Sermons on Preparation For 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

Worship God Desires

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Worship God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2022

Psalm 100 shows how seriously worship was taken in Old Testament times. That in itself is enough to tell us we should take worship seriously today. There is a back and forth rhythm to this Psalm.

Do you need to learn to do something new? How will you learn? You could read a how to book. You could watch an instructional video on the internet. But if you want to know how to worship God you should spend time in Psalm 100 the divinely inspired how to worship guide. Psalm 100 Shout for joy to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful And Meaningless Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022

This sermon focuses on Solomon's somewhat cynical view of Temple worshipers along with his corrective: to "stand in awe of God" and how it applies to our modern day church services.

I would like to open today’s sermon with a question. Why do we even bother to go to church? I imagine if I was to ask everybody, I would probably get different answers. I think some go out of tradition. Some go because they are feeling pressure from a spouse. Others might be feeling a sense ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-7, Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christian Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 1, 2022

Nothing we do is more serious and important than worship. The basis of our worship, and the only basis of our worship, is to be the person, nature, and character of God through His son, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Last week we spend some time covering this portion of Scripture in Ephesians Chapter 5 where Paul is writing about the spiritual walk of the believer. The fact is the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

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

Worship The Greatest King

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 26, 2023

Throughout human history vastly powerful empires, nations, and leaders have come and go. But God's divine power is sovereign and eternal. When Christ comes again ALL people (including powerful leaders) will have to bow down and submit to His Kingship.

The Bible says in Psalms 47:1-9 NIV; 1. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. 2. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. 3. He subdued nations under us; peoples under our feet. 4. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9, Exodus 6:24, Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Disciplines, Worship Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022

Worshipping God, privately and publically, draws us closer to Him and strengthens our relationship with Him

This ladies and gentlemen is a picture of a paradoxical frog. It is native to the eastern parts of South America. And what makes it a paradox is the fact that while a full-grown specimen is about 7.5 cm in length, when it’s a tadpole it can reach up to 25 cm in length. It literally is four times ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Call On God In Worship! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2023

Today we are going to talk about worship - but not what we do in worship - how we do it! In our series of Calling on God, we have called upon Him for help, guidance, and belonging. Today we call upon Him in Worship.

Call on God in Worship 2 Samuel 6:1-15 / Psalm 150 Introduction Humorist, Erma Bombeck, reported an experience she had in church. A row or two in front of her sat a mother with a normal five-year-old boy, which means, he couldn’t sit still. As he squirmed and looked over the pew at those behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship, Work And Rest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 28, 2023

This passage commences with three principles: 1. Six days you must work, 2. Seventh day is the day of rest, and 3. Keep the seventh day. This fourth commandment is a call to Remember the sabbath day, keep it holy, and rest in it (Exodus 20:8-11).

Text: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Theme: Work, Rest and Worship Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever. Illustration: A man in a confessional said, “Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have committed the sin of vanity. Twice a day I look in the mirror and tell myself how Handsome I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Return To True Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

God is to be worshiped as both "Father" and "Spirit.” Spirit is nature. Father is relationship. The issue of worship is not where and when it is done as much as who and how.

Topic: A RETURN TO TRUE WORSHIP: Objective: “Understanding the meaning, function, purpose and responsibility of being a New Testament priest” KEY SCRIPTURE; 1 PETER 2;1-10 The Ark of God's presence will return to our midst when we return to true worship. This is not worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Jerusalem- True Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 30, 2023

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#4] JERUSALEM- TRUE WORSHIP Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Heart Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 5, 2025

This is the 43rd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#43] THE HEART OF TRUE WORSHIP Luke 11:37-54 Introduction: This morning, we are going look at what true worship really is. In our text, Jesus talks to the religious leaders of His time. He shows us that worship is not just about doing religious things or looking good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist