Come, Let Us Worship the Lord
A Sermon on Psalm 95
Text: “O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.” — Psalm 95:1
Introduction
Psalm 95 is both an invitation and a warning. It invites us to worship the Lord with gladness and reminds us that worship is not merely about singing with our lips but submitting our hearts to God. The psalm moves from joyful praise to a solemn challenge: “Today, if ye will hear His voice, harden not your heart.”
Every believer should ask themselves two questions:
- Am I truly worshipping God?
- Is my heart open to His voice?
1. Worship with Joy (Verses 1–2)
The psalm begins with excitement:
“O come, let us sing unto the Lord.”
Notice the repeated phrase, “Let us.”
Worship is something God’s people do together. Singing is not simply filling a church service with music; it is expressing gratitude to the God who has saved us.
God is called “the Rock of our salvation.”
A rock speaks of:
- Stability.
- Strength.
- Security.
- Faithfulness.
The world changes, governments change, and circumstances change, but Jesus Christ never changes.
When we remember His goodness, praise should naturally flow from our hearts.
2. Worship Because God Is Great (Verses 3–5)
The psalmist gives the reason for worship.
“The Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.”
He created:
- The mountains.
- The valleys.
- The seas.
- The dry land.
Nothing exists apart from His power.
Every sunrise reminds us of His faithfulness.
Every mountain declares His majesty.
Every ocean displays His limitless power.
Creation points us to its Creator.
3. Worship with Humility (Verses 6–7)
“Come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
There is a difference between singing and worshipping.
Many people sing.
Few truly bow before God.
To bow means:
- Surrender.
- Reverence.
- Humility.
- Obedience.
God is not looking merely for beautiful voices but surrendered hearts.
The psalm reminds us:
“We are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand.”
A shepherd knows every sheep.
He leads them.
Protects them.
Feeds them.
When they wander, He lovingly brings them back.
Jesus said:
“I am the good shepherd.”
What comfort there is in knowing we belong to Him.
4. Beware of a Hard Heart (Verses 7–11)
Suddenly the tone changes.
“Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your heart.”
The psalm points back to Israel in the wilderness.
Although they witnessed miracles:
- The Red Sea opened.
- Manna fell from heaven.
- Water came from the rock.
- God’s presence guided them.
Yet they still doubted Him.
They complained instead of trusting.
They questioned instead of believing.
Eventually God declared that generation would not enter His promised rest.
The greatest danger for any Christian is not persecution.
It is a heart that slowly becomes cold toward God.
5. The Importance of Today
Notice one word:
Today.
Not tomorrow.
Not next week.
Not when life becomes easier.
Today.
Whenever God speaks through His Word, we must respond.
Delayed obedience often becomes disobedience.
Every sermon heard.
Every Bible passage read.
Every conviction of the Holy Spirit requires an answer.
6. Christ Is Our Rest
The writer of Hebrews quotes Psalm 95 to remind believers that God’s rest is found ultimately in Christ.
Jesus invites us:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Only Christ can forgive sin.
Only Christ can satisfy the soul.
Only Christ can give eternal life.
The invitation of Psalm 95 still echoes today.
Conclusion
Psalm 95 teaches us that true worship begins with joyful praise but must continue with faithful obedience.
God deserves our songs because He is our Creator.
God deserves our surrender because He is our Shepherd.
God deserves our obedience because He is our Lord.
Do not allow disappointments, pride, or unbelief to harden your heart.
Instead, come before Him with thanksgiving, bow before Him in humility, and listen carefully whenever He speaks.
Final Challenge
Today…
Will you sing His praises?
Will you bow before your Maker?
Will you trust your Shepherd?
Will you obey His voice?
For today is the day to worship, the day to believe, and the day to follow the Lord with all your heart.
“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” — Psalm 95:6
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