Sermons on Worship Idols:

Psalms Of Praise /Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006

Psalms as praise - planned, instant, automatic. The psalms help us to offer praise...OT commandment...Praise has a cost

Psalms of Praise /Sacrifice of Praise Last week we had a very light overview of the Psalms, not in content of genera but in general. The big idea was that when we read the Psalms we are looking at the Temple hymnal. We also focused on the idea that when we read poetry in scripture we need to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Bow Down

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004

God is the one that we should worshipped, praise and, bow down to.

Psalm 95:1-6 Topic- Bow Down There was this rap group called the Westside Connection that was based out of Southern California. The Westside Connection had a popular rap song that was entitled, “Bow Down.” In this particular song(Bow Down), the Westside Connection raps about when they were to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Caution: Watching Out For Wrong Way Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

The issue is not: Will you worship? We are wired for worship. The issue is: Who will we worship and how will we worship?

You are wired. Wired for worship. Lots of people are walking around our city day-after-day and don’t know it. Wired for worship. Some of you are thinking, “Come on. A series on worship? Man, why do I need that? I’m a business person. I’m a teacher or homemaker or student or carpenter. Tell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Plan B From God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

God could have written you off as a bad experiment. But your divine friend, now your divine judge, has a plan “B.” He won’t leave you to the nasty existence you chose.

Christmas Christmas is the favorite day of every child. It’s also the favorite of the child that inhabits the center of every adult. So instead of a sermon, let’s play a Christmas adventure game, a game of pretend. Imagine yourself as Adam or Eve. The first Adam, the first Eve. Alive in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Both Kings Die (1 Kings 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2025

Why did both kings of Israel and Judah die? Let's explore 1 Kings 14.

Why did the kings of Israel and Judah face punishment? Did either of them repent? Do we? Let’s look at 1 Kings 14. Did Jeroboam’s wife visit the prophet Ahijah about her sick son Abijah? Did she come disguised, not realizing that God sees all? About the same time, Abijah son of Jeroboam got sick. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me That Old Time Religion

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 20, 2002

I know people say we have to change because of the times but I serve a savior who never changes and neither do His principles.

GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION Text James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” A person must keep himself unspotted from the world. Pure religion does not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: Uzzah Dies, David Dances, Michal Scorns. Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 29, 2008

In our worship, we must not try to control God or others, buit give ourselves fully to God.

2 Samuel 6 Worship: Uzzah Dies, David Dances, Michal Scorns. When you hear this story, beyond “what is an ephod?” your first question might be, “Why did God kill Uzzah?” - He seemed to be doing a good thing – stopping the Ark of the Covenant from falling and smashing on the ground! We aren’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: *other

God's Word Has Eternal Consequences

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 17, 2002

Power of God’s Word

Dear Fellow Redeemed: How many of you have ever been told something that you found hard to believe? Perhaps it was so difficult to believe that no matter what the proof offered to support it, or no matter how credible the person telling you the information, you simply refused to accept it. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Worship The True God, Not An Idealised Version Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

In our world today, it is easy to create a version of God that fits our desires, beliefs, and preferences. But the true God of the Bible is not made in our image—we are made in His image.

Go! And Worship the True God, Not an Idealised Version of Yourself Introduction: Tim Keller once said, "If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshiping an idealised version of yourself." In our world today, it is easy to create a version of God that fits our desires, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 11:33, Exodus 20:3-4, Romans 1:25, John 14:15, James 1:22, Luke 9:23, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Praise-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016

A Praise-Filled Heart is part of a sermon series looking at those heart qualities Christian's should possess. This sermon takes its content from Psalm 138 as we look at three aspects of a heart filled with praise: a whole, humble, and encouraged heart

A Christian’s Heart “A Praise-Filled Heart” Psalm 138:1-2 Introduction The idea of praising God for who He is, the Almighty God, Creator, Deliverer, Redeemer, Restorer, and Savior should be tantamount for all Christians. • We praise God for being our King, Judge, Warrior, and Shepherd. • We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Judaism Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016

Examines Modern Judaism vs. Biblical Christianity to see if we are worshiping the same God today

Judaism vs. Biblical Christianity Intro Slide Good Morning. We are in week 3 of our series called Faithology. We are examining some other religious faiths and comparing them to Biblical Christianity so we can have a deeper understanding of Biblical Christianity and a basic understanding of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:37-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"You're Fired!" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

40 Days 2 - Planned For God's Pleasure - Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 2: We were planned for God’s Pleasure – Worship Based on Series by Doug Fields Last week we introduced our series. We began to talk about What on Earth are we Here for. We found out that we can either believe that there is no God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist