Sermons on Music Now Perverted:

Grace From Galatians (1 0f 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

The churches in Galatia were being influenced by those who would "pervert the gospel of Christ" (1:6-7; 3:1). Known as "Judaizing teachers,"

Paul recognized the danger of teaching such things. Because the enemies of the true gospel were trying to support their case by undermining Paul's authority as an apostle of Christ, it was necessary to verify that he was truly an apostle "not from men nor through man, but through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Authority For Singing

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 11, 2021

There is nowhere in the New Testament Worship that we are authorized to use instruments of music during our worship to God!

Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist Max Lerman to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Revelation 22:18-19, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things They're Doing In Church Today Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 11, 2015

Jeans, falling down, gifts, music. The modern church does look a little different, you have to admit

THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN CHURCH TODAY 27. Gifts Or No Gifts? Whether there are gifts of the Spirit in the church today is not decided by what men believe about the subject, but the fact remains that there is a wide variety of opinions about it. Among the two billion persons calling themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.

June 23, 2002 Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Speaker: Jeff Williams Audio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of Worship Good morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What St Gregory Teaches Us About Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2012

Prayer is pre-eminent; the Word must inform our music; evangelization must be done, especially with the help of women.

September 3 2012 St. Gregory the Great Verbum Domini The Book of Genesis envisions the creation of the world as more of a birthing than a creatio ex nihilo. We know that God created everything, and created it from nothing. But when the author of Genesis began his narrative, he picks up at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic

It All Began In A Manger

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 22, 2005

Like a music crescendo, the glorious story of the birth of Jesus builds into an awesome outpouring of praise! Glory to God in the highest!

“It All Began In A Manger” -- Luke 2:1-20 *During Christmas vacation of my senior year in high school, I picked up a book I just couldn’t put down. It was called “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was fascinated by the hairy little people called Hobbits who had 6 toes and ate 6 times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Test Of Our Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012

When we think of worship, many of us often think of music. Music and singing are one expression of worship, but what really is worship? What does it look like and what where does it come from? How can I determine if my worship is pleasing to God or if

A Test of our Worship? Romans 12:1 Slide Good Morning. If I asked the question of you, “Did you enjoy worshiping this morning?” what would you think I was talking about? Would you be thinking of the musical worship time? Would anyone be thinking of the time during which we took up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing With God

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

Dancing with God begins when we realize that God chooses the music and the dance, but most importantly, God leads.

Dancing with God Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, Ash Wednesday February 25, 2009 Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Men Sought By God-1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 8, 2017

God looks for a person in this Generation where every walk of the life is more perverted, rotten. Yet God has the hope on this generation, He is looking for a person who can do the greater things.

Ezekiel 22:01-31 Men who are sought by God Introduction: Ezekiel was a contemporary of prophets Jeremiah and Daniel. He wrote probably between 593 and 563 BC. vv.1-15 The sins of that Generation: 1. Despising the parents (v.7) and holy things of the Lord-bread and Wine-(v.8) 2. Mistreated the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

I Pledge Allegiance To The Bible

Contributed by James Chandler on Oct 14, 2003

We had an evening dedicated to "God’s Word." We had special music, the Pledge to the Bible, and a devotional.

On a Sunday night, we had seven different people each get up and share their favorite Bible verse, and what that verse means to their lives. Then I shared the following devotional. I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and will make it a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Grow In Our Ability To Worship God?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 22, 2024

We Grow in our ability to worship God by worshiping in the midst of tragedy, through music, and by doing good to others!

How to Grow in Worshiping God 1. We Practice Worshiping Well When _Tragedy_ Strikes (Job 1:20-21). A. Job had _terrible_ tragedy impact his life (Job 1:1-19). B. Job responded with grateful _submission_ (Job. 1:20-21). C. The text closes with Job saying “blessed be the name of the Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Prophecy Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Prophecy is also perverted in every generation by those who feel it was all written for just their day. There is a whole graveyard full of old prophecy books that died along with the people who are suppose to be the anti-Christ.

In no area of biblical studies have Christians been more often deceived then in the area of prophecy. The early church fathers got caught up in wild spiritualizing of the Old Testament. They found profound revelations where there were none. It became so subjective that you could make Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003

This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.

There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Hear You, Now Tell Me What To Do

Contributed by Jason Sample on Aug 17, 2001

Hearing and responding to the voice of the Lord

Lord, I hear you now tell me what to do. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Ø 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan and his amour bearer, listens to the voice of God and they immediately act!!! 1) Have a heart to receive what God will say. Untraditional, non-conventional you must be ready to do what God has for you to do. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal