Sermons on Gratitude In Worship:

Y Holy Communion

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why do we celebrate HC?

Y HOLY COMMUNION? 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 The story is told of a little girl who was watching her mum prepare Sunday lunch. She noticed that her mum cut the each end of the ham before putting it in the roast tin. She asked ‘why?’ Her mum explained that she did that because it allowed all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You For Real?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

Motions are meaningless. True worship comes from the heart.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? Matt 27:27-36 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Mary’s worship gave her very best to Jesus.

Right Guard Deodorant advertising campaign featured sports legends such as Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and Hulk Hogan: Anything less would be uncivilized. While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Best To You Each Morning Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Making our worship a daily habit.

Review: • “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” – Abel’s offering • “You’re in Good Hands” – Abraham sacrifices his son Isaac • “Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized” – Mary anoints Jesus • “When He Reigns, It Pours” – God blesses us when we give joyfully, systematically and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When He Reigns, It Pours Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at how our giving impacts our worship.

Cartoons: • Denny came to me a few weeks ago and told me it was time to preach on tithing again. • In the meantime, we talked about some other ways to increase giving – one idea was to recruit some new ushers, or at least train them in some new techniques • Here’s another possible new look for our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By An Encounter With The Lord Jesus

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

An explanation what a real encounter with Christ will do in the life of a Christian.

PP0709 DATE BLINDED BY AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD JESUS! Acts 22:11. Ac 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Men have you ever told your wife that when she enters the room it gets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of My Heart, Part One: Genuine Series

Contributed by Shane Sullivan on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon introduces the series, "The Cry of My Heart," in which we invite the Psalms to teach us that genuine worship is honest before God and each other.

Series on Psalms: Cry of My Heart: Finding Our Voice in the Psalms A word on the Old Testament We have been in the NT so far Both are important, both tell us about God A word on regular Bible reading & meditation It will change your life Let our Sunday mornings prompt and guide your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Its amazing how praising God can do so much for you.

PRAISE THE LORD Psalms 149 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Was I Made To Do???

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 18, 2006

Describes in essence only 3 of many things that GOD created us to do unto Him!!!

"What Was I Made To Do??" Psalms 150:6 Deuteronomy 10 12. And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13. To keep the commandments of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 20, 2006

A look at how to refresh our worship experience by personalizing the way we sing and praise God.

Sing a New Song “Sing a new song to the Lord!” Psalm 96:1 Have you ever got a song stuck in your head—a good one, or a bad one-or even a stupid little song. Our daughter Danielle use to go around the house singing the song “This is the Song that Never Ends.” I can’t remember now how the song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1

The Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2006

A sermon for Proper 12, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 27, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather this morning to hear your word for our lives and to receive your grace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

Corporate Spiritual Discipline: Worship

• Worship is not a human invention. Rather, it is a divine offering. • Worth + ship = worthy of reverence and honor • When we worship, we declaring God’s worth. (Rev 5: 12-14) • Worship is an act of honoring God because of His great worthiness to be honored. C. Why Do We Need To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Time To Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 7, 2007

The work began well at first, then stalled, as the people of God became self-absorbed and so concerned about re-building their own homes and lives neglecting the work of God had given then to do.

Text Verse: Haggai 1:4-5 (Haggai 1:4-5) "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? {5} Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways." Introduction: Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon in 586 B. C. In 538 B. C. King Cyrus allowed the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist