Sermons on methodist hymn: showing 241-255 of 16,901

Just A Misunderstanding - Or - Just Being Contentious?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 3, 2023

We examine the CHORUS of a great old hymn that a few say is not doctrinally correct. Are those critics misunderstanding what the words mean, or are they being contentious? We carefully look at the work of Calvary in the message.

JUST A MISUNDERSTANDING - OR - JUST BEING CONTENTIOUS? [1]. A HYMN CHORUS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT There would be none of us who is without misunderstanding when it comes to biblical issues. We may try with God’s help to grasp a passage of scripture but sometimes it is not within our reach. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:5, Leviticus 16:8-10, Leviticus 16:21-22, Romans 4:25, Romans 5:9, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent 2019 - At The Cross Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 20, 2019

There is an old hymn that goes by various titles such as "At The Cross" and "Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed". This sermon explores the series of questions asked in that song and what it means to us.

Lent 2019 - At the Cross - Verse 1 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37, John 3:17, Romans 5:9, John 1:3, Matthew 25:31-32, Mark 15:44-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

A Grace-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2016

Today's sermon, A Grace-Filled Heart is part of the "A Christian Heart" series. It looks at a heart that is grateful, enduring, and a heart that fears God. It also walks through John Newton's hymn, "Amazing Grace."

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Introduction In this series on a Christian’s heart we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spirituality Of Musicianship-The Musicianship Of Spirituality Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Ours is an artistic faith. We are exhorted to encourage one another with songs and hymns and spiritual songs-singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord. It seems that worshipping God makes us all musicians.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: *other

Christmas Silence And Song Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Christmas was both a night of silence and a night of song. If you read through the Christmas hymns in a hymnal you will see these two themes stand out often, some with a focus on the silence and others with a focus on the song.

Paradox is simply the recognition that opposites can both be true. The Christmas story is loaded with paradoxes. The most profound revolving around the Christ-Child Himself: The eternal Son born into time and the Infinite Spirit embodied in finite flesh. The creator of all space having no room in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Christmas Message: "mary, Did You Know?"(1)

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

The hymn “Mary, Did You Know?” beautifully captures the essence of this anticipation. It prompts us to reflect on Mary’s profound journey and the life-changing role she played in God’s divine narrative.

Introduction: Merry Christmas, beloved community! Today, as we gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior, I want us to reflect on a simple yet profound question: “Mary, did you know?” This question encapsulates the wonder, mystery, and the revolutionary calling of a young woman chosen to bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Let All Creation Sing Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021

In this sermon, I link Psalm 98 with the Isaac Watts' hymn "Joy to the World." The Advent theme is joy, so I ask: Do you want to have a merry Christmas? Do you want to have a joy-filled Christmas? Then look to Jesus.

T-minus 6 days, amen? Christmas is next Saturday … it’ll be here before we know it, amen? How many of you have all your Christmas shopping done? How many of you have all your presents wrapped and under the tree? How many of you still have to put up your tree, amen? Over the past few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9, Micah 5:2, Micah 5:4-5, Luke 2:10-11, Romans 8:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Ye Thankful

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

On Thanksgiving: I am thankful I am not a Butterball turkey. There is one thing, above all, for which I give thanks, the lift of Jesus! Like the great old hymn says, love lifted me

Thanksgiving is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. I am thankful that teenagers do grow up and eventually have teenagers of their own. I am thankful I am not a Butterball turkey. There is one thing, above all, for which I give thanks, the lift of Jesus! Like the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contributed by Richard Jumper on May 24, 2005

A Mighty Fortress is our God has often been called the "Battle Hymn of the Reformation" but it also contains the words about our God who fights for you today against sin, death and the devil himself.

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" has often been called "the Battle Hymn of the Reformation." It is a hymn that is usually saved for Reformation Day, but very rarely used outside of this day. It is a tribute to it’s’ writer, Martin Luther, as one of his three greatest accomplishments. Probably ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Advent - Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2008

Examines "Come All Ye Faithful" and Hebrews 1. Hymn speaks of much more than birth of Jesus, it calls us to worship Jesus because He is divine. YES, THE INTRO STORY IS ALL TRUE.

Christmas Eve 1990. I came this close to being physically thrown out of church. We were new to town and we heard that a certain church in town had a fantastic Christmas Eve service. So, we went with some friends, about ten of us total, to this church in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouraging Circumstances

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible.

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible. He does the things others cannot do! Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"as The Spirit Of The Lord Works Within Us..."

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 29, 2015

An old hymn says, “To be like Jesus is my song; To be like Jesus in the throng; To be like Jesus all day long. I want to be like Jesus!” And that is what God wants, too – for us to be like Jesus.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: Romans 8:29 (Msg); 2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT) A few years ago thousands of congregations participated in Rick Warren’s “40 Days of Purpose”. In the churches that participated, for 6 weeks the Sunday morning sermons, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Provision Of The Spirit. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2008

Exactly what thirst does the Spirit satisfy?

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit... John 7:37-39 It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 7:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 15, 2003

“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Fa

Theme: Thanksgiving to God Text: Pr. 9:1-6; Eph. 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for the forgiveness of sin that reconciles us to God and the other is for the ability to lead a victorious life that glorifies God. Whether we admit it or not, each one of us longs for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed