How We Should Worship God?

“A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:23-24)

Why We Raise Our Hands?

"Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord." (Psalm 134:2)

"I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer..." (1 Timothy 2:8)

Why We Clap Our Hands?

“Clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” (Psalm 47:1)

Why We Publicly Invite People to Come to the Altar?

"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in Heaven." (Matthew 10:32-33)

Why We Dedicate Babies?

"When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 'Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.'" (Luke 2:27-32, 1 Samuel 1:1-28)

Why We Have Believer’s Water Baptism by Immersion?

“When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized.” (Acts 2:37-38)

“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water.” (Matthew 3:16)

“Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.” (Acts 8:38)

Why We Have Communion?

"The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes." (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

Why We Prophesy?

"But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort." (1st Corinthians 14:3)

"I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified." (1 Corinthians 14:5)

What is being “Slain In The Spirit”?

“And when I saw Him, I Fell At His Feet As Dead. And He laid His right hand upon me and said, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last’….” (Rev. 1:17)

And He said unto them, “I am He,” and they Went Backward And Fell To The Ground.” (John 18:6)

Why We Lay On Hands, Anoint With Oil, And Pray For Healing?

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church and let Them Pray over Him, Anointing Him with Oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick….” (James 5:14-15)

“And these signs shall follow them that believe….they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.” (Mark 16:17-18)

Why Musical Instruments are a Part of the Worship Service?

"Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise Him with the strings and flute, praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals." (Psalm 150:3-5)

Why We Receive Tithes and Offerings?

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. 'Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.'" (Malachi 3:10)

Why We Dance in Church?

"Let them give praise to his name in the dance: let them make melody to him with instruments of brass and corded instruments of music." (Psalm 149:3)

"Give him praise with instruments of brass and in the dance: give him praise with horns and corded instruments.” (Psalm 150:4)

Why We Allow Speaking in Tongues & Interpretation of Those Tongues?

"Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues." (1 Corinthians 14:39)

"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good ... to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another the ability to speak in different kinds of tongues. (1 Corinthians 12:7, 12:10)

Why We Praise God & Pray Audibly?

"After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: 'Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.' Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: 'Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.'" (Revelation 19:1,6; Acts 4:24)

Why We Sing Choruses in Addition to Hymns?

"Be filled with the Spirit ... Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord." (Ephesians 5:18-19)

"Let the Word of God dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." (Colossians 3:16)

Why Some Stand When We Sing and Some “Get on Their Face”?

“Jehoshaphat bowed with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the LORD. Then some Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the LORD, the God of Israel, with very loud voice.” (2 Chronicles 20:18-19)

How Do I Get Involved Here At Destiny?

First, please come up to us and say hello and introduce yourself. We love meeting new people! Then check out a “Connect Group.” This is a small gathering of believers that will bless you, help and pray for you. There are dozens of Connect Groups that meet throughout the region and there is sure to be one near you. Then, I would strongly encourage you to attend an Encounter Weekend retreat. This is a great way to connect to the vision of Destiny and help set you on a track towards full participation and leadership. Come early, stay late and make a friend.