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  • Worship That Costs You Everything Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Have you realized that the Christian life is about surrender and not conformity? Many who come to Jesus think that the first thing they need to do is conform to the status quo of the group - dress like others, talk like the others, make sure their prayers

    1Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” 3Early the next ...read more

  • Here I Am To Worship

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,934 views

    A message reminding the congregation of what the definition and purpose of true worship is; and what the benefits are to those who keep the many forms of worship in the center of their hearts and focus.

    Today’s message title is, "Here I Am To Worship." I love that song! In these short lyrics, we find the true heart of worship. ‘Here I am to worship; Here I am to bow down; Here I am to say that You’re my God!’ The first thing I want you to do this morning is lift both your feet off the ...read more

  • When God Refuses Worship

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 16,913 views

    When does God refuse worship? When it is not about Him but it is about us.

    “When God Refuses Worship” Isaiah 1:10-20 INTRODUCTION: The great prophet Isaiah brings God’s message to an apostate Israel. Israel had fallen into sin as a nation. Israel was continuing in all of the religious ceremonies, yet God was unimpressed because He knew there hearts were not truly ...read more

  • The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 6,011 views

    Though the Master was worshipped by angels, the unborn John was the first person to worship the Saviour, and his mother, Elizabeth, was the first to lend her voice to praise the Saviour.

    “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the [angel’s] saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He ...read more

  • What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,890 views

    Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

    What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

  • The Question Of Image

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023
     | 1,216 views

    What does it mean to be the image of God? Is it doing or being or a combination of both?

    A few nights ago I attended a Shabbas - Sabbath - celebration at Temple Aaron, a Conservative Jewish synagogue in St. Paul. If you’ve never been to one try to get an opportunity; it’s a wonderful experience. But this one was a little different than most. To celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday ...read more

  • Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012
     | 6,864 views

    The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

    Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

  • Working The Worth Back Into Worship

    Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

    Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

  • Wwjd In Worship - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 22, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 15,159 views

    How would Jesus worship in this congregation if He was part of our church?

    OPEN: A man walked into a gift shop that sold religious items. Near the cash register he saw a display of caps with “WWJD” printed on all of them. He was puzzled over what the letters could mean, but couldn’t figure it out, so he asked the clerk. The clerk replied that the letters stood for ...read more

  • Bread Of Life And True Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    There can be no contradiction between the art of celebration and the full and engaged participation of the Church in worship.

    April 27, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There is an incredible richness and flow in this sixth chapter of John’s Gospel that is so full of meaning that we must meditate on it over and over again. He begins with eating earthly bread, the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and the people misunderstand. ...read more

  • The Basis Of Our Worship And Joy

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts. Worship God, for we belong to Him. And give thanks, for He is a good God.

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts - a call to worship God and give thanks to Him. Verses 1-2 - urges to come to God with singing, with joy • Very upbeat, very positive, happy mood... • All humanity called to worship God – this is what we OUGHT to do. WHY? Reasons? Verse 3 • KNOW that ...read more

  • Replacing My Worry With Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,675 views

    We can triumph in our trials if we replace our worry with worship

    ENGAGE Are you a worrier? If so, you’re certainly not alone. A 2015 study in Britain found that 86% of adults considered themselves to be worriers. According to that survey the average adult spent one hour and 50 minutes a day worrying, which adds up to nearly 28 days a year. I ...read more

  • Knowing God Through Worship

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,636 views

    The Psalmist shows us how it is that we grow in our knowledge of God through the act of worship.

    Knowing God Through Worship - Psalm 146 - June 5, 2016 Worship is an important word. It’s in a sense a universal word, because everyone worships something. For Christ followers, it is the primary activity of our life - the most important thing we do, I believe, that prepares us to be salt ...read more

  • Private Worship -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,251 views

    In this lesson, we look at our private worship, and particularly at our unscheduled acts of worship.

    Scripture During our Sunday Evening Worship Services, I am preaching a series I am calling “Worship Matters.” Last time, we set a foundation for worship in a message titled, “All to the Glory of God.” For the next two messages, I would like to examine “Private Worship.” Our text for this series ...read more

  • How Are You Worshiping God?

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,595 views

    This sermon deals with vain worship.

    How Are You Worshiping God? ISAIAH 1:10-20 I am amazed at the vain worship that takes place today in our modern churches. It seems to me that many people come to church to be seen, or to pay God his dues, as if that were possible. Many people come to church because it’s their family church. What ...read more