Sermons on Congregational Worship:

What A Church Should Be: Why Is Church So Often So Boring? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

True or false: God loves to party?

A Common Problem: Church is boring. - Why is church so often a joy-less affair? - Ask for participation on boring services they’ve been to. My story: the guy in Louisville who fluffed up his jacket, laid down in the pew, and went to sleep. - Further, why are Christians so often long-faced, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 21, 2009

The sound of Heaven is the sound of worship and the sound of recognizing the authority and glory of God.

n The sound of heaven is always a sound of joy, celebration and thanksgiving because it is there that you are truly in the presence of the Lord. n In many lives today, the common sound is the sound of complaining, the sound of confusion, the sound of despair or the sound of frustration. n We need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hallowed Be Thy Name

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2009

A sermon on Hallowed Be Thy Name from Matthew 6:9 (Outline and some material adapted from Dr. George Calhoun "The Lord’s Prayer: Hallowed be They Name" on Sermon Central)

Sunday evening for 8/16/2009 Hallowed be Your Name- Matthew 6:9 c Introduction: Explain my name. Davon, Lanny, Huss. WBTU: A. Names are important. They tell us where you came from and they represent where and who you are. It is said that a person is only as good as their name. B. (Prov 22:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014

What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shew Us Thy Glory

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Do you desire to see God?

Shew Us Thy Glory Exodus 33: 12-18 Glory belongs to God (Isaiah 42:8) As light to the sun; water to the sea; heat to the desert; cold to the arctic; clouds to the sky; and stars to the night sky. In the Old Testament God's glory was likened to: Shekinah Glory Fire by night Cloud by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man And The King

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

The diety of Christ

The Man and The King The following sermon is in honor of my late Uncle Billy Banks, my mothers only sibling. To say that he was admired would be an understatement. He was a pillar to the church and to the family. While growing up I was blessed to have two sets of parents. I was raised on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is He Still Good To You?

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Jul 18, 2017

Remembering the goodness of God. Not becoming complacent in your worship to God. Don't take credit for what God has done for you.

Is He Still Good To You? Deuteronomy 8:10-11 (NASB) "When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-23, Deuteronomy 8:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge For Elijah

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010

A challenge to the congregation to listen to the still small voice of God.

A Challenge from Elijah And The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19: 1-18 All of us want to be heard and understood. We want to make sure that what we say is understood so that there will be no misunderstandings Right communication is very important if we are going to get our message across. “I know you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Praising The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

We are exhorted to praise the Lord Jesus

PSALM 150:1-6 “IF YOU’RE BREATHING, THEN PRAISE THE LORD” * Psa. 145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 13 149:1 A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord. * Isa. 43:7 God says, “For I have created him for my glory.” B) The meaning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision And Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 11, 2005

The vision and prayer of Jabez provides inspiration for the local congregation

When we lived in Japan, we often rode the trains. Just outside the train window we could see houses very close to the tracks as we whizzed past. Then as we slowed for a stop we were able to see, for a moment, people going about their daily activities: kids playing, housewives hanging up wash, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Brethren

Heaven's Hallelujah Chorus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

What we have here in Rev.19 is the heartiest, happiest, holiest, heavenliest Hallelujah Chorus of all times. The whole universe of beings is roaring with rejoicing, and shouting with a song of supreme satisfaction.

It is a good thing God enjoys laughter because some of life's funniest moments happen in church. Carolyn Crane tells about how her husband Dan stood up for the final hymn one Sunday, and his foot had gone to sleep; it buckled under him, and he fell sideways into the aisle. Two men came ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

"i Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, "let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord."

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

I preached this sermon our first Sunday back to worship after the Covid pandemic.

Title: “I Was Glad When They Said Let Us Go to the House of the Lord. Script: Psalm 122 Type: Expos./Event Where: 5-17-20 Intro: What brings you joy? This is a personal question and I am sure there are a variety of answers. For some it is a relationship or upcoming wedding. For some, it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Highest Priority

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2024

Real worship is about obedience.

The Highest Priority Genesis 22:1-19 22 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Vertical And Horizontal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 14, 2013

When a believer worships, serves, and prays, his heart needs to be directed two ways.

Vertical and Horizontal (Colossians 1:3-8) 1. Last weekend, Marylu and I had car trouble. 2. The brake light was on; fluid was leaking in one of the little pipes…Thrifty. 3. Sunday morning, had a flat…. 4. When we went past gas stations to pick up car on Monday, one was 3.01 a gallon, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008

Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Methodist