Sermons on worship of pagan gods:

Worship Of The Living Creatures

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 11, 2024

Something beautiful happened when the living creatures began to worship God. Heaven came alive (to life), and all of heaven joined in to worship God. All of heaven was in one chorus worshipping God. All of heaven joined in a song of praise and adoration to God.

Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne. Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:9-10

Amazing Public Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 2, 2012

Everybody ought to go to the house of God on a regular basis. Public worship is part of the amazing plan of God. Don't miss out on what God has yet in store for you.

Amazing Public Worship Ps. 89:5 5 ¶ And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. (KJV) 5 Los cielos celebrarán tus maravillas, oh Jehová; tu fidelidad también en la congregación de los santos. (RVG04) Ps. 107:32 32 Let them exalt him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Lifechanging Power Of Worship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

A look at Isaiah worshiping God

Lifechanging Power of Worship: Isaiah 6 If you have your bibles, join me in turning to Isaiah 6. This is about a little over halfway into the Bible. Open your bible in the middle, and you come to Psalms. Go a little further and you come to Isaiah. We have been going through the OT together, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Motivation For Worship

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015

What is my motivation for worshiping God in a way that is pleasing to Him and satisfying to my soul. The key is to focus on God!

TEXT: Psalm 96:1-13 Intro: Worship, by definition, is 'the reverent love shown to God.' It is homage. In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus exposed the vain worship of the Pharisees; their worship sounded good, but it was worthless because their heart was not where it should have been. They followed man's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passion For God’s House

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 8, 2022

This message looks at four reasons to have a passion for God’s house. First, it is a place to satisfy our passion; secondly, it is a place for all to take refuge; thirdly, it is a place of blessing; and last of all, it is a place we would rather be.

I want you to think about how you feel whenever you decide to attend church. Do you dread going to church; do you feel complacent about it; or do you anticipate going to church with a fervent passion and desire? In our message this morning, we’ll view a passage from Psalm that’s said to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering With God’s People Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 16, 2022

The Psalms of Ascent have an upward motion. They begin in Psalm 120 with the psalmist crying out in trouble far away from Jerusalem, and they end in Psalm 134 with the psalmist offering up praise in the temple courts.

Gathering with God’s People Psalm 122 We are studying the Psalms of Ascent together and when we reach Psalm 122 something odd happens. The psalmist arrives in Jerusalem. There are fifteen Psalms of Ascent, and we are only on the third psalm and we’re already there! How can that be? The Psalms ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Awesome God

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 8, 2012

God reveals his character to us as we see the heavenly throne through the vision of John in Revelation - the result for us ought to be unabashed worship!

Our God is an awesome God He reigns from heaven above With wisdom, power, and love Our God is an awesome God Have you discovered how awesome God is? Have you seen the magnificence of the King of Kings with the eyes of your heart? This morning, with hushed silence, we will enter into one of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 3, 2006

True worship is a total giving over of oneself in every aspect of our life to God. Our life is to be seasoned with worship, but what is it and what does it accomplish? What is my part and what is God’s?

Worship – Part 1 Romans 12:1; Isaiah 6:1-11a We are about to begin a journey of study into the character of some of the key people revealed to us in God’s Word – people who were significant in His story; people whom He used in a variety of ways with a variety of results. One very striking factor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Corrupt Worship

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 11, 2021

Although there are all different kinds of styles and shapes and forms of worship, we must ensure our focus of worship is on God, on His holiness, and His majesty.

The Danger of Corrupt Worship By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 4:23-24 says “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Amos 5:21-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 1:21-28

Denomination: Apostolic

The Purpose Of The Church- Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2003

One of the purposes of the church is to Worship God

INTRODUCTION  Purpose Driven Church. What drives the church? Are we tradition driven? Are we personality driven? Financially driven? Program or building driven? Event driven? Seeker driver?  Explain the reason for having a purpose.  The starting point for every church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship: An Attitude Of The Heart

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: Selfishness, pride and bitterness are all attitudes that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Interrogative: What are the barriers that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Intro: This past week on vacation, my wife and I carried my mom to visit

Main Idea: Selfishness, pride and bitterness are all attitudes that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Interrogative: What are the barriers that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Intro: This past week on vacation, my wife and I carried my mom to visit ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Impact Of Praise & Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2010

The praise and worship that we bring to God in spirit and truth will surely move the natural, physical and spiritual realms so that it brings glory to God.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with an evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Approach To Worship

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

God is looking for and demanding true, sincere worship.

Originally to worship meant simply to “attribute worth”; worship could be directed to God or to a person to whom honor and respect should be given. In classical Christian writings it referred primarily to our chief goal in life, that is, rendering grateful homage and dedicating our lives to God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist