Sermons on God Centered Worship:

The Menorah - Lampstand Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

The Menorah

I. Construction A. One talent of pure gold B. Six branches w/stalk in the middle = seven stalks C. Ornamental workmanship D. Each stalk with a bowl to hold oil (olive oil) II. Use A. Provide light for the sanctuary (Holy Place) B. No outside light shown into the Tabernacle ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Piracy Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007

We have had praise pirated from the church.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Piracy of Praise July 1, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A A few years ago, FBC was robbed, burglarized, vandalized, invaded-robbed of possessions, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

What We're About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 2, 2005

Our core values as a church help us to understand why we exist and the things that are closest to our heart and upon which we build ministries and programs.

“What We’re About” August 7, 2005 Introduction: "Video clip of Simon Birch." It is the clip where Simon is in church and the pastor is going on about the announcements and he asked, "Does God really care about cookie sales?" For the next two weeks, we will be talking about what makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Protesting Or Practicing Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 16, 2007

We either practice praise or protest against it.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor Protesting or Practicing Praise Pt. 1 July 15, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Praise is any vocal, audible and/or visible adoration of God. 1 Series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Defined

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on May 29, 2006

Praise is an individual choice and is the natural outgrowth of a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Praise is an event, a process and the way of life everlasting.

Praise is an individual choice and is the natural outgrowth of a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Praise is an event, a process and the way of life everlasting. Laughter is related to temporal happiness but praise is related to eternal joy. Laughter makes our heart glad but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A New Focus On Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2005

Jesus is worthy of our worship.

GETTING A NEW FOCUS ON LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 S: Worship C: Jesus as Son of God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: JESUS IS WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Confess to the truth about yourself. • Passionately pursue God. • Worship Jesus as the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Tall 'mdist The Siren Call

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You become what you worhsip...

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, November 12, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Ps 127:1, 128:1-2, 5-6 Invocation *Opening Hymn #492 “I Know Not What the Future Hath” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #373 “Take my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A True Worshipper?

Contributed by Roberts Liselle on Feb 9, 2008

Who are true worshippers and what they should be like.

Read Text/Pray In this text we see the story of Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman. The children of Israel had a problem as they wondered in the wilderness. Disease came upon them and they began to die in large numbers. God told Moses to build a golden serpent, hold it on a pole up high for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

What The Church Is Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2020

With all the changes to how we worship this short series looks at what the church is.

The church! When you think of the church, what is it you think of? Maybe it’s Cornerstone. This might be where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and where you have grown in your faith. Maybe it’s the church from your childhood. The church where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life In The Fourth Stanza

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Meditation for November 25, 2007 singspiration.

This is the season of the song. What holiday, other than perhaps Easter, do we celebrate and remember with so much singing? Christmas carols and songs are a part of this holiday season. What would Christmas be like without the classic carols, “Silent Night” or” Away In A Manger?” Or the traditional ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Suffering

Contributed by Michael Lane on Nov 5, 2001

Suffering is walking in the light of Christ.

Title: A Good Suffering Scriptures used: Phil 4:13, Acts 9:1-6, 11-16, Phil 1:29, 1 Cor 4:10, 12-14, Matt 28:20, 2 Tim 1:8,9, Matt 5:10 Bible Reference: Holy Bible KJV A Good suffering. What do we mean by that? a good suffering. Should we rejoice in the suffering of another? Should we seek to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is Not Cheap, But It Is Free"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2013

A sermon about faith, worship and Christian service.

"Grace is Not Cheap, but it is Free" Luke 17:11-19 In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy who is in love with the piano-playing Schroeder is watching him play the piano--she's looking at him all google-eyed. Lucy asks Schroeder, "Do you know what love is?" Schroeder stops the music and says, "Love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Revival Is Still Possible

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

Reasons revival is still just as possible as any other day in history.

Revival IS STILL Possible Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Ps. 85:6 (KJV) Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Ps. 138:7 (KJV) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, Psalm 138:7

Denomination: Baptist