Sermons on Worship The Creator:

Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).

A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1, John 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

This Is How I Fight My Battles!

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Last week I challenged you to consider how you prepare yourself for worship before you enter the Lord’s house and His presence. Crystal closed out the message with a prayer that we worship everyday, not just on Sunday’s!

Today’s word is about worship. I looked back at all my sermons since 2020 and strangely enough, not a single one was on the topic of worship. So I am rectifying that today! The title of today’s message is “This is how I fight my battles”. We will examine 4 passages, 3 of which are centered around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Let's Just Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Let's Just Praise the Lord

Psalm 148 Let's Just Praise the Lord - His Praise Is - 1. Commendable - 1 Praise ye the Lord. The Need for it - Praise ye - Psa. 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: It is - a Good thing, a Gracious thing - to give ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Who Does ’the Father’ Seek? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

God seeks for worshippers because the place of Lucifer and the 1/3 of angels that worshipped God was empty and was replaced by God’s creation of the human race. The same place which Lucifer condemned, God would place man to worship Him. It is a disgrace t

Opening illustration: Lowell Ogden tells the story of a little boy who lived out in the country around the turn of the century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could provide his chores ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2008

A Communion meditation warning us against substituting ritual for relationship.

MATTHEW 26:26-29 A NEW COVENANT “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 11, 2008

The New Wine of Salvation bring true and lasting joy. If our wineskins are going to burst it should be because of our Joy spilling out into the world that Christ has made a difference in our heart and life.

LESSONS FROM PATCHES AND WINESKINS Mark 2:18-22 “Cynthia and I are into Harley-Davidson motorcycles. I know, I know... it doesn’t fit our image. Who really cares? We stopped worrying about our image years ago. We should be ashamed of ourselves? We aren’t. We should be better examples to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Speaks To The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 18, 2009

Listen carefully to Jesus and take it to heart.

GOD SPEAKS TO THE CHURCH Revelation 1.1-20 S: Worship C: Obedience Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: LISTEN CAREFULLY TO JESUS AND TAKE IT TO HEART. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting God.” Type: Propositional I. SOVEREIGNTY II. LOVE III. PROMISE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What A Church Should Be: Why Is Church So Often So Boring? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

True or false: God loves to party?

A Common Problem: Church is boring. - Why is church so often a joy-less affair? - Ask for participation on boring services they’ve been to. My story: the guy in Louisville who fluffed up his jacket, laid down in the pew, and went to sleep. - Further, why are Christians so often long-faced, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 21, 2009

The sound of Heaven is the sound of worship and the sound of recognizing the authority and glory of God.

n The sound of heaven is always a sound of joy, celebration and thanksgiving because it is there that you are truly in the presence of the Lord. n In many lives today, the common sound is the sound of complaining, the sound of confusion, the sound of despair or the sound of frustration. n We need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Bless The Lord?

Contributed by Larry Trotter on Jun 12, 2008

REASONS FOR PRAISE

Why Bless The Lord? Sunday June 8, 2008 Psalms 103:1-5 (KJV) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Pleases God Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This message defines the Christians as a person who pleases God, and incredible truth for every follower of Christ.

A PERSON WHO PLEASES GOD COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Last week we look at 7 blessings that Christians have. These included: God’s Word; Grace; Peace; a Heavenly Father; faith; love, and hope in God. Today we will see that another definition of a Christian is someone who pleases the Lord in every way. I. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

He Always Told Me Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Part 2 in a series on attributes that make a strong church. This focuses on worship.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Minding The Music

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The principles, practice and prominence of music in the Bible

"Minding the Music" I. Music’s Priority in Old Testament Worship A. Responsibility of Chief of the Fathers (I Chronicles 9:33, 34) Saul B. Responsibility of Chief of the Levites (I Chronicles 15:16, 19, 22, 27) David C. Responsibility of Levites (II Chronicles 5:12, 13) Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Shout

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009

This message looks at a few benefits of the shout. It is a message that will stir your heart as well as the heart of your congregation as you share THE POWER OF THE SHOUT.

The Power of The Shout Oh, Clap your hands all ye people, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph! God is gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:1,5 1. We can shout for our salvation. Ps 20:5 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, … a. we will rejoice, “to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Not Your Trust In Princes Or Political Parties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010

God does not call us to take political power, but to witness to the Gospel of truth, goodness and beauty, and to keep together our worship, law and ethics.

27th Sunday in Course October 2, 2010 Sacred Liturgy Series Last Sunday, a number of evangelical pastors mounted the pulpit and endorsed candidates running in the current elections. By doing so, they thumbed their noses at the Internal Revenue Service’s rulings against 501-c-3 ...read more

Denomination: Catholic