Sermons on Worship Essentials:

Worship In Continuity With The Synagogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010

In form and spirit, there is good continuity between the building and worship of the Jewish synagogue and the Christian assembly and Eucharist

December 13, 2010 Santa Lucia The Spirit of the Liturgy You just have to sympathize with Baalam the prophet. He was called by King Balak to come and curse this upstart band of nomads invading his country. He was called because he was rumored to be a prophet of the same “god” the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

’tis The Season To Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 16, 2010

I want us to consider several scriptures in regard to worshiping Christ. 1- In worship we give back to Christ 2- In worship we serve Christ 3- In worship we draw near to God

INTRO.- Man is worshiping being. We all worship something or someone. ILL. - Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes recently bought a new home in California. One day they were have a heated argument about family finances. (I don’t know why, however) Tom said, "If it weren’t for my money, this house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Praise And Worship

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

This Psalm was composed when God delivered David from the hand of Saul during David's wilderness exploits. It is a song of testimony. When it comes to life we all are faced with struggles whether they be physical or spiritual. One of the great things we h

"The Power of Praise and Worship" by Bishop Charles C Jones Psalms 100 SCRIPTURE TEXT 1.Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2.Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3.Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Worship God

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

How much of your life is God centered and how much is self centered?

"How To Worship God" (Psalm 65) The old song goes, "I don't know what you came to do; but I came to praise the Lord." How appropriate it is for us to think about the ways we can lift up God’s name and honor Him. He's shown His love for us by sending Christ Jesus into the world to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving: An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 28, 2014

Tithing is not merely a duty; it's an act of worship. This final sermon in the Prove God series challenges the congregation to make a money back guarantee with the church.

Giving as an Act of Worship Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon (#3 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 28, 2014 This sermon is adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite by the similar title at SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Proverbs 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 21st ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship With A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014

In our verses for today, we will look at what worship is all about from the point of view of Jesus. He connects worship with three of the seven key areas of our lives. The Financial, the Intellectual and the Relational aspects.

Matthew 5:23-24 New International Version (NIV) 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Touch....down....worship

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014

The posture of an unnamed woman in an innumerable crowd becomes the portrait of a worshipper who moves the heart of God.

I. Touch (If I may touch) To see this woman you need to look low. Look down. That’s where she lives. Low to the ground. Low on the priority list. Los on the social scale. She’s low. Can you see it? Her hand? Gnarled. Thin. Diseased. Dirt blackens the nails and stains the skin. Look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

An Expose’ On Worship

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

The kind of worship God seeks...

If you look in any dictionary the general definition of worship is the expression of reverence and adoration toward God. Some say that worship is exaltation and magnification. There are others who propose that worship is exploration that is peppered with enjoyment. Some others would probably concur ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

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

Weighing Our Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 28, 2014

A honest to goodness look at what worship is all about; not an opinion, but what the Bible says about it.

WEIGHING OUR WORSHIP Jn. 4:22-24 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. (KJV) 22 Vosotros adoráis lo que no sabéis; nosotros adoramos lo que sabemos; porque la salvación viene de los judíos. (RVG04) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Practices Of Public Worship

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2013

This message is an explanation of our Order of Worship.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a short series of messages on the subject of worship. In my first message I said that all of life is worship. Last week I explained some principles that govern our public worship service. Today, I would like to conclude our series with a study on the practices ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Call This Worship?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 7, 2011

1) True worship is persistent, not sporadic. 2) True worship is done for others, not for oneself. 3) True worship is beneficial, not futile.

I have a confession to make. I haven’t eaten a tasty store-bought or restaurant-made pizza since coming to Canada. The crusts are consistently too dry or too doughy. The pepperoni is too greasy and too salty. And the pizza sauce is too sweet. It’s not as bad as the pizza I had in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Worshiping God In Truth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2011

We worship God in truth when we understand something of the majesty of God, the misery of sin, the mercy of Christ, and the magnificence of praise.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 20, 2011 WORSHIPING GOD IN TRUTH The Glory Due His Name: Part 2 Isaac Butterworth John 4:21a, 23-24 (NIV) ‘Jesus declared..., “...A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worshiping God In Spirit Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2011

We worship God in spirit when the Holy Spirit burns away our impurities and washes us clean.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 27, 2011 WORSHIPING GOD IN SPIRIT The Glory Due His Name: Part 3 Isaac Butterworth John 4:21a, 23-24 (NIV) ‘Jesus declared..., “...A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Worship The King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2011

The blessedness of this time is portrayed in the fact that holiness is no longer profaned by wickedness and the King is given the worship due Him

ZECHARIAH 14: 16-21 "O WORSHIP THE KING" [1 John 3:1-3] Because of the terrible judgment depicted in the preceding verses, overt rebellion of the nations against God and His people has been crushed. Jerusalem will now occupy its proper place as the religious and governmental capital of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:16-21

Denomination: Baptist