Sermons on Worship Priority:

The Curtain Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 25, 2008

What is real worship? Let’s look back at the Temple and fast forward to our time and figure this thing out.

***Have hanging curtain in the room*** I want to quickly recap what we talked about last week and then are going to dive right in. (I know you guys probably want to know what this hanging sheet is for but you’ll have to wait and we’ll get to it in a few minutes.) Alright, so last week, we started ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living To Praise Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008

We are called to give praise to God in every circumstance

Living to Praise Psalm 103 Essential 100 Series May 4, 2008 Evening Service Introduction In his book ’The One-Minute Manager’, Kenneth Blanchard recommends developing the practice of "one-minute praisings," where the manager (or parent, spouse, etc.) tries to "catch someone doing something right" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I'd like to look back at Psalm 103 because I believe that here we'll find six things for which we are to praise the Lord...six things that the disciples could relate to...things that I believe are what prompted the spontaneous praises that echoed through

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY LUKE 19:28 40 I grew up in Northern Cambria. It was known for having some pretty good football teams. But there was one particularly memorable game against our arch rivals Cambria Heights that was very non typical. In the closing minutes of action the score is 31 0 and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008

Today it seems that many Christians have lost the sense of excitement, surprise and curiosity to know more about the wonderful Counselor? Here are nine ways to rejuvenate that sense of wonderment about the Lord we love.

How to Regain the Sense of Wonder of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa 9:6-15) His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6) In the context of this chapter the Israelites are going through a period of darkness, despair and depression. In our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

“Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This is a call to move from traditional worship focusing on the Builder Generation to Multi-ethnic worship. Can also be used to explain the differences in worshop preferences between generations and moving to contemporary worship

Sing a New Song Psalm 96 I am a PK, a preacher’s kid and grew up in a traditional Methodist church with hymns, the organ, anthems, a handbell choir and Calls to Worship. In 1990, I attended a conference in Houston on cutting edge ministry. The first night opened with worship. I walked in and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

After Easter - Getting With God's Program Of Worship

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2009

1- Worship Him only 2- Worship Him everywhere 3- Worship Him sincerely

INTRO.- ILL.- One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So He called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a while. When he returned he told God, yes it is bad on Earth, 95% is bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hard Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2010

Repentance is the hard truth that sets us free to enjoy God forever through worship.

A Hard Truth, Luke 13:1-9 Scripture “Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Symbols Of Our Faith

Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 3, 2010

Baptists have many symbols of our faith in our churches. Understanding them will enhance worship.

Symbols of Our Faith (Read Joshua 4:1-9) The twelve memorial stones were to be a reminder of God’s mighty acts on behalf of His people. Scripture is full of examples of symbols of faith. Symbols remind us of God and they help to call us away from ourselves into worship. A symbol is a good means ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What We Do, What We Know, And Why Be Thankful To God

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 4, 2008

the psalmist explains to us What we do, what we know, and why be Thankful to GOD:

In this fourth book or collection of the Psalms 90 – 106 whose authorship has been ascribed to the hands of Moses. In this writing the Psalmist, in an special manner, invites believers to praise God, because he has chosen them to be his people, and has taken them under his care. Just hearing or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009

Praising God brings God’s presence into the here and now. Find out how.

Title: The Power of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-31 Take-off 1. Last week we talked about preaching the Gospel. Today we want to talk about the third key where we can use our God-given authority to experience the reality of the kingdom of God – The Power of Praise! 2. Our text today shows us that there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnifying God's Majesty Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 26, 2008

It has often been said, "When the outlook is bad try the up look." That is what we see here in chapter 4. There were “doors” of persecution all around, but now John sees an open door in heaven. This was not just a door into heaven; this was a doorway int

Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:1-3,5a Part I Purpose: To display Christ in His proper glory. Aim: I want the listener to have a deeper and more profound worship of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Revelation is the "Throne Book". The word throne is used 46 times in Revelation and only 15 times in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Natural Series

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on May 18, 2010

Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God.

Message Outline Title: Becoming a Natural Subtitle: Rethinking Worship Scripture: Romans 12:1 Subject: Worship Theme: Worship is a lifestyle, not an event. Proposition: Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God. Main Points: 1) Difference Between Worship and Corporate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Agenda

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

Wise men have one life pursuit: to worship the Savior.

A Christmas Agenda Matthew 2:1-12 Intro: What do we really know about the wise men? Not much when you examine the scripture. Where did they come from? We know they came from the east and they came from a long way away, but we don’t really know where they came from. Some say they may have come from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God