The determining factor for liturgical principles is the conviction that God determines what happens during worship service. This article discusses worship in the Old and New Testament, looking at how the principles of Old Testament worship influenced the liturgy of the New Testament church. The author then draws conclusions for what this means for our worship today.

This article looks at the meaning and use of the word 'amen' in the Old and New Testament. The author then provides direction as to when to use the word 'amen' in the worship service. of God's people

This article looks at the place of singing in the worship service. The author does this by looking first at the place of singing in the temple and synagogue services, and the role of the Psalms in shaping this singing. Singing takes a central place in corporate worship, and must be done in such a way that it is in accordance with God's word.

There are many different groups involved in the liturgy, for instance, the congregation, the consistory, and the minister. This article looks at the preparation and the celebration of these different groups for the worship service.

This article looks at the experience of the various parts of the worship service.

This article discusses a number of ways in which the element of praise in the worship service can be given meaning and content. It needs a place in the singing, the sermon, and in the prayers.

Is there value to praying in the consistory room before (and after) the worship service? This article makes a case for this prayer, explaining what it should look like, whether at the start or end of the Sunday services.

This article considers the conclusion to the covenantal worship service: the closing song and the benediction. It also discusses the place of the accompanist in the service, as well as the announcements, and finishes off with addressing the question whether there should be more participation of the members in the service.

This article discusses the offertory, or the collections taken in the worship service for the ministry of mercy.

What is the character of the prayer after the sermon in the worship service, also known as the prayer of intercession? This article reflects on its character. It also discusses preparation for the prayer.

What is the relationship between Word and sacraments in the worship service? This article explains that the sacraments confirm the Word, and thus should follow it. The author also gives some thought to the way in which the sacraments are administered.

This article considers the part of the worship service pertaining to the ministry of the Word. It recommends a brief prayer before the sermon, and considers the public reading of the Scriptures as well as the character of the sermon.

This article reflects on the following elements in the worship service: the reading of the Ten Commandments, the public confession of sins, the proclamation of forgiveness, and a song of praise and thanksgiving.

What belongs to the beginning of the worship service? This article mentions typical elements found at the opening of a Reformed church service, and the reasons for them: a votum, salutation from God, and an opening song of praise.

Why do we read the Ten Commandments during the worship service? This article looks at the place of the Ten Commandment in the liturgy of the Reformed churches.

Does God care how we dress for church? Does not God look at the heart and not the externals? This article reveal how dressing and clothes are means of communication, and as such can be linked to our worship of God. How you dress for a worship service matters.

How should emotion function in the worship service, especially in relation to church music? This article compares charismatic and Reformed views on the point.

Worship is a meeting with our holy, gracious God. This understanding of the worship service requires a preparation of heart and mind. It also impacts how we approach and work through the worship service.

In a Reformed worship service there are three prayers offered: the prayer before the sermon, after the sermon, and the congregational prayer through singing. This article explains their relevance and content.

When discussing the Sunday worship service, there is increasingly less talk about "worshipping God" and more talk about "the worship experience." This article calls for a rethinking of the kind of experience that many are looking for in worship. Christianity offers nothing less than a God-given message about Immanuel.

How does the church combat the influence of consumerism in today's worship? This article explains that the church must understand the nature of worship, the focus of the worship service, the style of worship, and the Lord’s Day as the day of worship.

Do you find yourself late at church? Being late may be dishonouring to God, hinder the work of the Spirit, and lead to hypocrisy. This article shows ways to arrive on time for the worship service on a Sunday.

This article discusses how the doctrine of the covenant of grace impacts worship. It explains that God is with his people in a special way when they are gathered in public worship. Then it outlines the various elements of a Reformed worship service, as well as its structure. The article concludes with questions for reflection and discussion.

This article on Hebrews 2:10-18 discusses the ministry of Jesus in the worship service.

This article discusses various matters pertaining to the worship service. It explains that such a service falls within God's covenant and is a celebration of it. It goes into some detail on what the liturgy is, as well as the origins of the Reformed liturgy. Finally, it describes the so-called liturgical movement, a phenomenon in the 1800s.

This article discusses the liturgies often used in Continental Reformed churches, particularly those of Dutch extract. It explains that these capture the covenantal conversation between God and the congregation in the worship service. The article ends with some discussion questions.

This article shows that the collection believers give each Sunday during the worship service should be motivated by stewardship, thankfulness to God, and trust in God.

This article shows that children are part of the church. Parents and the church must involve them in the worship service. Let this article give those practical guidelines.

This article looks at the reading of Scripture and the preaching of God’s Word in the worship service. This article looks at preaching as the ministry of reconciliation.

This article looks at the place of the reading of the Ten Commandments and the Apostles' Creed in the worship service.

Looking at the influence of marketing strategies and entertainment on the worship service, this article points out that the sense of biblical worship has been lost. It thus makes a call to return to worship that touches the conscience, mind, imagination, heart, and will.

Looking at songs in the Old and New Testament and their relationship to the regulative principle of worship, this article argues that the church has no option but to sing only psalms in a worship service, and that this is biblical.

Should children be part of the worship service? In this article the author shows that by understanding the covenantal nature of worship, one can see that when God calls his covenant people he calls families. In the worship service, children can learn that life is not about them, but about worshipping God.

Looking at the inheritance a believer has in Christ, this article shows how this links with the worship service and the preaching of the Word.

The best place to start training children is at home through family devotion. Children learn from the attitude parents have on Saturday evening before the Sunday worship service. This article discusses ways of training your children so that they understand how to worship in church.

This article looks at the meaning of the elder's handshake before and after the worship service, arguing that it is an expression of fellowship.

Both the Old and New Testament show that God delights in seeing children be part of the assembly of His people. Parents therefore have a responsibility to nurture children in the faith and guide them through the worship service. The church also carries this responsibility.

This article shows how the law can be placed in the worship service so that it speaks of sin, justification and the sanctification of the Christian.

What do our worship services have in common with the temple service in Jerusalem and with the services held in synagogues across the land? This article looks at the connections between the worship service in the Old Testament to the worship service in the New Testament.

Understanding the worship service to be a privilege of God’s grace will create joy, so much so that the second service will not be a burden, but rather a joyful time of worshiping God together with His people.

This article looks at the worship service and evangelism. Should the worship service focus on the lost or on the church members?

Looking at the teaching of the Old and New Testaments, this article draws conclusions as to how the church can give form to the liturgy in a way that true worship of God can be reflected in the worship service.

This articles gives a history of the development of the worship service from the Old Testament to the Reformation. All the elements of liturgy from the beginning of the service to the end are discussed (preaching, reading of Scripture, public prayer, singing, beginning of service, Lord’s Supper, baptism, the law, etc.).

This article is about the second worship service, discussing the importance of regular spiritual food and fellowship with other believers.

This article is about the place of children in the worship service and training children for the worship service.

This article is about holding worship services on special Christian days, such as Christmas and Good Friday.

This article on the place of preaching in the liturgy, looks at the character of the worship service and communication through the preaching.

This article is about Psalm singing and singing hymns in the worship service.

This article is about children in the worship service.

This article is about the place of children in the church and in the worship service. The author also looks at the task of the parents with regards to the worship service.

This article begins by showing the background to Calvin's view on psalms and hymns in the worship service, and then continues to show the meaning, purpose and form of this congregation singing.

The author looks at the covenantal aspect of the worship service. He discusses form vs. substance in worship, and worship as covenant renewal.