Sermons on Worship Of Pagan Gods:

The Instruments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

For the psalmist, “praise the Lord” was definitely not a cliché but an ecstatic expression of unbridled joy! In six short verses, he uses the phrase 13 times in Psalm 150.

The Instruments of Worship Our language is filled with clichés, isn’t it? Just listen to athletes who are interviewed after a game. The winners say things like this: We came to play We brought our A-game We played our hearts out Things sound a bit different in the losers’ locker room: We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church- At Worship Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 30, 2004

In this seermon we will look at what worship is not, what it is and what happens when we truly worship.

Kim Huffman 1/11/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #2 “THE CHURCH – AT WORSHIP” Mt. 15:7-9 & John 4:23,24 INTRODUCTION We come to church and what we do we call a worship service. But is it possible for us to go through the whole service and not worship? What does it mean ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Matthew 15:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer And Worship Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Worshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover the essentials of worshipping together as a church in this potent message from the book of Malachi.

“Worshipping Together” Malachi 1:1-3:15 Well, we are on Day #36 in our 40 Days of Community, and we’ve been talking about all the ways we’re better together. Remember some of our themes – reaching out as “partners”, growing as “batteries,” serving like “slaves” (after all, you’re just a “doulos”) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Saviour Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Christmas Series - making Christmas meaningful

“3 Things we can do to make this Christmas Meaningful – 2) Worship the Saviour Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm Where we spend our time is where we worship. We’ve talked a lot over the last couple of years about what worship is. How would you define worship? <Get responses from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Freedom to Worship

THE FREEDOM TO WORSHIP 2 Samuel 6:14-23 July 4, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I have to tell you I've done some embarrassing things in my life like when Wilma from Anderson Christian Church came up to me after a sermon and said, "I've got to tell you something" I thought it might be "Amazing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This message from Revelation 4-5 comes in 3 parts and is threaded throughout the service interspersed with music and responsive readings (some of which are included in the sermon)

Revelation Series #3 From Rev. 4-5 Heavenly Worship PART 1: Revelation 4 - 5:7 THE LION AND THE LAMB Revelation 4 and 5 describe an amazing Worship Service in Heaven. Instead of just talking about this Heavenly Worship Service today, we’re also going to JOIN IN WORSHIP. Today we will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key Of Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

Part 2 of this 4-part sermon series on worship defines the Key element needed for effective worship.

I.The Key Of Worship A. The Heart Of The Worshiper 1.A Pure Heart a.Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” In Psalm 24:3-5 the psalmist asks this question, “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place?” He then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Edifying Worship Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 12, 2012

As nice as emotion may be, it is worship that edifies that counts.

Introduction Have you ever heard prophecy spoken? Have you heard a prophet speak forth a word from God intended for you? Could that happen today, here, in this church? Let’s consider what our passage has to tell us. Text Here is the situation. The Corinth believers love speaking in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Uncommon Worship Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at the uncommon worship of the sinful woman who annointed Jesus with the contents of her alibaster box

UNCOMMON WORSHIP Cure For The Common Life—Part 3 Introduction Roll “Basketball Passes” Video BLIND SPOTS OBSCURE MY NEED FOR UNCOMMON WORSHIP I’m Curious [36] Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

Grateful Worship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 24, 2010

A very short talk given at a midweek Communion service, looking at the firstfruits brought to the Temple. Today, our offerings should also be used to bless the foreigner, the asylum seeker and the Priest!

I wonder how you will react when in just a moment I rephrase verse eleven of this Bible reading. We’ve just heard about an important act of worship in the life of Israel. As a response of thanks and praise to God for bringing them into the Land he promised (26:3), worshippers were required ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Fragrance Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 24, 2003

The Fragrance of Worship; A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

I. Introduction Some preliminary thoughts: “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Essence of The Lesson: Worship is a flow and a dialogue between you and your Savior, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Giving As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

Martha’s worship language was service. Lazarus spoke the language of witness.Mary shows us how to speak the worship language of giving.

#3 in the series “Finding Your Worship Language” Giving As Worship John 12:1-8 For the last couple weeks I have been preaching about different ways of worshipping God. We looked at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. Lazarus was an example of Witness as Worship. Today we look at Mary as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar illustrates the HEART of Worship.

Purpose Series #6 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 INTRODUCTION: This is the 6th week of our study in “Beginning Life Together.” This study is taken from the book, The Purpose Driven Life where Rick Warren gives 5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Identification Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2019

As Jesus talked with the woman at the well, He revealed much regarding worship. Through their conversation we discover there are two distinct types of worship - Religious worship and Righteous worship. All worship will fall into one of these categories.

The Identification of Worship John 4: 19-24 This is a portion of a very familiar passage of Scripture. I’m sure that most of us have heard the account of the woman at the well many times. She was a woman who was shunned and rejected by those who knew her. She was an outcast of society due to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist