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Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 5, 2004

What worship is about, and how to worship in spirit and truth.

Jesus’ words: worship in spirit and truth. WBC 4/4/4 am Jn 4:21f Reading: Jn 4:19-26 Intro/ Illustr: Black man’s prayer - hands up all of you who love true worship! (tee hee) - THAT was true worship of God, eh? o From the heart …and head….. and life SACRIFICE OF PRAISE And it’s something we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21

Denomination: Baptist

No Cost Religion

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 11, 2004

There is a cost to be paid to worship God

DATE NO COST RELIGION! 1 Chronicles 21:14-25. 1Ch 21:14 So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men. 15 And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Your Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#2] YOUR WORSHIP Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction: 1. Worship (Webster’s Dictionary) 1: to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power. 2: to regard with great, even extravagant respect, honor, or devotion. 2. Worship (Greek) [proskuneo] Literally means “to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Overview Of Psalms

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 29, 2007

Discover the gems hidden in Psalms in this simple yet informative fly-ver of the Jews hymnbook, the Psalms.

"An Overview of Psalms" One of the goals of this new teaching series throught he Psalms is to help us live a constant life of worship to God! I hope to prod all of us towards worship that flows from Sunday to Sunday, not just from 8:30-10:00 on Sunday morning. We should want to make our whole life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Worship

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Portrait Of Worship

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Apr 14, 2007

We should praise God not only for His wonderful works but for the way He sustains everything He made. He is to be praised for the marvelous world He created and for the wonderful life He gives us- especially a new life through faith in Jesus.

Teacher: Elder Clarence E. Weaver, Sr. Key Verse: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created – Revelation 4:11 DECLARATION I am a child of God, born of the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Is... Adoration Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Three reasons why God is worthy of our adoration, and three ways to express adoration to Him.

It’s been great to have Present Reality here in the service this morning, and they’re going to come back up in just a few minutes. So to that end, I’m not going to take very long this morning. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Worship and what some of the different elements ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Y Worship

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why do we worship God? Deut.6.4-12 gives us some answers.

Y WORSHIP? Deuteronomy 6.4-12 In the US there was a well known preacher called Henry Ward Beecher. His congregation was packed every week and many visitors came to hear him preach. One Sunday he was away from his home congregation and his brother was filling in for him. When his brother walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Join The Symphony!

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

Praise is more than an expression of lip service: it is a daily life style. It is more than a jubilant worship song. It is an attitude. It is more than a bubbly personality. It is the way we live our life in appreciation for The Lord. It is obedience

The Law, Sin and Redemption… God is good! His mercies endure forever! Ps 106:1, “Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” For those of you looking for something precious to give to the most passionate love of your heart: Jesus Christ, the Savior and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Church Seriously

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 19, 2006

This message brings out the importance of taking worship to where God intended it to be, we need to stop allowing our minds to wander when it comes to worship

There are three things we must keep a check on when it comes to taking God seriously. 1. Keep a check on our worship a. Worship comes from the Anglo Saxon word – Worthship i. it means ‘worthiness.’ Ultimately it has come to mean to give value or meaning to something or someone. ii. Ask your self ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Worship Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Pt. 2 of the Effective Church Series

Sermon-6/11/06-Effective Worship Intro.-Teen came home from church bored, began to complain to his dad about the music. “Dad I’m tired of singing only same old Psalms to outdated tunes, don’t you think that God might enjoy hearing something new from his children?” This was not the first time his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: *other

El Altar Espera Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 1, 2006

Como podemos hacer de la Adoración a Dios una verdadera ofrenda para El.

Tema: Adoración Lugar: IBD Texto: Romanos 12:1-2 Fecha: 20-06-06 Título: El altar te espera. INTRODUCCIÓN • Esto de alabar a Dios no es algo tan fácil como algunos piensan. • Un predicador del campo, le vendió a su amigo una mula, y le dijo que la mula estaba entrenada para avanzar ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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