A Matter of the Heart

About This Message

Dr. Stephen G. Tan  |  1 Samuel 16:1-13

Whether fairly or unfairly, many of us tend to pass judgment on others based on their appearance, how they act, what they wear, and how they talk. We place a high value on image and appearance to gauge a person’s impact on society. This may be why we spend a lot of time on our own image, making sure we project a good outward image of ourselves to the point that we forget to cultivate our inward character. But as a follower of Jesus, we need to look to scripture to see what criteria God uses to size us up and assess our lives in order to be chosen to be used by Him in an impactful way.


Worship Guide for Your Personal Time of Worship

To prepare for worship, find a place free from distractions, gather your family (if applicable), refrain from checking messages on your devices, and have your Bible ready.

Estimated duration: 1 hr 15 mins

  • •  Call to Worship. Read a Psalm or a Bible passage proclaiming God's attritubes
  • •  Prayer
  • •  Worship Through Songs. Sing 2-3 songs of praise. You can choose your own or select from our collection of lyric videos here.
  • •  Scripture Reading. Read the scripture reference of the sermon.
  • •  Message. Watch the latest sermon.
  • •  Song of Response
  • •  Worship Through Prayer
  • •  Worship Through Giving. If you are a regular attender of GCCP and are led to give to the Lord, you can give through the options on the giving page. You are not obligated to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). We are simply glad that you can use this worship guide to honor our Lord.