Sermons on Community Worship:

The Shortest Chapter

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 117. (Outline based on K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Who, What , and Why" on Sermon Central. Took the outline and used different material under the main points)

Sermon for 5/20/2007 Psalm 117 Introduction: A. G. Rogers said, “There are short hymns and long hymns, short prayers and long prayers, short speeches and long speeches, short sermons and long sermons, but short is better.” B. Today I have decided to preach from the shortest chapter in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Get Your House In Order

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on May 29, 2007

Getting yourself in order to worship The Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 3:25 Titus 1:5 Get your House in Order Let’s Talk about Praise and Worship and Glorifying God” There are 3 things about worship that you need to keep in mind. · Point 1 The truth about Worship John 4:24 1. There is no exclusive style of worship. The worship style you feel comfortable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:25

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of Greatness

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 31, 2007

“Reaching Up” to God in worship means that we are going into His presence.

Brief Introduction: Have you ever been in the presence of someone or something where you know that you are in the presence of true greatness? Examples…Places like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon, or people such as Michael Jordan/Tiger Woods or your favorite recording artists. Manmade ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Church Organization Charge

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 31, 2007

The "Purpose of the Church" - an Organization Charge brought to Friendship Baptist Church - New Albany, IN

Friendship Baptist Church Organization Charge The Purpose of the Church Acts 16:6-10 6 Now when they [Paul, Silas, and Timothy] had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

A short message to instill a deeper, more intimate form of praise to God. Praise that comes from every facet of our being.

LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD! PRAISE HIM IN THE SANCTUARY AND THE HEAVENS, FOR HIS EXCELLENT GREATNESS! PRAISE HIM WITH MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, WITH SHOUTS OF JOY AND DANCING. LET EVERYTHING THAT LIVES AND HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD. WHAT A HONOR IT IS TO DO THIS EVERY DAY! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Mary’s worship gave her very best to Jesus.

Right Guard Deodorant advertising campaign featured sports legends such as Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and Hulk Hogan: Anything less would be uncivilized. While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at why Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s.

In 1944, Hallmark adopted the slogan “When you care enough to send the very best.” Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Best To You Each Morning Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Making our worship a daily habit.

Review: • “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” – Abel’s offering • “You’re in Good Hands” – Abraham sacrifices his son Isaac • “Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized” – Mary anoints Jesus • “When He Reigns, It Pours” – God blesses us when we give joyfully, systematically and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of My Heart, Part One: Genuine Series

Contributed by Shane Sullivan on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon introduces the series, "The Cry of My Heart," in which we invite the Psalms to teach us that genuine worship is honest before God and each other.

Series on Psalms: Cry of My Heart: Finding Our Voice in the Psalms A word on the Old Testament We have been in the NT so far Both are important, both tell us about God A word on regular Bible reading & meditation It will change your life Let our Sunday mornings prompt and guide your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Its amazing how praising God can do so much for you.

PRAISE THE LORD Psalms 149 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Was I Made To Do???

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 18, 2006

Describes in essence only 3 of many things that GOD created us to do unto Him!!!

"What Was I Made To Do??" Psalms 150:6 Deuteronomy 10 12. And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13. To keep the commandments of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Join The Symphony!

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

Praise is more than an expression of lip service: it is a daily life style. It is more than a jubilant worship song. It is an attitude. It is more than a bubbly personality. It is the way we live our life in appreciation for The Lord. It is obedience

The Law, Sin and Redemption… God is good! His mercies endure forever! Ps 106:1, “Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” For those of you looking for something precious to give to the most passionate love of your heart: Jesus Christ, the Savior and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Church Seriously

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 19, 2006

This message brings out the importance of taking worship to where God intended it to be, we need to stop allowing our minds to wander when it comes to worship

There are three things we must keep a check on when it comes to taking God seriously. 1. Keep a check on our worship a. Worship comes from the Anglo Saxon word – Worthship i. it means ‘worthiness.’ Ultimately it has come to mean to give value or meaning to something or someone. ii. Ask your self ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 20, 2006

A look at how to refresh our worship experience by personalizing the way we sing and praise God.

Sing a New Song “Sing a new song to the Lord!” Psalm 96:1 Have you ever got a song stuck in your head—a good one, or a bad one-or even a stupid little song. Our daughter Danielle use to go around the house singing the song “This is the Song that Never Ends.” I can’t remember now how the song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1