Sermons on Instrumental Music:

Sermon On Regeneration - A New Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 10, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of regeneration is quoted as spiritual renewal, revival or rebirth.

Luther E. Vann, an American artist once remarked: “The greater puzzle of universal wisdom and beauty that we have strived to honor through our work includes the profound legacies of world artistic and spiritual traditions, the innate integrity of human communities where people seek to live in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 John 3:9, John 5:24

Part 2 - The Meaning Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020

In order for us to worship, we must know what worship means. That helps us understand the why

We are coming into the heart of our worship series. This is crucial for us as a church to understand. It is my belief, that the American Church lost its identity, especially when it comes to issues of worship. We are in trouble theologically and spiritually when it comes to worship. So, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11, John 4:21-24

Denomination: Brethren

"How Shall We Sing In Babylon?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 4, 2025

Psalm 137 is one of the rawest prayers in all of Scripture. It begins with tears by the rivers of Babylon and ends with rage, calling for vengeance.

?? Sermon 2: Robinson Chapel UMC, Liberty, SC Title: “How Shall We Sing in Babylon?” Texts: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4, Psalm 137 Introduction / Background Psalm 137 is one of the rawest prayers in all of Scripture. It begins with tears by the rivers of Babylon and ends with rage, calling for ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On A Voyage Of Discovery

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 13, 2025

A voyage of discovery in metaphorical terminology may describe a journey of individual growth, learning, or self-awareness.

Marcel Proust, a French novelist and literary critic once remarked: "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes". 1 Corinthians 13:10-12 reminds us: “But when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. When I was a child, I spoke like a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9

Songs Of Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 18, 2023

The angels visit to Bethlehem was a joyous occasion First to the shepherds then to all the habitant. Jesus brings joy to all.

Text: Luke 2:9-14 Theme: Good News through Songs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction Luke 2:”9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Sing A New Song Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 19, 2015

The Bible teaches us to sing a "New Song" to the Lord. What this is basically saying is that our praise should be fresh and new because God's mercy are new every morning and He is still working in the lives of those who follow in faith and obedience.

SERMON TITLE- “Sing a New Song” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 19, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- I love music! Music is an important part of our lives. You think about all the places and things we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 96:1-2, Psalm 98:1-6, Psalm 149:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Music: How It Has Degraded From The Original, Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

Music: Satan has degraded music to be used as a form of manipulation so we participate in his enslaving broken-ness, corruption, and psychosis; However, God's music soothes and heals

Psalm 149:3 Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. Psalm 150:3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Sound penetrates deeply into our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1, Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wicked Men Instruments To Serve God’s Own Purpose

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 10, 2026

This morning let us recognize a spiritual tactic of God using wicked men as instruments to serve His purpose.

Apostle John has written one of the Gospels recorded in the New Testament. His account of the life of Jesus of Nazzreth differs from the other accounts due to the main theme of which John tries to speak to the reader. When we compare the four accounts of the life of Jesus we find each told their ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About You Jesus Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008

The first sermon in the hymn-writers series focuses on Isaac Watts and also Martin Luther as writers of a new kind of church music.

Isaac Watts: 1674-1748 "It’s All About You, Jesus" CHCC: June 22, 2008 INTRODUCTION: We just finished a series of sermons from the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Every few chapters in both books you see a long list with the names of the exiles who returned to rebuild Jerusalem. I noticed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-3, Psalm 149:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Sadness To Singing

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Providence Leads The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 20, 2022

God is present and ordering our chaos by His providence. Believe this. Pray to believe this. Be challenged and comforted in this Truth.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID Providence Leads the Way 1 Samuel 16:14-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I would like to start by reading the passage we will be digging into in ‘The Very Relatable Life of King David.’ We are at the beginning of David’s life presented in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Modern Music Teaches Us About God

Contributed by Scott Berry on Sep 13, 2023

So many secular songs point to some aspect of God's story

Can you remember moments when you had the feeling that listening to music is truly an otherworldly experience? Whether it was a surreal live gig or the trance like and spiritual moments of dancing or that connection to the heart and soul when listening to a song with lyrics that relate to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Keep From Singing? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 19, 2008

49th in a series from Ephesians. The kind of music that flows from our lives when we are controlled by the Holy Spirit.

Over the past several decades the church has engaged in what has become known as the “Worship Wars.” We’ve experienced a seemingly endless debate about what is the right kind of music to sing in our worship services. Hymns or praise choruses? Traditional or contemporary? Organs or guitars? But when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Faith Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2001

This is part 3 of 3. The 1st installment in a 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This installment deals with a Faith that warrants God’s attention & provision or A Faith that moves God

Your Faith Provision-III—Josh. 14:6-15 A young woman brings home her fiancé to meet her parents. Father invites the young man into his study. "So what are your plans?" the father asks. "Sir, I am a seminary student studying to become a pastor," he replies. "Admirable, but what will you do to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Here, we are being instructed to the things that exhibit and encourage a Spirit-filled life.

Introduction There is a satisfaction to reaching the end of a long walk, especially if that walk has been along beautiful and interesting vistas. So it has been with our walk in this section of Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians that presents the Christian walk. Stretching from 4:1 to 5:21, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed