Sermons on Indian Music:

Singing Your Way To Hell Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 24, 2025

The modern worship movement—spearheaded by Bethel Music, Hillsong, and Elevation Worship—has become the golden calf of our generation, mixing liturgical sensualism with doctrinal poison, luring churches into emotional idolatry and spiritual apostasy.

Sermon Title: “The Gospel or the Glitter: Exposing the Strange Fire of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation” > Text: Leviticus 10:1–2; Galatians 1:6–9; 2 Timothy 4:3–4; John 4:23–24 --- I. INTRODUCTION: THE SPIRITUAL SEDUCTION OF STRANGE FIRE Text: Leviticus 10:1–2 Thesis: The modern worship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, And Rock & Roll Matter Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The phrase “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll” has become synonymous with rebellion, excess, and indulgence, but where did this mindset originate? How did an entire industry become a playground for darkness?

Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Matter April 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 Introduction: The Power of Music and the Hidden Influence Music is not neutral. It was designed by God as a tool of worship, but like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Praises Through Instruments PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of praising God through music, understand the divine blessing on musicians, and learn how to uplift God's Kingdom through the universal language of music.

Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you all to today's sermon. We're gonna delve into a very special topic today, one that's sometimes overlooked in our worship but holds immense power - the power of praise through instruments, God's blessing on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-3

Topics: Musician Appreciation

Say The Name

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A very short message given after an Easter Musical.

Say the Name Thank you for coming here tonight (today). We trust you have been blessed and encouraged by the message of the resurrected Christ. I would like to take just a few moments to visit with you about 3 things related to the Name of Jesus. First, His Name means something. In Bible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of Creativity Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Oct 16, 2007

An exploration of creative gifts, especially artistry, artisanship and music.

Where do you rate on the creativity scale? Do you look at a stripe of paint on a piece on a canvas and go, "Wow! That’s really profound." Or do you just sort of stare at it in puzzled disbelief. "How much is this thing going for?" Creativity is one of those wonderful gifts God has imparted into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Truth

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 5, 2014

What is worship? Music? Church? How about "You"?

We don’t know the circumstances of her life, or of her social situation. We only meet her because of a chance encounter that she had with Jesus. Jesus and his friends were on their way to Galilee from Judea and on the way they passed by a village in Samaria and while the apostles went ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

A complete Lord’s Supper service, including music.

Note: The pastors presented the message as a team. [Psalm 23 countdown video] Pat: This morning’s worship service is going to be a bit different than what most of us are used to. Although we normally begin our time with singing to help us focus our attention on God and prepare our hearts to hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worshippers At The First Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Danger

Contributed by David Berthiaume on Nov 2, 2002

Music affects you more than you think, it affects your mind, your body and your spiritual life. Is the music you are listening to damaging your soul?

Music is a part of everyone¡¦s life. It is a language that is universal. It has the power to cheer us up, make us sad, make us laugh, and make us cry. Human emotions are a wonderful gift from God that can enhance the life of an individual. Unfortunately at times people in positions of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-19

Denomination: Adventist

Prepare Ye The Way

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Aug 18, 2003

Questions such as: 1)Is there a specific type or style of music that is right for ministry? 2)What is Praise and Worship (P&W)? 3)What is the purpose of the ministry of music?

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________________ Prepare Ye The Way! Pastor Eric Aschendorf pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________________ Matt 3:1-10 Parallel scriptures: Mark 1:3; Luke 3:3-4; John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10, Isaiah 53:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: Discord Or Harmony

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007

In music the discords set your teeth on edge and make you unable to enjoy the music. An orchestra in harmony is pleasing to listen to and inspiring. Marriages in discord are merely surviving and not thriving.

Marriage: Discord or Harmony Genesis 2:18-25 “God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” (18) God brought all the animals of creation before Adam, but no companion could be found among them. “So the Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 4, 2006

The importance of singing and music in our worship of our merciful God.

"I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." (Psalm 89:1, KJV) 1. "I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever" How often as we travel on the journey of life is our attention suddenly and effectively arrested by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can We Trust? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

Our God is worthy to be praised and certainly be trusted, as it states clearly in Psalms 33.

Who can we trust Psalm 33 (1-22) Psalm 33 shows us that purity of heart produced by complete forgiveness leads to that intimacy with God which leads us to be guided by His eye, instead of our eyes. What does complete forgiveness create in His people? That can be seen best, not only by the loyalty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist