What is Worship For? | Breakthrough - Part 1 | Zach Neese

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Zach Neese describes how a perfume he gave his future wife drove him crazy, revealing worship's true purpose.

The episode begins with Pastor Brian Jones welcoming listeners to the Brookwood Sunday Message Podcast and introducing the Breakthrough series, which emphasizes movement toward God through prayer and fasting. Jones shares anecdotes about church activities, including student events and testimonies of personal encounters with God. He then introduces guest speaker Zach Neese, a pastor, author, and worship leader. Neese opens by discussing sleep deprivation from traveling from Alaska and poses a question about the prophetic timeline, asking listeners to consider how close Christ's return might be. He shares a personal story about buying perfume for his future wife, Jennifer, to illustrate how worship is a gift for God that affects Him deeply. Neese explains the Greek word 'proskuneo' for worship, breaking it down into elements of love, submission, and expression, and links it to the Great Commandment. He uses biblical references, such as Exodus and Leviticus, to describe worship as incense that perfumes the earth and invites God's presence. Neese recounts his ministry experiences, including serving a small church and planting a campus in Texas, where worship and prayer led to transformations like a school's turnaround and rapid church growth. He emphasizes the role of believers as 'eunuchs' who prepare the bride (the church) for Christ, focusing on God's glory rather than personal gain. The sermon includes calls to action, such as submitting to God and perfuming one's community through worship. Neese shares testimonies of people being drawn to God's presence and giving their lives to Jesus, including a Muslim man and a Jewish background individual. He concludes with an altar call, a communal prayer of salvation, and a blessing, encouraging attendance at Breakthrough events. The episode ends with promotional information about church resources.

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