Sermons on Acceptable Worship:

Building An Altar Of Worship Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

God is looking for a people who will build an altar of worship. It is that concept that some captured my attention. In particular the place that the altar plays in Old Testament worship, and it’s accompanying challenge to you and I.

Egypt is synonymous of our world and it’s accompanying bondage. God’s desire for Israel was that they would be free from Egypt to worship him without constrain, that’s the story of Exodus. The first 2 commandments – EXODUS 20:1-6 Worship is that central affirmation of God in our lives, above ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12, Exodus 3:7-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Worship Leader

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

This is a message written to believers about what worship really is. It is not an event but a lifestyle.

Being a Worship Leader • Last week Pastor Scott spoke about giving thanks and how not to be swayed by circumstances. • A direct result of being grateful or thankful is an attitude of adoration, love, or reverence. • These are all synonyms for worship. • I am not going to tell you how to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Important Is Worship?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This is a modern day parable about the importance of worship.

Introduction: One sunny Sunday morning, much like today, Henry Jones woke up with his wife standing over him, shaking him, and saying, “You have to get up, we have to get ready for church.” Henry responded by saying, “I don’t want to go to church today, “I want to stay in bed.” His wife ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is... Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Why were the Israelites able to conquer Jericho? What was it about Joshua that made him someone God could use?

This morning we’re beginning a new series on Worship. And over the next several weeks, we’ll talk about some of the different components of what worship is. This week, we’re going to talk about how our worship can be expressed through obedience. Jesus said: John 14:21 (NLT) Those who obey my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship Is... Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

What do we have to be thankful for, and how do we go about expressing thankfulness to God?

Anybody have anything special planned for the weekend? Anybody having a big Thanksgiving dinner? What’s on the menu? PARTICIPATION We’re going to be heading to Halifax this afternoon, coming back Tuesday morning. So we’ll have our Thanksgiving dinner there with Shera’s family. Thanksgiving with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship Is... Adoration Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Three reasons why God is worthy of our adoration, and three ways to express adoration to Him.

It’s been great to have Present Reality here in the service this morning, and they’re going to come back up in just a few minutes. So to that end, I’m not going to take very long this morning. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Worship and what some of the different elements ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Place Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007

We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What's Missing In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007

What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Music - An Expression Of Worship

Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007

Shows how music can be used to impact morning worship.

1. Music can be an expression of worship. A. Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD : “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea.” (Exodus 15:1) B. Music played an important part in Israel’s worship and celebration. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Future-Tense Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2007

A first-person narrative sermon. Let’s practice praising here because that’s what we’ll be doing there.

Future-tense Worship Revelation 4-5 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/07 www.pontiacbible.org When the word got out this week that I was only going to preach for ten minutes several people made fun of me. One dear woman said, “He can’t preach less than 45 minutes!” I’ve heard that others wanted to make bets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Principles Of Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Awesome principles on how to worship the Lord.

Four Principles of Worship Theme: To show the importance of worship Text: Psalms 34:3 Text: Psalms 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the LORD with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of Worship Stories Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing stories in the Bible that show the power of praise and worship

Power of Worship Theme: Overcoming power of worship Text: Introduction Last Sunday we talked about the “4 Principles of Worship” God showed us in His word what are the basic principles of worship. We learn that the #1 reason to worship is to make God bigger than our problem and us. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord We Worship

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 10, 2007

How do we come to whorship in the right way?

THE LORD WE WORSHIP Mark 3:1-6 Jesus has shown in this Gospel before this chapter His Lordship of Demons, Disease, Despair, and Sin. The miracle we read about today declares Jesus Lord of Worship. Today’s Message will help define Worship! We’ll keep this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Model For Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 8:1-12, first of a two-part message from this text about worship in the revival that Nehemiah helped lead

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: Model for Corporate Worship 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the different options opened to the church planter for worship service like the musical style, the dress, the orders of service, buildings, preaching styles, position of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Worship God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 4, 2007

Christmas is not just about redemption. It is also about receiving the full rights of sons. Here we will look at the right to worship God

Text: Galatians 3:26-4:7 Title: Christmas Gifts- The Right to Worship God “But when the time had fully come God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”(Gal. :v5) ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God