Sermons on Worshipping Jesus:

The Life Changing Word Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001

The word "accept" means more than to simply intellectually agree with or affirm the truth of the Word of God; it means to "welcome" God’s Word into our hearts and lives.

"The Life-Changing Word" I Thessalonians 2:13-16 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik September 19, 1999 Rosario Rivera was an embittered Marxist living in Lima, Peru. She had been an associate of Che Guevera before he was killed. She hated Christianity. Luis Palau, the great South ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Church Is Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2020

With all the changes to how we worship this short series looks at what the church is.

The church! When you think of the church, what is it you think of? Maybe it’s Cornerstone. This might be where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and where you have grown in your faith. Maybe it’s the church from your childhood. The church where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Hideth My Soul! Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004

Depicts the joy of worship.

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #7 By Ivan G. Casteel HE HIDETH MY SOUL! Psalm 27:5; 1 Cor. 10:4 Ps 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 1Co 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Your Hands In The Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Sep 30, 2006

Teachings on the Hebrew word "towdah" and how it applies to our worship experience.

In American criminal law, a trial is an event in which parties to a dispute present information (in the form of evidence) in a formal setting, usually a court, before a judge, jury, or other designated finder of fact, in order to achieve a resolution to their dispute. Courts use various terms to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:11-18

Denomination: *other

Minister To The Lord

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

A message on giving worship to the Lord

Minister Unto the Lord Foundational Text: Revelation 1:4-6 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; (5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 20, 2006

A look at how to refresh our worship experience by personalizing the way we sing and praise God.

Sing a New Song “Sing a new song to the Lord!” Psalm 96:1 Have you ever got a song stuck in your head—a good one, or a bad one-or even a stupid little song. Our daughter Danielle use to go around the house singing the song “This is the Song that Never Ends.” I can’t remember now how the song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1

A Lesson In Motives

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

There is a danger in doing the right thing for the wrong reason. We must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reason.

Text: Matthew 20:20-24 To bring this text before you today in the manner in which I am commissioned will not be an easy task. In fact, the subject matter in this message will perhaps be different from most messages on this text. A few of the message titles I came across for this text were "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have A Listening Heart

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 6, 2002

We need to be quiet so we can hear God

WE NEED TO HAVE A LISTENING HEART? So, in your earliest waking moments of the day, consciously start praising God right away, first thing, for good things that He is and for good things that He’s doing. Focus your heart on Jesus as the only One you’re doing things for, as the source ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A True Worshipper Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Oct 26, 2004

God has specific requirements for acceptable worship.

Being a True Worshipper John 4:20-26 FCF: We are all created with a propensity to worship. Proposition: Because acceptable worship is through Christ, we must worship Him in spirit and truth. Scripture Introduction: We were created to worship God, yet we often spend more time each week in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2003

A vision of worship based on the picture of the Kingdom of God as a wedding banquet

A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4 Matt. 22:1-14 February 22/23, 2002 Intro: Friday September 6th was a very good night to be a football fan in Edmonton. The Eskimos pounded the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 45-11 to sweep the two game Labour Day series and improve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

Of Streams And Pathways Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A call to unity amidst the great diversity that makes up our churches.

Of Streams And Pathways Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Jan 15, 2006 Intro: Last Sunday I introduced you to nine different “Sacred Pathways” – nine different ways that different people worship, experience, and respond to God. We linked them to nine different examples from Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"In A Place Where Two Ways Met" Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004

When a need for authentic worship is needed, one can find and discover the biblical answer to real worship in the following principles!

"In A Place Where Two Ways Met..." Mark 11:1-10 Introduction I. Isn’t it funny the words we use to describe what we think is real worship? When standing next to the copy machine at work we might be tempted to say to someone as we describe how the worship service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bless The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Asking four questions about Psalm 103 and answering them.

HOW TO BLESS THE LORD By Jerry Falwell Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Psalm 103:01). Today I want to ask four questions about this Psalm and answer them. 1. Who should bless the Lord? 2. What aspect of my life should bless the Lord? 3. Why should I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist