Sermons on Worship Wars:

Dine On What Endures: Jesus, The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 9, 2015

Why do we need to keep "working" for the Bread of Life? How do we this?

Have you ever been to Westminster Abbey? It’s that magnificent old church in London where over a dozen British kings and queens are buried. But it’s not just royalty who are entombed here. Westminster Abbey is also the resting place for notables like George Fredrick Handel, Isaac ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Go To Church! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 5, 2020

Sermon based on Hebrews 10:24-25 to challenge & encourage faithfulness in corporate worship.

“LET’S GO TO CHURCH!” Hebrews 10:24-25 FBCF – 10/4/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – FB post: “The deepest level of worship is praising God through the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we are tempted to lose hope, & loving Him even when He seems distant.” Next tool in “My ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

#30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020

The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

#30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hindered

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 16, 2021

6 areas where we can be hindered in life. Children can be hindered, worship can be hindered, fear can hinder us, offerings can be hindered, spiritual hearing can be hindered, and finally prayer can be hindered.

Hindered PPT 1 Message Title/pic A picture says a thousand words. In this case it is a sad story. (The PowerPoint picture was of a person will a ball and chain attached to their ankle, hindering their movement.) Today we are going to talk about hindrances. First, I will show God Himself can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Galatians 5:7, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Behave In A Meeting Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 67th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#67] HOW TO BEHAVE IN A MEETING Acts 20:1-12 Introduction: Once again, we see Paul leave and travel to other towns. This was part of his 3rd Missionary Journey. Acts 20:1-6 There are 2 passages in Scripture that Ministers love- The favorite of Youth Pastors is from 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

"Good news" is not a naturally-occurring phenomenon in our fallen world, and our flesh is given to mistrust or take it seriously--especially news "too good to be true." The regular reaction to the Gospel is no different.

I. Intro: “The Good News Paper Gets Bad News” - St. Petersburg Times, Apr 5, 1972? The Good News Paper is going out of business after 16 months of fighting ‘doom and gloom’ because the publication cannot pay its bills.? “We have simply run out of time and money,” publisher Bill Bailey said Monday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Pure Praise Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2021

David gives us the who, what, where, and when of praise in Psalm 150.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 150: Pure Praise Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-12-2021 Manna Media - Psalm 150 Earworm Have you ever got a song stuck in your head? There’s a name for that - it’s an “earworm.” You hear it for the first time and you immediately love it. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Power And Prayer

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

I want to speak to you about the three gifts of the Holy Spirit, which incorporate the voice of God. The gift of Prophesy, the gift of Tongues, and the gift of Interpretation of Tongues.

Supernatural Power And Prayer Introduction: There are a total of nine gifts of the Holy Spirit which fall into three different types of categories. They categories are: 1. The mind of God. This includes a. The gift of Wisdom b. The gift of Knowledge c. The gift of discerning of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Sing!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 3, 2020

This message is about the song that God puts in our hearts!

Subject: why do we sing?.... How can I keep from singing? Complement: we sing – we celebrate -because he has done so much for us... how can I not sing! Text: Psalm 137 Introduction: Every 7 days I join a choir of voices to sing unto God. I’ve been doing this for over 50 years now... however I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seared Beef Or Sacred Cows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 27, 2020

I am sure that we have all heard the term "sacred cows". How does a christian respond to such a situation? Is there a biblical answer? I believe that there is, so let us dive into this sermon.

Sacred Cows and Seared Beef CALF WORSHIP A heathen (notably Egyptian and Canaanite) practice, in which statues of bull calves were worshipped as symbols of fertility and physical strength. Contrary to the second commandment this was copied by the Israelites and by Jeroboam after the division of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Being Transformed To Be More Like Jesus As Worshipper Of God”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To worship God we have to be transformed by renewing our minds. Being transformed means being more like Jesus because Jesus is the best example of living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. To be transformed like Jesus, we have to renew our minds resembling the mind of Jesus.

“Being Transformed to be more like Jesus as Worshipper of God” (Romans 12:1-2) V.1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. V. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Theme: Step Out And Thank You (A Post Covid Message)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on May 13, 2020

The ten lepers knew that their physical condition was hopeless. No doctor, no priest, no pastor, could help them, only God could cure their Leprosy.

Step Out and Thank You (a Post Covid Message) Text: Luke 17: 11-19 May 17, 2020 Introduction: In biblical times, leprosy was a terrible problem. The word was often used to describe a variety of skin diseases, but doctors believe most of the people suffered with what we now call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[the Hymn] I. The Praise To God. (Vs. 1-3) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 2, 2020

During this Crisis….this Great Psalm was penned. Out of Trouble came a Triumph! This is a brief overview and context in which this Psalm was written and the revelation to David about God’s Sovereignty over his situation.

Mirth is not a word we use everyday -- it simply means Joy or Laughter, Happiness. Hebrew: sim·khä' -- mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure; joy (of God) Interesting enough is the Companion passage of 1 Sam 21 -- Let me summarize; with an encouragement for you to read (1 Sam 20-21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:34-37, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authorities Distinguished Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021

The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Altar? Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Altar Call? Altars in the Bible? It's so confusing! My goal in this 3 part series is to help followers of Christ better understand the Altar in their lives.

What is the Altar? Beautiful song I love the lyrics: Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling The opening lines are so powerful! Leave behind your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:8, Genesis 13:18, John 19:30, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist