Sermons on Avoiding Worship:

The Sermon Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 28, 2002

Discussions about parts of a worship service

Sermon for 10/27/2002 The Sermon Introduction: A. Pavlov’s Dog experiment. Worship becomes that way sometimes. B. People who go to worship services that are liturgical. Don’t ours get that way from time to time? C. (Mat 6:7 NIV) And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Will Be No Hot Shots In Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 17, 2011

You must humbly worship God!

In the modern Church we seem to have an abundance of celebrity preachers or pastors. They have large churches, TV shows, books galore. Even secular TV hosts will have them on their show. We have come a long way from men like Paul who called himself the Chief of Sinners and the least of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In God’s Economy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience.

Giving in God’s Economy March 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience. Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: I. Giving as worship a. Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fury On The Idols

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 24, 2013

Idol worship is the greatest abomination to the Lord!

Numbers 33:3“………Also on their gods the LORD had executed judgments.” God’s fury on the idols! My eyes caught the above words in the Bible squeezed in between the scripture: ‘also on their gods the Lord had executed judgments!’ I shuddered as I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practice Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

What should be the role of women in worship?

Introduction Here is a question I bet everyone would give the same answer to: What value do Americans hold the highest? Freedom, of course. We became a nation because of the desire for freedom to govern ourselves. Our history could be narrated along the lines of how freedom has been played out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Why Of Cheerful Giving Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 14, 2013

Why worship God with our wealth?

THE NEXT LOGICAL QUESTION. Having looked at what the Scriptures say to us regarding the “what” of cheerful giving, the tithes and offerings, the next logical question that would come to the curious mind is “Why give?” We have heard over and over again that the Lord owns it ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

American Idol Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the different idols we worship.

American Idol June 29, 2014 Isaiah 44:9-20 As I was doing my Bible reading this week, I read Psalm 115 and I immediately thought of Isaiah 44. We’ll read these passage in a bit. I had a different topic and scripture planned for today, but I felt the Lord leading me to talk about this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The power of having a focused life of worship.

THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthy Is The Lamb (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 23, 2022

Worship in Heaven Continues in Chapter 5

One of the most breathtaking passages on the second coming is Revelation chapter 5. The scene in chapter 5 is the same as in chapter 4. The scene is heaven, in the center is the throne of God. Lightning and thunder and glorious worship from the hosts of heaven. Chapter 4 and chapter 5 anticipate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

"Christmas Without Santa"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 17, 2018

A sermon for a Christmas in July worship service.

“Christmas without Santa” Luke 2:1-20 In my 20 years as a pastor I have preached on this passage once every year. But it’s always the same time of year; I have never preached on the birth of Jesus in July!!! But why not? After-all, as far as the exact time of year Jesus was born--we really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Taste And See That The Lord Is Good (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2017

A call to worship; living the life; deliverance.

1. O MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME. Psalm 34:1-8. David was ‘on the run’ from king Saul. Mistakenly thinking that he might find refuge with the Philistines, he only escaped from their clutches by feigning madness (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in this place, his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our New Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Newness, Celebration, Worship, Heaven, Fulfillment

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS - Our New Song January 1, 2022 Revelation 5:9-14 Introduction: Can I tell you what Sunday mornings are like at my house? I’d love to tell you that it’s a time of complete joy and focused preparation…That I wake up at 6 with a smile on my face, roll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spiritual Alarm Clock Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2018

Light and Darkness, Spiritual Awakening, Worship

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - A Spiritual Alarm Clock July 7, 2025 (Briar Ridge Revival) Ephesians 5:8-20 Introduction: My wife Kari is not a morning person. She hates to get up and is hard to wake up…but she is a million times easier to get up now than when we first got ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Mighty To Save

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2009

It is time for the church to worship the God of the Bible and not the God of our experience.

September 6, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Zephaniah 3:14-17 Subject: God’s Might Title: God is Mighty to Save Last week I shared with you about how God is ready to take us to the next level. He is calling the church to a higher place and is preparing us for something great. The work of God is not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17, Zephaniah 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21