Sermons on Life Is Like A Song:

The First Christmas Song

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007

The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Mary's Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 13, 2012

Mary rejoices because of God’s power to change the unchangeable.

Today we continue our series in the Songs of Christmas. Today’s song is the most famous of the five songs recorded in Scripture at announcement of Christ’s birth. The song is Mary’s Song, often called the Magnificat, the Latin word that begins Mary’s praise. A song can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Baptist

Sing A Song Of Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the joy of singing, praying, and reading the Scriptures as forms of worship, and to encourage believers to express their faith in ways that reflect the Christ within them more than the culture around them.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a blessing to gather here together with joyful hearts to praise our Lord. I'm reminded of a quote from A.W. Tozer, who once said that, "Worship is no longer worship when it reflects the culture around us more than the Christ within us." Today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-5

Topics: Joy, Faith, God

New Song Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY Important theme throughout the Psalms: 33:3 "Sing to Him a new song" 40:3 "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God" 96:1 "Sing to the Lord a new song" 98:1 "Sing to the Lord a new Song, For He has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Terrible As An Army With Banners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

The church of Christ is like an army.

INTRODUCTION Text - "Terrible as an army with banners". Notice that it occurs twice - verses 4 + 10. 1. ARMIES HAVE LEADERS Christ leads His church. He is the Captain and Commander of His people - read Hebrews 2:10 + Isaiah 55:4. 2. ARMIES HAVE ENEMIES The enemy of the church is Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-10

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

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

Song Of Deborah And Barak Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2018

Deborah and Barak cooperated in fighting the battle and also in praising the Lord . Their song reveals some truths about our spiritual warfare in this world.

Chapter 17 Song of Deborah and Barak [Judges 5:1–31] Scripture 1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Song For The Sabbath Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

It is good to give thanks to the LORD.

A SONG FOR THE SABBATH DAY. Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15. We open with the declaration, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD” (Psalm 92:1a). Perhaps our prayers are too often loaded down with petitions: but we should be thanking God for past benefits, even as we make our requests known to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soar Like An Eagle

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 30, 2007

Things in this life can weigh us down, but God intended for us to soar like eagles!

Soar Like An Eagle Sometimes in our battles we try to fight the enemy on his terms and in his territory. Eventually we get beat down or defeated. God never intended for us to fight this way. He intended us to soar like eagles. Eagles fly higher than their enemies. They stay out of reach of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation: The Song Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 2, 2022

Even while others are facing judgment the saved will praise God. The joy of salvation is wonderfully expressed in a song. Salvation causes us to rejoice and praise God. This is very appropriately expressed in song.

One way a person expresses love is through a song. If Jeremiah is the weeping prophet then Isaiah may be the singing prophet. Isaiah composed a lot of songs. Isaiah 26:1-9 is a song of praise that expresses thankfulness to God for salvation. This song expresses joy of salvation, praise to a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels' Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 23, 2020

In support of the Angel who brought the message of salvation to the shepherds a host of angels sing about the true peace we can because the favour of God is towards us. Give Glory to God, you can have peace.

Message Luke 2:14 The Angels' Song What happens when you are visited by an angel? Let’s read some verses. There was a visit to Zechariah when he was in the temple. The angel said to him: ‘‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of Zacharias. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2025

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:68-79. Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and spoke forth a message in the power and authority of God. The famous song is introduced as a prophecy (Luke 1:67). Our proclamation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ has no efficacy without the overpowering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

We should imitate both God's love and His purity in the way that we live. But that kind of life is only possible as we allow the Holy Spirit to fill us.

Many of you have probably seen the movie Groundhog Day where Bill Murray portrays Phil, a grumpy weatherman who got stuck living the same day, February 2, over and over again. Every morning he woke up to the same song and the same DJ announcing, “It's Groundhog Day!” The movie made us think: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist