Sermons on Idol Worship:

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004

Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A "Model" For Worship

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 3, 2004

A short Psalm, it somehow captures all the elements about worship and puts the worship of God in a different perspective than the usual.

Nowhere in scripture will you find a better “model” for worship than Psalm 113. A short Psalm, it somehow captures all the elements about worship and puts the worship of God in a different perspective than the usual. A. It Tells us the WHO of Praise (V.1a) It starts out by saying “Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practice Of Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Worship is a necessary practice in growing deeper in Christ. Our worship needs to be God centered, an offering unto him.

Do you understand that from a worldly perspective, what we are doing here on Sunday morning is absolutely ridiculous? I was recently asked, why don’t more people come to worship? Why would they? To most people worship gathering is a waste of time. Why would I go to church when I could sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

What do you purchase as a gift for the person who has everything? Perhaps you have faced that dilemma and walked with frustration through stores hoping to find a special gift that communicates your love and meets a need in the life of the one receiving t

True Worship John 4 Intro What do you purchase as a gift for the person who has everything? Perhaps you have faced that dilemma and walked with frustration through stores hoping to find a special gift that communicates your love and meets a need in the life of the one receiving the gift. Apply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping Him

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Worship’s primary place

Worship Him What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unhindered Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Through his cleansing of the temple, Jesus reveals that we must not stand in the way of those who come to worship God.

Introduction: Have you ever wanted – even needed – something but you couldn’t get it. It was right there in front of you. It was within your reach. But you couldn’t get it. It was in front of you, you wanted it and yet something or someone prevented you from having what you wanted. We’ve all ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Importance Of Worship

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Portrait Of Worship

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Apr 14, 2007

We should praise God not only for His wonderful works but for the way He sustains everything He made. He is to be praised for the marvelous world He created and for the wonderful life He gives us- especially a new life through faith in Jesus.

Teacher: Elder Clarence E. Weaver, Sr. Key Verse: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created – Revelation 4:11 DECLARATION I am a child of God, born of the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 22, 2007

THINGS TO COME (part 1) - Things to come are not given to show us a timeline of future events. Things to come reveal Jesus. John sees heaven filled with priase given to the One who sits on the throne and unto the Lamb. THIS SERMON IS AVAILABLE AS A PDF

THINGS TO COME –Filled with Worship • Revelation 4 – 5 INTRODUCTION: As a church we need a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ. Over the last several weeks we have looked at how Jesus is revealed in Revelation chapters 1-3 taking special notice of how Jesus made Himself know to the seven churches. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awe In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

We don’t reverence God as we ought, when He is safely tucked inside the boxes of our understanding, our theology, our control, or in the box of our familiarity. What happens when He gets out of our box?

Encountering God – Part 8 – Awe in Worship Review Last week we talked about why God’s glory or presence doesn’t show up in worship or in a gathering of His people. Some folks would notice if He wasn’t there, others would see no difference. I talked a bit about three reasons why God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A People Of Worship Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the seventh sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our churh.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Effective Worship Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Pt. 2 of the Effective Church Series

Sermon-6/11/06-Effective Worship Intro.-Teen came home from church bored, began to complain to his dad about the music. “Dad I’m tired of singing only same old Psalms to outdated tunes, don’t you think that God might enjoy hearing something new from his children?” This was not the first time his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: *other

Authentic Worship

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

A look at Christ’s teaching on worship with the woman at the well.

EG Service-Authentic Worship-Jn. 4:21-24 Hook: EPIC-4 core values, Encounter God, Passion 4 God and People, Invite seekers, Connect w/ His people. Encounter God-Authentic Worship- Key Idea: X calls us to Focus on the Big Picture. There is one way to God through X, and it is through Him (the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: *other

Pure Worship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 4, 2006

Pure worship isn’t stopped by elements or people around you. Pure or true worship brings break through, purpose and change!

Pure Worship Psalm 100:1-5 Worshiping God the Father is not a duty; it’s a delight! It’s not forcing us to worship, it is spontaneous, Spirit-led worship! Pure worship isn’t formal, nor is it built on our circumstances, but it’s warm and free. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthy Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 7, 2006

Believers embrace God as the object of their life’s worship.

Worthy of Worship Feb. 5, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A bulletin carried the announcement: "Due to lack of power, there will be no service tonight." 1 The electric company was going to be working on the grid, & it cut off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Baptist