Sermons on Worship Rituals:

Worship Is... Adoration Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Three reasons why God is worthy of our adoration, and three ways to express adoration to Him.

It’s been great to have Present Reality here in the service this morning, and they’re going to come back up in just a few minutes. So to that end, I’m not going to take very long this morning. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Worship and what some of the different elements ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Core Values -- Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Worship – Ephesians 5:18-20 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 Always giving thanks to God the Father for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Ways To Worship

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

We learn that we can worship our God in a variety of ways!

Three Ways to Worship! Nehemiah 11 and 12 I. Introduction After the wall was done and the commitments had been made, they had a dedication service for the walls of the city. It’s important to remember that everything you build for God still belongs to God, and is to be used for His service! I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 3, 2006

True worship is a total giving over of oneself in every aspect of our life to God. Our life is to be seasoned with worship, but what is it and what does it accomplish? What is my part and what is God’s?

Worship – Part 1 Romans 12:1; Isaiah 6:1-11a We are about to begin a journey of study into the character of some of the key people revealed to us in God’s Word – people who were significant in His story; people whom He used in a variety of ways with a variety of results. One very striking factor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship - Part 2

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 3, 2006

We also looked last time at the five ways that God reveals Himself to us in worship. Tonight we will look again to our text in Isaiah and look at the fundamental responses biblical worship has to God’s revealing of Himself. Once we have done that, we will

Worship – Part 2 Romans 12:1; Isaiah 6:1-11a; Revelation 4:8 In Part 1 of our study of biblical worship, we saw what worship is and what it isn’t, and we looked at Isaiah 6:1-11a, as a model for us to pattern our worship after. Keep in mind that a model is only a general pattern to follow, not a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Worshipping The Face Of Death

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

Communion Meditation for February 4, 2007

(Slide 1) As we prepare for Communion this morning, I am going to give you, in a moment, some questions for reflection to aid you in your preparation for communion. But first I want to spend a few moments on our main text for today. As we come to this passage, I would remind us of what John said in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Worshiping In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 3 of a series on Worship

Worshiping in Spirit and Truth The Power of praise John 4:20-24 I. Worship is an issue of the heart. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24God is Spirit, and those who worship Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: *other

Worshiping Through Trials Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Worship

Worshiping through Trials The Power of Praise Acts 16:16-34 "Man who is born of woman Is of few days and full of trouble" (Job 14:1). "Yet man is born to trouble, As the sparks fly upward." God promises us that trials will come. Job 5:7 "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: *other

Worshiping Through Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Worship

Worshiping through Obedience The Power of Praise Gen 22:1-14 But if you keep looking steadily into God’s perfect law—the law that sets you free—and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. James 1:25 I. Obedience means listening for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

Building A House Of Worship Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

One of the most beautiful pictures of worship found in the bible is that of a lady name Mary. Her heart of worship and her acts of worship is truly something, which we must, instilled upon our lives if we want to make the church a house of worship.

Title: Building a house fit for the King: A House of Worship Text: Matthew 26: 7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it upon His head as He reclined at the table. 8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? 9 "For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wondering About Worship

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

An overview addressing the basic questions about Worship - What? Why? How? Where/When? Evaluating?

WONDERING ABOUT WORSHIP Introduction: Have you ever wondered, or perhaps wandered, about worship? What is the secret? The mystery? The correct form? The big deal? Why doesn’t everyone ’get it’ like I do? How does anyone ’get it’ at all – makes no sense to me! Gordon Dahl has said, “Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Non-Negotiables Of Worship Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what must be present in order for our actions to be considered worship.

Non-Negotiables of Worship Psalm 33:1-9 “I propose we drive a nail in the altar. Or the pulpit. Or the Communion table. Or the organ bench…or pipes. Or the Choirmaster’s music stand. Or any place visible and significantly shocking to provide a counterpart to the ancient door at Wittenberg. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-9, Psalm 33:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Beyond Sunday Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship does not end with the church service.

Worship Beyond Sunday Hebrews 13:15-17 George Barna is a popular name in the Christian community. Barna has become well known because of his polling of Christians and non-Christians on religious issues. In a recent research study on worship, Barna found some disturbing facts. Among regular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Worship shapes our soul

Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other