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Wisdom of Worship

7 Hills Church • Dec 23, 2025 • 28 min

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Summary

In "Wisdom of Worship," Pastor Marcus Mecum examines the story of the wise men in Matthew 2 to reveal what wise, wholehearted worship looks like. True worship overcomes inconvenience, relies on both the Holy Spirit and God's Word, and actively pursues Christ when He gets our attention. By presenting gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the wise men recognized Jesus as King, connected their giving to prayer, and honored His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Ultimately, drawing near to God requires humbling ourselves, stepping down from the throne of our own lives, and yielding fully to Him.

Themes

True WorshipHumility and SurrenderThe Holy Spirit and ScriptureDivine GuidanceSacrifice and GivingThe Cross of Christ

Pastor's Points

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They were wise in how they sought Him.

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They were wise in how they caught Him.

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They were wise in what they brought Him.

Key Points

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Wise believers show wisdom in how they seek Christ, how they catch (apprehend) Him, and what they bring to Him.
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True worship often requires overcoming severe inconveniences, including long travel, physical discomfort, and real danger.
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Seeking Jesus requires both the internal stirring of the Holy Spirit and the faithful searching of the Scriptures.
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While God initiates relationship by capturing our attention, true worship requires actively following after Christ to lay hold of Him.
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Offering gold to Jesus acknowledges Him as King, requiring that self be put on the cross so Christ can sit on the throne of our heart.
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Offering frankincense connects our physical giving to our spiritual devotion, lift up our prayers, and seek God's favor and blessing.
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Offering myrrh honors Jesus' ultimate purpose—His sacrificial death on the cross—reminding us that Christ was born to die for our redemption.
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Sermon Moments

“Worship in many ways will always inconvenience you. People that look for the convenient time usually miss it the most.”

“You need to have a stirring of the Holy Spirit in your life to seek Jesus; no one comes to the Father except through the Holy Spirit.”

“God initiates relationship by apprehending us, but we must follow after Him to apprehend that for which He claimed us.”

“When Christ is on the throne of your heart, self is on the cross; but if self is on the throne, Christ is on the cross.”

“The magi brought myrrh because they were bringing their witness that Jesus was born to die on the cross for our redemption.”

“To enter the presence of Jesus and truly worship Him, you must humble yourself and bow your knee.”

This Week

Prioritize worship even when it is inconvenient, refusing to let busy schedules, discomfort, or pressures keep you from seeking Jesus.

Combine daily Scripture reading with prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to stir your heart and reveal Christ through His Word.

Actively respond to God's prompting in your life rather than remaining passive, pursuing Him with intentional effort.

Examine the throne of your heart and surrender control of your finances, decisions, and plans to King Jesus.

Connect your financial giving and physical service to your prayer life, lifting your daily needs to God in active faith.

Keep the cross at the center of your devotion by giving thanks daily for Christ's sacrifice and redemption.

Practice genuine humility by surrendering your need to "white-knuckle" control over your circumstances and trusting God's near presence.

Remember This

Wise worship requires humbling ourselves to actively seek and pursue Jesus through the Spirit and the Word, surrendering our lives and treasures completely to His lordship.

A Challenge for You

"Today I don't want to be unwise and miss this moment. Today I want to worship Him. Today I want to say, God, I give You my life." Choose today to stop white-knuckling control, humble yourself, and surrender your life completely to Jesus.

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