Sermons on Why Worship:

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 24, 2024

Worship is the spontaneous and automatic reverential action or response we perform after seeing God. Bowing down, singing a song, kneeling down, facedown and so on are examples of actions used to adore, praise, and glorify God.

Then the LORD appeared to him by [a]the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2

True Worship

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 6, 2024

True worship is not just about singing songs, but it's about seeing the face of God. Do the songs we sing help us to see the face of God? Do the songs we sing completely describe God and His Holiness?

And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. Revelation 5:14 True worship is not just about singing songs, but it's about seeing the face of God. Do the songs we sing help us to see the face of God? Do the songs we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:14

Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Posture For Worship

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

In Revelation 5, worship began following the revelation of Jesus Christ as the triumphant Lamb who was worthy of opening the scroll. Prior to singing a brand-new song, 24 elders prostrated themselves before the lamb as the first act of worship/adoration.

In Revelation 5, worship began following the revelation of Jesus Christ as the triumphant Lamb who was worthy of opening the scroll. Prior to singing a brand-new song, 24 elders prostrated themselves before the lamb as the first act of worship/adoration. One of the postures of worship is to fall to ...read more

Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The fifth key to revival is authentic worship in which individuals connect heart to heart with God. When this occurs a power is unleashed in the life of the individual which in turn affects the church and community they reside in

Series the seven keys to revival- Sermon 5 “Authentic Worship” Thesis: The fifth key to revival is authentic worship in which individuals connect heart to heart with God. When this occurs a power is unleashed in the life of the individual which in turn affects the church and community they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#2] YOUR WORSHIP Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction: 1. Worship (Webster’s Dictionary) 1: to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power. 2: to regard with great, even extravagant respect, honor, or devotion. 2. Worship (Greek) [proskuneo] Literally means “to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a basic definition of worship.

Worship is a broad term. Some have said that it defies explanation. Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Priority Of Worship

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

We begin looking at the priority of worship when it comes to an Audience of One.

“The Priority of Worship” Genesis 22:5; Matthew 2:2 Genesis 22:5 hebrew - (shachah) prostrate, depress Matthew 2:2 greek - (pros-ku-ne-o) prostrate; adore; reverence; homage A. The DEFINITION of Worship. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 108:3-5; 95:1-2; 100:4 Worship: Whatever holds your mind’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:5, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Worship

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

Worship has many benefits as we serve a Holy God

“The Product of Worship” Daniel 6:1-28 A. Daniel had an EXCELLENT SPIRIT in him. (vv. 1-3) EXEMPLIFIED LIFE B. Daniel incurred the ENVY of his co-workers. (vv. 4-5) C. Daniel EXPERIENCED opposition from his detractors. (vv. 6-9) D. Daniel EVIDENCED his trust in God in spite of very difficult ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 22, 2005

What is worship?

Topic: Heart of Worship Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Introduction: The downfall for most of us is that we become too concerned with “church” and not concerned enough with WORSHIP What is Worship? The word comes from the original word ‘woerth scipe’; it then became ‘worth ship’ and now is simply ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message on the Wise Men worshipping the Christ Child.

WISE WORSHIP Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Recently a great deal of talk has centered around the subject of worship. Though the Greek word translated worship is used nearly sixty times in the New Testament, no prescribed order of service states how many hymns should be sung or what kind of sermon should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Expressions Of Worship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 23, 2005

I would propose to you that God wants you to worship Him in spirit and truth. He longs to deliver His people from the religious bondage that comes from legalism, traditionalism, denominationalism and faddism. Our Lord longs for His church to look into G

Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:16 Title: Expressions of Worship Theme: Connecting with God in the Song Service “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

Martha was not a whiner, or unspiritual when she asked Jesus to tell Mary to help. She was worshiping Jesus in her worship language... service.

Multi-lingual Worship Luke 10:38-42 This past week, I was reading about a family. It is a family in the Bible… Mary, Martha and Lazarus. You remember they were the family Jesus stayed with whenever he came to Jerusalem. As I was thinking about that family, I realized they were a great picture of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Called To Worship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Believers are called to come together as a worshipping community.

As we have been looking to Acts 2:42-47, we have been talking about how we as Christians are called to live in community with other believers as a community of faith. In doing so, we have recognized key elements which contribute to a local body of believers living together as a community of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Hunger For Worship

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 29, 2001

A sermon based on Isaiah 6:1-8 drawing lessons for us concerning worship.

A HUNGER FOR WORSHIP Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! The same is true with worship. When we approach worship with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ