Sermons on Genuine Worship:

Water, Worship, Work - Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019

This is the 14th sermon in our series on John's gospel. In this sermon we look at Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, and we examine what true revival looks like.

Water, Worship, Work – Part Two (Gospel of John Part 14) Text: John 4:27 – 42 We’re continuing on with John 4 today, and just as a quick re-cap of last week, we read about how Jesus was going through Samaria and He and the disciples had stopped at Jacobs Well. The disciples had gone on into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Principle Priorities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2014

Let’s devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship, all for the ultimate purpose of saving people from their sins and adding new followers of Christ to the church.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. The other fans don't care about me. The seats are too hard. Coach never visits me. The referee makes calls I don't agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Will Fix It For You

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

Using Psalm 107, this sermon explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles in life; then, how worship is birthed in our hearts out of these experiences.

Ps 107 10-26-14 This morning we draw our message from Psalm 107. This psalm or song is a call to worship. It is a reminder of God’s faithfulness in the nation’s history and in individual’s experience as well. Within this text are two key revelations that we want to embrace. First, how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43, Psalm 119:67-71, Hebrews 12:11, Psalm 121:1-2, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Get Real! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2015

The first letter of John was written to Christians to help them have joy, overcome sin, recognize false teachers, and to be assured of their eternal life. To do that, believers had to recognize the reality of Jesus and a relationship with Him.

Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King, The Temple, And The Tree - Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 15, 2025

The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is both pure and fruitful. JESUS enters as the rightful KING, calls His people to pure worship, and expects genuine faith that bears spiritual fruit.

2025.08.17. Sermon Notes. The KING, The Temple, and The Tree_Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Welcoming the KING, Purifying the Heart, Bearing Fruit in Faith BIG IDEA: The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11, 2 Timothy 4:2-5, John 15:8, Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:2, Mark 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 8 - Vital Elements Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 27, 2020

What is important to a worship service in the house of God?

When we’re talking about worship, what is important to you? What do you want in a worship service? For some people is a comfortable, distraction-free environment. For other people, it’s making sure they’re in a good-sized congregation. Others might list style of music, the design of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Ephesians 1:5, John 1:12, Genesis 4:3-5, Exodus 20:2-4, Acts 17:22-24, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 100:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, John 13:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Robert Wheat on Mar 12, 2014

We know we should love God and love others, but how should we love others? There are several verses commanding us to love one another, and there is no mistaking how we should love when practicing the principles of God's Word.

ONE ANOTHER God gave us one another for a purpose… We are the Body of Christ in this world to stir one another up, build one another up, encourage one another, and most certainly to love one another. In the Old Testament, God gave us His Word for living a life with full purpose. Love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Central Call Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 4, 2004

Repentance: 1. involves a genuine sorrow for sin. 2. includes a genuine turning from sin. 3. results in a genuine love for God.

Recent research is confirming that the moral condition of the United States is in serious decline. An article released by the Barna Research Group, which surveyed people on what they considered morally acceptable behavior, states: “Of the ten moral behaviors evaluated, a majority of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Is More Than You Think Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 29, 2024

“How should I approach God in worship? How should I prepare? What should I come expecting?” The writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10: 19-25 opens the curtain and helps us see how God sees worship. He shows us that worship is more than we think.

Probably the most preparation I have ever made for one worship service was when Jan and I started a church in Northern Michigan in a small town called “Charlevoix.” I was fresh out of seminary, 25 years old and excited about launching the new church. Yet, if you ever have been part of a church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In Your Heart

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

A call to be genuine Christfollowers

It’s all in your Heart A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: *other

Sunday Morning Follow-Up

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A discussion on the meaning and intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Morning Follow-Up

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A discussion on the meaning and intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Citizen Of Zion: A Portrait Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon poses the question of who can dwell in God's presence, describes the perfect moral character required, and reveals that Jesus Christ is the only one who fulfills this standard, making Him our only way to be welcomed by God.

Introduction: The Question of Proximity My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is a deep and universal longing planted in the human heart. It is the longing for a true home. Not just a house with a roof and walls, but a place of perfect belonging, of safety, of stability, and of peace. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Is It Time To Shout?

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

In the context of current society the overriding emphasis in a great number of congregations today has been placed on emotionalism, and that, in and of itself is not wrong. It should be noted that emotionalism that grows out of knowledge...knowledge of

Nehemiah 8:5-6 Prepared for Delivery as the Keynote Address Magic City Lectureship • Birmingham, Alabama Monday, September 11, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus...my soul is just glad to be here. To my good friends who serve as co-anchors of this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

Experiencing Revival

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

Preached the weekend before our annual revival, this three-point expository sermon explores the real meaning of revival, focusing on the Word of God, the Worship of God and the Work of God.

Experiencing Revival Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/23/14 Recently, Ashley and I watched the movie “Princess Bride” for the first time with our kids. It’s a classic fairy-tale movie filled with romance and swashbuckling adventure. In one pivotal scene, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church