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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Understanding Worship

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    This message explains the shades of meaning of the word "worship" in the Hebrew and Greek languages. It then goes on to invite the reader to be a worshiper of God through Jesus Christ.

    UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 15, 2007 Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Worship

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,198 views

    This message briefly looks into the Greek and Hebrew words for worship and then encourages the people of the Lord to be true worshipers of Him. It could really answer some questions and bring some clarity for churches and individuals too.

    UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson (January 22, 2023) Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    A sermon examining why we worship.

    Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Worship

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    Our lives are to be joyful expressions of worship

    Psalm 95 Let’s Worship Woodlawn Baptist Church August 5, 2007 In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus said, “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me…” I pray to God He would never have to say those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Effective Worship Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
     | 4,074 views

    Pt. 2 of the Effective Church Series

    Sermon-6/11/06-Effective Worship Intro.-Teen came home from church bored, began to complain to his dad about the music. “Dad I’m tired of singing only same old Psalms to outdated tunes, don’t you think that God might enjoy hearing something new from his children?” This was not the first time his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Trinity Is To Be Worshipped

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    Trinity Sunday

    Concordia Lutheran Church Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2010 The Trinity Is To Be Worshiped! John 8:48-53 † IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT † As the day of Christ approaches, my you be blessed through His word, and may you treasure its content, as it tells you of the grace, the love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    United In Worship Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,606 views

    Message explores how our relationships with other people affects our personal and corporate interaction with God in worship.

    02.19.17 Part 4 Intro How do we advance to higher ground in our worship? Last week we talked about five ways to enhance our public worship experience. Today I want to add a sixth to that list. It is too often overlooked. It is often not even associated with the worship experience. Yet Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Activities Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

    The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Freedom Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

    Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrender In Worship Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,534 views

    What does a surrendered lifestyle look like

    SURRENDER IN WORSHIP Key scripture for series: Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Worship Of Heaven

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,366 views

    John’s message to the churches of his day (and to us) is that all that is seen is not all that exists. Indeed, the reality is much greater than what is seen on earth.

    Revelation 4:1-11 The Worship of Heaven 4/2/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction Can you identify where this quote is from? There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. If you answered Hamlet, you got it right. I open with this quote for two reasons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heavenly Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!

    Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Why Worship" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 24,909 views

    Considering the value and necessity of worship

    Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    It explores what the Bible says about worship & why we should worship God.

    TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:1-15 “Why Worship?” All across the globe this morning, people have gathered together in buildings like this one. Some arrive in formal clothes; others arrive in more casual attire. Some arrive in Lincoln Continentals; others arrive in Yugo’s or Gremlins. Some meet in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal