Sermons on Public Worship:

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Imposters Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007

How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship: Foundation For Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 14, 2006

Worship should be a priority in our lives as we respond to God’s provisions.

Worship: foundation for life Ezra 3 As most of you know, when Sue and I go on vacation, we give serious thought to where we will worship on Sunday morning. If at all possible, we try to attend two worship services. We did that last month in Colorado and the two services could not have ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

O Worship The King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2011

The blessedness of this time is portrayed in the fact that holiness is no longer profaned by wickedness and the King is given the worship due Him

ZECHARIAH 14: 16-21 "O WORSHIP THE KING" [1 John 3:1-3] Because of the terrible judgment depicted in the preceding verses, overt rebellion of the nations against God and His people has been crushed. Jerusalem will now occupy its proper place as the religious and governmental capital of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Worship Without Walls

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 1, 2005

We’re called to worship not only inside the walls of a church, but to worship without walls. How? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

Worship without Walls Micah 6:6-8 (New International Version) 6With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving As An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2003

What are we declaring when we give our weekly offering to God. Powerful insights are given by Solomon to his son. (A couple of families changed their giving practices as a result of this sermon)

OPEN: In 21ST Century Christian Magazine a mother told this story: Our 3 year old daughter was in the habit of giving half of her 2 quarter allowance to God each week. One Sunday we were out of town, so the next Sunday, we gave her an extra quarter to teach her about “making up” our giving when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshipping The Right God Series

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

The First Commandment

Exodus 20:1-3 A few years ago there was a legal controversy in Alabama over the Ten Commandments. A federal judge ordered Roy Moore, the Chief Justice of the state of Alabama, to remove a monument displaying the Ten Commandments from the rotunda of the state Judiciary Building. An appeal to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wondering About Worship

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

An overview addressing the basic questions about Worship - What? Why? How? Where/When? Evaluating?

WONDERING ABOUT WORSHIP Introduction: Have you ever wondered, or perhaps wandered, about worship? What is the secret? The mystery? The correct form? The big deal? Why doesn’t everyone ’get it’ like I do? How does anyone ’get it’ at all – makes no sense to me! Gordon Dahl has said, “Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Psalm For Giving Thanks!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2012

A Psalm For Giving Thanks. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A call to worship (vs 1-3) • Shout (vs 1) • Sing (vs 2) • Remember (vs 3) A call to thanksgiving (vs 4-5) • Be full of awe (vs 4a) • Be full of Gratitude (vs 4b) • Be full of praise (vs 5) SERMON BODY: • This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

A Worship Filled Life

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

Why Worship Can Change Your Life

A Worship Filled Life Part 2 Pastor Jeff Seaman The loner we live the more we learn about the way God thinks, His nature, and His character through the things and persons the Lord puts near us. For example, when Dede and I had the honor of becoming parents for the first time, our whole life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshiping The Lord Of Hosts

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 10, 2016

What would it be like to be ushered into Heaven into the very presence of Almighty God? We may not know exactly what it would be like, but I am sure we would never be the same again.

Worshiping the Lord of Hosts Isaiah 6:1-8 In Isaiah 6, a man by the name of Isaiah is called out by God to be His servant, to prophesy to a nation that was not living in God's will. The ministry God called him to would prove to be a difficult one. It would not be one of praise, wealth, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Core Values -- Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Worship – Ephesians 5:18-20 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 Always giving thanks to God the Father for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Wilderness Worship Manual

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

A message on worshipping in the midst of difficulty.

Psalms 63:1-11 KJV <A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.> O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; [2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal