Sermons on Worship Wars:

Real Worship

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 30, 2014

"Real Worship" is an exposition of John 4:21-24 that makes two main points: (1) Real worship is not about us (4:21-22). And (2) real worship is about God (4:23-24)

REAL WORSHIP John 4:19-24 Spiritual necessity compelled Jesus to travel to Galilee through Samaria. Weary from the journey, Jesus rested at Jacob’s Well in Sychar as his disciples went for food. As he sat there, a woman of Samaria came to draw water. And a life-changing conversation ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2014

Worship in context: words of warning

SINGING PRAISE, AND LISTENING TO THE WORD. Psalm 95. In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the praise-leader sang “O Come let us sing unto the LORD” (Psalm 95:1), the congregation knew to join in the singing of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Idol Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014

Today it may not be about golden calves which have been replaced by other things more important than God and our lives spin around them recklessly.

Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on for ages and still does. We will also get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath Worship Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014

Sabbath worship is one of those times when our hearts are bound in unity. A unity that revolves around lovingly adoring God Almighty!

Sabbath: Sabbath Worship Scripture Text: Psalm 95.1-8a INTRODUCTION Several years ago, my wife and I spent a weekend in Manhattan, New York Since we were there over a Sunday, we wanted to find a church to attend. If you’ve ever been to lower-Manhattan, …you probably-know that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Pure Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

This precious story tells us what is expected in pure worship of our King.

• During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher's brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 8, 2016

Improving in the way we worship God is part of our Christian growth because in heaven, we will be worshiping God for all eternity. In this message, we will learn three things why worship is important and how we can apply these to our lives.

WHAT IS WORSHIP? SCRIPTURE READING: Judges 1:1-5 "After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites?” 2 The Lord answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” 4 When Judah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-5, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other

Gathering To Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Worship that pleases God loves God's Word and lives God's Word.

Many times when people find out I’m a pastor, one of the first questions they ask is “What kind of church is it?” I’ve also had quite a few people who have visited our church ask the same thing. In most cases, I think what people want to know is if our church belongs to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 23, 2015

Who is this LORD, that we should worship Him? Why should we trust and praise this God?

A CALL TO WORSHIP. Psalm 146. The last five Psalms (146-150) all begin and end with an exhortation to praise the LORD, addressed collectively to the congregation of God’s people. Yet it is not enough for the praise leader just to call others to worship: it is also the exercise of his own soul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Worship[ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 1, 2015

as we truly worship, the Holy spirit will impact those present!

Can God’s Spirit really influence people? Our short passage today as we continue to study 1 Samuel relates to this topic of the influence of God’s Spirit. Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 19…. Before reading, let us remind ourselves of the main characters in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship As A Buffet Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 25, 2017

Part 3 in a series on worshiping the Lord.

Worship as a Buffet February 19, 2017 Genesis 18:1-8 I would like to read a passage of scripture. It comes from the first book in the Bible, the book of Genesis and is found in chapter 18. God has just established His covenant with Abraham and the people of Israel, and God told Abraham that at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016

Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Problems In Worship Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Ways we fail to worship rightly

Malachi 1 - 10/16/16 Turn with me this morning to the book of Malachi, chapter 1.  Before you start turning to the index to see where Malachi is, simply turn to Matthew and page to the left about three pages.  Malachi is the last book in the OT.  It’s in a group we call the prophets, minor ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Worship

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

we have been looking at practical ways of worship. practical ways of experiencing God.

Experiencing Worship Introduction- For the past couple weeks, we have looked at practical ways to experience God; and have God evident in our life. We had Looked into being a Barnabas church and a Barnabas giver. A Barnabas person or church is one that shows generosity and kindness to those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Nazarene