Sermons on 1960s Music:

David The Musician Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 7, 2024

In this talk we look at why music and song are so important for Christians.

Note: this was a family service in which children stay in the service. We have a ‘main’ children’s item earlier in the service but also a short talk later in the service. This is to give something for the adults but which is hopefully not too difficult for children. Because it was about music ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:2

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God The Best Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2021

In everything we do, worship, service, outreach, we always give our best because the Father gave us His best, Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit.

Monday of 29th Week in Course We celebrate here the one who died for our sins and was raised by the Father for our justification. The celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice turns us into the opposite of the miser remembered in the Gospel, whom Joachim Jeremias believes was a real person whose ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Romans 6:3-7, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Rocking Our Faith: Lessons From School Of Rock Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

The film School of Rock, with its music, passion, and self-discovery themes, can teach us profound truths about our walk with God.

Rocking Our Faith: Lessons from School of Rock Introduction Today, we’re going to take an unusual but enlightening journey by exploring spiritual lessons from the movie "School of Rock." This film, with its themes of music, passion, and self-discovery, can teach us profound truths about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians 3:23, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024

How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

Times Of Refreshing 1 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=spiritual-warfare Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/lord-teach-us-to-pray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16, Acts 3:19, Acts 4:13, Acts 2:47, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Song Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Embrace the new year as an opportunity to grow in faith, sing a new song of praise, and impact the lives of others through our decisions and actions.

So, you know how we all love new stuff, right? New clothes, new gadgets, new experiences. There's just something exciting about starting fresh. Well, a new year is like a blank canvas, full of possibilities. What will this year bring? What will we paint on this canvas? What will be different about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Renewal, Worship Music, Faith Journey, New Beginnings

Sing, Sing, Sing! Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Singing is a powerful form of worship that allows us to express our love, adoration, and faith in God. It is a gift from God that has numerous benefits, both natural and spiritual.

Did you know that singing is like a superpower? Seriously, it's a gift from God that lets us use our voices to make awesome sounds and express how we're feeling. The Bible even tells us to sing to the Lord 22 times. Singing can make us feel good, make us smarter, and even help us live longer. It's ...read more

Topics: Worship Music, Spiritual Songs, Choir Importance, Praise And Worship

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2006

Short message delivered after a service of praise & worship through music.

Let’s talk for just a minute on singing the songs of praise and worship. 1. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SONGS There is a very big difference between singing praises and singing praises with a heart that yearns to have more of God’s glory. People have always congregated in groups to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: *other

What Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 9, 2010

Architecture, music and art are not worship, but they may lift us to engage in worship.

What Are You Looking For? Isaiah 6:1-7 (8-13) 1 Cor. 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Psalm 138 John 4:21-24 There are many kinds of churches. There simply have to be. God uses a wide variety of vehicles to carry us into His Kingdom, and if those vehicles are from God, then they are equally ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 17, 2002

A non-musical look at one of the church’s earliest hymns about Jesus.

"THE GREAT MYSTERY OF GODLINESS" INTRODUCTION All of us like some kind of music. Music seems to have always had a place in the church. Some I like. Some I do not like. You probably have the same feelings: But out of Christian love, we endure other types of music, knowing that others find it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Once Our Batteries Are Charged, We Can Do Service.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 1, 2024

"Everyone is looking for you." Music to a co-dependent’s ears.

We hear in Mark 1:29 today that “Jesus entered the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew.” A team of archaeologists have discovered this exact house in Capernaum made up of black basalt walls that are still in very good shape. It reminds me of a man who hired a carpenter to build a fence. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Country Music, I Aint Leaving You, Thorn

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 4, 2024

then I realized that God uses not just our gifts, but our thorns too

Country music often tells stories about real life problems, thus the joke, “What do you get when you play country music backward?” You get back your wife, your dog, and your truck. One song tells about a man taking his beloved wife, whom he truly loves, to his 10th High School reunion, where he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Catholic

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Progression Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Praise . . . it is more than goosebumps and music. There is a progression to praise that we must move through.

The Progression of Praise Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses' Rap

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Moses used poetry and music to challenge Israel to remain faithful to God’s covenant.

You can hardly go to a sporting event without hearing the pounding beat—Boom, boom, BOOM! Boom, boom, BOOM! We shall, we shall ROCK you!” When I was younger, many of my favorite radio and television programs were sponsored by a company that guaranteed to make you as safe as the Rock of Gibraltar. ...read more

Denomination: *other