Sermons on why worship:

The Place And Need For Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

Where does worship fit in with God’s plan for His people?

‘Sanctuary’ – A holy place; a place set apart for sacred uses ‘that I may dwell among them’ – to abide or lodge where the people are Why now? Why did God choose this time to make a ‘place to dwell’ among the people? I. The Journey of the People A. Sojourn in Egypt (Genesis 50:22-Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 1, 2022

Nothing we do is more serious and important than worship. The basis of our worship, and the only basis of our worship, is to be the person, nature, and character of God through His son, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Last week we spend some time covering this portion of Scripture in Ephesians Chapter 5 where Paul is writing about the spiritual walk of the believer. The fact is the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

06 A Worshipful Response Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 7, 2025

Worship is our joyful response to Christ’s finished work.

A few weeks ago, our Montgomery County boys’ basketball team punched their ticket to the state tournament in dramatic fashion. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, MOCO launched a deep three—as the buzzer sounded, the ball banked through the rim. Game over. The crowd went crazy. The Arena ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:1-23, Leviticus 22:1-33, Leviticus 23:1-44, Leviticus 24:1-23, Hebrews 12:18-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 30, 2012

This message deals with how Worship should point us to God, transform our lives, and cause us to appreciate different styles of worship in others.The audio version is available at www.sermon.net

What Is The Purpose Of Worship Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 We are in the second in our sermon series. “What’s Worship Got To Do With It?” Last week Lay Pastor Sandra McLean led us off with a great message, “What Is Worship.” Next week, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sundays Are Meant For Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 7, 2015

Worship, The Body of Christ, The Church

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – Sundays Are Meant For Worship 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 (p. 799) January 11, 2015 Introduction: I’ve noticed something about people...or at least some people...They do not have a filter that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship That Pleases God

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 23, 2004

Sermon about the type of worship that is pleasing to God.

Worship That Pleases God Mark 12: 28-30 God wants all of you He ask for all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. God is not interested in: Half hearted commitment. Partial obedience Leftovers of our time and money God desires your full devotion. There is a right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Beyond Sunday Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship does not end with the church service.

Worship Beyond Sunday Hebrews 13:15-17 George Barna is a popular name in the Christian community. Barna has become well known because of his polling of Christians and non-Christians on religious issues. In a recent research study on worship, Barna found some disturbing facts. Among regular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship, My Way

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014

As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Your Struggle With Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The commandment against idolatry is "good news". It was not given because God enjoyed saying, "You can’t do this" and "you can’t do that either". The commandment against idol worship is at the top of the list after worshipping God because idols are counte

By Rev Bill Stewart [Marilyn] "Paula, do you think there’s a God?" [Paula] "Of course, there’s a God. What do you think I’ve been on about all these years? God is in everything and everything is in God. You are God, darling, if only you could see it and understand it." [Marilyn] "No, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-20

Denomination: Anglican

How Important Is Worship?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This is a modern day parable about the importance of worship.

Introduction: One sunny Sunday morning, much like today, Henry Jones woke up with his wife standing over him, shaking him, and saying, “You have to get up, we have to get ready for church.” Henry responded by saying, “I don’t want to go to church today, “I want to stay in bed.” His wife ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled To Kneel In Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2002

This is the last in a series on Ephesians 3. It was prepared for Easter Sunday, 2002.

Compelled... To Kneel In Thanksgiving and Praise Introduction to Sermon: Video on Kneeling… People kneel for many different reasons We are here today to worship God We may not physically get on our knees to praise and give the Father glory and honor but that is why we are here. For us today ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1: What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#1 of 7 on Worship. This is mainly a study of the words that refer to worship in the New Testament.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #1: What is Worship? We’re beginning a new series on worship, designed to help us worship God in spirit and in truth. As we begin, I thought it would be helpful to look at what worship is. In the New Testament, we see four basic words (or word groups) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generosity Is A Form Of Worship. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 2, 2024

What do we own? A great question. It all belongs to God, who is generous to all. It is an act of worship tolive and give generously.

Generosity is a form of worship. As you will know if you’ve been here over the last few weeks, apart from last week when we focused on youth and children, we have been looking at Dr Harry Wendt’s material, “In Heavens Name Why on Earth.” This is the last week of the series, and the focus of this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:6-8, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Exodus 19:5, Haggai 2:8, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 5:45, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Hosea 6:6, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building A House Of Worship Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

One of the most beautiful pictures of worship found in the bible is that of a lady name Mary. Her heart of worship and her acts of worship is truly something, which we must, instilled upon our lives if we want to make the church a house of worship.

Title: Building a house fit for the King: A House of Worship Text: Matthew 26: 7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it upon His head as He reclined at the table. 8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? 9 "For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happened To Praise For The Lord?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Why don't people praise the LORD as was done in past generations? An interesting question to explore.

" What Happened to Praise for the LORD?" (Pastor's sermon blog from the sermon for December 27, 2020 – Michael H. Koplitz) Psalm 148 1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! 2 Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! 3 Praise Him, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist