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WORSHIP AND FAITH

July 18, 2025

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Teaching summary

This teaching by Pastors Leonard and Lori Rola emphasizes how worship and faith work together to align us with God’s presence and will. Pastor Lori shares how God designed our bodies to benefit from worship—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—while Pastor Leonard explains that true faith arises from hearing and seeing Jesus, the revealed will of the Father. They encourage believers to stay focused on Christ, recognizing that God’s promises, including healing, are guaranteed under the covenant of grace. Worship is not just a spiritual act but a holistic reset that strengthens both body and soul while deepening our faith.

Bible verses referenced

  • Hebrews 11:2: “For by it the elders obtained a good report.”

  • 1 John 5:13-15: “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”

  • Hebrews 10:8: “Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;”

  • Deuteronomy 28:8: “The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”

  • Galatians 3:13: “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:”

  • John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

  • John 4:34: “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.”

  • John 5:30: “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”

  • John 6:38: “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”

  • John 8:29: “And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”

Teaching notes

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction: Joy in Worship
  2. The Design of Worship and Its Benefits
  3. Worship as a Healing Encounter
  4. The Nature of True Faith
  5. Staying in Faith by Focusing on Jesus
  6. The Covenant of Grace and God’s Will
  7. The Power of the True Gospel
  8. Understanding God’s Will Through Jesus
  9. Scriptures Revealing God’s Will
  10. Confidence in God’s Promises

Introduction: Joy in Worship

Pastor Leonard opens by welcoming viewers, expressing that Christian life should be filled with joy and fun. He shares how they are about to enjoy a time of worship and the Word, noting that prayer sets the tone for encountering God’s presence.

The Design of Worship and Its Benefits

Pastor Lori shares a powerful revelation about how God wired our entire nervous system to benefit from worship. She explains that worship is about shifting our focus from ourselves to God’s goodness, which not only glorifies Him but also brings health and wholeness to our minds, bodies, and souls. Singing during worship activates the vagus nerve, calming our nervous system, and releases oxytocin—the “love hormone”—which fosters feelings of connection and reduces anxiety and isolation.

Worship as a Healing Encounter

Pastor Lori shares personal testimony, saying that “whenever I received the word from the Lord in regarding my healing to take it, it’s yours… it was during worship and praise.” Worship opens the heart to receive divine healing and is like a holistic reset for the body. Pastor Leonard affirms this connection, encouraging believers to use worship to find peace and perspective when facing life’s challenges.

The Nature of True Faith

Pastor Leonard transitions into the teaching on faith, emphasizing that true faith is not manufactured but birthed from within when we hear about Jesus Christ. He references Hebrews 11:2: “For by it the elders obtained a good report,” explaining that faith arises from seeing and hearing Jesus with the heart, not just the ears.

Staying in Faith by Focusing on Jesus

Leonard stresses that “faith cometh by… hearing about the Christ, the anointed one and the anointing,” and cites Hebrews 11:2 as a reminder to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Staying in faith becomes easier when we focus on the outcome and keep our eyes on Jesus.

The Covenant of Grace and God’s Will

He teaches that we are no longer under the old covenant of law but in the covenant of grace, sealed by the atoning work of Jesus. Hebrews 10:8: “Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;” is cited to illustrate the end of the old system. Leonard stresses that the finished works of Christ—salvation, healing, protection, deliverance, and provision—are still active today.

The Power of the True Gospel

Leonard highlights the power of Paul’s gospel, saying “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ… for it is the power of God unto salvation.” He explains that early Christians experienced miraculous healings because they received the unaltered gospel, which impacted every area of their lives. Today, much of this understanding is lost due to man-made alterations of the gospel.

Understanding God’s Will Through Jesus

Leonard emphasizes that Jesus is the revealed will of the Father. To know God’s will, we simply look at Jesus’ life and actions. He quotes John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

Scriptures Revealing God’s Will

Leonard cites John 4:34: “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work,” and John 5:30: “I can of mine own self do nothing… but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” Jesus’ life demonstrated the Father’s will by healing all who came to Him, feeding the multitudes, and continually doing what pleased the Father. John 6:38 and John 8:29 further affirm that Jesus came to fulfill the Father’s will, which includes healing, provision, and salvation for all.

Confidence in God’s Promises

Leonard concludes by encouraging believers to remain confident in God’s promises, as stated in 1 John 5:13-15, knowing that when we ask according to His will, He hears us and we have the petitions we desire of Him. He emphasizes focusing on Jesus, the answer, and the outcome to remain steadfast in faith.

We hope this article blessed you. Share this teaching with friends and family to encourage them in their walk of faith. Remember that worship brings healing and faith arises when we fix our hearts on Jesus, the revealed will of the Father.