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Back To The 1960s Down Memory Lane, Then Back To The Present! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

How much has changed! We take a journey back to the 1960s to see how songs expressed that generation. Who remembers those times? This message looks too, at the present, and some similar concerns but in a different dress. The word of God is our answer to pessimism and hopelessness.

BACK TO THE 1960s DOWN MEMORY LANE, THEN BACK TO THE PRESENT! This article may be a trip down memory lane but in hindsight, it reflects the present. Some of us are still around to remember the lyrics presented here. Music usually reflects the atmosphere of the time, more so among the younger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ephesians 2:12, Ephesians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 4:7, Titus 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship, Fasting, Prayer, Preaching, And Trouble

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2007

Let’s think about the importance of serving the Lord and how a person might get selected for specialized Christian service. 1- Realize that not everyone wants to serve 2- Remember God’s process for selection 3- Recognize evil and stand strong

INTRO.- ILL.- In New England, the long-standing custom was for a visiting preacher to have his room provided by one of the families in the church. On Sunday morning, the lady of the house had prepared a big breakfast of ham and eggs, biscuits and gravy, even pancakes, along with coffee and juice. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2011

In a world torn apart by war, tribulations, famine and hardship, God's love is still constant and visible in the love of Christ. We may have questions about the presence of evil, but that does not equate to a passive God, as He continues to love His own a

Romans 8: 35-38 A time of war is a difficult time. It usually a time when questions are raised, some questions we may find answers to them, others we may never find visible answers, yet it does not mean that there are no answers to those, it may just mean that we are not able to see the answers to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Missions Psalm Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 19, 2002

Here in Psalm 67 we find the purpose of God’s blessing. This purpose, for all the peoples to know salvation, is what makes Psalm 67 one of the foundational scriptures as the Biblical basis of Missions. Psalm 67 is a glorious Missions song.

When I served as Assistant Pastor of the Baptist Church, in Scotland, one of the first things I wanted to do was memorize Numbers 6:24- 26. Why the priority to memorize Numbers 6? This is because our Pastor would repeat this scripture as the benediction, at the close of every service. I knew, as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Concentrating On Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 10, 2002

Nothing should be more important in your life than to concentrate on Christ – Who He is and what your relationship to Him is. He is so important that He is the central theme of Scripture, the supreme message of the church, and the solitary song of the sou

Concentrating on Christ I Corinthians 2:2 INTRODUCTION: Spurgeon said, “Christ is the great central fact in the world’s history; to Him everything looks forward or backward.” Paul declared “For I decided to concentrate only on Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.” Nothing is more important in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003

Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Some Cannot Sing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2003

John saw the 144,000 singing around the throne and their characteristics. That tells us who "could not learn the new song" -- those with unresolved sexual issues, those with perfectionistic tendencies, those who had accepted lies about themselves.

Alongside every group that gathers to sing, there is also someone who cannot sing. No matter how professional, no matter how disciplined, Alongside any group that gathers to sing, there is also someone who cannot sing. Have you been to a sporting event, where we are supposed to sing, “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Letter Of Encouragement

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy...We have a choice... Because there IS a Light at the end of the tunnel. Put a Song in your Heart.

A Letter of Encouragement Psalm 42-43 There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Put a song in your heart to carry you through. When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy... We have a choice... <This is an actual letter of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

In Luke 15, we find a young man who could have easily written the words to the song "I wanna go home." His story provides encouragement for anyone who is homesick for the life that they once enjoyed as a child of God.

I Wanna Go Home Luke15:11-19 Many of you are familiar the lyrics to the song “Detroit City”. The First line goes “I wanna go home. I wanna go home, oh how I wanna go home.” In Luke 15, Christ tells the story of a young man who could have easily written ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Value Of Worship Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

The greatest and highest use of music and song, of our voices and our bodies, are to express to the God who has loved us and saved us, pure worship. This message is part of a series that explores how we can reach higher in worship

A statement of our values of worship: We believe that God has blessed mankind with the gift of music and song, and that the highest use of this gift is to worship God. We believe that the church should be skilled, creative and enthusiastic in its use of music. We worship with contemporary songs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Art Worthy, O Lord Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 27, 2013

In chapter 4 of Revelation, we enter into the presence of God, standing at the Throne of God. We see the greatness of four living creatures that begin a song of praise that everyone partakes of, “Thou Art Worthy, O Lord.”

1. He is Worthy, Because of Who He is a) He is The Son Matthew 3:17 says; And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. b) He is The Savior John 3:17 says; For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"It's About Time" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 21, 2013

The scripture we will look at now was used in a song some years ago by the Byrds called Turn, Turn, turn. To everything there is a season. The writer is Solomon, considered to be one of the wisest of men to ever live. In fact God came to him in a dream

“It’s About Time” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; 14-15 The scripture we read this morning was used in a song some years ago by the Byrds called Turn, Turn, turn. To everything there is a season. The writer is Solomon, considered to be one of the wisest of men to ever live. In fact God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ashamed Of Jesus?

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

In 1765, Joseph Grigg (1720-1768) of England wrote the wonderful words of the song "Jesus and Shall It Ever Be," which proposes several answers to the question, "Ashamed of Jesus?" The answers are various ways of saying "I will never be ashamed of him!"

Ashamed of Jesus? Things have changed much in this country in the last 40 years. I now find myself surprised when I hear the name of Jesus mentioned in a public setting. Not only have judges handed out rulings that restrict the mention and exhibition of things pertaining to the Christian faith, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Acts 4:12, John 17:4-5, Mark 8:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birth, Infancy And Future Purpose Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2017

Zechariah has been dumb for almost nine months, but now he can speak and his first words are a song of praise. Everyone recognized that John was going to be an exceptional child. It is clear that Zechariah understands that his son will be the for-runner

Harmony of the Gospels -3 BC- Judea (Birth, Infancy and Future Purpose of John the Baptist (Malachi 3:11) Luke 1:57-80 One of the most interesting prophesies concerning John the Baptist is Malachi 3:11, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 18, 2017

This Christmas carol lists many things that make it the most wonderful time of the year. And while kids jingle-belling and parties and caroling are all fun and wonderful, the song fails to mention the one thing that truly makes Christmas wonderful-Jesus.

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR The title of the sermon is taken from the popular Christmas song of the same name. The songwriter declares it's the most wonderful time of the year and then goes on to say why. The kids jingle-belling along with holiday greetings and gay happy meetings ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-8, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ