Sermons on Transformative Worship:

Worship In The Splendor Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2021

In Psalm 96, the Psalmist gives four commands and backs up each command with a reason for their obedience. Psalm 96:1-13 shows us the coming of the Lord to rule as king over all the earth.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent in 2021. We continue in our sermon series, “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” On this Third Sunday of Advent, I want to examine Psalm 96. You may recall in our study of the life of King David that after he had been anointed king over Judah and Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Having A Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Emily Jache on Sep 28, 2020

Is your heart in the worship? Are you experiencing roadblocks?

Today’s message, we’re going to be talking about worship. This is something at may appear to be simple, but yet it’s much more complex that you may think. Worship in the NIV bible is mentioned 256 times. The definition of worship is to show reverence or adoration towards God. When you want to show ...read more

Three Ways To Worship

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jul 27, 2021

Jesus outlines how people worship God. To this day there is uninformed and ignorant worship; but there is a third form of worship that Jesus shows us.

Three Ways to Worship July 7, 2002 - Community Chapel, Nashua, New Hampshire John 4:4-26 She lived on a dead end street. I don't mean one of those nice cul-de-sac dead end streets where kids can play in safety. I mean dead end like the end of the line. Like no-where. Like no hope. She had ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Jesus Only

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

When the opinion of men supersedes the opinion of God, we are focusing too much on people; and there are believers who unknowingly worship people. But the only one whom we should be seeking to please and worship is Jesus.

John once shared the account of some people who had denied Christ for fear of what the Pharisees would think. In John 12:42-43, He said, “Many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavenly Worship Service Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018

What is your highest goal in life? If it’s high enough, the Bible teaches it will require your death. This is true of many goals.

Revelation 7 – a Heavenly Worship Service 9. after these things I looked, and saw a huge crowd which no one could number, from every ethnicity, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, all clothed in white, and palm branches in their hands 10. and crying ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: *other

About Formalism In Worship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 31, 2023

It is not good when our worship is nothing more than a formality, rather than an engagement with the One whom we are supposedly worshipping.

ABOUT FORMALISM IN WORSHIP. Psalm 50:7-15. Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears as a court case, with El Elohim Yahweh, “the Mighty God the LORD” (cf. Psalm 50:1) presiding as Judge (cf. Psalm 50:6) - and God’s covenant people in the dock (cf. Psalm 50:5). Here the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bother With Worship? Series

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023

A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Corrupt Worship

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 11, 2021

Although there are all different kinds of styles and shapes and forms of worship, we must ensure our focus of worship is on God, on His holiness, and His majesty.

The Danger of Corrupt Worship By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 4:23-24 says “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Amos 5:21-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 1:21-28

Denomination: Apostolic

God Pleasing Worship

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021

Examines worship that is pleasing to God, from John 4. Part of series preaching through John.

John 4 (1) - Read John 4:4-42 Jesus and His disciples were traveling through Samaria. He is tired, so He sits down by a well, while His disciples head into town to get something to eat. After He sits down, a woman from the town comes out to get some water. When she comes out, she is surprised ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose - True Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 14, 2021

Message about what worship and how it is our purpose.

Purpose of Worship Introduction John 4 is a unique and intriguing story. It seems to be that Jesus leaves Judea and goes to Galilee to get away from the division that the Pharisees were trying to create. They were trying to divide the camp of John the Baptist and Jesus. They were going in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship God Desires

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life.

We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE DONE, did you hear about the artist that asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 5, 2022

Here are five principles of public worship that are important for our understanding of worship.

Scripture Our text today is simply a background for what I have to say. I would like to draw your attention to Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. The church at Corinth had a number of difficulties. One area in which they were having difficulty was public worship. Their Order of Worship was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship God Desires

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life. We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Practices Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2022

In this message, we explain our Order of Worship and why we worship the way we do.

Scripture Today I want to conclude our study of “Worship Matters” with a look at “The Practices of Public Worship.” Because of the nature of today’s message, I will not be expounding a text of Scripture. However, let me read a text of Scripture as a backdrop for this message. Let’s read Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed