Sermons on worship and focus:

Worry Or Worship?

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 7, 2025

Worry often feels unavoidable, but it drains our energy and distracts our hearts. Today, we’ll explore how worship can break the cycle of worry, helping us find peace, purpose, and joy by centring our lives on Jesus.

Introduction Good morning, Church. Today, we’re looking at a story many of us know well: Mary and Martha. It’s a passage about priorities, but it’s also a mirror that reflects our tendency to let worry dominate our lives. Let’s explore how we can move from a life of worry to one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Exalting In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009

Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

EXALTING IN WORSHIP A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Simple Worship Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series on the book of Exodus. Application of this message shows what is necessary in order for us to worship God.

Simple Worship Exodus 20:22 -last week we finished our study of the ten commandments -God is still giving instruction to Moses -Moses will not come down from the mountain until the end of chapter 31 -God will continue to give instruction about building the tabernacle -In this passage today God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:22-26

Choosing To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 27, 2006

We live in a day when people love to worship only when the mood is right, the sun is shining, and everything is okay, but this is not biblical. We need to be a people of worship...no matter how we feel. We need to make a choice...

If I were to ask the question: why do we worship God? What answer would you give? Do we do it because He is good? Do we do it because He has blessed us? Do we do it only when the sun is out and we’re happy? This type of Christian thinking falls apart when things don’t go well. When you are feeling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-28

Worship Wars

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Sermon to handle the increasing division over style of music in worship (contemporary vs. traditional). We sing for God’s benefit and not our own. Yet God continues to inspire us with a new song and styles of worship.

In the last month or so I have heard some interesting comments. I’ve heard, “we don’t sing enough of the old hymns,” or “I don’t like the new music,” and I have also heard “we are singing too many hymns,” or “we sing songs too slow.” Interesting isn’t it? Whenever people are involved there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Worship Of The Wise Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001

An important lesson from the Magi.

THE WORSHIP OF THE WISE Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: During the Christmas Season, we naturally shift our focus toward the birth of Jesus. Today we will discuss the 3 Wise Men. There are many important points that can be made about their visit, but I want to discuss one of the most important: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wow Worship! Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

# 1 From series "The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church."

“The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” WOW Worship!!! John 4:19-26 Today we continue our look at the six pillars that make a church powerful and effective. Pillar number two is WORSHIP… Unfortunately in thousands of years society still has not gotten the idea of authentic worship down. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores Psalm 99, emphasizing God's holiness, greatness, and deeds, and encourages believers to trust and deepen their commitment to God.

Grace, peace, and blessings to each one of you, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. We find ourselves here once again, gathered in the sanctuary of the Lord, a place where we come to find solace, understanding, and the divine wisdom that only our Heavenly Father can provide. Today, we gather ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

Authentic Worship

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

A look at Christ’s teaching on worship with the woman at the well.

EG Service-Authentic Worship-Jn. 4:21-24 Hook: EPIC-4 core values, Encounter God, Passion 4 God and People, Invite seekers, Connect w/ His people. Encounter God-Authentic Worship- Key Idea: X calls us to Focus on the Big Picture. There is one way to God through X, and it is through Him (the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: *other

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

The Priority Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 4, 2002

This is the first sermon in a series on Worship.

The Priority of Worship Luke 10: 38-42 This sermon is the first in a series that we will be studying over the next few weeks on the topic of Worship. It is my prayer that by the end of this series we will better understand the importance of worship as well as what God desires from our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2014

Worship in context: words of warning

SINGING PRAISE, AND LISTENING TO THE WORD. Psalm 95. In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the praise-leader sang “O Come let us sing unto the LORD” (Psalm 95:1), the congregation knew to join in the singing of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010

The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbath Worship Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014

Sabbath worship is one of those times when our hearts are bound in unity. A unity that revolves around lovingly adoring God Almighty!

Sabbath: Sabbath Worship Scripture Text: Psalm 95.1-8a INTRODUCTION Several years ago, my wife and I spent a weekend in Manhattan, New York Since we were there over a Sunday, we wanted to find a church to attend. If you’ve ever been to lower-Manhattan, …you probably-know that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene