Sermons on Folk Songs:

Simeon’s Song Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 1, 2011

Simeon’s Song is short. Today, I want to highlight just three truths that testify to the understanding that Simeon had of Jesus.

Scripture Who is your favorite person in the Christmas story? Most of you would probably say “Jesus.” Of course, we would not have a Christmas story if Jesus had not been born. And he is the central person in the entire story. But, apart from Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Song Of The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2010

We can learn about the faithfulness of God and the sacrament of marriage by learning from Jesus's words at the Last Supper

Sixth Sunday of Easter The Love Song of the Bridegroom May 9, 2010 Those who have been married for more than a few days, and those who counsel young married people, realize that one of the greatest fears of a young wife–and of a young husband, too, if they’ll admit it–is of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic

Elizabeth’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Made Song

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 10, 2009

Friends, this is where we find our joy everyday not just at Christmas. We find our joy in trusting God at His word and in trusting God to intervene in our lives when He wants and with whatever He wants.

The Virgins Joy Luke 1:26-56 During the Christmas season how, why, when, where and to whom we express our joy can cover a lot of territory. It really depends on what kind of joy we are expressing and what has motivated the outpouring of our joy. We might be really joyful to discover that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hot Dog Song

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 19, 2010

We must get excited about worshiping God

Pastor Tom Wallace shares an event that took place in his church, Bible Baptist Church in Elkton, Maryland. "The Sunday morning service was just ready to begin when in came a man who had never attended our church before. He looked around with awe and amazement at the great number of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams, Tears And A Song

Contributed by Malcolm Coby on Feb 22, 2010

We have dreams that are interrupted by situations that result in tears, but God gives us a song of hope and a pre-determined purpose.

Dreams, Tears and A Song Scripture Text: Psalm 137:1-4 Focus: HOPE, PURPOSE, and RESTORATION The hopes and dreams of people are often shattered by the unexpected or the undesired events of life. This is a word about the process of restoration. We have dreams that are interrupted by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love Song To The Law

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 16, 2009

3d week in Lent Year B: Incorporate the Clear, Profound, and Life-Giving Word into your life

I love songs that tell me clear and profound things about life. I hate music that is nothing but unintelligible and repetitious rants against everything the musician can see. If you are going to complain and try to influence me, I would hope that as a songwriter, you’d at least be clear and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Song For The Savior Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Feb 13, 2006

This is about the sinful woman’s anointing of Jesus. She was forgiven of much because she loved much. A story about salvation, criticism, holiness, worship, forgiveness and love.

Luke 7:36-50 – A Love Song for the Savior Today we are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus. Let’s read a simple but emotional story that is found only in Luke 7:36-50. This is a good story to tell on the Sunday nearest Valentine’s Day. It’s got all the qualities of a great love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Satisfied Soul

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

How The Lord alone can satisfy us in the midst of trouble - Encouraging Message

The Song of the Satisfied Soul Psalms 63 Intro: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It Says “ A Psalm of David When he was in the Wilderness of Judah This Psalm, Just Like Chapter 62 probably belongs to the Time of Absolom’s Rebellion. There are Several Reasons why this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2007

A sermon on the suffering of Jesus based on Isaiah 52 and 53.

THE SONG OF THE SUFFERING SERVANT Isa. 53:1-9 INTRO.: Hundreds of years before Jesus came to earth prophets predicted the events of His life. His birth, ministry, death, and resurrection were set forth by these inspired men in great detail Even His return in glory was predicted long before His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elizabeth's Christmas Song

Contributed by Spencer Cunnah on Dec 14, 2006

An evangelistic sermon based on Elizabeth’s song of wonder.

Elizabeth’s Christmas song. Introduction Do you know a lady who is expecting a baby? A baby’s arrival is usually a joyful event. Luke describes two cousins, Elizabeth and Mary, who meet up in extraordinary circumstances when both are pregnant. Elizabeth, who is an older woman and married to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Singing The Lord's Song

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

An appeal to God’s people to live a life of real praise, bringing glory to God and a witness to the world around them.

SINGING THE LORD’S SONG Psalm 137:1-4 "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us [required of us] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

His Song For You

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Dec 24, 2006

to help people understand and apply the true meaning of Christmas to their lives

Introduction: Have you ever heard the saying that music calms the savage beast? There are times in our lives when live just seems overwhelming, and then we just the right song that we put into our players and begin to listen to and it has the effect of helping us to become recentered with what ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Singing A Song Of Wonder

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 21, 2010

The Psalmist David sings a song of the wonders of God. David understands the depth of God's knowledge of His creation.

Introduction – Patrick Henry Hughes Story http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg God created Patrick Hughes for His glory and honor. he has created you for His glory and honor. God knows me completely (1-6) God knows everything about you. Let’s examine what He does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist