Sermons on worship of pagan gods:

How Can I Bring Glory To God?

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007

Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and responsibilities.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God by Paul Fritz Ephesians 1:3-1:15 Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise God For His Supremacy Over All

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 28, 2003

The greatest thing we can do in life is to praise God. Begin by worshiping Him for His supremacy over all predicaments, problems and people. Here are several attributes of God that are worthy of our praise

Praise God for His Supremacy - The greatest thing we can do in life is to praise God. Begin by worshiping Him for His supremacy over all predicaments, problems and people. Here are several attributes of God that are worthy of our praise: 1. Shepherd – I exalt you Lord for being my Shepherd so I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shock And Awe Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Considering the wonders of God, and the resulting sense of awe, is the foundation for our response of worship to Him

Football season! Cold nights. Hot chocolates in the stands. Cider donuts from Edward’s Orchard. Sunday afternoon armchair quarterbacking. Some people get pretty caught up in all of it. Have you ever noticed the way that every stadium is put together, no matter what the sport, the stands ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Taking God For Granted

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009

Is our worship all about God or all about us?

Intro. On Wednesday night, we have been studying the book of Revelation. Last Thursday, we looked at the church of Sardis. It was a church that had its orthodoxy, it had a name, but was dead!!! How could that happen to a church? How could this happen to a people. Before our text, let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Inhabits Our Praises

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

Do you feel as though you are not experiencing the Lord, or you feel as though you are having a dry spell in your life? Begin directing all of your heart unto the Lord, and sing praises unto His name, and He will show up in your life.

This evening I want to talk about the importance of praising God. Just how important is it that the Lord receives praise from His people? Allow me to open with a Biblical example. In Luke 19:37-38, the Scripture tells us: “Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 8 The Majesty Of God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Psalm 8 explores the theme of God’s majestic splendor and our puny insignificance by way of comparison.

The Majesty of God   Psalm 8 Introduction Mays: Psalm 8 is the first hymn of praise in the Psalter. It is unlike any other in structure and style. It is the only hymn in the OT composed completely as a direct address to God. Stafford Wright wrote, “This psalm could be killed by a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God At Work Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 24, 2011

When we approach work as worship we eliminate the sacred/secular divide and will find tremendous worth in our work. God is a Worker We are His Coworkers Work at Being Content Work in Order to Have Work in Order to Give

Series: Stewardship Message: “Worship, Work, and God” or “God at Work” or “Worth of Work” Text: Acts 20:33-35; Ephesians 4:28 Date: Nov. 13, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Significant portions of this sermon are reworked from Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 16, 2006

The first in a three part series that deals with our heart when we come into God’s presence.

Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” Worship Is For God’s Benefit • The focus is God, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Is A Matter Of Who, Not How!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 18, 2022

In worship, God is more concerned that we focus on Him than than we should be overly concerned about the mechanics of what we are doing.

“After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, ‘A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar’ (that is, Engedi). Then Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Essence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 13, 2002

Isaiah’s worship experience demonstrates to us four actions that should comprise the essence of our worship.

EXPERIENCING THE ESSENCE OF WORSHIP Isaiah 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION It was to be a special Sunday morning – my brother-in-law was being ordained to the ministry at his home church. I was preaching and my wife would give special music. The auditorium in the church is long and narrow, with a platform, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering The Secret Place Of Worship

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon message is for those that desire a deeper relationship with the God of the bible! Beloved, you will find that in this message, I reveal some of my secrets to the mighty miracles I have witnessed in great services throughout the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 33:3) "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." (Psalms 91:1) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25, Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 1:17-23, Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 91:1, Hebrews 9:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Worship (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

This type of worship ~ genuine, 100% all out ~ along with these results comes from us being HUNGRY for God and things of God.

INTRODUCTION: A little while back I spoke on what true worship is -- that we worship in truth and in spirit. We spoke about what praise is... what worship is... Review - WORSHIP is both the Hebrew (OT) and the Greek (NT) means to prostrate oneself PROSTRATE = in Websters, stretched out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing The Word More Clearly In Worship Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2015

Four insights on receiving more from the Word in worship.

WHY DID THEY PUBLICLY READ THE SCRIPTURE? Because most of the church could not read. - 1 Timothy 4:13. - Why does Paul command for the Word to be read in worship? During that era (and the majority of the eras since), most of the church was illiterate, as was most of the population in general. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Baptist