Sermons on Orderly Worship:

The Sound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 21, 2009

The sound of Heaven is the sound of worship and the sound of recognizing the authority and glory of God.

n The sound of heaven is always a sound of joy, celebration and thanksgiving because it is there that you are truly in the presence of the Lord. n In many lives today, the common sound is the sound of complaining, the sound of confusion, the sound of despair or the sound of frustration. n We need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 8 – Part 2 – Save Our Animals! What’s It Going To Be? Ark Or Altar? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 12, 2010

If you just got off the Ark and saw Noah’s altar, you would say, "Now that is very generous offering. It’s not as if there’s a lot of animals around. In fact there was an animal shortage!"

Genesis 8 – Part 2 – SAVE OUR ANIMALS! ARK OR ALTAR? Julie and I move to Sydney on Monday night. We’ve done all the packing and I still need to pack away the last vestiges of files from my study, a never ending process. We are looking forward to getting to Sydney after a couple of days journey in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minding The Music

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The principles, practice and prominence of music in the Bible

"Minding the Music" I. Music’s Priority in Old Testament Worship A. Responsibility of Chief of the Fathers (I Chronicles 9:33, 34) Saul B. Responsibility of Chief of the Levites (I Chronicles 15:16, 19, 22, 27) David C. Responsibility of Levites (II Chronicles 5:12, 13) Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Shout

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009

This message looks at a few benefits of the shout. It is a message that will stir your heart as well as the heart of your congregation as you share THE POWER OF THE SHOUT.

The Power of The Shout Oh, Clap your hands all ye people, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph! God is gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:1,5 1. We can shout for our salvation. Ps 20:5 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, … a. we will rejoice, “to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dancing Before The Lord Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 3, 2009

Sometimes worship maybe seen as unsusal and even radical, but before we can offer worship that is acceptable to God some things must be in order

Dancing Before the Lord II Samuel 6: There are many examples of worship in scripture and even though we may or may not follow these examples explicitly there are principles in these examples that we must follow if we are to offer worship that God will accept. God will not accept worship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Eternal Thanksgiving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2009

Thanksgiving and worship are intimately related. Without a thankful heart, there can be no worship. But what do we know of worship? Let’s explore the worship of the redeemed in heaven to learn about worship and thanksgiving.

“The twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshipped God, saying, ‘We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign. The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Up: Connecting With God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 16, 2007

What characterizes genuine worship.

One day last summer... -->A group of teenagers and sponsors in a worship celebration at youth camp were jumping up and down as they sang. The music was loud, it was upbeat, it was enthusiastic. Streamers were waving, even confetti was released as the crowd jumped in time with the beat and sang ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Lord Large Enough? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 18, 2008

Wholeheartedly follow and worship God.

IS YOUR LORD LARGE ENOUGH? Revelation 4.1-11 S: Change C: Worship Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOW AND WORSHIP GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 4 three reasons why we should follow and worship God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bless The Lord?

Contributed by Larry Trotter on Jun 12, 2008

REASONS FOR PRAISE

Why Bless The Lord? Sunday June 8, 2008 Psalms 103:1-5 (KJV) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Pleases God Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This message defines the Christians as a person who pleases God, and incredible truth for every follower of Christ.

A PERSON WHO PLEASES GOD COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Last week we look at 7 blessings that Christians have. These included: God’s Word; Grace; Peace; a Heavenly Father; faith; love, and hope in God. Today we will see that another definition of a Christian is someone who pleases the Lord in every way. I. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrate Christmas All Year Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

Christmas is great but it has to last more then one day. This message is intended to encourage us to celebrate Christmas all year long by worshipping our Savior every day of our lives.

CHRISTMAS FROM THE GOSPELS, Part 4 Celebrate Christmas All Year Matthew 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 1. Three kings are often associated with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Unified Praise And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

As a body of believers, we should worship God in unified praise and thanksgiving.

“In Unified Praise and Thanksgiving” © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for your use and encouragement so long as you don’t say that you wrote the sermon, haha. Text: 2 Chronicles 5 (focus: vv. 11-14) Parallel Account: 1 Kings 8 Parallel Example: Acts 1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding The Altar Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 4 of the series. The Jews are now back in their land. They have built cities, built houses and raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work and worship of the Lord!

The Book of Ezra Study #6 (Ezra 3:1-7) Rebuilding the Altar! INTRODUCTION: If given the chance, would you return to your home place to rebuild it, even if it lay in total devastation? What are some of your earliest memories of church? What buildings come to your mind? What parts of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Distracted, Deaf, And Disturbed

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 18, 2010

Mary and Martha both knew Jesus, but Mary was doing what was more important. Sometimes, we need to spend time dedicated to God, and away from the fast paced, hectic way of the world.

Distracted, Deaf, and Disturbed Luke 10:38-42 Introduction The story from today’s gospel message centers on the actions of two individuals, Martha and Mary. The Apostle John tells us that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and very close to Jesus. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Bless The Lord

Contributed by Lemichael Wilson on Jul 20, 2010

An expository explanation of why the psalmist implores us to praise and worship our God.

I Will Bless the Lord by Elder Lemichael D. Wilson Psalm 34:1-6; I. Thessalonians 5:18 My beloved brothers and sisters, I have come to this sacred desk, dedicated to the proclamation of and about our Risen Savior, Jesus the Christ, to speak a word given to me by the Holy Spirit. With a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal