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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Good Worship Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
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    Good worship springs from the heart and is guided by the Word.

    11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. Introduction We begin this morning the final section of Mark’s gospel. Chapter 1- 8:26 is the first section, in which Mark presents ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Effective Worship Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
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    Pt. 2 of the Effective Church Series

    Sermon-6/11/06-Effective Worship Intro.-Teen came home from church bored, began to complain to his dad about the music. “Dad I’m tired of singing only same old Psalms to outdated tunes, don’t you think that God might enjoy hearing something new from his children?” This was not the first time his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worship Essentials

    Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Oct 20, 2012
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    What is needed to truly worship

    A. Worship is a word that is often used today but little understood. It is not hootin’ and holleren’ during a church service. It is not a warm fuzzy feeling during a song. It is not any of the things that most modern Christians do. B. Jesus said to the devil that God alone is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Imperatives Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
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    While I recognize that sometimes a church service can seem dull, especially to a non-Christian, I want to suggest this morning that true worship is anything but boring. The very essence of what worship is does not allow us to be bored. When we come befo

    The Imperatives of Worship I’ve always liked hearing oxymorons, or self-contradicting phrases. The word itself comes from “oxus” which means sharp and “moros” which means dull. Here are some of my favorites. Jumbo shrimp Freezer burn White chocolate Plastic silverware Airline food Sanitary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expressing Worship

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
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    Biblical expressions of worship are explored with attention to the Psalms and David’s example.

    Expressing Worship 2 Samuel 6:12-23[1] 6-12-05 Into I want to begin this morning with a video clip from the movie “Hoosiers”[2]. Begin in Ch 30 at 01:47:00 and End at 01:49:33 Without question those people were fully engaged in that basketball game. Their expression of joy over that victory is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Worship Problem Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014
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    Sin, at its core, is a worship problem.

    Sin, at its core, is a worship problem Sin is NOT: • An information problem • An emotional problem • A psychological problem • A political problem • A lust problem • A gossip problem • A lying problem • A substance problem or addiction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship In Warfare

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2011
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    What do you do when you are facing such monumental obstacles? How do you resist temptation, flee from evil, or believe beyond your ability to understand how your problems can be solved or your battles won?

    Opening illustration: AN ESKIMO FISHERMAN CAME to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Is A Verb!

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
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    Worship services are first and foremost to offer worship to God through Christ Jesus, rather than satisfy the attendee. Many have lost sight of the fact that Church services are more about the attendee giving than receiving.

    “I used to attend congregational worship services but I quit because I got nothing from it.” “Church is boring.” “When I sit in the pew during church services, I think about how much more I could be accomplishing if I had stayed home.” Through the decades, I have heard a multitude of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Year Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on May 5, 2024
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    No matter what, true, Godly worship cannot be manufactured. Worship cannot be organized just because someone on a stage is encouraging you to participate.

    THE YEAR OF WORSHIP Lakeview Baptist Church Sermon Series: "Worship" January 7, 2024 Scripture: Romans 11:33-36 Romans 11:33-36 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005
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    3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

    Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Worships

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008
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    Through Abel is demonstrated that our faith ought to be exemplified in our constant worship in our time, our life, and our reputation.

    A Faith That Worships Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:4 Key verse: Hebrews 11:4 – By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2009
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    Can we refuse to ’Thank God’ by worshiping and bowing down when we clearly see that this God is our God forever and ever, and will be our guide, even unto death? There is a warning which follows ~ The favored nation grew deaf to their Lord’s command.

    Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Demon Worship

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 18, 2011
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    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding refraining from idolatry.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:14-22, Title: Demon Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/17/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the witch in Maine who was working against us, team from SC that found her B. Background to passage: Paul is closing off his argument that he has been making since 8:1 regarding the practice of eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Johnston avatar

    What Is Worship?

    Contributed by Gregory Johnston on Mar 13, 2019
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    Worship is more than just a group of musicians and singers. Worship is attitude, worship is life, worship is being in the presence of our Creator.

    I. Meeting someone who is famous or semi-famous – thoughts and feeling a. Story about Kansas II. All People Worship a. All people worship. Atheist, pagan, faithful, or undecided, all human beings have the need deep within them to worship – or “serve” as Brother Bob put it. This need to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 8, 2021
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    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B

    March 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 2:13-22 The Heart of Worship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Bridge on the River Kwai is widely considered as one of the best movies ever made. The film came out in 1957. It won 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran