Sermons on Congregational Worship:

#1: What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#1 of 7 on Worship. This is mainly a study of the words that refer to worship in the New Testament.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #1: What is Worship? We’re beginning a new series on worship, designed to help us worship God in spirit and in truth. As we begin, I thought it would be helpful to look at what worship is. In the New Testament, we see four basic words (or word groups) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconstructed Through Worship

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2006

The Why & How of Personal Worship

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Denomination: Baptist

The Real Worship Experience

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 30, 2006

The shout that comes before the worship is out of place. We need to learn that worship is more than one hour on Sunday.

*In preparing for this sermon, I gleaned several thoughts from several sermons found on this site. Thank You to all who participate! The Psalmist David gives us a great illustration of what true worship really is. Read Psalms 111:1-2 Worship – English word that means: to ascribe the highest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Worshipful Worshippers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

God is not only seeking worship, but worshippers whose souls are focused on Him.

WHY ARE WE HERE IN CHURCH TODAY? WHY DID WE COME TODAY? WHAT WERE WE EXPECTING TO HAPPEN ONCE WE ARRIVED HERE? WHAT ARE WE EXPECTING TO GET FROM IT? WHAT, IF ANYTHING, ARE WE HOPING TO TAKE WITH US WHEN WE LEAVE? ALL OF THESE ARE LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE ONE THING THAT ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Worship Of God Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005

Christians need to know more about worship. None of us know as much as we could. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you wi

OUR WORSHIP OF GOD Various Text (Series 5 Functions of the Church) Introduction One writer notes that: Worship in our time has been captured by the tourist mind set. Worship is understood as a visit to an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: *other

Restoring The Value Of Worship Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

The greatest and highest use of music and song, of our voices and our bodies, are to express to the God who has loved us and saved us, pure worship. This message is part of a series that explores how we can reach higher in worship

A statement of our values of worship: We believe that God has blessed mankind with the gift of music and song, and that the highest use of this gift is to worship God. We believe that the church should be skilled, creative and enthusiastic in its use of music. We worship with contemporary songs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building An Altar Of Worship Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

God is looking for a people who will build an altar of worship. It is that concept that some captured my attention. In particular the place that the altar plays in Old Testament worship, and it’s accompanying challenge to you and I.

Egypt is synonymous of our world and it’s accompanying bondage. God’s desire for Israel was that they would be free from Egypt to worship him without constrain, that’s the story of Exodus. The first 2 commandments – EXODUS 20:1-6 Worship is that central affirmation of God in our lives, above ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12, Exodus 3:7-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Worship Leader

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

This is a message written to believers about what worship really is. It is not an event but a lifestyle.

Being a Worship Leader • Last week Pastor Scott spoke about giving thanks and how not to be swayed by circumstances. • A direct result of being grateful or thankful is an attitude of adoration, love, or reverence. • These are all synonyms for worship. • I am not going to tell you how to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham's Attitude Of Worship

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 11, 2005

Our attitude toward worship

ABRAHAM’S ATTIDUDE OF WORSHIP GENESIS 22. 1 - 14 One of the things that I believe is desperately missing in the church today is an attitude of worship. In almost every church that I have been in, I see less than worship. I see many churches that are programmed, that are systematic, that are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2003

Malachi - The Final Prophet (Part 2) GODLY INSIGHT FOR TODAY!

✎ ILLUSTRATION: YARD SALE–FLEA MARKET. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! All too often stuff that is in the yard sale today is in the dumpster tomorrow. Sometimes we feel like the leftovers from a yard sale; our self esteem is in the dumpster. We’re useless; we’re no good for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself—and in spite of our circumstances. This is a four parter. (It originally started as one sermon and was split off and expanded to four.)

Disciplines are a way of life for most people. Choosing to do things on a regular basis so that desired goals are reached—those goals wouldn’t be reached without disciplining ourselves in certain tasks: We teach our daughters and sons to brush their teeth. Why? SO that when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Hearted Worship Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God. Open to His Purification and Love

Sermon: Open Hearted Worship True Worship Originates From An Open Heart Big Idea: True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God Big Aim: motivate people to seek to worship God with heart wide open to Him Dylan makes it plain when he likes something: I like-a Tom’s Truck, Daddy! I like-a Daddy’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Worship Experience Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Big Idea: I get the most out of worship when I bring together 3 distinct elements to form an exceptionally strong—or perfect—worship experience. 1. Private Preparation, 2. Divine Destination, 3. Public Proclamation

The Perfect Worship Experience The Perfect Storm: A “confluence” (bringing together) of three elements that together created an exceptionally strong storm. If any one element had been displaced in time or space the result would have been far less powerful • but because just the right things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Magi Come To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 18, 2006

What an absurd scene it would have been to see this band of foreign royalty showing up on the doorstep of Joseph and Mary. There are some important lessons to learn from these men who came in faith to see the King...

How many of you know who was born January 8th, 1935? It was someone who influenced much change, but his coming was not met with applause and acclaim. He was born to a poor family in Tupelo, Mississippi and was unnoticed for his childhood years. It wasn’t until after he was 18 that he gained any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Worship Beyond Sunday Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship does not end with the church service.

Worship Beyond Sunday Hebrews 13:15-17 George Barna is a popular name in the Christian community. Barna has become well known because of his polling of Christians and non-Christians on religious issues. In a recent research study on worship, Barna found some disturbing facts. Among regular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational