Sermons on Wicked Worship:

Sin And Worship

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Mar 30, 2011

This sermon is a study of our worship of God

3rd Sunday of Lent 11 Sin and worship Charles Swindoll, in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life, tells the true story of a man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his girlfriend to enjoy on a picnic one afternoon. He was in for a surprise because the person behind the counter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

The Aroma Of Worship

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

What is worship? “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Do we believe that the presence of God is here? The degree to which we believe that will determine the depths of our worship.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” What is worship? “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Do we believe that the presence of God is here? The degree to which we believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 6, 2011

So much confusion about Worship, as if it really is all about a type of music, let's see what Jesus has to say about worship.

WHAT IS WORSHIP? (All of my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com And all Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we are missing all the other Elders of the church, I am the only one here. They are all attending worship at our sister church in Shenendoah, and will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart For Worship Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 14, 2012

A fan thinks worship is about them, a follower knows it is all about GOD

Worship The supreme activity of a Christian is worship. As Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman about a location of worship, He proclaims that God is spirit and that those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth. For worship, God is indifferent to places, nationalities, and methods. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women And Worship

Contributed by Greg Powell on Apr 17, 2012

An expository message on the difficult passage of head coverings in 1 Corinthians and its implications toward submission.

INTRO: I will tell you unashamedly that I am not scared to preach on this passage. Not scared, I am terrified! I want to handle the Word of God rightly and accurately. There is a big, gigantic “HUH?” that you could right over the top of these verses in your Bible. You read this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Subject Of Worship

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

We’re still in John 4 in the story of the Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well. Jesus has offered her the Living Water that only He can offer but there are some matters that need to be cleared up before she can truly receive this living water. Last week she was confronted with the matter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Worship

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 29, 2011

Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.

THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Quality Of Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 11, 2011

The quality of our worship of God is not totally dependent on a worship team or the preacher; it is a matter of knowledge and heart!

How is our worship of God? In your own mind what score (from 1-10, 10 being perfect) would you give your worship of God when you come to church on a Sunday? Here’s a peek into the main point of the message today: the quality of your worship of God does not totally depend on the worship team or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demon Worship

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 18, 2011

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This message from Revelation 4-5 comes in 3 parts and is threaded throughout the service interspersed with music and responsive readings (some of which are included in the sermon)

Revelation Series #3 From Rev. 4-5 Heavenly Worship PART 1: Revelation 4 - 5:7 THE LION AND THE LAMB Revelation 4 and 5 describe an amazing Worship Service in Heaven. Instead of just talking about this Heavenly Worship Service today, we’re also going to JOIN IN WORSHIP. Today we will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gestures Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011

Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

Wired To Worship! Series

Contributed by Jason W. Lawson on Aug 17, 2012

#1 in the series

What is the one thing that we will do in heaven that we do on Earth? Preaching? disciple-making? Missions? It is worship! Worship is an end in itself, not a means to something else. Meaning, if you only worship God because you get something out of it, then it ceases to be worship because you are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Acceptable Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 20, 2012

The joy and satisfaction which so many Christian lack can be received only by surrendering back to the Lord what He has already given to us. When we surrender our body, mind and will to God as a living sacrifice, then we can truly render spiritual worshi

ROMANS 12: 1-2 ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP A tearful distraught young woman approached a pastor who had been speaking on worship at a conference and told him that she could not live the Christian life the way she should. She said, "I'm frustrated. My worship experience is not meaningful and fulfilling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Worship

Contributed by Mark Thometz on Aug 27, 2012

Sometimes we want to put our worship of God in a box that we only break out on Sunday mornings. Worship, however, is much bigger than that.

I grew up in what I would consider, lower middle class. In the schools I went to as a kid there were really 3 levels of kids when it came to income. You had the rich kids. These kids had a Playstation AND N64, which were big when I was kid. They had huge houses and a TV in every room. Then you had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

A Study Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 3, 2012

The meaning of worship, the object of worship and importance.

A STUDY ON WORSHIP “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms twenty-nine and verse two. The church bulletin stated that the Sunday morning worship would begin at eleven. So there was an opening pray followed by some singing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: *other