Sermons on Jesus Receiving Worship:

Worshiping The Newborn King

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2017

There are several sub-stories within the over-arching birth story of the incarnation. What do these sub-stories have in common? What can we learn from them?

Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2:1-12 which we will read in a few minutes. Do you love the Christmas story? Not the story about the Grinch or Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer or even The Miracle on 34th Street, but the story of the Son of God. The story that is the fulfillment of prophecies made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:10-14, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

State Of The Heart Worship

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 5, 2005

Why some people worship Jesus (the Wisemen) and some don’t (Herod).

The difference between those who worship Jesus and those who do not is the state of their heart. Herod did not want Jesus worshiped. He desired no rival to his position and power. The wisemen on the other hand were anxious to worship the newborn king. When you examine the hearts of the wisemen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Jesus - What Do We Do With It? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 25, 2013

Jesus revealed the love of God through His life and that He gave Himself for our sin on the Cross of Calvary... but just what does the world DO with this great love that we see from Him?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 23, 2013 Date Preached: March 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Palm Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Love of Jesus - What Do We Do With It? Sermon Text: John 12 [ESV] Introduction: [Sing these 2 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 12:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving What Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 24, 2008

Christ followers are insurgents living behind enemy lines in this world. This is not their kingdom. Their citizenship is of another kingdom. In the midst of all the shaking going on, they live their life to make a difference in a world that grows incre

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 18, 2016

What does true worship look like?

Mary Anoints Jesus - Mark 14:3-9 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Receiving God's Guidance

Contributed by Judith Bucklin on Dec 15, 2003

Three things the wise men believed helped them be open to God’s guidance. Those three things are still important to us today in our desire to be guided by God.

Steps to Receiving God’s Guidance Matthew 2:1-12 Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for speaking to us once again this year through the birth stories of Jesus. You encourage and inspire us through the experiences of Mary and Joseph. You stir our hearts once again. Now as we think about the wise men and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

More Sermon Series: I Want More! (Part 2) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon encourages us to emulate Elisha's resilience and desire for spiritual growth, seeking to be more like Jesus and trusting in God's rewarding nature.

A warm welcome to each and every one of you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today, united in our love for God and our hunger to understand His Word more deeply. In this sacred space, we come together as a family, a community, seeking to grow in faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-10

Topics: Receiving More, Being Faithful

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Defining Moment

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 27, 2021

There will be moments in our lives when our choice will determine the direction of our lives. That was the situation for the people of Jerusalem on the day when Jesus entered the city on a donkey.

INTRODUCTION All of us are making choices all the time. Most of the choices are completely inconsequential. But sometimes the choices are really important. A long time ago I taught some lessons on business ethics. I read various books on business ethics and based my lessons on them. One book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls A Sinner! Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Sep 21, 2003

"Jesus Sinners Doth Receive"

Jesus Calls a Sinner St. Matthew 9:9-13 St. Matthew had quite a reputation to live down! The ’publicans’, or ’tax collectors’, of the Roman Empire were so crooked that the animosity toward the IRS today is partly because of them. Why should we be mad at the taxmen when it is Congress that levies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-40, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship--As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 12, 2017

For once, Jesus is worshiped appropriately and publicly for who He actually was. Authentic worship results in our obeying Jesus completely, loving others impartially and praising Him wholeheartedly, and when we do, the world asks, Who is This?

Eyewitness to the Messiah Worship—as It Was Meant to Be Matthew 21:1-11 In this fallen world, we all experience some good news, and then some bad news. Sometimes they good news and the bad news comes at the same time. Here are a few examples of what can happen for pastors. Good News: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Receive From God

Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001

There’s more to receiving from God than just hoping, there’s faith, learn how to receive from God in this message.

How to receive from God 2 Corinthians 1:20 There are a lot of questions that come to people’s minds when it comes to receiving from the Lord. Some people would rather not believe that God still meets needs so they don’t have to exercise any faith to receive what they need from the Lord. If the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

What Did You Receive?

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 20, 2005

Whatever we envision or however we describe Christian doctrine, in all actuality it is a needful thing that explains what you believe, in whom you believe, and how you believe.

Title: What Did You receive? Acts 19 Introduction: Doctrine! When I say the word doctrine, what comes to your mind? Policy? Principles? A set of guidelines? Or, do you visualize a long and boring lecture by someone about canon? Do you visualize long and unfamiliar words about dogma that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Worship Works Wonders

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2016

The greatest gift we can give Jesus this Christmas is our worship.

Worship Works Wonders Text: Luke 2:6-20 Introduction 1. “Dear Ladies, We know you mean well. We know you think you know best. But enough is enough. We have suffered in silence for too long. Having shared our pain with one another, we husbands hereby step out of the shadows and open our hearts. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational