Sermons on Image Worshiping:

Living Only For God Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Mature disciples live only to honor God and not to be seen by men.

LIVING FOR THE AUDIENCE OF ONE (Be Perfect series) "Be careful not to do your `acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 (NIV) "God wants us to be so supernaturally transformed that our main objective is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008

We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks...

Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks as I was preparing to come and speak with you today. Let’s read Matthew’s report in Matthew 21:12-17, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Thanksgiving (1 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is a powerful thing, breaking Satan’s hold on our lives. Series preached leading up to Thanksgiving Day, but good for anytime.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bringing Your Best To God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 8, 2009

God wants your life, not your leftovers.

Bringing Your Best to God Malachi Rev. Brian Bill 3/8/09 Beth was out of town for a few days this week. Our girls did a great job filling in while their mom was gone but I didn’t do so well on the meal deal. I caught a break on Sunday after “Pizza with the Pastors” when I was able to take some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Feels No Burdens

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009

The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

I Love A Parade

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2009

True Worship is a celebration. Palm Sunday sermon.

Most of us have never been to Nisswa, Minnesota, but I, for one, would like to go there someday. And when I go, I need to plan to stay over for Wednesday night. Not that I want to go to church there (Sorry about that, Chief!). No, the reason I want to visit Nisswa is for the Turtle Races. Every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

I Want To Be The One

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

10 were healed, but only 1 returned to thank the Lord. I want to be the one who expresses thanksgiving for all the Lord’s blessings.

As we open our Bibles once again to the Gospel of Luke, we are reminded that it was penned by Luke the physician. Luke, a Greek, was a well educated man who was used of the Lord to pen two books of our New Testament, The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. As Mark had written for the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lavish Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2010

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what worship is all about.

An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “It was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses,” said his wife, “What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-44, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus 24 - How Close To God Would You Like To Get? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal. What about you? How close to God do you want to go?

Exodus 24 - As Close as You Choose to be. Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal, as God called him to receive the stone tablets of the laws of God, signed off in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurtured In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009

Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008

An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Moses Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 12, 2008

It’s the first song on record [not cd!]. And it’s a song of salvation. Moses leads and all Israel echoes. Israel moves from PANIC to PRAISE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

The Song of Moses Exodus 15:1-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SongOfMoses.html It’s the first song on record [not cd!]. And it’s a song of salvation. Moses leads and all Israel echoes. Toward the end of his life Moses sings again, but this time it’s a solo and he dies shortly thereafter. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Draw Near To God (Ii)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sermon uses the layout of the Tabernacle to draw instruction on how to draw near to God.

How to Draw Near to God (II) James 4:8 4-19-09 Intro A couple of weeks ago we talked about drawing near to God. James 4:8 tells us to do that: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....” I’m glad that verse is a promise as well as a command. God promises to draw near to us if we will draw ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Let’s Bless God! Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Feb 16, 2010

Psalm 103 is a pure song of praise. There’s not one petition in it. Instead, it crescendos with the command that everything in life must bless God! To excite and inspire Godliness in others, we must first stir it up in ourselves.

Let’s Bless God! Psalm 103 Third in the series: "Glorify God!" (My thanks to Wm. Darryl Scott Sr. for some of this material) Introduction: Some people habitually talk to themselves. Listen as King David did it: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy name.” Psalm 103 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ