Sermons on Reasons Not To Worship:

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 16, 2001

The importance of worship

In my Christian life so far, I have been fortunate, or depending on your viewpoint, unfortunate enough to be present in Churches where there have been considerable discussions about worship. Some of these have involved changes in hymnbooks – do we keep our old book or move to Mission Praise. Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Worship Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 23, 2009

What we learn about genuine worship from Mary’s act of extravagant worship. Sources include, but not limited to, four Sermon Central messages cited at the end this entry.

Mary’s Worship (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Introduction We began last week by looking at some of the stories or events that lead up to Easter - the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Today, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Way Of Worship

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 29, 2011

Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.

THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pure Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

This precious story tells us what is expected in pure worship of our King.

• During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher's brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship That Wins!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 16, 2013

For to worship is to quicken the conscience by the Holiness of God; to feed the mind with the truth of God; to purge the imagination by the beauty of God; to open the heart to the love of God; to devote the will to the purpose of God.

WORSHIP THAT WINS! Introduction: Many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. One little boy was listening to his parents discuss the church service. The mother stated she did not like the song services. The dad said that the preacher’s sermon was too long. The little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship Offerings

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2022

What principles can Christians learn about worship from the book of Leviticus?

What principles can Christians learn about worship from the book of Leviticus? Are there spiritual applications of the physical rituals in this first worship book? Burnt Offering God spoke to Moses in Leviticus 1 about the burnt offering. The fire pictures the Holy Spirit cleansing us from sin. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 1, 2004

Our text shows there is a strong connection between remembering and worshipping. We will tie that into The Lord’s Supper

Remembrance as Worship Exodus 13:1-16 This is the fourth sermon in a series I have called, “Finding Your Worship Language.” Today we want to look at another way of expressing our Worship to God… Remembrance. In our scripture today, we can see that there is a very close relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Result Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Worship is bowing down our lives before Jesus. This bowing of our lives before Him should make us like Him. Find out how.

Intro: We learned a few weeks ago that the chief business of the church is to worship God. I want to remind you that the main words used to speak of worship in the New and Old Testaments carry the idea of bowing down. Our lives as individuals and as a whole as a church body are to be bowed down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

The modern worship patterns slowly take the real relationship with God and man. The worship is dominated by singing, music and dance. The deep devotion to the word of God is very much missing. This sermon takes you to know the meaning of real worship in today's context.

Theme: What Will I Give to the Lord? Text: Micah 6:8-9 Joke: A widow used to get a pension of Rs. 1000/-. She lost it, she does not know how to survive for the month. So she wrote a letter to God. The Postman opened it and found the reason for the poor woman, so out of compassion he collected Rs. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Awe In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

We don’t reverence God as we ought, when He is safely tucked inside the boxes of our understanding, our theology, our control, or in the box of our familiarity. What happens when He gets out of our box?

Encountering God – Part 8 – Awe in Worship Review Last week we talked about why God’s glory or presence doesn’t show up in worship or in a gathering of His people. Some folks would notice if He wasn’t there, others would see no difference. I talked a bit about three reasons why God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Exalting In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009

Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

EXALTING IN WORSHIP A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Uplifting Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2021

If you want God to lift you up in worship, then come humbly, come sincerely, and come believing God.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a typical American family driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and sort of boring. Mom said she thought the organist played too loudly during the second hymn they sang. Sis, who was a music major in college, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5, Hebrews 11:4, Hebrews 11:6, Jude 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Unacceptable Worship”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and grieves Him. When our worship is unaccep

“UNACCEPTABLE WORSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 1:6-14 This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

The Joy Of Worship

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 23, 2006

Beloved there is no greater JOY then we find our savior and Lord and worship Him for who he is. Let us encourage every one who is looking by truly enjoying this time of year with all it’s meaning, Jesus was born, God has kept His promise.

The JOY of Worship A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ