Sermons on Worship Music:

Distractions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006

Three times people did not recognize the Risen Jesus. This looks at why. There were spiritual reasons, of course, but also real physical reasons too. This looks at what distracts us from seeing Jesus.

John 20:10-18 – Distractions Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, messages about Jesus rising from the dead and what that means for us some 1976 years later. Today we are in John 20:10-18. We are looking at the 1st appearance Jesus makes after rising from the grave. He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005

No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bless The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Asking four questions about Psalm 103 and answering them.

HOW TO BLESS THE LORD By Jerry Falwell Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Psalm 103:01). Today I want to ask four questions about this Psalm and answer them. 1. Who should bless the Lord? 2. What aspect of my life should bless the Lord? 3. Why should I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Alabaster Box

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2010

What is Jesus worth to you? For Mary, He was worth everything that she possessed. For Judas He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

MARY’S ALABASTER BOX Text: Mark 14:1 – 11 Someone once said that worship is the act of sacrificially giving to Jesus something that is precious to us. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman described in this scripture, it was a container of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11, Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 7:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Reverent Worship - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 19, 2025

Why does Scripture speak of making vows to God? What is the purpose of making a vow? How does it help in your walk with the Lord? When should we make a vow, and when should we avoid making a vow?

Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to draw near in obedience (lit. draw near to listen) than to offer the sacrifice as fools do, for they ignorantly do wrong. 2 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. (lit. do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Dancing Before The Lord Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 3, 2009

Sometimes worship maybe seen as unsusal and even radical, but before we can offer worship that is acceptable to God some things must be in order

Dancing Before the Lord II Samuel 6: There are many examples of worship in scripture and even though we may or may not follow these examples explicitly there are principles in these examples that we must follow if we are to offer worship that God will accept. God will not accept worship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

The Pathway To Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 10, 2007

Praise is accomplished in a series of steps.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Pathway to Praise July 8, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We have spent several weeks on the topic of praise. 1 Established many facts, learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brining Faith Into Focus Series

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Oct 6, 2006

The purpose of Worship is to refocus our faith on Jesus Christ. This is 1 of 6 in the series.

Bringing your Faith into Focus July 16, 2006 Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the one thing that allows us to live, breathe and enjoy a wonderful relationship with Him. Romans 5:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Passionate Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2005

We are to passionately pursue God.

A PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF GOD Psalm 100:1-5 S: Worship C: Pursuing God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: WE ARE TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE GOD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Psalm 100, we will find four ways that demonstrate how to pursue God. The _____ way is… I. JOYFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Scroll

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2006

John weeps in heaven as no one is found who can take control of planet earth\’s destiny - until a slain Lamb who is standing comes to claim ownership. We also learn about what happens to our prayers when they don\’t seem to be answered.

I remember one Christmas when one of my presents was a small box, tied with a bow. I opened it up and inside was just a little piece of metal. Not very cool you say. Well, for a 16 year old it meant a great deal. That little piece of metal was in the shape of a car key. No, my parents hadn’t given ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What About Your Gestures?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006

The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

Loving God With Your Mind Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Once Our Batteries Are Charged, We Can Do Service.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 1, 2024

"Everyone is looking for you." Music to a co-dependent’s ears.

We hear in Mark 1:29 today that “Jesus entered the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew.” A team of archaeologists have discovered this exact house in Capernaum made up of black basalt walls that are still in very good shape. It reminds me of a man who hired a carpenter to build a fence. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic