Sermons on Unacceptable Worship:

Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 3, 2016

how should we worship God?

God’s Chosen People the Israelites were freed from slavery from Egypt. God promised them a land filled with milk and honey but they wandered in the desert for 40 years because of their sinfulness. Only 2 people, Joshua and Caleb, remained alive from the original 2 million Israelites from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2014

What is "Worship"? How do we see worship lived out in the life of Jehoshaphat? How are we instructed to worship?

O worship the King - All glorious above And gratefully sing - His wonderful love Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise I will worship with all of my heart I will praise You with all of my strength I will seek You all of my days - I will follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

They That Worship

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2014

We must worship God in spirit and in truth. Moving from thanksgiving to praise and finally into worship. The Tabernacle gives a beautiful picture of moving from thanksgiving to praise and finally worshipping God in the beauty of Holiness.

“They that WORSHIP” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- John 4:24 “God is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth”. Opening:- This morning I want to look at this scripture and I am going to ask a question that each person needs to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Apostolic

Worship

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 14, 2020

Worship is our response to God.

Psalm 95 “Worship” 1. Worship is what God desires of His creation • God has always desired our worship consider the first offering given by Able But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, • God desired ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

To worship Jesus we must: risk the journey, know the word, and come with sacrifice and generosity.

December 11 Worship (Wise Men, Matthew 2:1-12) So what can we glean from this Christmas story about worship? 1. To worship Jesus, we must risk the journey vv.1-2 This Christmas, get past the glitz and glitter and presents and parties and become a genuine worshipper of the Messiah. Risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul tells us how we should conduct ourselves when we come together to worship. He speaks separately to men and women. The issues are different for men and women

In 2:3&4 Paul says: “This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” He reminds us that there is only one God and only one mediator between God and humanity, Jesus Christ. So he first asks us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Anglican

Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with humility, listening more than speaking, and understanding His willingness to hear our prayers.

Good morning, dear family of God. Isn't it marvelous to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the echoes of countless praises and prayers reverberate off the walls? It's a place filled with the whispers of our shared faith, a faith that speaks of grace, forgiveness, and an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Topics: Foot, Mouth

Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 30, 2024

True worship is more than style.

INTRODUCTION - Today, we will dive into the subject of worship. - What is worship? - The dictionary defines worship as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity, the acts or rites that make up a formal expression of reverence for a deity, or a religious ceremony or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 19, 2026

Worship is something that takes place in heaven continuously forever and ever and we just partake in or join in on Sundays. Heaven and its Hosts continuously worship God, and we just join or participate in it for some time from earth.

The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” Revelation 4:8 Worship is not something we do or participate when attend the church on Sundays ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8

Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of genuine, heart-centered worship, moving from self-centeredness to Spirit-centeredness, and living a life that reflects God's truth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are gathered here to bask in His word, to be nourished by His truth, and to be guided by His wisdom. We are here to engage in a conversation with our Creator, a conversation that will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Topics: Forget About Yourself, Concentrate On Him

Worship Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 9, 2005

Worship is a lifestyle of devotion, service and obedience to God

40 Days of Purpose Week 2 – Worship Rom 12:1-2 We were told last week that we were created to be loved by God and to be in relationship with him. The topic slated for this week is “worship”. We’re created to worship God. That’s our purpose. But what does that mean? I have a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Worship

Contributed by Alexander John on Apr 21, 2005

this sermonwill help you understand what is worship

Worship John 4: 23, 24 I. What is worship? To worship is To quicken the conscience by the holiness of god, To feed the mind with the truth of god To purge the imagination by the beauty of god To open the heart to the love of god To devote the will for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

Second message in a series on church health stressing the importance and attributes of worship

Getting W.E.L.L. Worship Part 2 of 5 Intro The ability to worship is one of the distinguishing marks of humans compared to animals. A dog doesn’t sit in his backyard and lift his paws to the Lord and bark out his praises. Yes, he barks sometimes, but I guarantee he is not contemplating the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Is Not ... Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Aug 28, 2004

In looking into the reality of spiritual authenticity of worship, walk, and witness, this sermon looks into the first part of worship "is not".

Worship IS NOT! When speaking of the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans of this time we must understand that there was a hatred and bitterness greater than any that we could probably imagine. The closest example I can think of to relate Jews and Samaritans may be that of segregation ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

From the beginning, the secret to Israel’s blessing was when they had a good relationship with the Lord it was characterized by faith and obedience.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A question to ask ourselves is, “Who Are You Worshiping?” During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist