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Worship Is A Verb Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 9, 2007

God more concerned with how we worship outside the sanctuary than we are.

Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 Rev. Brian Bill 9/9/07 www.pontiacbible.org There are a lot of hot topics to choose from today. Last week we focused on “Lessons from a Lockdown” as a result of what happened at PTHS and this week Dwight Township High School was evacuated because of a bomb scare. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Worship

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

What is worship?

Wednesday Night: Special Worship Service Summer 2008 The Meaning of Worship A reverent devotion or allegiance to God, a person, or any object regarded as holy. This is worship. Worship is not a song or poem or something played with instruments. Worship is more than something you sing it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: *other

Worship The Saviour Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Christmas Series - making Christmas meaningful

“3 Things we can do to make this Christmas Meaningful – 2) Worship the Saviour Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm Where we spend our time is where we worship. We’ve talked a lot over the last couple of years about what worship is. How would you define worship? <Get responses from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Worship?” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

Jesus met the woman at the well in Sychar he not only reached out to her with a love that was great enough to reach over all the barriers in her life and lead her to faith in Him as her personal Savior, He revealed to her some important truths about worsh

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 11 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-23 George Barna the church statistician in his research has found some very interesting things concerning worship. He found ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Wars

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Sermon to handle the increasing division over style of music in worship (contemporary vs. traditional). We sing for God’s benefit and not our own. Yet God continues to inspire us with a new song and styles of worship.

In the last month or so I have heard some interesting comments. I’ve heard, “we don’t sing enough of the old hymns,” or “I don’t like the new music,” and I have also heard “we are singing too many hymns,” or “we sing songs too slow.” Interesting isn’t it? Whenever people are involved there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Wise Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 11, 2012

The Magi gave unique & unusual gifts to Jesus. They were demonstrating a prophetic understanding of Who Jesus was and the reason He came - Gold - Jesus was the King, Frankincense - Jesus was God, and Myrrh - Jesus was the Lamb of God, Who would die for t

The wise men came with a specific purpose to worship Jesus. We will look at three lessons we can learn from this passage, especially on worship. 1. Worship is faith-full 2. Worship is sacrificial 3. Worship is obedient 1. Worship is faith-full Notice the nature of the journey they took. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Heartfelt Worship Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 22, 2012

Heartfelt worshipers encounter God with joy, awe and thanksgivng.

Title: Heartfelt Worship Text: Psalm 100 (Heartfelt Worship - Psalm 138 and John 4:23-24) Thesis: Heartfelt Worshipers encounter God with joy, awe and thanksgiving. In order to understand what being a Healthy Missional Church looks like, we are unpacking a series called: The Marks of a Healthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

There are five reasons why we worship and why it matters.

Worship Matters 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Mary Louise Rowland asks, “Why do we come here to worship, Sunday after Sunday, 52 Sundays a year for 5, 10, 30 years or even a whole lifetime? Getting up early Sunday morning, getting ready, getting the children dressed, driving to chuch in all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

So our highest priority as Christians is to give glory to God, to exalt him by giving Him worship. We are created and called to worship. That’s the reason we gather here today and every Sunday. So how do you prepare for worship?

Preparing for Worship Psalm 24, James 4:8a When you read the Old Testament, you cannot help but see the importance of worship in the lives of the people of God. Abraham worshipped. (Gen. 22:5) Jacob worshiped (Herews 11:21), Moses worshiped (Ex. 34:8), Joshua worshiped (Josh 5:14) and David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-7, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Methodist

Challenges Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

True worship presents a challenge to everyone who comes in the presence of God. Our Scripture today is one of the most difficult to understand in the entire Bible because the insinuations of the story can be unsettling. It presents a view of God which mak

The Challenge of Worship Genesis 22:1-19 Camp Leach tells the story of some friends who took their 5 year-old grandson to church one Sunday. Bettie took her place with the choir while Christopher, their grandson sat in the congregation with his grandfather. During the service, Bettie motioned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Barriers To Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. Barriers are not just that. They are a battle over your worship. And anything tha

Barriers to Worship Matthew 4:10, Matthew 16:23 Did you struggle to get to worship this morning? Raise your hands. It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Passionate Worship Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Worship is more than music but is the culmination of different elements in the life of the worshiper.

Passionate Worship 5 Practices of a Fruitful Youth Ministry 2 Samuel 6:14-16 - "14And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the horn. 16 As the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

True Worship

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 10, 2012

We must not equate an emotional experience with a spiritual experience-- True worship requires an adjustment of our hearts and lives to God's will.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 591-2968 Pastor David M. Wilson Assistant Pastor Joe Quijano Pastor David’s Cell phone: (310) 213-4586 Pastor Joe’s Cell phone: (310) 500-9268 Pastor David’s email: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016

Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Problems In Worship Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Ways we fail to worship rightly

Malachi 1 - 10/16/16 Turn with me this morning to the book of Malachi, chapter 1.  Before you start turning to the index to see where Malachi is, simply turn to Matthew and page to the left about three pages.  Malachi is the last book in the OT.  It’s in a group we call the prophets, minor ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational