Sermons on Song Of Ascents:

What Is Your Fight Song? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 2 - What's Your Fight Song? I. Introduction People show up to the fights to see the contenders stand in the ring and throw bombs at each other in a test of strength and strategy. However, there is a part of the fight that begins before the fighters ever step foot inside the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Worship Songs Aren't Praise

Contributed by Mason Davis on Nov 5, 2025

churches are singing songs that aren't biblical

WHEN WORSHIP SONGS AREN'T PRAISE By: C. Mason Davis Recently, I came upon a church bulletin that had an unexpected chuckle. It read: "At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What is hell like?' So, come early and listen to our choir practice." Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2

Father Dave's Sex Talk (A Sermon On The Song Of Songs)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

OK guys. It’s time for Father Dave’s sex talk! It comes once every three years, when the passage from the Song of Songs appears in the lectionary. ...

OK guys. It’s time for Father Dave’s sex talk! It comes once every three years, when the passage from the Song of Songs appears in the lectionary. When you were in school, you used to get this talk every year. If you were in a Christian Youth Group, you probably got this talk every week! Most of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope Looks Up

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 3, 2009

When your mountain seems too big to climb, look up and remember who gives you the hope you need.

Hope Looks Up Psalm 121:1-8 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting God In A Box

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do.

Putting God in a Box March 25, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-7 Supplemental Passage: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knocking On Heaven's Door (Psalm 122)

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 10, 2025

Three things give us confidence to knock on Heaven's Door: We've been invited, Someone's home, and we desperately want what's inside.

For a lot of people, there are few things more intimidating than knocking on a door. Think of the tension: at the closed door of your boss’s office. The front door of your prom date’s house. The front door of a neighbor’s house when you have girl scout cookies to sell. Knocking on a door can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of The Brethren

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

(Psa 133:1 NKJV) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psa 133:2 NKJV) It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. (Psa 133:3 NKJV) It is like the dew of Hermon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 17:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Since By Man Came Death

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 23, 2008

The message of Easter is that Jeus has won the victory over sin and death and His victory can be ours as well.

Since by Man Came Death --I Corinthians 15:21-22 Writing in The Christian Reader, Laura Conklin shares a family story. “My husband and I home school our two children, Seth and Glenna. One day, the lesson was on opposites. “Glenna, who was six at the time, was being quizzed. I would say a word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed, For The Singers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 15, 2014

When a local Body of Christ opens the door for a song service, they are giving opportunity for Christians and non-Christians to enjoy music that was written for the purpose of blessing the Lord and meant to be sung as a proclamation of His love for us.

Title: Blessed, For The Singers Introduction: I would like to read to you from 2 Chronicles 25: 1, 6-7, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Soul Magnifies The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2022

In this message we unpack Mary's song of praise (The Magnificat) found in Luke 1.

My Soul Magnifies The Lord (The Magnificat) OKAY – who here like’s Christmas music? AND IF – you do, when do you start listening to it? DO – you have a Christmas playlist? NOW - this week I went on Spotify, and I found their ‘Best Christmas Playlist’ for 2022 (their top 100). NOW – I have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise Be To The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022

In this message we will look at the second song on God's Christmas playlist (Zachariah's Song) by diving deep into both the writer and the song.

Praise Be To The Lord Christmas Playlist Dismiss Grove KIDZ NOW – for the month of December we are in this series of conversations that we are calling, ‘Christmas Playlist’ BECAUSE - as we saw last week songs have been a part of Christmas from the very beginning. YES – joyfully singing is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Harvest Of Joy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

Stand amazed at the infinite mercy of God!

A HARVEST OF JOY. Psalm 126. The common heading within this group of fifteen Psalms (Psalms 120-134) is “A Song of degrees” - a reference, some believe, to the miracle of the sun going back by ten degrees as a pledge to King Hezekiah that the LORD would extend his life by fifteen years (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 16, 2006

We must learn to trust God at all times.

TRUST IN GOD It’s hard to trust at times. Especially when you’ve been hurt or you’re confused or you don’t understand but we need to learn to trust God at all times. PT 1: TRUST GOD IN ALL THINGS AND AT ALL TIMES. Why can we trust God in all things and at all times? Why? Because God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Sunday

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2020

Today is third Sunday of Advent we celebrate today Joy. Israel celebrated joy of God how he delivered and how through Jesus God delivers people everywhere through the birth of the Christ.

Joy Sunday Psalm 126 1. The Psalm shares Israel history and shares a hope for a glorious and joyful future • It’s a message about Joy, It’s a message about God power to save Israel and to save Us. • Notice the verse — "When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion" - The Holy ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"If, Then, But, Therefore"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 4, 2003

An exposition of Psalm 124 focusing on God’s covenantal goodness.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, TX www.st-andrew.com “If, Then, But, Therefore” The Text: Psalm 124 The Text Summary: Because God has been His people’s provider, helper, and deliverer from all their woes, they should respond to Him by a confident trust and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican