Sermons on Reverent Worship:

What Praise Will Produce

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 29, 2002

This sermon will help the believer understand the awesome power of Prasie.

WHAT PRAISE WILL PRODUCE I CHRONICLES 4:1 As I look at the church today, I am amazed at the attitude that some of us have adopted… It blows my mind how many folks come into the House of God week after week and leave the same way they came… It’s mind-boggling to me how some folk treat the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Man? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 7, 2012

Psalm 8 asks a probing question and indirectly answers some basic ones -- Who Am I?; Why Am I Here?; Who Is God?

1. Relationships: During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother Robert. Robert Kennedy was reported to have greeted new lawyers entering the Department with the following ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conviction And Salvation For All Mankind.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2017

The Salvation Army internationally currently has a theme of "The Whole World Mobilising". God has a theme of Salvation for mankind through Jesus Christ. this is a short challenge to pray for people worshipping at places of worship of in Sri Lanka.

Conviction and salvation for all mankind! One of this month’s readings is from Isaiah 45:2-3. New International Version (NIV) 2 I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you hidden treasures, riches ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3, Isaiah 46:9-10, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Commentary On Hezekiah

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Sep 8, 2017

Hezekiah the king of Judah was faithful to God and trusted him through great opposition bringing revival to the nation when it was far away from God.

**INTRODUCTION** Many people in the Bible are known for different things. King David was known for killing the giant Goliath. What would you say Moses was known for? What about Joshua, what was Joshua known for? Today we are going to learn about Hezekiah. Q. What was Hezekiah known for? A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:27-28, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Kings 20:1-21, 2 Kings 19:1-37, 2 Kings 18:1-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is It Important For Us To Do Every Day? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Sometimes our everyday life can get in the way. Sometimes we let our everyday life get in the way, sometimes we make sure our everyday life gets in the way, sometimes we can give ourselves an excuse for not doing what we know God wanted us to do.

20150215 ASH PM Everyday Worship Our theme for this year is Supernatural Springs and our focus this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. The question I want to start with this evening is: What is it important for us to do every day? There are four things that the Bible suggests are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tricking Or Treating God Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 22, 2021

We should all be “treating” the Lord with our devotion and reverence. But how many of us are trying to “trick” Him? How many of us are doing things to appease God, while at the same time we’re pleasing the world or ourselves?

Halloween is a holiday that most children look forward to, because they get to dress up as their favorite storybook character or superhero; and then go knocking on doors and hopefully come home with a big bag full of candy. And what’s that expression that kids say while they’re standing on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Realizing The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Mar 22, 2006

How do we transmit Godly values to our children and does God care if we do? Yes he does and he shows us how to do it in his word.

MORE PARENTS are hauling their children before the court in an attempt to wrestle back control over them. "More mothers are bringing their children on private matters, saying ’help me, this child is wandering, help me’," she said. "They might be realising that they can’t assist ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-10, Psalm 9:10, Revelation 14:7, Matthew 8:28, Psalm 146:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Voting And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2024

Only personal conversion through Christ, not political conviction, will lead to lasting change.

Voting and the Fear of God Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2024 About a week ago, an Edgewood member and I were riding an elevator with another guy. He asked how we were doing and we replied in unison, “Better than we deserve.” He didn’t know quite how to take that response. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Dream For Our Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Wisemen

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 15, 2001

The wisemen seeking Jesus came to worship Him.

WISEMEN (Mt.2:1-12) Tradition has it that there were three wisemen and their names were Balthazar, Melchoir, and Gaspar, but in the Bible it simply says that wisemen from the East came to Jerusalem saying: “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Wise Men's Greatest Act

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 29, 2000

Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act

What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of A Basin Theology

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 22, 2000

Do we worship with a Basin theology or A TUB?

BASIN THEOLOGY Matthew 20:20-28 Bruce Thielemann, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, tells of a conversation he had with a member of his congregation who said, "You preachers talk a lot about ‘do unto others,’ but when you get right down to it, it comes down to basin theology." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship.

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship. Intro.: 1. Have you ever been surprised at what people hear at church? a. Kids hear things differently, often in humorous ways. 1) Illust. Some children were once asked to draw a picture of Jesus. Boy drew a plane. Pointed out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

The Human Harp Of Praise

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002

The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shouting Children

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

True worship is coming to Jesus like a child!

SHOUTING CHILDREN MATTHEW 21: 12-17 MARCH 11, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [Orientation to school, work, or family?] A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later... “Da-ad...” “What?” “I’m thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?” “No. You had your chance. Lights out!” Five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist