Bold Worship

What does it mean to worship boldly in a world that constantly judges our expressions of faith? This powerful message takes us into Luke chapter 7, where an unnamed woman—identified only as a sinner—breaks every social convention to worship Jesus at the feet of religious elitists. Her story challenges us to examine our own worship: Are we holding back our praise because we fear what others might think? The woman risks social rejection, condemnation, and public humiliation, yet she weeps openly, lets down her hair, and pours out costly ointment worth a year's wages. Her worship teaches us three transformative truths: bold worship is risky, sacrificial, and continuous. We're reminded that true worship costs us something—not just our voices or raised hands, but our pride, our resources, and our comfort. The question confronts us directly: Why are we loud at games but quiet in church? Why do we silence our praise when we're desperate for breakthrough? This message calls us to break free from the trap of others' opinions and pour out our worship without reservation, recognizing that what we've been through should drive us to the altar, not keep us away from it. Bold worship doesn't wait until we've cleaned ourselves up—it brings our broken, desperate selves before a God who never turns us away.