July 12, 2026
Worship with Joy
Pastor Ricky Smith

Sermon Notes

Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

I. Worship Is an Expression of Who You Are

II. Worship Is Rooted in What You Know

God created you on purpose, for a purpose.

III. Worship Is Sustained by What You Remember

The blood of Jesus is enough. What is left? Gratitude.

Next Steps

• I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
• I commit to start a gratitude journal this week.
• I choose to be faithful to God and tell others of His faithfulness to the world.

Deep Dive

1. Read Psalm 23 together. What promises does the Good Shepherd make to his sheep? Which of those promises do you find hardest to trust right now, and why?
2. Read Psalm 100:4. What is the difference between thanksgiving and praise as they apply to your personal worship?
3. Read Romans 8:38-39. How does the permanence of God’s love change the way you think about your worst seasons and your greatest fears?

Springboards

1. Read Psalm 103:1-2. What are some truths you need to regularly preach to yourself when your heart grows spiritually dull?
2. What specific examples of God’s mercy in your life are you prone to forget?
3. Read Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8. Why is it important that God defines His own character for us?