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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Why Worship Jesus?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    With so many religious options available, why worship Jesus? Why look to Him only? A message for Palm Sunday.

    Palm Sunday April 8, 2001 What a spectacle it must have been. A grown man on a donkey is treated to the reception of a king. That’s how Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Surrounded by a crowd who shouted Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. They wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God We Worship Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    “The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!”

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 19th, 2013 Psalm 18:1-3 Intro: read/inscription/precedes/Psalm because it gives us some insight/background/verses. • Inscription states/Psalm/originally/song/written/glorify/Lord • honor Him/delivering David from King Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Lifestyle Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 1, 2022
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    Nothing we do is more serious and important than worship. The basis of our worship, and the only basis of our worship, is to be the person, nature, and character of God through His son, Jesus Christ.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Last week we spend some time covering this portion of Scripture in Ephesians Chapter 5 where Paul is writing about the spiritual walk of the believer. The fact is the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Ingredients Of True Worship

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 13,648 views

    Much of what we offer to God He never desired. What He is searching for are true worshippers.

    Ingredients of True Worship Ps. 100 Intro. There are many different varieties of Worship. 1.) People abuse themselves. [Elijah w/Baal prophets, Catholic, etc] 2.) Some are very Dry. [Formal] 3.) Others are so Wet and Wild - that is they are slippery! 4.) The Bible says that God seeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshipping God In Vain Series

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,692 views

    Does your praise hit the cieling and bounce back off?

    True Worship #1 Worshipping God in Vain Mark 7:6-7 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Or Worship Outline

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2020
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    We have degraded the Lord's Day to our own hurt.

    Work Or Worship? Proposition: You must sanctify the Lord’s Day! I. Because of the principle of the Sabbath! Mark 2:27 A. It was given for physical rest! Deuteronomy 5:13-14, Exodus 23:12, 31:15,17, 34:21, 35:2, Nehemiah 10:31, 13:15-22 B. It was given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Worship Like The Parents

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    Seeing ourselves in Jesus’ parents, and responding in worship

    Worship Like the Parents December 22/23, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: From Yancey (The Jesus I Never Knew, p. 43-44), quoting JB Phillips: A senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendors of the universe. They view whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church On Purpose: Worship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    Worship as a purpose of the church

    Intro: How many of you came here today by accident? Really, how many of you just happened to be out for a nice Sunday morning walk, and just happened to end up here in the service? No one! How many of you came here on purpose? Everyone. You might think it odd that I ask that question. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Your Worship Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
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     | 5,070 views

    Satan loves to make situations which require simple faith and obedience complicated and confusing in order to get us off track. Jehoshaphat was able to overcome doubt - and ultimately defeat - through worshiping the Lord.

    God’s strategy was clear . . . the worshipers went first into the battlefield, and . . . the Lord miraculously defeated their enemies. - Mike Harland(1) If the Lord has ever asked you to do something for Him and you struck out early, then this message is for you! We’re going to find out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Worship - Psalm 122

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,336 views

    "I rejoiced with those who said to me, ’Let us go to the house of the Lord.’"

    This morning, we continue our study of Psalms 120-134, the "songs of ascents". Another name for them might be "songs for the road", or "songs for the journey". In ancient Israel, they were sung by travelers making their way to Jerusalem for the annual feasts of Pentecost, and Tabernacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship - What Is Necessary?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010
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     | 3,627 views

    Discussion of the fact that much of what we use in worship isn't mandated by Scripture: pulpits, crosses on the wall, buildings, even sermons and music. So what is necessary, according to Scripture?

    Worship – What is Necessary? Various Scriptures July 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today’s service is going to be a bit different. But I’m guessing you’ve already figured that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Call On God In Worship! Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2023
     | 1,751 views

    Today we are going to talk about worship - but not what we do in worship - how we do it! In our series of Calling on God, we have called upon Him for help, guidance, and belonging. Today we call upon Him in Worship.

    Call on God in Worship 2 Samuel 6:1-15 / Psalm 150 Introduction Humorist, Erma Bombeck, reported an experience she had in church. A row or two in front of her sat a mother with a normal five-year-old boy, which means, he couldn’t sit still. As he squirmed and looked over the pew at those behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    What's Missing In Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,118 views

    What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

    Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Place Of Music In Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,916 views

    We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

    The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist