Sermons on Worship Wars:

Hearing The Word More Clearly In Worship Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2015

Four insights on receiving more from the Word in worship.

WHY DID THEY PUBLICLY READ THE SCRIPTURE? Because most of the church could not read. - 1 Timothy 4:13. - Why does Paul command for the Word to be read in worship? During that era (and the majority of the eras since), most of the church was illiterate, as was most of the population in general. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not.

How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? 1 Kings 18:20-39 Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not. When Solomon came to the throne there was godly leadership, peace and unity in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Worship - Epiphany 3 C

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 23, 2016

Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit Anointing and 5. Full Salvation

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21; Nehemiah 8:1-10; Psalms 19 Theme: Authentic Worship Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Gender Differences, Worship & The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2015

Gender Differences, Worship & the Glory of God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Key thought: • “Honour your head” (vs 3) • Principle #1: • Honour your head for the sake of biblical teaching (vs 3-6) • Principle #2: • Honour your head for the sake of creation (vs 7-11) • Principle #3: • Honour ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Brethren

Week 3 The In Side Of Worship: Purity! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

True Worship flows from a Clean Heart!

Question: How would you respond when coming face to face with God? Isaiah experienced four aspects of our Relationship with God: 1) Awareness: Recognizing our inadequacy in the sight of God! Isaiah 6:5a “Woe to me!” I cried.” (NIV) Conviction of Sin! John 16:8 “When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

O Come Let Us Worship

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2014

In the spiritual realm, there are certain disciplines that we must subject ourselves to if we would truly be all that God intends. Our text details one discipline necessary for experiencing the abundant life that Jesus came into the world to give.

1-25-05 Title: O Come Let Us Worship From: Pastor’s Annual 2005 Theme: The Disciplines of Discipleship Text: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6) Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7 1 O come, let us sing to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Unbelievers Worship Their Idols?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 11, 2015

To show in a negative verse what abominable things these unbelievers does with their idols so that we will not do it and be blameless before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: How do you remove idols in your heart? Focus on JESUS alone. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 8 - Vital Elements Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 27, 2020

What is important to a worship service in the house of God?

When we’re talking about worship, what is important to you? What do you want in a worship service? For some people is a comfortable, distraction-free environment. For other people, it’s making sure they’re in a good-sized congregation. Others might list style of music, the design of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Ephesians 1:5, John 1:12, Genesis 4:3-5, Exodus 20:2-4, Acts 17:22-24, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 100:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, John 13:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

True Worship: The How? The Who? The Why? Series

Contributed by Joel Jacob on Mar 3, 2021

True worship is defined by the priority we place on who God is in our lives and where God is on our list of priorities. True worship is a matter of the heart expressed through a lifestyle of holiness.

1. Worship: How do we approach it? Ephesians 4:17-31 Years ago when the billionaire Howard Hughes died, his company’s public relations director asked the casinos in Las Vegas, where Hughes owned multiple casinos, to show him respect by giving him a minute of silence. For an uncomfortable sixty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-31, Colossians 3:12-17, Revelation 4:6-11

Spiritual Discipline Of Worship (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2021

Continuing our look at growing closer to God through Spiritual Disciplines. Looking at the discipline of worship.

Spiritual Disciplines: Worship July 11, 2021 In the last year, our world has dramatically changed. We’ve dealt with issues we possibly never expected to deal with in our lifetimes. Whether it was issues regarding social justice, employment, and most especially the corona virus. We’ve had to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Worship (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 17, 2021

A continuing look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us grow more Christlike. Part 2 of worship

Spiritual Disciplines - Worship (2) July 18, 2021 I have to admit that sometimes I actually listen to my wife! When it comes to Sunday mornings, as a pastor, sometimes it’s hard to worship. There’s lot of distractions. Lots to think about and consider. Is everything all set? How’s the sound? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping In A Time Of Crisis - The Christians Response.

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a barrage of unknowns – making it impossible for any of us to predict exactly what will happen next

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany( 2021) Year B. By. Rev. Reginald Knight For the past few Sundays we have met together through this medium, in compliance with the directives by our authorities and our Diocesan respectively. Yes, we as a church are feeling a certain degree of displacement. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4

Denomination: Anglican

Jacob Worshipping Upon His Staff

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God.

HEBREWS 11:21 “JACOB WORSHIPPING UPON HIS STAFF” A) Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God. * He began his life as a deceiver, stealing the birthright of Esau – Later on, he was converted as he wrestled all night long with the Angel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know You Are Worshiping The Saviour

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 29, 2016

How do you participate in worship? Did you come to watch worship or did you come to do worship? That is the difference that God is looking for in your life.

How to Know You Are Worshiping the Saviour On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 3) Worship Delight Supreme Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

Defining Worship and Preparation

XV. "WORSHIP . . . DELIGHT SUPREME" Walter H. Werner (1893- 1987) Classic Sermons on Worship pg 117 Joshua 15:13-15 A. Worship is not easily defined. It is so interwoven with prayer and Bible study that it is not easy to tell where worship ends and prayer and Bible study begin. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal