Sermons on Unacceptable Worship:

Breaking Our Flask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Some people, like Judas, are ignoring God's call, as they are too busy making their life in this world secure. Like the woman who broke her alabaster flask, we must break our flesh so the good things of God can pour out of us.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.”(1) Our passages of Scripture for this morning speak of sacrifice. One definition of sacrifice is “to offer to God in homage or worship,” and another one is “to destroy, surrender, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Choose That Good Part

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 6, 2022

Martha opened her home to Jesus and did her best to be a good hostess. Mary, on the other hand, opened her heart to Jesus and tried her best just to love the Lord. While Martha labored, Mary listened and found a place of worship at the feet of Jesus.

Illus: Recently I received an important text in the early hours of Sunday Morning. It was information that I would most likely need for the coming weeks. It was from someone I love and have known for decades. So in the midst of my Sunday Morning Meditation, I figured it being 6am it was weighing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Generation Of Worshippers

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord and worship? The answer is those who are of the generation of Jacob. The term “Jacob” is a general classification for any generation in which many people turn to God and seek to worship Him.

We’re going to begin our message tonight by reading through our passage of Scripture, which is Psalm 24:3-6: 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Disobedience is an extremely costly sin. God desires our obedience over our sacrifice. If we are trying to worship and we have been disobedient to the Lord, then He won’t accept our worship until we make our life right with Him.

This morning we’re going to discuss the sin of disobedience to God’s commands. Disobedience is an extremely costly sin; for we know that when the Israelites were on their exodus from Egypt that they refused to follow God’s plan for taking the Promised Land, and the consequence was spending forty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 30, 2022

There are some interesting things that happened at the feet of Jesus. And each event carried a specific significance to it. Today we'll focus on three of them.

AT THE FEET OF JESUS There are some interesting things that happened at the feet of Jesus. And each event carried a specific significance to it. Today we'll focus on three of them. 1) At his feet in humility. Chris Tomlin, "We Fall Down": "We fall down, We lay our crowns, At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-30, Matthew 28:9-10, Luke 5:8, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 8 The Majesty Of God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Psalm 8 explores the theme of God’s majestic splendor and our puny insignificance by way of comparison.

The Majesty of God   Psalm 8 Introduction Mays: Psalm 8 is the first hymn of praise in the Psalter. It is unlike any other in structure and style. It is the only hymn in the OT composed completely as a direct address to God. Stafford Wright wrote, “This psalm could be killed by a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Me Lift Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 23, 2021

Help bring some dying soul to Christ, will you lift the Lord up?

Help me lift Jesus By Pastor J.W.T. Spies John 12:32   Intro: I need you all to be praying with me this morning and if you pray with me I promise not to be long. I don’t have a long word this morning but I do have a strong word. John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of His Presence

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 26, 2021

King Solomon had one thing he sought to emphasize in the building of the temple: the presence of God. 

THE POWER OF HIS PRESENCE 1 KINGS 8 Introduction The world's most expensive building is the Abraj Al Bait, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia - government owned complex of seven skyscraper motels designed to cater to the Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca. The royal clock tower has world's ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Choose The Best Part

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2021

When my wife was sick at home she called me at the office and asked me stop by the grocery store on my way home to buy a loaf of bread.

Listen; if I am not mistaken I can not remember going to a grocery store since I became an adult. But as I got inside I had no idea where the bread was. I walked all over the store and finally found the section that had the bread. That was not an easy job because there were all kinds of bread on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

How God Views Religion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.

Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Forget Your God Song. (Relearn Your God Song).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2022

The Regent Honeyeater- A rare songbird has become threatened, it has started to lose its song, say scientists. "They don't get the chance to hang around with other honeyeaters and learn what they're supposed to sound like," explained Dr Ross Crates.

Don’t Forget Your God Song. (Relearn Your God Song). Psalm 137:1-5TPT The Regent Honeyeater- A rare songbird has become threatened, it has started to lose its song, say scientists. "They don't get the chance to hang around with other honeyeaters and learn what they're supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-5, Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise Leads Us In

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2022

The tribe of Judah ("praise") always led the people of God into battle, etc. We look at Judah's mother to see how "praise" was conceived. Then we look at the 5 sons of Praise (Judah) and see the amazing offspring we will get when we praise God!

PRAISE LEADS US IN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer went into his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. "First, the bad news..." 2. "Well," said the farmer, "I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-11, 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should We Give Unto The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

God’s Word is telling us

• In verses 1-2 of our text, to: Sing! Sing! Sing! • In verses 3-6, He tells us to: Honor! Honor! Honor! • In verses 7-8, He tells us to: Give! Give! Give! • In verse 9, He tells us to: Worship! Worship! Worship! All of this teaches us the importance of giving. Look at verse 7 and part ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stealing? The Battle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2022

Consider stealing the 8th commandment? Have you ever stole something from God? The battle is not yours! Stand still and see... PRAISE AND WORSHIP WILL ALWAYS WIN... Don't steal.

STEALING? THE BATTLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a jar of peanut butter, a spoon and a few pieces of bread sitting on a table. *STEAL: TO TAKE SOMETHING THAT IS NOT YOURS WITHOUT PERMISSION OR A LEGAL RIGHT. One that steals has no intention of returning. To take ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Malachi 3:8-9, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God