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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Freedom Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005
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    3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

    Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningless Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the themes of meaningless worship, spiritual blindness, and illiteracy of the faithful in Isaiah 29:9-16, urging believers to seek genuine connection with God rather than just going through the motions.

    Good morning church family! Today, we're diving deep into a powerful passage from Isaiah 29:9-16. This scripture confronts us with challenging themes such as the deception of meaningless worship, the spiritual blindness of believers, and the illiteracy of the faithful. Now, these aren't easy topics ...read more

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    God’s Announcement Brings Joy And Worship Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 22, 2024
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    We can bring good news to a people who desperately need to know who He is! This is not about church membership, or joining a religion, but about eternity because God has given us the only path to forgiveness through His Son, Jesus.

    2024 Christmas Series – Part 4 Sermon 4 – God’s Announcement Brings Joy and Worship Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- For us: Advent is the fulfillment of God’s desire to restore a relationship with us -- Way to remember it: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Priority Of Worship

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
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    We begin looking at the priority of worship when it comes to an Audience of One.

    “The Priority of Worship” Genesis 22:5; Matthew 2:2 Genesis 22:5 hebrew - (shachah) prostrate, depress Matthew 2:2 greek - (pros-ku-ne-o) prostrate; adore; reverence; homage A. The DEFINITION of Worship. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 108:3-5; 95:1-2; 100:4 Worship: Whatever holds your mind’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Illustration Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2019
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    Nehemiah called all the people to come together before the Lord for a time of celebration and dedication. This was also a time of worship, as the people called for Ezra to bring the Word of God and read it in their midst. Their worship was centered in the Word.

    An Illustration of Worship Nehemiah 8: 1-6; 9:3 This was a very special time for the people of God. The Babylonian captivity was over and the Jews had returned to Jerusalem. God had blessed them abundantly as they rebuilt the city. To celebrate all that God had done, Nehemiah called all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness In Worship Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
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    Worship is the highest form of reverence and adoration we can give to God. Holiness in worship is not only about the outward acts, such as singing or kneeling, but it is also about the condition of our hearts and the purity of our intentions.

    Title: HOLINESS IN WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:28 “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Supporting Texts: John 4:23-24 Romans 12:1 Psalm 29:2 Psalm 99:9 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worshipping The Snake

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2006
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    Christians easily slip into venerating the "things" God gives to bless us. Hezekiah, as he ascended to the throne, destroyed the bronze serpent because the people had lapsed into idolatry without realising what they were doing.

    2 KINGS 18:1-4 WORSHIPPING THE SNAKE In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Ashamed Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012
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    We must not be afraid to demonstrate to the world our love and devotion to God.

    Not Ashamed of God March 18, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be afraid to demonstrate to the world our love and devotion to God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 6:20-23 Supplemental Passage: "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor God With

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 25, 2012
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    This sermon is about honoring God with "everything you own"

    Chris Webb in The Fire of the Word tells “A friend… told me the story of an uncle who, on retirement, decided to read right through the Bible. Twelve months later having easily achieved his goal, he reasoned that with all his spare time he had on his hands, he might actually be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Worship 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
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    There are people in churches everywhere that think that the service is about them or about the people in general. We get into this mentality sometimes where we think we are the AUDIENCE. But we’re not the AUDIENCE God is the audience. The service isn’t

    I am the recipient of gifted people.  Ed Lair does the bulletins every week.  Ed Rhoades finds people to do communion meditations.  We have wonderful people to donate their time and energy to come and play instruments every week.  Also everyone who pours their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Worship

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 30, 2014
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    "Real Worship" is an exposition of John 4:21-24 that makes two main points: (1) Real worship is not about us (4:21-22). And (2) real worship is about God (4:23-24)

    REAL WORSHIP John 4:19-24 Spiritual necessity compelled Jesus to travel to Galilee through Samaria. Weary from the journey, Jesus rested at Jacob’s Well in Sychar as his disciples went for food. As he sat there, a woman of Samaria came to draw water. And a life-changing conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Worship Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
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    God, through these Magi is showing the attitude of the heart He longs to see in those who approach Christ. All who have hope in Christ will fall before Him in their hearts, they adore Him and submit to His authority.

    Practical Worship “On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary, and the [Magi] bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11) God, through these Magi is showing the attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Invitation To Worship Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 16, 2008
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    Part 1 in series about living lives of worship. Focus of this opening message is a powerful reminder that God has invited us to live and participate in Him - it is up to us to how we may respond and what that may mean.

    INVITATION TO A LIFE OF WORSHIP Part 1 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 13, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United In Worship Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,157 views

    We explore importance of gathering together for worship; true worship as described by Jesus in John 4, focusing on spiritual and genuine communion with God; the strength and encouragement found in corporate worship and its transformative impact on believers' lives.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Consumer Worship by Dan Stevers * https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/22/more-houses-of-worship-are-returning-to-normal-operations-but-in-person-attendance-is-unchanged-since-fall/ ** ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving As Worship Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,062 views

    Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it's a way of life. We see what it means to live lives overflowing with gratitude, no matter the season. Gratitude draws us closer to God and transforms our hearts.

    ### Introduction Video Ill.: Thankfulness Overflows - Freebridge Media (Transcript: "The Bible tells us to give thanks in everything. So how do we do that? Sure, it’s easy to be thankful when life is going well. But what happens when the journey becomes difficult? How do we give thanks in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ