Sermons on Christian Benefits:

What Happens When We Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s worship encounter with God

Key Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Four things happened to Isaiah as he encountered God in worship. The same four things will happen to us when we experience God in worship. 1. When we worship we will become aware of God’s PRESENCE (v. 1-4). A. Isaiah sensed the humble presence of God. (God was close to him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Protesting Or Practicing Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 16, 2007

We either practice praise or protest against it.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor Protesting or Practicing Praise Pt. 1 July 15, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Praise is any vocal, audible and/or visible adoration of God. 1 Series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of A Religion Of Convenience

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007

Conception of a religion of convenience Characteristics of a religion of convenience Consequences of a religion of convenience

The Sin of a Religion of Convenience I Kings 12:25-33 The passage before us describes the act which is so often described in Scripture as the "sins of Jereboam." It is referred to more than twenty times in the Word of God. I Kings 15:30 "Because of the sins of Jereboam which he sinned, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping Through Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Worship

Worshiping through Obedience The Power of Praise Gen 22:1-14 But if you keep looking steadily into God’s perfect law—the law that sets you free—and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. James 1:25 I. Obedience means listening for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

a Message to remind us of the reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

Intro: When it comes to worshiping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worship the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who was trying to see his horse. A potential buyer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Power Of Gratitude

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Don’t forget to attain wholeness by giving thanks to God.

Please read the scripture first: Luke 17:11-19 A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked about God’s healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the preacher was done, the businessman said, “Preacher, if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Como La Adoración Cambia La Vida

Contributed by Neftali Nava on Nov 2, 2006

La vida de Jabes nos ensena que el proposito del hombre es adorar a Dios.

INTRODUCCIÓN: - Comienzo difícil a. En el A.T., tu nombre profetizaba tu vida; tu nombre era tu sentencia b. Jabes- hijo de dolor, fracaso -¿Cómo cambió su dirección? a. Busco a Dios en oración y le adoró b. Reconoció el Dios proposito de Dios para su vida EL PROPÓSITO DEL HOMBRE ES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 13, 2006

thanksGIVING is an action word! it shows what is really going on in your heart! Are you more than the sum of your appetites?

thanksGIVING! Luke 10:25-37 Did you ever see “Sesame Street”? There are only a little over 4,000 episodes broadcast thus far. Remember the muppet animal characters: Big Bird, Snuffleupagus, Oscar, the grouch, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster? While Big Bird was big, feathery, and comforting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Thank You, God, For Music

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon explores the various roles music plays in worship.

This weekend the Forestburg community celebrated the role music has played in our community. I imagine that most of that heritage is of country music. However, church music has a strong place in our community as well. For decades, God’s music has penetrated the hearts and lives of people in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

9 Steps Of Worship Series

Contributed by Viju Traven on Nov 22, 2006

These are the steps that make you grow from strength to strength, from Glory to glory by going higher in truth and spirit.

Nine Steps to Restoring a Heart for Worship VJ Traven The unquenchable flame of passion for Christ burning in the hearts of the saints spreads a sweet aroma of worship before God in heaven. A true worshipper’s heart and head is deeply engaged with God uninterruptedly. Worship always sanctifies the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2006

This a challenge to believers to bring God Back to the center of our lives

A Call to Worship I Chronicles 15-16 Create/Prepare a Place for worship 1 After David had constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. He acknowledged the presence of God For the first time the service of praise was now ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Tomame Señor Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 11, 2006

Cuando adoramos al Señor, en nosotros se está produciendo una transformación especial...

Tema: Adoración Lugar: IBD Texto: Lucas 9:10-17 Fecha: 13-06-06 Título: Tómame Señor DESARROLLO • Quisiera que hoy hablemos de la adoración pensando en el proceso de formación de un adorador. • Por que ese no es algo de la noche a la mañana. • Cuando hablamos del proceso de formación del ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover the essentials of worshipping together as a church in this potent message from the book of Malachi.

“Worshipping Together” Malachi 1:1-3:15 Well, we are on Day #36 in our 40 Days of Community, and we’ve been talking about all the ways we’re better together. Remember some of our themes – reaching out as “partners”, growing as “batteries,” serving like “slaves” (after all, you’re just a “doulos”) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Were You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We Need to Expect God everywhere

Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist