Sermons on Balanced Worship:

Worship That Costs

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2021

Real worship will cost you, but the benefits are so much more.

6/27/2021 Troy First Assembly of God Worship That Costs Romans 12:1-2 Let’s begin this morning with 2 Samuel 24. This is a story about the end of David’s life and how, after sinning against the Lord by counting all the fighting men, the LORD brought judgment on Israel. When the Lord put an end to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Released To Worship Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 28, 2021

If we sincerely seek the Lord to deliver us from our bondage, He will come to set us free. However, we must always keep in mind that the freedom and deliverance God brings us, is so we will worship the Lord and fulfill His purposes for our lives.

Released to worship In this Chapter we study the Bible further, to understand God’s divine plan that He purposed in order to free us from every form of bondage and enslavement in our lives. In Exodus 2:23, we read, “Years passed, and the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites continued to groan ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23

Denomination: Other

False Worship

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 12, 2021

God telling the children of Israel stay from false idols.

FALSE WORSHIP Genesis 35:2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments: 3And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

Many have preached on Isaiah 6; this is a music minister's take on the passage, and its implications on godly, righteous living.

I. Introduction A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" B. In what ways do we evaluate our worship? How do we determine if “God ...read more

A True Worship

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts.

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts. As it says in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one! True worship is any expression of obedience, praise, honor, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4, Exodus 20:1-6, John 4:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

United In Worship Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 5, 2024

We explore importance of gathering together for worship; true worship as described by Jesus in John 4, focusing on spiritual and genuine communion with God; the strength and encouragement found in corporate worship and its transformative impact on believers' lives.

Introduction Video Ill.: Consumer Worship by Dan Stevers * https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/22/more-houses-of-worship-are-returning-to-normal-operations-but-in-person-attendance-is-unchanged-since-fall/ ** ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 4:21-24, Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 16:25, Psalm 95:1-7, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom And Worship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2024

When we pray aright, God grants all that we ask, and more besides.

WISDOM AND WORSHIP. 1 Kings 3:5-15. In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night. “Ask what I shall give thee,” offered the LORD (1 KINGS 3:5). We should take up these offers of the LORD: ‘Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

It's easy to put on a show for others to see but is your worship heartfelt? Are you preoccupied with this idea that Jesus must be exalted through every facet of your life?

Opening illustration: Some of us may feel pressured to be perfect when we go to church so that people will think well of us. Metaphorically speaking, we work hard to make sure we have every hair in place. But a healthy church is a place where we can let down our hair and not hide our flaws behind a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

Nehemiah was broken hearted over the condition of his people. Do you know something is sadly missing in our churches today? Weeping! How long has it been since you saw wet eyes in church? Tears at the altar?

Opening illustration: I was never ever overwhelmed with worship at any church in our nation as much as my spirit was moved by the worship at the rickety broken ‘Church of Noah’s Ark’ at Monterrey, Mexico. Even though I did not understand the language, but the power of the Holy Spirit was so ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Year Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on May 5, 2024

No matter what, true, Godly worship cannot be manufactured. Worship cannot be organized just because someone on a stage is encouraging you to participate.

THE YEAR OF WORSHIP Lakeview Baptist Church Sermon Series: "Worship" January 7, 2024 Scripture: Romans 11:33-36 Romans 11:33-36 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 10:29-32, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 37:34, Proverbs 20:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 9, 2024

It is not only about a good feeling, or and emotional move. It is about revering God.

True Worship True worship that honors God: 1. Extravagent Love 2. Extreme Submission/Obedience 3. Exuberant Fervor Isa 45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Ro 14:11 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving As Worship Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 25, 2024

Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it's a way of life. We see what it means to live lives overflowing with gratitude, no matter the season. Gratitude draws us closer to God and transforms our hearts.

### Introduction Video Ill.: Thankfulness Overflows - Freebridge Media (Transcript: "The Bible tells us to give thanks in everything. So how do we do that? Sure, it’s easy to be thankful when life is going well. But what happens when the journey becomes difficult? How do we give thanks in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ