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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006
     | 4,040 views

    The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

    The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Genuine Encounter With God

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 21, 2010
     | 10,548 views

    A genuine encounter with God demands that we be honest with where we are in our relationship with God. When we are in that right relationship we will according to Jack Hayford experience five types of worship.

    A Genuine Encounter with God Exodus 3 Matthew 7:20-28 Introduction: Several years ago I attended a Promise Keeper event in Indianapolis, Indiana along with several men from the church I was Pastoring. I suppose there were over 50,000 men in that Sports Dome for a Promise Keeper conference. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Worship Becomes Worthless

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 10, 2025
     | 265 views

    Hypocrites are people who pretend to be something they are not. Other similar terms are fakes, frauds, phonies, imposters, or even actors...

    When Worship Becomes Worthless Jeremiah 7:1-15 Hypocrites are people who pretend to be something they are not. Other similar terms are fakes, frauds, phonies, imposters, or even actors because actors pretend to be something they aren’t as a matter of their profession. However, actors pretend for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Oscar avatar

    When God Whispers Your Name Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 15, 2017
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     | 18,752 views

    Pastor John teaches about God bringing you out from the battle and into a quiet place where you can here HIM whisper your name

    When God Whispers Your Name CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14 Preaching/working for years with no affect One thing I was taught in bible school about the way that a pastor should present him or herself that I never agreed with was this idea that a pastor should never tell his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    God doesn’t want us to obey Him just because we’re afraid of punishment. He longs for loving obedience that comes from our hearts.

    Opening illustration: A Colorado Springs woman sits in her car in front of an elementary school every weekday afternoon and points a hair dryer out her window at passing vehicles. Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. Mission accomplished! The speed limit is posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    The Supreme Judge Is Worthy Of Worship

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    God is the Judge of all judges. Here’s why...

    “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you" (NIV). Unlike in America, here in Asia the verdict in court is decided by the judge, not by the jury. But our judges have limited power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 4) Pentecostal Worship Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018
     | 4,110 views

    Pentecostal Methods of Worship

    PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP What is Worship? Worship occurs 188 times in the Bible Hebrew definition of Worship in Old Testament = 07812 Greek definition of Worship in New Testament = 4352 Scriptures on Worship with bow Scriptures on Worship with falling down on Face to Worship: Why do men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 6,033 views

    Though the Master was worshipped by angels, the unborn John was the first person to worship the Saviour, and his mother, Elizabeth, was the first to lend her voice to praise the Saviour.

    “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the [angel’s] saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,010 views

    A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

    Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Do That In Worship?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010
     | 3,185 views

    This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

    Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Worship God, Not The Bible

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    A Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Seris C.

    4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 31, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Luther described the Scriptures as the cradle that held your living Word for our lives. Through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "An Introduction To Real Worship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2017
     | 7,877 views

    What does real worship look like?

    "In the experience of too many Christians, Sunday morning starts at 11:00 AM sharp and ends at 12 o'clock dull." - Anonymous How can we avoid the experience of dull worship? Learning how to make worship meaningful is the goal of this series on Real Worship. (READ TEXT) Today, let's consider what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Example Of Real Worship" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,047 views

    The Seraphim give us an example of how things are done in heaven and how we might worship God on earth.

    Jesus said to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," (Matthew 6:10). In this, He taught us that we can know how to go about things on earth by looking to the examples set in heaven! Isaiah tells of his vision of the seraphim worshiping God in heaven and tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshiping The True Living God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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     | 1,044 views

    Encourages us to live a life of true worship, seeking the Spirit and serving in truth daily, as God desires from His worshipers.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this place of comfort and community, a sanctuary where we gather to share in the Word of God and to seek His wisdom and guidance. It is a joy and a privilege to join you today as we turn our hearts and minds to the profound and inspiring words of John 4:23-24, a passage ...read more

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    It Begins With Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,477 views

    Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

    Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed