Sermons on Outward Worship:

About Formalism In Worship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 31, 2023

It is not good when our worship is nothing more than a formality, rather than an engagement with the One whom we are supposedly worshipping.

ABOUT FORMALISM IN WORSHIP. Psalm 50:7-15. Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears as a court case, with El Elohim Yahweh, “the Mighty God the LORD” (cf. Psalm 50:1) presiding as Judge (cf. Psalm 50:6) - and God’s covenant people in the dock (cf. Psalm 50:5). Here the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bother With Worship? Series

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023

A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Worship-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 16, 2023

Worship is a broad topic, so I’d like to look at it through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God before His heavenly throne as found in Isaiah 6:1-8. From this encounter, I’d like to share several aspects about worship that will change our lives and relationship with God.

A Christian’s Heart “A Worship-Filled Heart” Isaiah 6:1-8 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxbexDKb_Q In the early to mid 1900’s, pastor, author, and counselor, AW Tozer, who had written 12 books, including the Christian classic, “The Pursuit of God,” said that worship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Worshipping Face To Face

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

This is a topical message related to worship. I want to discuss the worship-related experience of coming face to face with the glorious presence of the Lord, which ultimately leads to the worship response of falling face down before Him.

I have entitled our sermon/Bible study for this evening, “Worshipping Face to Face. I once preached a sermon entitled “Worshipping Face Down,” in which I discussed how people in the Bible often fell face down in worship in response to the glorious presence of both God the Father and the Son. In ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God Desires

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life.

We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE DONE, did you hear about the artist that asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrations, Worship, And Weeping Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem

Matthew 2:1-23 1.After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2.And asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3.When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1, Matthew 1:1, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship, Connect, Serve

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 4, 2024

What does God want me to do as a part of this fellowship? What is our ethos?

Worship, Connect, Serve January 7, 2024 Isaiah 37:30 NIV "This will be the sign for you, O Hezekiah:"This year you will eat what grows by itself, and the second year what springs from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit. Ethos - the distinctive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:30, Psalm 34:1-8, Hebrews 10:23-25, Matthew 20:25-28, John 4:35-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God We Worship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2022

The Christian view of God comes from the biblical revelation. We must therefore examine Scriptures carefully. Human language is all we have, and it is inadequate to fully comprehend God.

The God We Worship Exodus 34:6-7 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Deuteronomy 6:12-15 What advise did the old preacher give to the young preacher when the young man asked him about what to preach? His answer, preach about God and preach about twenty minutes. Children ask the darndest questions. Many of their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Deuteronomy 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Through Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 26, 2025

Worship is a spiritual weapon that brings down strongholds, breaks limitations, and releases divine victory into the lives of God’s people.

VICTORY THROUGH WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:20 Key Verse: “So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship At First Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-20, Luke 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Spirit And Truth

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024

A message about the importance of worship in Spirit and in Truth.

Title: True Worshipers Theme: To show that life is when we worship God. We find hope. We find peace. We have change. Text: John 4 Opening Scripture John 4:19-24 The woman said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. (20) Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Best Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2024

There are many ideas and thoughts about what worship is all about. Let us take a peek at what the Bible says.

Your Best Worship Ps 96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. I. Vain Worship Mt 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. --It is possible to be sincere, but sincerely wrong. II. Will Worship Col. 2:21-23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:6, Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Music And Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Worship and music are not mere church formalities; they are sacred ministries that connect humanity to divinity.

THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC AND WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 150:1-6, John 4:23-24, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Worship and music are not mere church formalities; they are sacred ministries that connect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Of The Living Creatures

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 11, 2024

Something beautiful happened when the living creatures began to worship God. Heaven came alive (to life), and all of heaven joined in to worship God. All of heaven was in one chorus worshipping God. All of heaven joined in a song of praise and adoration to God.

Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne. Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:9-10

Greatness Through Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2024

Worship should be done in "Spirit and in Truth"... but what does that mean? How will I know when I've worshipped that way? And what difference would it make if didn't worship that way?

OPEN: A few years ago, Scott (our Family Minister) and I heard that a church building over by High School was for sale and Scott thought it would be a great place for a youth outreach program (Scott’s a genius at lining up grants for things like that). Obviously, we didn’t purchase it … but we did ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ