Sermons on Acceptable Worship:

Choosing To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 27, 2006

We live in a day when people love to worship only when the mood is right, the sun is shining, and everything is okay, but this is not biblical. We need to be a people of worship...no matter how we feel. We need to make a choice...

If I were to ask the question: why do we worship God? What answer would you give? Do we do it because He is good? Do we do it because He has blessed us? Do we do it only when the sun is out and we’re happy? This type of Christian thinking falls apart when things don’t go well. When you are feeling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-28

Worship In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

What we choose to remember can powerfully affect our attitudes in the now. Sermon discusses how we can use our memory capacity to facilitate heart-felt worship.

Worship in Remembrance (Fifty Days of Consecration #2) Psalm 103:1-18[1] 3-27-05 Intro Your capacity for memory—have you thought about how powerful that gift is—the ability to recall previous experience. It is the way we learn. It keeps us from having to learn the same things over and over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Path To Worship

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 26, 2006

A service designed to refocus the church on worshipping the Lord.

Worship Service 4-30-2006 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Today’s service is going to be different. It has been specifically designed to teach and lead you in worship. The message has been integrated with the music and all that you need will be provided on the screens in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Worship

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Worshipping as a lifestyle is commanded by Scripture and allows us to walk in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

A Lifestyle of Worship – Psalms 100:1-5 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Win Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

Worship satisfies. It gives us right priorities. More joy, peace, hope. When your blessings go up to God, His blessings come down to you.

We are wired for worship! Several years ago a businessman here in Brecksville said to me, “I don’t like that word ‘worship.’ Sounds soft. It’s not for me.” Well, last week, we learned that worship is why we were created. It’s what gives us fulfillment. It satisfies. It gives us right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worship 6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 14, 2005

Our unique relationship within the Body of Christ, is SO different that it is nearly impossible, through natural logic, to comprehend. We are “fellow” workers WITH God in His field and on His building, and field.

We have been looking at the subject of "Service after Worship", and it might better be titled "Service AND Worship". The two subjects CANNOT be separated. If you experience true worship, you WILL be available for service, and if you are engaged in true Biblical service, it will be as a result of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

True Worship

Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 2, 2005

This is a sermon about how we should worship God

True Worship I. Introduction: 1. Read: Psalm 95:6,7 "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before Jehovah our Maker: For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To-day, oh that ye would hear his voice!" ASV 1901 2. About the Text: a. We find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Argument For Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 21, 2005

God created His people with a purpose: to worship Him and seek His face.

An Argument for Worship Text: Exodus 3:7-12 Introduction: What is worship? Have you ever tried to define the word? It’s really not as easy as one might think. • Some equate worship with music. In fact, when a worship leader, during a service, says, "Let’s just take some time now to worship," it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005

A message about the importance of a good worship service.

God’s Glorious Church Worship Matters Psalm 34:3 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul, speaking of Jesus said, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Wars

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

This sermon attempts to address some of the divide in our church over worship music by recognizing the focus is not on our preference but on God.

In the last month or so I have heard some interesting comments. I’ve heard, “we don’t sing enough of the old hymns,” or “I don’t like the new music,” and I have also heard “we are singing too many hymns,” or “we sing songs too slow.” Interesting isn’t it? Whenever people are involved there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Y Worship

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why do we worship God? Deut.6.4-12 gives us some answers.

Y WORSHIP? Deuteronomy 6.4-12 In the US there was a well known preacher called Henry Ward Beecher. His congregation was packed every week and many visitors came to hear him preach. One Sunday he was away from his home congregation and his brother was filling in for him. When his brother walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Approach To Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

Is there a right or wrong way to approach God’s throne? This sermon looks at what Jesus says is the appropriate posture for worship.

The Approach to Worship Text: John 4:20-26 Introduction: A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were certain if any mischief occurred in the community their two young sons were involved. They were at a loss as to what to do about their behavior. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Attitude Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

David understood the priority of worship. This sermon looks at his devotion to worship and what we can learn from it.

The Attitude of Worship Text: Psalm 27:4 Introduction: As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 27:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

What does worship do for the Lord and for us? This sermon seeks to answer that question.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible