Sermons on Genuine Worship:

Jesus' Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 16, 2024

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#11] JESUS’ VICTORY 1 John 5:1-21 Introduction: Do you like to win? Of course you do! We all like to win. So why do Christians walk around defeated all the time? Does God want us to be beat down with our heads hanging low? Jesus Christ has won the victory! 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#2] LIVE IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-7 Introduction: Every time I talk about light and darkness, I have an automatic go to example in Tharon. With his being blind, I can tell you numerous stories; but over the last few days I have thought of something different. I enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lord Everyone, Everywhere

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2012

Praise the Lord Everyone, Everywhere. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Who Should Worship the Lord (vs 1). How They Should Worship the Lord (vs 2-3). Why They Should Worship the Lord (vs 4-19). What Should Happen Because They Worship the Lord (vs 20-22). SERMON BODY: Ill: • John Wesley was a seventeenth century Anglican cleric and Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

‘the Shout Heard ‘round The World’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2020

'The Shout Heard ‘Round the World' - Nehemiah Chapters 11-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Submissive Heart (11:1-2) (2). A Working Heart (11:3-36). (3). A Serving Heart (11:12-14). (4). A Pure Heart (12:30). (5). A Worshipful Heart (12:27, 31-42). (6). A Joyful Heart (12:43). (7). A Giving Heart (12:44-47). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Last week I mentioned the pioneer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Satisfying Spiritual Thirst Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s wellis perhaps one of the high points of John’s gospel, because included in this conversation is a priceless revelation about true worship and the message of salvation.

Text: John 4:3-30, 39-42 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 So Jesus left Judea and returned to Galilee. 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

The kind of attitude God is looking for in His people.

A Man After God’s Own Heart Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Hold Your Breath

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God wants our praise and gratitude to be as vital and habitual as the way we breathe.

Don’t Hold Your Breath Intro: Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. -Kipling’s writings not only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gps Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

Postmodernity has given birth to the idea that all spiritual views are simply different roads that lead to God. We have created a confusing web of “spiritual paths” for those on a quest to know God. John gives a process for gaining and maintaining our bearings while on our spiritual journey.

GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It permits land, sea and airborne users to determine their three-dimensional position, velocity and time anywhere in the world. The accuracy of it far exceeds anything that we have seen in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give God The Leftovers Series

Contributed by David Barnes on Nov 16, 2021

Malachi 1

Don’t Give God the Leftovers Associate Pastor Dave Barnes, Discover Church, November 14, 2021 INTRO VIDEO – first 2:30 minutes of “How to Read Malachi” by Bible Project. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/HPGShWZ4Jvk I used a clip from the RightNow Media version because it was 1080p HD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-11

The Spirit Of Joy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Joy is an indicator of a genuine growing relationship with the Holy Spirit. It is a barometer which measures the inside spiritual condition.

The Spirit Of Joy Romans 14:17 - “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. The best things in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

An Appropriate Reaction

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

Our freedom comes with a price. We are no longer our own. And the only appropriate response is to do what God wants from us in return.

Hostages have been much in the news these days, for good reason. The most horrific fate is that of the Israelis kidnapped in October 2023. Many have died; some are still in captivity. Only a merciful God can heal the wounds of the ones released. May that same merciful God bring about the release of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-23, Psalm 116:12-17, Amos 5:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Big View Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 29, 2001

Don’t we have big problems, big worries, and big questions? Of course we do, and the only thing that can truly help us is a big view of God. This message challenges people to take a step closer to God and see God in everyday life.

“A Big View of God” Cheap Seats Luke 18:35-43 If you were going to a sporting event, or concert what we would be the best seats? If you were going to a basketball game it would be center court front row. If it were football it would be the 50-yard line, front row. If it were a concert it would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Reasons To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 1, 2006

Praise the Lord! 1. because He is our salvation (vs. 1-3). 2. because He is our strength (vs. 2). 3. because He is our song (vs. 2-6).

Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 22, 2006) BACKGROUND: *This morning please open your Bibles to Isaiah 12, thinking about great reasons to praise the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Created To Praise Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us to praise Him! There is power in praise!

I AM CREATED TO PRAISE Human praise of God is a central theme in Scripture. The word praise is listed over 330 times in the Bible. It comes from the Latin word meaning to “value”. Therefore, when we praise God, we are proclaiming His greatness and His goodness. The book of Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Season With Salt

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to r

I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to remind you of God’s eternal covenant. Never forget to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal