The Ancient Faith
Acceptable Worship
Contrary to what many teach, Christ has set forth the components that were to constitute the type of worship pleasing to the Father. As John 4:24 indicates, the elements of true worship are three: the proper object of worship (which is “God”), the correct attitude of worship (“in spirit”), and the proper execution (“in truth”). The following articles call men and women to return to the divine pattern for acceptable worship laid out by the Lord in Holy Scriptures.
This video sermon entitled “The Worship of the Church” was taken originally broadcast on the Let the Bible Speak program on August, 1979 on KTVT-TV 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth. The host was Johnny Elmore (1931-2019). He faithfully served the Lord and His church for nearly 70 years and preached all across the United States and around the world. We hope you enjoy this timely presentation.
SERMONS AND ARTICLES ON ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP
TRUE WORSHIP
Written Studies:
Spiritual Worship – Ervin Waters
The Worship of the Church – Paul O. Nichols
Contemporary Worship – Bennie Cryer
Audio Sermons:
Worship in Spirit and in Truth – Barney Owens
SINGING
Written Studies:
Concerning Instrumental Music and Choirs in the Churches of Christ – Dr. H. Christopher
Instrumental Music in Churches – J.W. McGarvey
Instrumental Music – Moses Lard
Instrumental Music in Worship – H.E. Phillips
Psallo – M.C. Kurfees
Singing and Making Melody in Your Heart Vs. Playing on a an
Instrument – Johnny Elmore
ONE CUP AND ONE LOAF
Written Studies:
The Communion – Ervin Waters
Individual Cups – J.W. McGarvey
The Inside of the Cup – Homer Gay
One Loaf – Alexander Campbell
Breaking the Loaf – J.D. Phillips
Breaking Bread – Clovis Cook
“This Do In Remembrance Of Me” – Ronny Wade
Sanitation In The Communion – Alton Bailey and James Orten
The Cup of the Lord – E. H. Miller
Breaking bread in Acts 2:46, a common meal or the Lord’s supper? – P. Melton
Audio Sermons:
The Communion– Homer Gay
Eating at the King’s Table – Ronny Wade
Debate on “one cup” vs. “individual cups” – Joe Hisle and David Bonner
PUBLIC TEACHING
Written Studies:
Robert Raikes and the Sunday School – E.H. Miller
The Teaching– Jerry Cutter
Sunday School – Tony Melton
“Let Your Women Keep Silent” – Joe Hisle
Financial Support of Preachers, Elders and Teachers – Gregory P. Gay
Audio Sermons:
Sunday School – Ronny Wade
THE CONTRIBUTION
Written Studies:
Sending Support to Preachers Directly – Ronny Wade
A Restoration of the Ancient Order of Things: The Fellowship – A. Campbell
Will a Man Rob God? – Paul Nichols
The Contribution: How It Must Be Used – Jerry L. Cutter
Supporting Unbelievers out of the Church Treasury – Ronny Wade
PRAYER
Written Studies:
Prayer: It’s Efficacy – J.W. McGarvey
Prayer – Billy Orten
Prayer, not the Duty of the Unbaptized – Moses Lard
THE WEEKLY ASSEMBLY
Written Studies:
Not Forsaking the Assembling of Ourselves Together – Paul O. Nichols
Evidence for the Weekly Observance of the Lord’s Supper – A. Campbell
Forsaking the Assembly – George Battey
When the Disciples Came Together to Break Bread – Kevin Presley
When Does the Lord’s Day Begin and End? –Jerry Cutter
Audio Sermons:
The First Day of the Week– Bruce Roebuck
Not Forsaking the Assembling – Barney Owens
