Is Worship Just the Warm-Up Before the Sermon?

Is Worship Just the Warm-Up Before the Sermon?

October 19, 2026 · 23 min

Why does everyone stand up and sing together before the sermon? Is worship really about the music, or is something much bigger happening when God's people gather?We head into Ephesians 1, hear Psalm 148 in a clip from our Ephesians series, and take your calls on what worship means to you.0:00 What Is Worship, Really?4:34 Why Does Church Singing Seem So Odd?8:43 If You Don't Like Singing, What About Heaven?13:44 Worship Together Is Not Optional18:28 Why We Gather: Callers and Hebrews 10Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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