In Sermon Illustrations: "Community Worship" showing 221-240 of 3,058

Maybe We Should Go Back To Smoke Signal Communications

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 30, 2022

I must admit that communication is an essential part of my life today. The longer I live, the more sophisticated those communications become, and it’s challenging to me. Recently, I was working on my latest book using my latest computer and its programs. As I was working, I remembered that I did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:6

Tags: Computer, Communication, Media

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Difference Between A Moral Man And A Man Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship General

True ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

TRUE WORSHIP I want to read to you an excerpt from James Montgomery Boice’s book, "Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace?" to preface my opening statements. This is from his chapter entitled, "Reforming Our Worship". In it he cites two sources from which he got his information. I cite my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

AMAZING In 1997, Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her father’s historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day of the speech, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-24

Tags: Worship, Worship General

Looks Can Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009

LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING Girolamo Savonarola was one of the great preachers of the fifteenth century. He preached in the great cathedral of Florence, Italy, which contained a magnificent marble statue of Mary. One day he noticed an elderly woman praying before this statue and then realized it was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

W. Tozer Said,

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

A.W. Tozer said, "We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God." When we submit to Jesus’ ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

It Is Possible To Be So Active In The Service Of ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship Purpose

In His Book, Psalms Of The Heart, George Sweeting ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on May 19, 2002

In his book, Psalms of the Heart, George Sweeting illustrated a great truth from the experience of two Moody Bible Institute graduates, John and Elaine Beekman. God called them to missionary work among the Chol Indians of southern Mexico. Sweeting reports that they rode mules and traveled by dugout ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits, Worship Definition

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Mean We Don't Communicate? Just ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

What do you mean we don't communicate? Just yesterday I faxed you a reply to the recorded message ...read more

Tags: Communication General

A.w. Tozer (1897-1963) God Wants Worshipers ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on May 19, 2002

A.W. Tozer (1897-1963) God wants worshipers before workers; indeed the only acceptable workers are those who have learned the lost art of worship. . . . The very stones would praise him if the need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Told You About The Worship Conference Coming ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 29, 2002

I’ve told you about the worship conference coming in September, and the one part that I am really excited about is a fellow named Andy Hunter. Andy comes out of the Rave scene in England. He is still a D.J. at secular raves, but he also leads worship using his turn tables. He calls it “worship ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: *other

Tony Evans Says, "If You Limit Worship To Where ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 29, 2003

Tony Evans says, “If you limit worship to where you are, the minute you leave that place of worship you will leave your attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-3, Matthew 2:1-18

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Baptist

Play Michael W. Smith Worship Cd Track 7 ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004

Play Michael W. Smith Worship CD track 7 “Breathe”: Listen and hear God is speaking to you about what He wants you to do with your life in 2004. i. Open your hearts ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Topic Today Is Worship And Service. I'd Like ...

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 29, 2009

Our topic today is worship and service. I’d like to begin by telling a true story that happened to Reverend Forrest I. Sears. He writes: Wilma had been a member of our church for many, many years. In her later years she needed the assistance of a cane to help in walking. As she was talking ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Want A Definition Of Worship? A. W. Tozer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Do you want a definition of worship? A. W. Tozer said, "We are called to an ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

It Is Equally Important, He Says, To Be ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

It is equally important, he says, to be attentive “to the various kinds of language that the liturgy employs: words and music, gestures and silence, movement, liturgical colors. By its very ...read more

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Catholic

10th Birthday

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

Donald Whitney tells us of his 10th birthday. He invited 8 friends. They played football and basketball, enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers, then devoured ice cream and cake. “The climax was a gift from me to them. Nothing was too good for my friends. I was going to pay their way to the most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Tags: Right Worship, Casual Worship, Insincere Worship, Unacceptable Worship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing The Art Of Conversation  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

LOSING THE ART OF CONVERSATION We live in a world of overwhelming access via phone, e-mail, instant messaging, Twitter, Facebook, and the like. More than once I have heard someone say, "I got x number of e-mails at once with the expectation I would send an instant response to each one!" I ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Church Of God

Proclaiming ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Proclaiming God’s Word A Necessity in Corporate Worship Congregational worship opens the door for the Holy Spirit gift of proclaiming God’s Word. Jesus said, “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4) Knowing exactly what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Most Of Us Have Never Been To Nisswa, Minnesota, ...

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2009

Most of us have never been to Nisswa, Minnesota, but I, for one, would like to go there someday. And when I go, I need to plan to stay over for Wednesday night. Not that I want to go to church there (Sorry about that, Chief!). No, the reason I want to visit Nisswa is for the Turtle Races. Every ...read more

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Church Of God