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  • Greg Addison avatar

    How To Worship With Integrity

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 6,585 views

    Worship of God has been described as the chief end of man’s existence. In order to be effective, however, man must worship God with integrity. That means we worship Him with our entire life and person and not simply out of ritual or habit. True worship c

    HOOK: Let me ask you a question: Why are you here tonight? Several layers to the question: Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Man is a religious being. We live in a religious society. For all that religion, society isn’t much different or changed. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 10, 2013
     | 4,962 views

    We worship God in the way we live. Worship is a matter of obedience and service: if we love God with all of our hearts and treat others as if they were Christ, we are worshiping God faithfully. Church ritual will never replace real worship. We must repent

    Everyday Christianity with Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm Biblical and theological thoughts on life and events in life. Some will come packaged as sermons- some simply as reflections. Classic Like most of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah was concerned with matters of mercy and justice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Religious? Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 9, 2017
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    Typically, a person's idea of being religious is just going through rituals and practices associated with the faith. In James 1:26-27 God defined what it means to be religious. So regardless of what we think it means we need to learn what God said it is.

    ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part one) James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: When people would ask me if I was religious I would say, no, because to me, being religious kind of had a negative connotation. Because typically, a person's idea of religious is going through rituals and practices associated with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformational Worship

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2018
     | 7,122 views

    If you want to experience life-transformational worship, come to a better altar – the cross of Jesus Christ – with better sacrifices: carry His shame; confess His name; and care for others.

    Joanne Weil describes the time her young son asked what was the highest number she had ever counted to. She didn't know, but she asked about his highest number. It was 5,372. “Oh,” she said. “Why did you stop there?” “Church was over,” he replied. (Mike and Amy Nappa, Bore No More! Group ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    True Communion

    Contributed by Greg Allen on Apr 16, 2006
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     | 15,417 views

    I honestly don’t know if Jesus is glorified through crackers and grape juice. And I wonder what he must think when we come together, go through our little religious ritual and leave with the same me-first mentality that we came in with.

    Today I want to look at the different viewpoints of the last supper from the 4 gospels. Traditionally only 3 of the gospels are credited with recognizing the last supper, Matthew, Mark and Luke. Let’s look at those: Matthew 26:20-30 20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Real-Igion

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2012
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     | 3,269 views

    In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into thinking the more I exemplify religious behavior the more spiritual I am. Le

    REALIGION James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Preventing deception is a major theme for James (1:1:16, 22, 26). In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pure In Heart: Defined Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 10, 2023
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     | 2,674 views

    In this sixth beatitude, we must understand the standard Jesus is setting with the with the phrase "pure in heart.". If we set the standard too low, we fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing. If we set it too high we forsake the pursuit as futile.

    Intro We are studying the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves for revival. What attitudes of heart are conducive to experiencing more of God’s grace and participating in what he is doing. The Beatitudes provide insight for participating in the kingdom of God because this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022
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     | 3,039 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

    Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 100,309 views

    Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

    (Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sharing The Peace - Why Anglicans Do This Thang. Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,471 views

    Jesus says "Peace be with you" - looking at the inner meaning behind the ritual. )The Peace of the Presence. 2) The Peace that puts the past behind you 3) The Peace that makes fear disappear 4) The Peace that pulls people together 5) Peace that brings healing 6) Peace for a purpose

    This sermon was preached at St Jospeh the Worker Church Northolt 2nd Sunday f Easter 7th April 2024 ..... John 20.19–31 19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ The Liberator

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,013 views

    Oh, that we would never let our Christianity become nothing more than a set of rituals and laws! Christ has set us free from sin not to enslave us to a new set of laws! If we are to live free from sin we have to allow our hearts to be filled with the grac

    Christ the Liberator, John 8:31-36 Introduction You and I – we – are born into this lives wearing slaves shackles. They aren’t visible. We can’t see them because they are the shackles of sin. The Bible teaches us that all of us have received a sinful nature from our parents. Our parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Lord Will Return (Zechariah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,196 views

    When life gets hard, look to Christ. Look forward to the glorious future He has planned for you. Look within at the changes He is making to your heart. And look up because He is coming soon!

    A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game. He asked one of the youngsters what the score was. “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy said, puzzled. “Why should we be discouraged? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Doing The Holy Hug Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,793 views

    The "holy kiss" was a common way to show love and acceptance in the early church. What was that "kiss" intended to accomplish for God and how can we (who often don’t do that) accomplish the same goals?

    OPEN: For the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking at what the Bible says about kissing (pause). You know, the Bible is just FULL of kissing. There are stories where sons kiss their fathers. Friends kissing friends/ brothers kissing brothers. People kissing false idols. Kissing between a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Taking Up The Cross (Luke 9:23-25) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 24, 2026
     | 222 views

    Lent is not about subtraction. It is about surrender. This sermon calls you to stop managing your life and start following Christ by taking up the cross daily.

    TAKING UP THE CROSS Luke 9:23-25 Day 8 Week 2: Stripping Away (Self-Denial and Surrender) MORNING LENT PRAYER WORSHIP SERVICE Theme: Stripping Away — Self-Denial and Surrender THE INTRODUCTION: THE CALL TO WORSHIP Good morning, church! Good morning, good morning, GOOD MORNING! (Clap your hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember Me The Power, Purpose, And Promise Of Communion

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 3, 2026
     | 57 views

    Communion is not just something we do. It’s something that marks us. Yet if we’re honest, sometimes we treat it like a church routine. The Lord's Supper isn't just a quiet moment. A small cracker. A sip of juice. Then we move on. When Jesus instituted Communion, He wasn’t starting a ritual.

    There are moments in life you never forget. The birth of a child. The day you said “I do.” The phone call that changed everything. Some moments mark you. Communion is not just something we do. It’s something that marks us. Yet if we’re honest, sometimes we treat it like a church routine. A quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: Other