Sermons on Church Worship:

The Instruments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

For the psalmist, “praise the Lord” was definitely not a cliché but an ecstatic expression of unbridled joy! In six short verses, he uses the phrase 13 times in Psalm 150.

The Instruments of Worship Our language is filled with clichés, isn’t it? Just listen to athletes who are interviewed after a game. The winners say things like this: We came to play We brought our A-game We played our hearts out Things sound a bit different in the losers’ locker room: We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today.

A. INTRODUCTION There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today. 1. What is worship? Giving the worthy ship to the Lord that He deserves. 2. What does the Lord deserve? a. Praise. “The shepherd . . . praising God” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Defined

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 21, 2003

Leviticus 1 provides a model of what God requires of our worship today.

WORSHIP DEFINED The book of Leviticus begins with the Lord summoning Moses, (a strong verb in Hebrew). God authoritatively called him into the tent of meeting because he had important instructions to give him. The first seven chapters of Leviticus is the document of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Worship Who? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 17, 2003

A look at the first commandment and why it is pivotal to the other nine.

Do Not Worship Any God Except Me. I was probably 7 when I first heard about them, the next time they came to my attention, I was 15. The first time was in a religious ed class in grade 2, it was at the Canadian Armed Forces School in Soest, Germany. The next time was in grade 10 history. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:22-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus And Worship

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Purpose of Worship according to Jesus, fews simples reflexions.

Jesus et la louange Il disait: Le temps est accompli, et le royaume de Dieu est proche. Repentez-vous, et croyez à la bonne nouvelle.@ Marc 1/15. Ceci est la première prédication notée dans les Evangiles, celle-ci établi le thème entier de tout son ministère. Tout ce que Jésus a dit et fair, de ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hindrances To Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

Why is our worship sometimes hindered

A Worship—Filled Life Part 4 Hindrances to Worship Pastor Jeff Seaman Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. (NIV) SIX HINDRANCES TO WORSHIP 1. PRIDE is a hindrance you must overcome to be a true worshiper. Luke 9:26 26 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship With Enthusiasm

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Feb 26, 2001

How do we focus our attention on God?

Worship with Enthusiasm Matthew 17:1013 Introduction: 1. What is Enthusiasm? (God in You) 2. Worship is the occupation of the heart with God Himself. 3. Every worship service should include: I. The Call to Worship: a. A call to attention b. A call to recognize God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Worship

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

Worship has many benefits as we serve a Holy God

“The Product of Worship” Daniel 6:1-28 A. Daniel had an EXCELLENT SPIRIT in him. (vv. 1-3) EXEMPLIFIED LIFE B. Daniel incurred the ENVY of his co-workers. (vv. 4-5) C. Daniel EXPERIENCED opposition from his detractors. (vv. 6-9) D. Daniel EVIDENCED his trust in God in spite of very difficult ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2003

If our heart and obedient actions do not glorify God, or corporate worship is meaningless.

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

True worship is not for the weak of heart. True worship comes from a heart that is truly committed to the Lord.

Jesus declared, “Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Worship

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

Worship is the highest plane of man’s experience with the Almighty God!

Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebration Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part one of a series on worship

Celebration Worship The Power of Praise Acts 3:1-10 I. One Example of Celebration Worship. A. The Lame Man’s Handicap. 1Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Worship Basics Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 2 of a series on worship

Worship Basics The Power of Praise Psalm 95:6, 7 Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the sheep under his care. Oh, that you would listen to his voice today! Ps 95:6,7 I. WE WORSHIP THROUGH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: *other

Worship The King!

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A call to worship the King of all Kings

Introduction We are reading Matthew 1 – the bit that everyone skips over to get to the real stuff in verse 18. This on the face of it is no way to start the New Testament. Genealogy is quite juicy. But it still appears a boring list of names, what is the point? You may have heard the coronation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal