Sermons on Christmas Song:

'a Song For Times Of Crises'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 26, 2019

Psalm 5: 'A Song for Times of Crises' - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). We Prepare to Meet the Lord (vs 1-3). • (2). We Seek to Please the Lord (vs 4-6). • (3). We Submit to the Lord (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the Far East, there is a tree called the Chinese bamboo tree. • This remarkable tree is different from most trees, • Because it ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

There Is Power Hidden In Mary’s Song, The Magnificat.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 23, 2018

There is power in Mary’s song, and power that you need to see as it is not just a song in response to her situation, the future mother of God.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd December 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Micah 5:2-5a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Canticle 15 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lost Song In A Backslider’s Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

How to regain your joy.

THE LOST SONG IN A BACKSLIDER’S LIFE Text: Psalm 137:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Here is a song soaked with tears. A backslidden people have lost their ability to sing the Lord’s song. The harps that were dedicated to give praise to God are silent now by the River of Babylon (world). The harps ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"A Song Of Holy Confidence In The Holy God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 15, 2020

During days of trial, Psalm 46 has been a source for many throughout the Church Age. Martin Luther based the famous hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", on this Psalm. The Psalm offer us a Holy Confidence in our Holy God.

We are going to look at Psalm 46 for a few weeks, a majestic Psalm, which was written to be sung, in fact, many Christian hymns in history have been based on this Psalm. It is one of nine Psalms/ Songs of Zion, the place where God reigns and rules. The Psalm is divided into three stanzas, with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Song For Hard-Working Men (Psalm 127) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 2, 2024

A message for a men's retreat, talking about men as provider and protector, and work, and wealth, and family, and inflation.

A song for hard-working men (Psalm 127) This morning, we will be talking a lot about practical, everyday parts of life. We'll talk about work, and wealth, and family. We'll talk about how a man provides, and protects. We'll be talking about our role, and God's. Parts of what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 1 – The Introduction To These Psalms Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

We are going to take up a study of The Psalms of Ascent, the Psalms numbered 120 – 134. They are called by various names but they are a wonderful collection of Psalms sung by the pilgrims three times a year as they ascended to Jerusalem in pilgrimage. This is the Introduction.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 1 – THE INTRODUCTION TO THESE PSALMS We are going to embark on a journey with the study of 15 Psalms that are called “The Songs of Degrees” in the AV, but “The Songs of Ascent” in most other versions. These Psalms go together and were sung on a pilgrimage as the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16, Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 19:1-2, Hebrews 13:13-14, Hebrews 11:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Solomon - Chapter 2 - The Rose Of Sharon Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Bride cannot understand why the Beloved considers her to be so special since she is a very common person.

V.2:1 I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. He 2 As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women. She 3 As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. 4 He ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Write The Vision, Sing The Lord’s Song”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 4, 2025

The exiles in Babylon sat by the rivers and wept. They hung up their harps, because to sing felt like betrayal of their grief.

Title: “Write the Vision, Sing the Lord’s Song” Texts: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4, Psalm 137 Introduction / Background The exiles in Babylon sat by the rivers and wept. They hung up their harps, because to sing felt like betrayal of their grief. They asked, “How can we sing the Lord’s song in a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Planted In The House Of The Lord” — A Sabbath Song Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

The Sabbath rhythm of gratitude reorients us from the world’s illusions toward lasting fruitfulness in God’s presence.

“Planted in the House of the Lord” — A Sabbath Song of Gratitude Text: Psalm 92 (CSB) Theme: The Sabbath rhythm of gratitude reorients us from the world’s illusions toward lasting fruitfulness in God’s presence. Introduction — A Song for the Sabbath Day Psalm 92 begins with a remarkable title: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sing, O People Of God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Advent 3(C) -- God’s people have great reasons to sing and rejoice: Our King conquers all our enemies, our Shepherd quiets us with his love, and our Savior causes us to be glad and rejoice!

SING, O PEOPLE OF GOD (Outline) December 14, 2008 -- ADVENT 3 -- Zephaniah 3:14-17 INTRO: Our fast four weeks of Advent have been cut in half. There are only two weeks, actually less than two weeks, before the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that you are ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Echoes That Will Not Die

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 3, 2009

In the song of the angels we hear echoes of our ancient problems -- meaning, sin, peace -- all of which are dealt with in the coming of Christ.

The drama of Christmas is focused on a starlit night at a manger, on a mother and a babe, on the small things of life. And yet it is also wide open to eternity, it is a window into past and present and future. The drama of Christmas seems to play on such ordinary things. Tax legislation; taxes, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Morning In Bethlehem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning.

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning. Waking up early to see what was stuffed in the stockingwhich hung by my bedroom door. Usually there was candy and chocolate and some special little toys. And then to go downstairs to see what presents had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Tree Christians

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 10, 2000

The comparison of the Christmas Tree and the Christian life or experience.

The Christmas Tree Christian. 1. They are GROUNDED. a. in love...eph.3:17-20 b. in the Labor of God. colossians 1:16-23 HE did it ALL! c. their look( 1 peter 5:10..settle you!..able to stand erect ). 2. They are GREEN. ( the pine, fir, spruce, and the cedar are all members of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is About Warfare

Contributed by Clarence Talley on Dec 19, 2000

The Advent of Jesus Christ is the continuing saga between good and evil

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT WARFARE by Rev. Clarence Talley, Sr Youth Pastor and Professor of Art PVAMU Don’t be alarm but Christmas is also about warfare. Christmas is more than the fulfillment of the promised Messiah. It is also an escalation in the war between the forces of good and evil. No one, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ