Sermons on Contemporary Worship:

Unhindered Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Through his cleansing of the temple, Jesus reveals that we must not stand in the way of those who come to worship God.

Introduction: Have you ever wanted – even needed – something but you couldn’t get it. It was right there in front of you. It was within your reach. But you couldn’t get it. It was in front of you, you wanted it and yet something or someone prevented you from having what you wanted. We’ve all ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word And Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining the role of Scripture in our private and public worship

From the worship service in Nehemiah 8, we learn five responses we must have to the Word of God in worship. 1. We must give ATTENTION to the Word of God (v. 1-3) A. Do we, like the people, come together to receive the Word of God? (v. 1a) B. Are we, like the people, hungry for the Word of God? (v. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Passionate Worship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2007

People are searching for worship that is authentic, alive, creative, and where they experience the life-changing presence of God.

“Passionate Worship” Psalm 84 Luke 18:9-14 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our finitude, and a subconscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Essence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

First, the worship services were boring; second, the sermons were irrelevant. Now, I do recognize that it’s quite possible for a pastor to make the greatest story ever told - the most gripping and significant message ever proclaimed - seem dull and routin

THE ESSENCE OF WORSHIP Mark 14:3-9 Back in my hometown of Chicago I have a friend by the name of Pastor Flozell Porter the pastor of the Burnside Missionary Baptist Church now we would sit and talk about different topics the music ministry,outreach ministry etc.but Pastor Porter had a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worship As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 22, 2003

Jesus addresses the issue of worship in his answer to why his disciples do not fast. Series on the Gospel of Mark.

WORSHIP AS IT IS MEANT TO BE Mark 2:18-22 INTRO: PRESENTS FILL THE TEMPLE A dear elderly lady was teaching the four and five year old Sunday School class at her church. During one of the lessons, they were learning about he buildign of the temple. She explained to the students that when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gifts And Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

Interactive Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 9th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David¡¦s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #9 INTERACTIVE WORSHIP Announcements Welcome Song: ¡§All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name¡¨ (¡§i Worship¡¨ DVD) Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 34-35:19 Introduction To Sermon: 1. We have become spectator oriented in our worship; but our worship should be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2003

When we find ourselves weary in our spirits… we need to worship! When we find ourselves weary in our bodies… we need to worship! When we find ourselves weary in our emotions… we need to worship

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO WORSHIP PSALM 27:1-6 READ PSALM 27:1-6 = “1 The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Undignified Worship? Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What is worship?

As I have grown up, I have been at a few different churches that have had many different styles of worship. For most of my life I attended a Baptist church, where all of our music was done on the piano and the organ. We always sang hymns. We would stand, hold the hymnal in our hands, sing the song, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2006

Short message delivered after a service of praise & worship through music.

Let’s talk for just a minute on singing the songs of praise and worship. 1. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SONGS There is a very big difference between singing praises and singing praises with a heart that yearns to have more of God’s glory. People have always congregated in groups to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: *other

Cheap Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 12, 2003

Sermon #2. In the latter half of chapter 1 we see that the priest were no longer honoring God they were offering blemished sacrifices. Cheap sacrifices.

Sermon Series on Malachi #2 Cheap Worship In the latter half of chapter 1 we see that the priest were no longer honoring God they were offering blemished sacrifices Cheap sacrifices.The questions we should ask ourselves Do I honor God? Not just with lipservice but does my actions honor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 24, 2003

The Fragrance of Worship; A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

I. Introduction Some preliminary thoughts: “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Essence of The Lesson: Worship is a flow and a dialogue between you and your Savior, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Notes Of Worship

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Feb 28, 2003

Two words, “Amen, and Hallelujah” have four notes of harmony, which bought victory to these Christians faith

Title: “The Notes of Worship” Text: Revelation 19:1-6 Introduction: Folks, if any of us get a chance to see Manheim Steamroller perform in a Christmas Concert this next year, one of us ought to go and see their concert and then report back to the rest of us to tell us what it was like. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003

This is the 17th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the focus of worship.

Sunday Morning March 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#17] FOCUS OF WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:11 Introduction: 1. Have you ever played baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, ping pong, golf, or any other sport that requires hitting an object? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Forms Of Worship Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001

This sermons shows how we must worship God with our body, soul and spirit.

THE FORMS OF WORSHIP By : Ng Wah Lok Introduction WORSHIP ORIGINATES FROM THE SPIRIT, ENGAGES THE SOUL AND MOVES THE BODY. Ng Wah Lok, 1999 I thought about the above phrase and used a car to illustrate worship. The Spirit in like the petrol in a car. Without the petrol, you cannot start the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 104:1

Denomination: Charismatic