Sermons on Contemporary Worship:

The Activities Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

What happens when we worship? THis sermon seeks to answer that question by looking at a familiar passage.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, the Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship Who? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 17, 2003

A look at the first commandment and why it is pivotal to the other nine.

Do Not Worship Any God Except Me. I was probably 7 when I first heard about them, the next time they came to my attention, I was 15. The first time was in a religious ed class in grade 2, it was at the Canadian Armed Forces School in Soest, Germany. The next time was in grade 10 history. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:22-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thanksgiving Worship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2003

The message simply encourages particiapatory thanksgiving by the people of the congregation.

Thanksgiving Worship 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 November 23, 2003 Intro: A. Welcome to our Thanksgiving Worship at Somerset Church! B. [Getting Around to God, Citation: Joel Gregory, "The Unlikely Thanker," Preaching Today, Tape No. 110.] One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise & Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2004

Many Christians do not fully understand what proper praise and worship are, and they do not realize the utmost importance of praise and worship. This sermon will cast light upon what real praise and worship are, what it means and how it benefits us and G

Please turn to PSALM 73:27, 28 as we read God’s Word. ‘Those who are far from You will perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all Your deeds.’ I want to talk to you this morning about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:27-28

Denomination: *other

Worship Today

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus introduces a shift in worship, focusing worship on the spiritual instead of the physical. The future of worship as Jesus was describing it would be a spiritual more than a ritual activity.

Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Worshipping Jesus

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 30, 2007

God’s ability to draw us to Jesus is awesome. Our response to God drawing us to Jesus is what differentiates a Christ follower from those that do not follow Him. Our response includes the use of our time, talent and treasure.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Worshipping Jesus By Rev. Greg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unreasonable Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoration Of Worship Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

Authentic worship comes out of our understanding and experiencing God's grace

Restoration of Worship Nehemiah 7:73 - 8:18 Rodeo Road Baptist Church October 19, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

Denomination: *other

Correct Worship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2015

To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you correctly worship GOD? If Yes, You need to worship GOD through and in JESUS CHRIST alone - who is both the Spirit and Truth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth. IV. TEXT: John 4:24 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extravagant Worship Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2015

Mary risked discomfort and rejection in order to offer Jesus an extravagant gift. What do we risk in our worship?

1. John 12.1-8 2. Selective Hearing (2 Slides) I like the story about a hobo who walked up to the front door of a big farmhouse, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. The hobo said, "Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven't had a meal in days." The well-to-do owner of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship That Wins

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Feb 6, 2015

How do we enter into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will explore the intimacy of the Table found in the Tabernacle. We will examine what it means to sit at the table of shew bread where we come into a holy place and it forever change us.

COME TO THE TABLE We have been examining Gods house – The tabernacle. In our last few messages we have examined authentic worship God’s style by stepping through the gates of the Tabernacle and slowly making our way through Gods showroom of special designed furniture for his house of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Through Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at worship and connecting to God

Worship 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 In this series, we’re looking at the six keys to connecting with God. We call these the Means of Grace, they are a means or conduit of experiencing God’s grace in our lives and connecting with God. Last week, we looked the power of being in a small group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Impact Of Worship[ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 1, 2015

as we truly worship, the Holy spirit will impact those present!

Can God’s Spirit really influence people? Our short passage today as we continue to study 1 Samuel relates to this topic of the influence of God’s Spirit. Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 19…. Before reading, let us remind ourselves of the main characters in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free