Sermons on Wicked Worship:

A Worship Problem Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014

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

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Worthwhile Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013

Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.

See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase: One man’s trash is… [Wait for answers] That’s right: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 10, 2013

Worship, according to the New Illustrated Webster's Dictionary is defined as

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship HIm must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 ESV Define "Worship" Worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2013

In order to understand what is acceptable worship we need to understand the purpose of worship, what is not acceptable worship, and what constitutes acceptable worship.

Acceptable Worship John 4:20-24 Confusion and controversy surround the topic of what is acceptable worship. For many how we worship is not a critical matter. They feel that how one worships is a personal matter and that the individual determines what is appropriate or not. In Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Wins!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 16, 2013

For to worship is to quicken the conscience by the Holiness of God; to feed the mind with the truth of God; to purge the imagination by the beauty of God; to open the heart to the love of God; to devote the will to the purpose of God.

WORSHIP THAT WINS! Introduction: Many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. One little boy was listening to his parents discuss the church service. The mother stated she did not like the song services. The dad said that the preacher’s sermon was too long. The little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian Church

True Worship Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. Corporate worship is a significant indicator of the true spiritual condition of a congregation. But what exactly should corporate worship look like?

Church Essentials: Part Three True Worship - Acts 2:41-42 Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. We are told that the church "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers". Corporate worship is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Song Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2014

In this sermon, we explore a number of things about worshiping in song.

Introduction: A. We are in a sermon series called UR Church – Be the church of Christ. 1. We are learning about the church that Jesus built and how we can continue to be that church. 2. We have been learning about restoring the form and heart of NT Christianity. 3. We have talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Restoration Of Worship Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

Authentic worship comes out of our understanding and experiencing God's grace

Restoration of Worship Nehemiah 7:73 - 8:18 Rodeo Road Baptist Church October 19, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

Denomination: *other

Worship Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

There are five reasons why we worship and why it matters.

Worship Matters 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Mary Louise Rowland asks, “Why do we come here to worship, Sunday after Sunday, 52 Sundays a year for 5, 10, 30 years or even a whole lifetime? Getting up early Sunday morning, getting ready, getting the children dressed, driving to chuch in all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

So our highest priority as Christians is to give glory to God, to exalt him by giving Him worship. We are created and called to worship. That’s the reason we gather here today and every Sunday. So how do you prepare for worship?

Preparing for Worship Psalm 24, James 4:8a When you read the Old Testament, you cannot help but see the importance of worship in the lives of the people of God. Abraham worshipped. (Gen. 22:5) Jacob worshiped (Herews 11:21), Moses worshiped (Ex. 34:8), Joshua worshiped (Josh 5:14) and David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-7, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Methodist

Challenges Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

True worship presents a challenge to everyone who comes in the presence of God. Our Scripture today is one of the most difficult to understand in the entire Bible because the insinuations of the story can be unsettling. It presents a view of God which mak

The Challenge of Worship Genesis 22:1-19 Camp Leach tells the story of some friends who took their 5 year-old grandson to church one Sunday. Bettie took her place with the choir while Christopher, their grandson sat in the congregation with his grandfather. During the service, Bettie motioned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Barriers To Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. Barriers are not just that. They are a battle over your worship. And anything tha

Barriers to Worship Matthew 4:10, Matthew 16:23 Did you struggle to get to worship this morning? Raise your hands. It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist