Sermons on worship purpose:

The Exaltation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006

True worship draws people to Christ

(this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless The Lord

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 2, 2006

A study of Psalm 103

Bless the LORD, O my soul: Bless means to make someone happy, make someone enviable, and to make someone prosperous. When we worship and honour the Lord we actually make Him happy, enviable and prosperous. Sounds absurd doesn’t it? There is Almighty God, totally self reliant and self ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dwelling In The Secret Place

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 2, 2006

A study of Psalm 91

He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The secret place might be considered to be the place of prayer. However, this is unlikely. We know that Jesus referred to entering into a “secret place” for prayer. However, this secret place is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of The Heart, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 8, 2006

The Journey of the Heart requires worshiping in spirit and in truth.

Life Quest “The Journey of the Heart, Part 2” June 11, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began a series looking at what we are to be about as a church and what it is that Christ has called us to. Last week and this week really focus on the first part of our church mission statement: “To ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Doubt Only Believe

Contributed by Ellen Johnson on Dec 29, 2005

THOMAS - doubter - had no assurance of who, what he believed in. Thomas walked with Jesus, Jesus was his friend, master, talked with Jesus, but never had the assurance of what his relationship was with his master. blessed assurance Jesus is mine, o what

Dear Beloved, i thank my Lord, for this day, we are truely blessed to be able to recieve from his word, blessed be his wonderful name. Father i come to in the name of Jesus, Father today i ask that you would touch each one who searches your word today.I pray Father that you would annoint your word ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants To Test Me Before He Bless Me

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 14, 2006

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY GOD WOULD ALLOW YOU TO GO THROUGH SOME THINGS IN LIFE AS IF HE IS TESTING YOU? GUESS WHAT, HE IS, BUT DON’T WORRY THERE IS A PURPOSE TO YOUR TEST. GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU THROUGH YOUR TEST. LET’S LOOK AT ABRAHAM.

GOD WANTS TO TEST ME BEFORE HE BLESS ME GENESIS 22:1-18 (1, 18) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU HAD SURVIVED THE WORST THAT LIFE COULD THROW YOUR WAY ONLY TO BE SURPRISED BY A NEW BATTERY OF TESTS? SUCH HAD TO BE THE THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM. CHAPTER 22 (NKJV) “AFTER THESE THINGS GOD TESTED ABRAHAM.” THESE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All That Singing In Church: What's That About?

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 18, 2006

A message addressing some basic issues surrounding the singing part of worship.

Open: Ask people why we sing in church… have them share in just a few words. Should we sing more… less… more hymns… more upbeat songs… do we need an electric guitar… full drum set going… maybe some rapping. All over our country… really all over the world… the singing in church is seen ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever It Takes To Love God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

Third in a series of messages on doing "whatever it takes" to grow in our walk with Jesus. This message focuses on worship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Psalm 95 I do whatever it takes to love God when I… (Note: The first letters of the points ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Exalting Our God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

From a series dealing with our mission statement "LOVE like Christ" E=exalting our God. Exploring worship in all we do

L.O.V.E. Like Christ . . in Exalting our God January 29, 2006 Jay Robison Deuteronomy 6:12-18 Deuteronomy 6 children of Israel entering into promised land It was culmination of a miracle from slavery to promised land But be careful! Do not forget the LORD vs 12 NCV Forget God? How can we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who, What , And Why

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

The shortest chapter in the Bible answers the biggest questions of life.

Who What and Why? Psalm 117 INTRODUCTION: I like it when we have these Combined Services. When I’m deciding what to preach on the 5th Sundays, I have to keep in mind that the sermon will be preached twice: once in English, then in Spanish. This means the Sermon needs to be written early so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Endurezcas Tu Corazón

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005

Adorar y obedecer son dos deberes del cristiano que no hay que separar

ADORACIÓN Y OBEDIENCIA Salmo 95:1-11 INTRODUCCIÓN * Un pasaje al que se le ha dividido incorrectamente. * Intenamos adorar, pero nos olvidamos lo que relamente exige laadoración. I. NECESITAMOS ADORAR AL SEÑOR CON UN CORAZÓN HUMILDE: 1-2,6 A. Es un llamado que recibimos de parte de Dios. * Los ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Him

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Nov 5, 2005

God’s people need to PRAISE HIM for who He is and what He does for us.

Praise - an act of worship or acknowledgement by which the virtues or deeds of another are recognized and exalted The praise of men toward God is the means by which we express our joy to the Lord. We are to praise Him for WHO HE IS and WHAT HE DOES. 1. Time to Praise - v.2,3 In everything we do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Visions Of Worthship Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor.

Title: Visions of Worthship Text: Rev 4 & 5 FCF: He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor. Intro: When I first got my glasses – I could see trees! I didn’t realize they had leaves. How glorious! What is a vision? 1. It reveals to us the attributes of God a. He is Holy (set ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #1 WORSHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) Veiw in Word Format at www.praiseag.org

Planned for God’s Pleasure Purpose #1 WORSHIP — 40 Days of Purpose Mark 12:30 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: The Chicago Tribune reported this true story about a man named Bill Mallory who traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. Unfortunately, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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