Scripture/Text: Psalm 95:1-11; In this week's sermon on Psalm 95, Pastor Phill emphasized the multifaceted nature of this psalm as a call to worship, a calling to covenant relationship, and a caution against hardening our hearts.
He began by illustrating how Psalm 95 is commonly used in worship settings, but rarely highlighting its stark warning about God's wrath against unrepentant sinners. Psalm 95 is both a joyful call and a solemn caution.

Throughout the sermon, Pastor Phill encourages us to embrace both the joy and seriousness of worship. He concluded by reminding us that true worship involves joyous singing, covenant commitment, and a continual striving to hear God's voice, which is the way we protect our hearts from being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Sermon Outline:
1. A Call to Sing and Shout Rock Music: Verses 1-5 invite us to respond to God's greatness with enthusiastic worship. This section underscores the joy and privilege of corporate worship, like an irresistible call to a delicious feast rather than an unwelcome duty. True believers are characterized by their eagerness to participate in this celebratory worship.
2. A Calling to Submit and Sign His Covenant: Verses 6-7 shift the focus to our submission to God's shepherd-like guidance. True worship involves bowing in reverence and entering into a covenant relationship with God, which our church practices by signing our covenant paper. This submission reflects a deeper commitment to God's guidance and commands, aligning with biblical themes from Exodus and Jeremiah about being God's treasured people.
3. A Command to Stop and Hear God's Voice: Verses 7-11 warn against hardening our hearts, urging us to strive for a receptive, obedient heart. Drawing from Hebrews 3-4, Pastor Phill emphasized the importance of listening to God's voice and allowing it to pierce our self-reliance. This call to vigilance against unbelief and the cultivation of a soft heart is likened to tending a garden, where we play a role in nurturing growth while recognizing God's sovereignty.

Discussion Questions:
1. What does it look like for us, as a community, to respond to the call to worship together?
2. How does creation reveal the greatness of God?
3. How has consistently coming to God in worship impacted your relationship with Him?
4. How does Jeremiah 31:33 enhance our understanding of our covenant relationship with God?
5. How have you experienced God's faithfulness during your most difficult times
6. How do you obey the command to not harden your heart?
7. What does it mean to submit to God's Word?
8. How do Hebrews 3-4 and Exodus 17 enhance our understanding of Psalm 95?