Sermons on Song In The Night:

A Quiet Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2015

Psalm 46 is a song of hope and assurance sung as a result of tragedy. No matter what happens in our lives, God is...

Henry David Thoreau once said every writer's duty was to give “first and last, a simple and sincere account of their own life.” Most songwriters take that philosophy to heart, too. That’s certainly true with Taylor Swift. Almost all her songs have to do with break-ups with former ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Screen Door On A Submarine"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002

"Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear The Melody?

Contributed by Zachary Hash on May 15, 2020

Friends, in this life that is full of noise, listen for the melody. Listen for the song of Joy... Peace... and Love... Because it's there!

Can You Hear the Melody? John 14:1-14 This week, the cabin fever was really kicking in so I decided to take a scenic drive through town. - I came to the red light over in front of Hardees and began to hear this loud BOOM BOOM BOOM.. - I thought, Oh Lord there is something wrong with the car. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2016

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus (Acts 8:35).

JESUS, THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His humiliation, but with His exaltation (Isaiah 52:13). The letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus, ‘who for the joy that was set before Him endured ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2008

This simple children’s song carries a more intriguing message than many of us know. What is the key to its power?

OPEN: Years ago, a large Atlanta church was televising the service where they had asked a retired 92 year minister preach from its pulpit. There was a warm welcome as he was introduced and, as the applause quieted down, the old man rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of God Revealed To The Nations Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 2, 2025

The older I get, the more I realize that Christmas doesn’t always arrive in peaceful places. Sometimes it breaks into the darkest nights in the coldest corners of the world.

The Glory of Heaven Revealed to the Nations December 21, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:21-32 When we think of Christmas, we picture warmth—lights, family, the glow of a tree, the smell of something good in the oven. My grandfather, who fought in the Pacific, used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Brethren

Shall We Betray Him Again?

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2009

We can all identify with the disciples on the night of the Last Supper. Just what are we capable of as disciples? Thank God for his Great Mercy!

Shall We Betray Him Again? By Pastor Jim May The final hours of Jesus’ ministry on earth were coming to a close. He fully understood what lay ahead of him and yet his face was set like flint to staying the course. The souls of every human being lay in the balance. Could he have refused to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing The Passion

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

As I thought about what to preach on this morning I found myself all night thinking about the movie most of us went to see last night. Imagine if we were there and not just watching it on a screen we still couldn’t have done anything about it. It would ha

As I thought about what to preach on this morning I found myself all night thinking about the movie most of us went to see last night. Imagine if we were there and not just watching it on a screen we still couldn’t have done anything about it. It would have not been for the soldiers, who would keep ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

When God Remembers The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God never forgets His children; when He remembers the rejected, He turns their sorrow into songs of joy and their reproach into rejoicing.

WHEN GOD REMEMBERS THE REJECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 30:22-24 Key Verse: “And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.” — Genesis 30:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:19-20; Isaiah 49:15-16; Psalm 136:23; Exodus 2:24; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But Then Joy!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief!

Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." -At the check out – "I want gum" – and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:17-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Singing To The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2009

God, the Master Musician, has ordained that we praise Him in song, and music is where Heaven touches the Earth.

I’m conducting a funeral and looking out over the congregation while we’re singing a familiar hymn…and noting how many of the people gathered are not singing. I’ll even say, “Let’s honor this person’s memory by singing one of his favorite hymns.” And all I get are mostly blank stares. I realize ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

After The Giant Falls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Song Of A King". What do you do after a great victory?

Series: The Songs Of A King [#1] AFTER THE GIANT FALLS Psalm 9:1-20 Introduction: This morning, I want to retell a story to you that most likely even the youngest of children in here know. When David was around 15 years old, his father Jesse sent him with some food to take to his 3 oldest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 18, 2020

There's a gospel song titled "Four days late." It is about the raising of Lazarus.

In the Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:4&5) Introduction: There's a gospel song titled "Four days late." It is about the raising of Lazarus. One verse says," and isn't it great when He's (Jesus) is four days late He's still on time." God's always on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Go! And Worship In Spirit And Truth - John 4:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2025

Worship is not just about singing songs on a Sunday morning; it is about the posture of our hearts and the truth of our faith.

Go! And Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:24 (NLT): "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." Introduction Today, we consider one of the most profound and transformative truths about our relationship with God: worship. Worship is not just about ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, Psalm 51:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 119:160, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Synergy Of God’s Design For Marriage

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 1, 2025

Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners.Their duties are different, yet perfectly balanced—like melody and harmony in a song.

The Synergy of God’s Design: Husband and Wife Molded Together I. God’s Perfect Design for Marriage From the beginning, God declared: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners—two complementary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 7:3, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ