’s already given.
WORSHIP REQUIRES EXPRESSION | Pastor Mary Johnson
What does it look like to truly respond to God in worship? Pastor Mary Johnson opens scripture to show that worship requires expression.
The Invitation to Engage
Psalm 150 crescendos with a symphony of physical worship expressions: instruments playing, dancing, shouting, and praising with everything that has breath. This isn’t a suggestion—it’s a joyful command to engage our whole selves in worship. Sometimes worship flows naturally from hearts overflowing with gratitude. Other times, physical acts of worship become invitations for God to meet us, reminding our hearts of His worthiness even when emotions lag behind. Both are necessary and beautiful. This week, take one intentional step toward more physical engagement in worship. Lift your hands in surrender, bow in reverence, sing with abandon, or dance with joy. Let your body express what your spirit knows to be true: God is worthy of every expression of praise you can offer.
Undignified for His Glory
Michal despised David’s uninhibited worship, viewing it as beneath his royal dignity. David’s response is striking: “I will become even more undignified than this.” He refused to let human opinion dictate his worship of God. How often do we hold back in worship because of what others might think? Fear of looking foolish, concerns about our reputation, or worry about being judged can build invisible walls around our hearts. True worship isn’t driven by public opinion but by a passionate desire to honor God. David was willing to appear contemptible in human eyes to be honorable before God. Today, ask yourself: Am I more concerned with God’s opinion or people’s? Surrender your pride and worship God with abandonment, regardless of who’s watching.
Ruth 4:7-12 | The Redemption and Transfer of Property | TCBS
God's posture is always one of blessing. Pastor Chris Reed shares why obedience is simply stepping into what God is already pouring out.
Responding to God’s Presence
The psalmist invites us to “come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.” This is a call to recognize the extraordinary privilege of God’s presence. David’s excitement about the Ark wasn’t about an object—it was about proximity to the living God. Today, we have something even greater: the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. God Himself resides in our hearts. How should this reality shape our worship? If Jesus physically walked into your room right now, you would naturally respond with reverence, awe, and joy. That same Jesus is present with you through His Spirit every moment. Don’t let familiarity diminish wonder. Respond appropriately to the presence of God today with physical expressions of honor and gratitude.
The Heart Overflows
King David’s exuberant worship before the Ark of the Covenant wasn’t performance—it was overflow. He danced with all his might because his heart was overwhelmed with gratitude for God’s presence returning to Israel. David understood what God had done: called him from shepherding sheep, sustained him through years of waiting, and established him as king. His physical worship reflected the magnitude of grace he’d received. What has God done in your life? He has called you, redeemed you, filled you with His Spirit, and adopted you as His child. When we truly grasp the weight of God’s love and sacrifice through Jesus, worship becomes irrepressible. Let your worship today be an authentic overflow of a grateful heart.
Worship Is Physical
Paul’s call to present our bodies as living sacrifices reveals a profound truth: worship is not merely an intellectual exercise or emotional experience—it requires our whole being. The phrase “present your bodies” is intentional and specific. God desires more than our thoughts about Him; He desires tangible, physical expressions of devotion. Just as we naturally stand, cheer, and celebrate at events that excite us, our worship of the Creator should evoke even greater physical response. Today, consider how your body participates in worship. Are you holding back what naturally belongs to God? Your physical engagement in worship—whether through lifted hands, bowed knees, or joyful dance—demonstrates the sincerity of your heart and opens you to transformation.
Worship That Transforms
True worship transforms both the worshiper and honors God. The writer of Hebrews invites us to approach God's throne with confidence—not arrogance, but assurance in Christ's finished work. God's Word exposes us, but His grace restores us. Paul calls this
NOT ALL WORSHIP IS ACCEPTED | Pastor Matthew Johnson
What if the worship you're bringing to God is being rejected? Pastor Matthew Johnson opens a sobering new series with a challenge.
The Danger of Deceptive Worship
Ananias and Sapphira's sin wasn't withholding money—it was presenting a lie as worship. They wanted recognition without surrender, reputation without reality. Their story terrifies us because it exposes what we hide: the gap between our public worship and private truth. God takes worship seriously because He takes relationship seriously. You cannot manipulate God with religious performance while harboring deception. James warns that friendship with the world is hostility toward God. Examine your motives today. Are you worshiping for appearance or authenticity? God doesn't need your perfection, but He demands your honesty. Draw near with a true heart. Humble yourself. Let God lift you up.