Sermons on Worship Purpose:

A Place Near The Altar

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Believers feel an attraction to the place of worship, a passion for God’s presence, and they make positive contibutions from which others will benefit.

"A Place Near The Altar" Ps. 84:1-9 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready For Some

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 4, 2005

This is a sermon for preporation for a upcoming Revival.

Are you ready for some Revival? 6/4/2005 Psalm 138 All of us came remember on Monday nights, Hank Williams coming out and singing are you ready for some football. It is a joyful song for many football fans around. Finally something good to watch on Monday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: *other

What's The Big Deal?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about undistracted worship.

Do you remember “Let’s Make A Deal” with Monty Hall? People would dress up in goofy costumes and carry signs to get his attention so he would come to them to make a deal. They would barter and trade. Unknowingly contestants would trade away a new car for 5 baby pigs. Or, they would trade away ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

First Things First Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about getting priorities straight.

Worship is bringing pleasure to God. One way we bring pleasure to God is by doing his will for us, and his church. We have two big problems though. The first is that we may think we are inferior, and the second is that we have our own ideas about what is best. I. We are not INFERIOR. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revival

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

2 Chron 7:14 There Is A Condition to Revival 14 If my people, which are called by my name,

2 Chron 7:14 There Is A Condition to Revival 14 If my people, which are called by my name, There Is An Action for Revival shall humble themselves, The Depends on God and pray, The Devation to God and seek my face, The Departure from sin and turn from their wicked ways There Is A Reaction ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 28, 2004

Jesus was preparing to die.

PREPARE TO DIE! John 11:45 – 12:11 S: Jesus, Death, Sovereignty, Worship Th: The Road to the Cross Pr: JESUS WAS PREPARING TO DIE. ?: How? KW: Events TS: We will find in our study of John three events that show how Jesus was preparing to die. The _____ event was the… I. SCHEMING (45-53) II. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Pursuits

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 15, 2004

This message is meant to encourage believers to have a life completely focused on Jesus.

Passionate Pursuits April 18, 2004 Intro: Passionate about things in life: hobbies, sports, work, etc. Some interesting Passions: 1) International Hedgehog Assoc. www.hedgehogclub.com 2) Squirrel Fishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason Why We Sing

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004

To observe the reasons by behind our singing.

1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

He Is God, And He Is Good

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon deals with worship. Our worship flows from our understanding of who God is and what He has done.

April 18, 2004 Psalm 100 “He is God, and He is good” INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week on the internet listing some details about President Bush’s tax return. (How would you like it if the details of your tax return were made available for everyone to see!) It showed his income, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005

No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why'd They Do That?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 7, 2005

God is worthy of our attention and praise.

WHY’D THEY DO THAT? I Corinthians 14:40 S: Worship C: Elements of corporate worship Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR ATTENTION AND PRAISE. ?: How? How do we demonstrate it? KW: Elements TS: We will find in our study of worship elements that we use to communicate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Prisoners Were Listening

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 19, 2005

The purpose and power of praise!!!

Acts 16:22. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24. Having ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting A New Focus On Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2005

Jesus is worthy of our worship.

GETTING A NEW FOCUS ON LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 S: Worship C: Jesus as Son of God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: JESUS IS WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Confess to the truth about yourself. • Passionately pursue God. • Worship Jesus as the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Praise With Power

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 5, 2005

This particular Psalm has been called the "Great Hallelujah Psalm" It is an invitation for all to become active in the praise of God. Let’s examine some of the benefits of corporate praise.

The writer of this Psalm used the phrase "Praise Him" nine times, we also find the word "Praise" used an additional four times in this writing. There must be some significant or special reason for the instruction to praise to be given. Is it possible that God wants praise to be not only a personal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Declaring God's Worth

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 13, 2005

This sermon deals with "Worship" The way that we declare God’s worth !

Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 A little boy pulls on the preacher’s hand to get his attention. Then says, “I’m going to give you money when I grow up.” The preacher says, “Thank you very much but why do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3

Denomination: Baptist