Sermons on Worship Essentials:

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Hates Our Worship

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Our worship of God can be rejected. Today we examine ourselves to see if God accepts our worship.

Introductory Considerations 1. "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps." Your pianos and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1.

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. (Lk.4:8) 3. To fulfill our highest purpose for living (Psa.45:11) 4. To direct ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipping The Right God In The Wrong Way! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#2 in 10 Commandment Series

#2 “WORSHIPPING THE RIGHT GOD IN THE WRONG WAY!” TEXT: Ex. 20:4-6; 24-25; Num. 21:8-9; II Kings 18:3-5 INTRO: Strangely enough, the 2nd commandment is probably one of the most violated commandments today! That may seem strange since it is a prohibition against making idols, but there are many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should We Worship God?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 23, 2003

Why we should worship

1 CO 6:12 "Everything is allowable for me"--but not everything is useful. "Everything is acceptable for me"--but I will not be enslaved by anything.” “You may say, ‘I am allowed to do anything.’ But I reply, ‘Not everything is good for you.’ And even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Worship Anything But God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

There are human reasons and ramifications behind the Ten Commandments. They were not given for God’s benefit.

Don’t worship anything but God -- Deuteronomy 5:6-10 Beginning: The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Worship With Jesus In God's House

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2005

EPIPHANY 4(B) - As believers, we worship with Jesus in God’s where we see Jesus’ authority and are moved to share Jesus’ miracles.

WE WORSHIP WITH JESUS IN GOD’S HOUSE (Outline) MARK 1:21-28 - January 30, 2005 - EPIPHANY 4 INTRO: Once again the Lord has provided us with another day of his grace, and especially another day of/for worship. As believers we value our Sundays as the day in which we are privileged and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship In The Old Covenant And The New Covenant

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 11, 2005

It explains the nature of worship in terms of the Old and New Covenant

Barnabas Park barnabaspark@gmail.com Worship in the Old Covenant and the New Covenant Exodus 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, "This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so that they may ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Worship Genuine Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

One day they were throwing down their coats, a couple days later, they spit in His face... not a good example of real worship! How can I make mine real? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Make Your Worship Genuine It was Palm Sunday, and the mother’s 3-year old son had to stay home from church because of strep throat. When the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 29:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Define Worship?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006

Often we come into God’s presence with a very wrong idea of what worship means.

Why are you here this morning? What was it that made you get up fairly early on a day that most of you have off of work and come into Beartown Road Alliance Church to join us for worship? For some of you, it’s the fellowship. This is where your friends are and you enjoy getting together once a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Circumstantial Living Leads To Circumstantial Worship

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 25, 2006

When thing are good God is to be praised and when things aren’t so good, God is to be praised. This sermon deals with the realities of "Circumstantial Worship".

Circumstantial Living Leads to Circumstantial Worship by Pastor Shannon 10/25/2006 Living Springs Church Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Job 13:15 “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him…” Job, having suffered incredible loss and enduring terrible circumstances declares that He will continue ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Lesson 3: Worship While Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006

“Worship is giving to God the worth that is due Him” –Old Definition

“Worship is giving to God the worth that is due Him” –Old Definition A. WHEN TO WORSHIP 1. Worship when the worst calamity hits. “Then Job arose and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshipped” (1:20). a. Completely humbled. b. Completely prostrate on ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Christians Wear To Worship?

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 26, 2007

Do not let the title of this sermon fool you! This sermon is not about the proper attire for church attendance, but rather what kind of "spiritual clothes" the Christian should wear at all times.

What should Christians wear to worship? This sermon is NOT about the proper attire for church attendance. God doesn’t care as much as man does about dress as long as it is modest and decent. This sermon IS about what the Christ-centered life should look like, and not just at church, but at all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Detours On The Path To Worshiping God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

We know that we are to be worshiping God as a part of our daily lives, yet many Christians go for days without much thought of Him. What are the "detours" that get us side-tracked in that way? (This message was preached during week 2 of "40 Days.")

Key Definition: “Worship is honoring God’s greatness and goodness.” - Whether in church on Sunday or in our everyday lives, every time we acknowledge how great God is and/or how good He’s been to us, that is an act of worship. It is an act of honoring Him for who He is and/or what He’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-8

Denomination: Baptist