Sermons on Worship Is A Response:

Up And Down And In And Out

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2009

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: Worship involves four dimensions: UP toward God, our help; DOWN from our pride; IN toward a caring unity; and OUT toward a world in need.

When I was in college, I had a math professor who would write a problem on the board, and then with a few deft strokes of his chalk, write the answer: X equals 12. Somehow, no matter what the problem, it seemed as though X always equaled twelve. But how did he get that? From long and complex ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Cleaning

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 19, 2012

No wonder Jesus was upset, the Jews were not only to worship God but bring others to worship God. They had a place were the Gentiles could come to worship, but they had made it nearly impossible for the Gentiles to worship.

John 2:13-22-Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

All Things From, Through And To Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: GOD deserves ALL the GLORY! Give Him ALL the GLORY! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give GOD all the Glory. IV. TEXT: Romans 11:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For everything comes from

I. EXORDIUM: GOD deserves ALL the GLORY! Give Him ALL the GLORY! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give GOD all the Glory. IV. TEXT: Romans 11:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casual Christianity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009

A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Puroseful Praise Or Not?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 23, 2013

Is the praise and worship that we offer to the Lord everything that it is perceived to be? Meaning well and doing right for the long term may sometimes be two different things.

PURPOSEFUL PRAISING or NOT? Luke 19:28-44 Casting something at the feet of Jesus speaks of a high praise. Mary washed Jesus' feet with her hair, pouring expensive ointment on Him. The 24 elders, in Revelation, cast their crowns at His feet. Rev. 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing Should Hold Us Back

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 2, 2015

Nothing should hold us back when we worship the Lord. Our worship must be pure and authentic. That is why God's desire for us is to be released from the bondage of Satan.

Today, we will be going to Exodus chapter 9. We will study the statements of God in answer to Pharaoh's stubbornness. What does God desire that is of utmost importance? What does God caution us against? What are the consequences of disobedience? May the Lord give us understand on these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Will Mother Mary Get Upset?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2013

Blind, parrot like reciting of written prayers will not take us anywhere; let us come out of darkness please and enter into the rich light offered to us by the ‘True Light” Jesus Christ.

Christ is all, and in all ! 1 Timothy 1:3 “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made - Psalm 139:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 26, 2025

The first half of this sermon will help you marvel at the handiwork of God in creating your body and soul in the womb, helping you worship. The message will also help you take comfort in the fact that God preplanned your whole life.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Wash Your Heart

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 8, 2023

The Pharisees accuse Jesus and His Disciples of breaking traditions

Wash Your Heart Mark 7:1-23 When the prophet Samuel was sent to Jesse’s house to anoint a king for Israel, we are told that the Lord said to Samuel… 1 Samuel 16:7 "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Back On Track. Jacob's Revival. Genesis 35

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2024

Off course? Go back to the path where you went astray and get back on path with GOD. Jacob was off-course, and it brought sorrows to his family. But GOD...called him back, and in obedience, Revival comes to Jacob.

2024.09.15. Sermon Notes. Genesis 35. GET BACK ON TRACK. JACOB'S REVIVAL Jacobs return to Bethel, Rachel’s death at Benjamin’s birth. William Akehurst, HSWC Revival in Jacob’s Life BIG IDEA: Jacob is back in the land, but not where he is supposed to be. His misplacement has brought trouble ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29, Ephesians 4:22-24, Revelation 2:4-5, Isaiah 53:3, Psalm 110:1, Colossians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Foundation And The Old Foundation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 16, 2025

The book of Ezra is a book in the Bible that is overlooked in the scriptures by many.

The book of Ezra is a book in the Bible that is overlooked in the scriptures by many. Some refer to as one of the Minor prophets. This gives some the idea perhaps it not as important as one of Major prophets. Just because it is not as big as Isaiah or Jeremiah in size does not mean it is less ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Put Some Sticks On H E Double Tooth Picks Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 22, 2002

the doctrine of hell and our response

October 20, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Eternal Damnation For years and years Art Linkletter hosted a TV show called “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” This was usually a very entertaining show because kids do have a tendency to say things that nobody else would say. Sometimes it’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Optimism

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019

“The optimist recognizes a responsibility in every crisis; the pessimist sees a crisis in every responsibility.” – copied

Theme: Optimism Text: I Samuel 17: 1-58 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 8, 2k6 Intro: Illus: a man lost a leg in an accident and when he was picked up and discover what had actually happened, he said to those around him, “Thank God it was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational