Sermons on Divine Worship:

Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012

The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017

Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016

Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Returning The Presence Of God To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 15, 2018

Worship, God's Presence, Obedience

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - Returning the Presence of God to Worship November 18, 2018 2 Samuel 6:12-23 (p. 212) *Start with v. 12-15 Introduction: Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Came To Receive Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

The wise men show us how to worship Jesus today.

Scripture The lessons in the Service of Lessons and Carols focus on the birth of Jesus. From the Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament accounts of his birth, the lessons tell us about the incarnation of Jesus. One of those Lessons, the Eighth Lesson, is about the visit of the wise men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship According To Wise Men

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 23, 2023

When these magi came to worship, they did not worship on the cheap. Their worship cost them something. The wise men gave to Jesus in 3 important ways. They gave of their Time, their Treasure, and their Trust.

Matthew 2:1-12 NKJV “Worship According to Wise Men” December 24, 2023 As we learn how the wise men worship the Lord 2000 years ago, they reveal certain characteristics of worship that should also be true in our own worship today. Their Worship Was Intentional. These men came to Jerusalem for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship According To The Bible?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 8, 2024

D.A. Carson, David Peterson and a Biblical in-depth look at the Old and New Testament teaching on what the essence of worship is.

What is Worship? I’m not always the brightest….dragon egg story OR switching car out story If we seek an all-inclusive summary of worship, we end up with a bland “catch-all” phrase that means almost nothing, such as David Peterson suggest in his (otherwise quite helpful) work, Engaging With God, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-21, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Feast Of Tabernacles And Millennial Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 12, 2022

What will worship be like during the Millennium? What part will the Feast of Tabernacles play in that? How can we apply Zechariah 14:16 to our lives today?

Intro In the last six verses of the book of Zechariah, we get a glimpse into the Millennium. Zechariah does not give us a lot of information about life during the Millennium. But the material in Zechariah 14:16-21 sheds valuable light on the subject. Zechariah’s message revolves around the two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 11:15, Matthew 7:13, Isaiah 9:6-8, Revelation 21:1-3, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Ezekiel 37:1-19, Psalm 118:25-29, Revelation 7:9-10, John 8:12, Matthew 23:39, Psalm 92:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Worshiping God In Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

Let's explore what it means to worship God in truth and spirit

In John 4:24, Jesus says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This verse highlights the importance of genuine and authentic worship, emphasizing that God desires a deep, spiritual connection with His people. Let's explore what it means to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

The What, The Where And The Why Of Worship

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 20, 2025

What is worship?

THE WHAT, THE WHERE and THE WHY of WORSHIP 7 20 25 Ask ourselves today Why do we worship? Is it because that is what “good people” do? Is worship coming into a building every Lord’s Day, singing a few songs,,Throwing a few bucks in the plate and fulfilling a duty to worship , maybe going out for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, John 4:1-21, Genesis 22:5, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship The Lord With Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2025

Samaritan women offered an argument about places of worship, Jesus didn’t take the bait. Jesus was more interested in winning her soul than in winning an argument with Her. Worship in spirit and truth is important.

AMC, 27.07.2025 Text: John 4:20-24 Theme: Worship in Spirit and Truth Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: According to every confession, creed, and catechism coming out of the Protestant Reformation, the purpose of man, or the chief end of man, is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Bible Study Leads To Worship

Contributed by William Thompson on Aug 3, 2025

Opening Scripture: Romans 11:33–36 (CSB) Bible study and life application lead to worship. Worship is the point.

Opening Scripture: Romans 11:33–36 (CSB) “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? And who has ever given to God, that he should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

The Empty Promises Of Idol Worship. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness.

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness. Today, we'll explore the consequences of worshipping idols and the true source of fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, we see the Philistines' idol, Dagon, fallen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 42:17

True Worship! Compromising The Truth.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2024

Let us consider the trap of compromising the true worship. It is easy to worship the tools and items of worship and missing knowing God in the fullness.

FINDING TRUE WORSHIP VS INFATUATED WITH INFATUATION… MORE THAN MEETS THE EYES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (2 Part) 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 2 Kings 6:17, Numbers 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Worship God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 1, 2024

Looking at Psalm 100 can prepare you spiritually for this new level of closeness in your walk with God and it can prepare our fellowship to grow in worship. Prepare to be challenged by Psalm 100.

If a runner gets a new personal best in his mile time, then his old and slower time is not good enough anymore. That is the case in almost any area. When you improve to a new level, then the old level is just not going to be satisfying. You and to move in the direction of improvement. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-3, Psalm 100:1-5, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist