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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Worship God In Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    True worship begins as 1) A Response to Contact with the Living God 2) Not limited to a Specific Location 3) Only as Valuable as Who it is Based on and 4) Is all About the Attitude of the Heart.

    Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    How To Win The Warfare Of Worship

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    Worship must flow out of a willing spirit, a willing heart. God is always worthy to be praised. Are you always willing?

    Some time ago, I preached from this passgae about the three things that Spiritual Warfare is over. It’s over the Word of God, the Will of God, and over the Worship of God. Satan came at Jesus in all of these areas, and he will do no less to you and I, and to all who desire to follow after God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wise Men The Worshipers Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,367 views

    Characters of Christmas Sermon Series Sermon #2 THE WISE MEN - THE WORSHIPERS OF CHRISTMAS TRAVELERS of Christmas TREASURE BEARERS of Christmas TRUE WORSHIPERS of Christmas

    Characters of Christmas Sermons Series AM for Dec 2003 Sermon #2 Wise Men - The WORSHIPERS OF CHRISTMAS (MT 2:1-11) I would invite you to find Matthew Chapter 2 in the Bible this morning. I recently asked some young children of varying age this question “Who are some Wise Men you know or have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

    WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Anne Benefield avatar

    Called To Worship; Equipped To Serve

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    The work of a believer begins with worship of God. Although we benefit from worship, worship is for God.

    Called to Worship, Equipped to Serve Psalm 62:5-12; Mark 1:14-20 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 25, 2009 Introduction: Mark’s gospel begins abruptly. In the first thirteen verses, we learn that John the Baptist proclaimed the coming of the Messiah, and that John ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Irreverence Through Corrupt Worship Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    Because Christ is the sovereign Lord; you ought to worship Him in a manner that pleases Him.

    Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 1:7-14. Have you ever participated in corrupt worship? In this passage God is condemning corrupt or profane (showing disrespect/contempt [disgrace]) worship. FCF: People offer corrupt worship to a holy God. What is the nature of corrupt worship? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    What True Worship Says Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
     | 4,948 views

    If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

    Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Result Of Real Worship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 15, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    What should be the result of Real Worship?

    A circus parade was moving through the streets of Milan, Italy. In Milan, church doors are large and in the summer are often wide open. This made possible an interesting situation. Suddenly, one of the elephants veered from the line in the parade and marched into a church. This visitor wandered up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Link Between Joy And Worship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,928 views

    THE LINK BETWEEN JOY AND WORSHIP

    THE LINK BETWEEN JOY AND WORSHIP PHILIPPIANS 3:1-3  FINALLY, MY BRETHREN, REJOICE IN THE LORD. TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS AGAIN IS NO TROUBLE TO ME, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU. 2  BEWARE OF THE DOGS, BEWARE OF THE EVIL WORKERS, BEWARE OF THE FALSE CIRCUMCISION; 3  FOR WE ARE THE TRUE CIRCUMCISION, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary’s Extravagant Worship

    Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026
     | 183 views

    Talk about Mary the sister of Lazarus’ worship of Jesus.

    Mary’s Extravagant Worship Talk about Mary the sister of Lazarus’ worship of Jesus. Her extravagant worship! Showed her faith, love, and devotion. John 12:1-11 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshiping God In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    An exploration of contemplating the glory and goodness of God in worship

    Christians serve a beautiful God. Beauty is the absolute foundation of all things. It is transcendent by nature. The beauty and glory of God are far more incredible and far surpassing any earthly beauty one could ever know. Everything about God is beautiful. His power is beautiful. His love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Cook avatar

    Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

    The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Worship: The Creator Or His Creatures

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,742 views

    Idolaters worship the things God made rather than God Himself. Is there anything you feel you cannot live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you wor

    Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship (downloaded and edited to reduce duration) ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    They Bowed Down And Worshiped Him

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 786 views

    A sermon for Epiphany of the Lord Sunday.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany Sunday. Now, what do we mean by that? Epiphany really is that same word as in, “Wow, I just realized something I had never thought of before! I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a revelation, a moment of insight, when what was previously muddy or confusing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Neil Briggs avatar

    Here I Am To Worship

    Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Prayer, the missing jewel of worship

    1 Timothy 2 : 1-3 The passage that we have read together this morning is headed up in the NIV Instructions for worship. At first glance you may well think, hang on , this chapter say’s nothing about worship, we however need to ask our selves is this really true and that is what I pray that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational