Sermons on War On Worship:

Living In Thanksgiving: Service Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 2, 2008

This message focuses on worship as service ...and how it should be something we do with gladness!

This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - let’s read it out-loud together this week... Last week we talked about ‘delight’ - for us to become tankful and live lives of thanksgiving we have to learn to delight in God - and we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Right Relationship With God

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 25, 2008

To have a right relationship with God, we must dedicate ourselves to Him in worship and submission.

A Right Relationship with God Romans 12:1-2 I. Dedicate Your Body to Him in Worship (v. 1) a. Motivated by Mercy i. To humble ourselves before Him (Psalm 5:7) ii. To be thankful for His salvation (Psalm 13:5) iii. To praise His deliverance in troublesome times (Psalm 59:16-17) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 24, 2011

Jesus, who is over and beyond the Sabbath, brings rest, learning, worship, and holiness forever!

As we will read in our passage today, Jesus Christ proclaimed Himself as the “Lord of the Sabbath”. What does this mean? Let’s first read our text then we’ll answer the question; for Scriptures answer Scriptures in context! Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 6. Read along with me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let All Be Done Decently And In Order Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 25, 2012

In this lesson, we learn that in the worship service all things should be done decently and in order.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s conclude our section on spiritual gifts in a message I am calling, “Let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2009

The 1) COMPASSION 2) TERROR 3) JOY 4) WORSHIP & 5)HOPE of the Resurrection

This week has seen some tremendous devastation. At least 1,500 have been injured and tens of thousands left homeless in Italy’s deadliest quake in nearly 30 years. One official said between 10,000 and 15,000 buildings were damaged by the earthquake. By Friday morning the death toll from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Other

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Ephod Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

Aaron's ephod held meaning for worship in the Tabernacle as it does for us today in the NT church.

Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christ Of The Resurrection

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

The Christ "in our midst is someone transcendent and majestic and totally worthy of our worship.

The Easter season is the universal celebration of Christ’s resurrection. All over the world Christians celebrate this marvelous and wonderful holiday of Christ rising from the dead completing man’s salvation. Many will reenact the crucifixion of Christ. One church north of us have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Gives Us Hope Series

Contributed by Jesse Alexander on Mar 30, 2013

Encouragement to a congregation of reluctant inviters to take invite cards and invite friends and neighbors to worship.

We’re continuing with the E100 series, and we have two weeks left. We’re actually extending the series one week due to Ash Wednesday and the 25th anniversary. But I’ll be preaching three sermons from the last two weeks of the E100 series. You can still grab a book mark it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Outward Religion Is Not Acceptable To God

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 25, 2014

God demands true faith, true repentance, true worship, not the outward show of 'religiosity'

2 Timothy 3: 1-9 Outward religion Christmas has long gone and 2014 is no longer the 'New' year. Paul wrote his 2nd 'Pastoral' Letter to Timothy around AD66/67. The church was fairly 'new' as it was only 30 years or so after Pentecost, but it was not so 'new' that it was 'Pristine' or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory's Secret Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2015

The God we worship gives us the secret to victory in this life. Contentment with Him is key!

1. A Tale of Discontent This is reportedly a true story about George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he had left the lights on out in his workshop. George went out to turn off the lights but saw that there were people in there in the process of stealing his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Tidings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 31, 2018

Christmas is beyond all but Christ is exalted, worshiped and congregation has assembled for Christ. F

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas: During Christmas some go to their mother church, some others go to their mother-in-law church. For some Christmas means lots eatables and going to good restaurants. Some Christmas means bonus, means New Dress. Christmas is beyond all but Christ is exalted, worshiped and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sunday - Matthew 28

Contributed by Matt Stone on Apr 6, 2020

At Easter, God transforms fear to peace, disciples to brothers, worship to mission and grief to joy.

The Natural History Museum in London used to have an earthquake simulator. You’d stand in the middle of a pretend Japanese supermarket and the floor would move, literally, under your feet. You’d get jolted back and forth. It always felt a little bit tame – I suspect they didn’t want anyone to hurt ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing And Hypocrisy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2020

Matthew 15:9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.

HEALING AND HYPOCRISY. Matthew 14:34-36; Matthew 15:1-9. It was noised abroad that, of all that ever came to Jesus, He turned none away, ‘and He healed them all’ (cf. Matthew 12:15). It is no wonder that, arriving on the other side of the Lake, Jesus found that His fame had travelled before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Grief

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 12, 2023

Dealing with grief in a church after the son of our worship leader was killed in a traffic accident

Dealing with Grief Tuesday morning, I woke up to a text from Marc telling me Reece had been in a motorcycle accident, and that they were on their way to Tampa. I woke Gladys up, told her about Marc’s message, asked her to pray, and headed to Tampa. I called Marc shortly after I left and told him ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Psalm 137:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Reaches Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2025

This is the secret of true worship. This is what God is looking for when we come before Him.

Title: The Prayer That Reaches Heaven Intro: This is the secret of true worship. This is what God is looking for when we come before Him. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Reflection Dear Friends, My dear friends, let me tell you about a moment that changed everything for me. It happened on an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Other