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  • Jason Cole avatar

    Worship Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,288 views

    What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

    “What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Demon Worship

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 18, 2011
     | 4,439 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding refraining from idolatry.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:14-22, Title: Demon Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/17/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the witch in Maine who was working against us, team from SC that found her B. Background to passage: Paul is closing off his argument that he has been making since 8:1 regarding the practice of eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Spiritual Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    Presenting our bodies as a sacrifice is part of worship to which we are called. The message is an exploration of the apostolic design for worship pleasing to God.

    “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 29,209 views

    What does God require of us re: worship?

    INTRODUCTION: - WHAT IS PRAISE/WORSHIP? PRAISE = “to commend, to applaud or magnify” - For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of Worship, Lifting-up & Glorifying the Lord. WORSHIP = in English, to ascribe worth, to pay homage, to reverence. - in Hebrew, the word most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Worship Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,698 views

    An important lesson from the Magi.

    THE WORSHIP OF THE WISE Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: During the Christmas Season, we naturally shift our focus toward the birth of Jesus. Today we will discuss the 3 Wise Men. There are many important points that can be made about their visit, but I want to discuss one of the most important: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Worship

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,688 views

    This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

    Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Thankful Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    Can we refuse to ’Thank God’ by worshiping and bowing down when we clearly see that this God is our God forever and ever, and will be our guide, even unto death? There is a warning which follows ~ The favored nation grew deaf to their Lord’s command.

    Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 477 views

    Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

    Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sabbath Worship Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,883 views

    Sabbath worship is one of those times when our hearts are bound in unity. A unity that revolves around lovingly adoring God Almighty!

    Sabbath: Sabbath Worship Scripture Text: Psalm 95.1-8a INTRODUCTION Several years ago, my wife and I spent a weekend in Manhattan, New York Since we were there over a Sunday, we wanted to find a church to attend. If you’ve ever been to lower-Manhattan, …you probably-know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,998 views

    The introduction to a series on worship.

    Worship Series Sermon # 1 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-24 Today we begin a series of three messages on worship. Today we are going to examine, “What is Worship?” In the next message we are going to belooking at, “Is Giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,925 views

    Church is more than just showing up, it's about meaningful worship.

    One Sunday morning the pastor noticed little Johnny was standing and staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The young man of seven had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up and stood beside him and, gazing up at the plaque, he said quietly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Worshipping With Others Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,945 views

    This is the fourth in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

    Thirty Days of Praise Worshipping with Others 1 Corinthians 14:26 * I read about a family that put together jigsaw puzzles. They started with fairly simple puzzles and moved to the more complicated ones. One night, the father brought home the first thousand-piece puzzle for them to try. The family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Outpouring Of Worship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,128 views

    Mary at the feet of Jesus.

    AN OUTPOURING OF WORSHIP. John 12:1-8. It was six days before the Passover, and the family in Bethany made our Lord a supper. The resurrected Lazarus was there, and Martha was serving. In a singular act of devotion, Mary took a whole bottle of very expensive Indian perfume and lavished it upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Worship Service Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,366 views

    What is a worship service suppose to look like?

    Introduction What is a worship service suppose to look like? What are the proper activities in worship? Our text will lead us to explore such questions this morning. Text What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    An Illustration Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,753 views

    Nehemiah called all the people to come together before the Lord for a time of celebration and dedication. This was also a time of worship, as the people called for Ezra to bring the Word of God and read it in their midst. Their worship was centered in the Word.

    An Illustration of Worship Nehemiah 8: 1-6; 9:3 This was a very special time for the people of God. The Babylonian captivity was over and the Jews had returned to Jerusalem. God had blessed them abundantly as they rebuilt the city. To celebrate all that God had done, Nehemiah called all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist