Sermons on Consistent Worship:

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Obedience And Art In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2009

As the disciple is obedient to the word of Christ, so we can witness our obedience to the Father in the world by respecting the need for beauty in worship.

May 11, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis When we read the words of the Last Discourse in John, which we will hear each day between now and the Ascension, we can be struck with an apparent disjoin in the conversation. The apostles often ask a question, and Jesus appears to give a good answer to an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

Finding The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on May 24, 2009

What does it look like when you find the heart of worship?

If you have your Bibles, this evening, would you turn with me to Genesis chapter 23. We’ve got so little time and so much to cover. Genesis 23. My first year in college, I was involved in Bethany Bible College’s Extreme Discipleship program… it’s the same program Andy Broad did his first year @ ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A First Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

I want those who hear this message to understand what worship is about and also how they can truly worship God.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 2001 Date Preached: August 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Let’s Learn from the Past Title: A First Worship Service Text: Genesis 4:1-6 ETS: To truly worship God Abel had to realize who God was and then act on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Worship

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 14, 2008

Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to inspect their lives for the transforming evidence of the reign of God.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Heart Worship Mark Chapter 11:1-11 Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to inspect their hearts for the transforming evidence of the reign of God. INTRO: A key to playing any sport at a level that is enjoyable is the mastering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Surviving Through Worship Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the fifth message in the "Survivor" series. It talks about how worship empowers us to be a survivor.

SURVIVOR SERIES #5 – SURVIVING THROUGH WORSHIP This morning, we are continuing with our theme of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last few weeks is we’ve been talking about how, in these times of… --lay offs --budget cuts --bail outs --intense spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship - What Is Necessary?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010

Discussion of the fact that much of what we use in worship isn't mandated by Scripture: pulpits, crosses on the wall, buildings, even sermons and music. So what is necessary, according to Scripture?

Worship – What is Necessary? Various Scriptures July 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today’s service is going to be a bit different. But I’m guessing you’ve already figured that one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Impact Of Praise & Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2010

The praise and worship that we bring to God in spirit and truth will surely move the natural, physical and spiritual realms so that it brings glory to God.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with an evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

Our styles of worship are different in music, preaching, offerings, even annoncements. Do we come together to play church or do we come to really Worship the King of Kings. Dont let worship divide you from what God wants of you. Worship Him in truth

WORSHIP FOR GOD’S PLEASURE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg , IN , 6-6-10, Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: I Thess 5:15-20, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 149:1 I Thessalonians 5:15----Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010

Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Worship According To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2010

We must worship God as he wishes, not as we wish.

Monday of 25th week in Course 20 Sept 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Try as we might, we cannot ever find Jesus “cutting a deal,” or negotiating the Truth. He seemed always to be spoiling for a confrontation with Sadducees–the crooks who ran worship–or Pharisees, or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Right Way To Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 20, 2010

How can we make sure we worship God with reverence?

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IS WORSHIP? “Worship” = to ascribe WORTH to someone or something. “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Our God is a jealous God. He desires our worship (but He ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Worship

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Right To Worship God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 4, 2007

Christmas is not just about redemption. It is also about receiving the full rights of sons. Here we will look at the right to worship God

Text: Galatians 3:26-4:7 Title: Christmas Gifts- The Right to Worship God “But when the time had fully come God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”(Gal. :v5) ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God