Sermons on Song Of Zechariah:

Not By Might But By My Spirit

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2025

This sermon proclaims that God’s work in rebuilding His temple—and in strengthening His people today—is never accomplished by human effort but solely by the empowering, obstacle-flattening, hope-renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

Not by Might but by My Spirit Zechariah 4:1-9 Let’s begin with the remarkable story of how God’s people — weary from exile yet renewed by hope — rebuilt the house of the Lord. Because of their idolatry, moral corruption, and rejection of God’s prophets, the nation of Judah fell to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fly The Kite Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Small beginnings can lead to great things. If we do little things well, God will do big things through us. We should not underestimate the power of small beginnings and the impact they can have.

Ever tried flying a kite? It's not as easy as it looks, right? You've got to get the angle just right, run at the right speed, and let out just enough string. But once it's up there, soaring in the sky, it's pretty awesome. Back in 1847, a guy named Charles Ellet Jr. had to build a bridge across a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Impact, Small Beginnings, Big Changes, Growth

Living By The Spirit's Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We must navigate our life not through our own strength or power, but by the guidance and power of His Spirit.

Zerubbabel, the governor of Jerusalem, faced a seemingly impossible task. God had instructed him to rebuild the temple, which was a daunting challenge. Rebuilding is often more difficult than building from scratch. Zerubbabel encountered opposition from the surrounding people who tried to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Topics: Holy Spirit, Spiritual Strength

Keep Moving Forward: God's Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

In a time when people needed encouragement, the Lord lifted up the prophet Zechariah. The people were working on rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem, but due to opposition and concern for other things, the work had stopped. God encourages us to keep moving forward despite the challenges we face.

The Lord raises the prophet Zechariah at a time when people need encouragement. The people were working on the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, but due to opposition and other concerns, the work had come to a halt. The temple needed to be completed, but the people lacked a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Topics: Encouragement, Perseverance

Win The Day - Fly The Kite Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the story of how a kite flying contest led to the construction of a bridge across the Niagara gorge, symbolizing the idea that small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

On November 9, 1847, a civil engineer named Charles Ellet Jr. was commissioned to build a bridge across the Niagara gorge. The question, of course, was when and where and how do you get the first cable across an 825-foot chasm with 225-foot cliffs on either side? Enter Theodore Graves Hullet, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Innovative Solutions, Perseverance

Sermon Series: Win The Day

1st Sunday After Christmas, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2021

DECEMBER 29th, 2024.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26, Psalm 148:1-14, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52. A) GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singing Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2005

There are Biblical truths that express the character that is pleasing to God and is beneficial to the Body of Christ through the song service.

Title: Singing Faith Theme: The Character of the Song Service 1 Chronicles 25:1, 6-7 says, “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 cymbals.” Let us now go to verses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Visible"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2004

This sermon is based on a song by "4-Him" and encourages Christians to make the invisible God visible in their lives.

“VISIBLE” 1 Tim. 1:15-17 INTRO – Is the invisible God visible in your life? If He isn’t, what is in your life that is causing Him to not be visible? - Is there unconfessed sin there? - Is there fear of failure there? - Is there a lack of commitment and dedication? - Is there apathy? - Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Saddle Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 5, 2001

An exhortation to embrace life as a Christian Adventure -- Companion to song: The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman

April 8, 2001 Genesis 12.1 ¡V 13.4 1Then the LORD told Abram, ¡§Leave your country, your relatives, and your father¡¦s house, and go to the land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1 (NLT) Some fear is healthy. Starbuck in Moby Dick said to his prospective crew: I¡¦ll have no man in my boat ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Homeland Security Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 18, 2010

When we understand the Israelites song of celebration we can discover the sources of our security.

“Homeland Security” Exodus 15:1-18 In the aftermath of 9-11 a Federal position was created to help insure the safety and security of Americans and others living in the United States. So we now have a Director of Homeland Security. It is an attempt to help alleviate ongoing fears of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A True Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 22, 2013

Paul writes to the Church at Ephesus that we are to sing songs of thanksgiving and give thanks to God for everything.

A True Thanksgiving Service Ephesians 5:19-20 Intro: Several years ago there was a Charlie Brown cartoon about Thanksgiving in the paper. the cartoon pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Chapel service for an elderly woman with dementia and based upon the song "In the Garden".

I have preached many times on the subject of heaven. I thought it might be good for us to be reminded how beautiful heaven must be. I thought that maybe we can get just a glimpse of what _______ is experiencing right now. We just heard one of _____’s favorite old hymns, In the Garden. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of My Own Heart, Whatever Befall Still Be My Vision, Oh Ruler Of All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

A family service with a kids talk based on the song You are My vision (Rend Collective version)

KIDS TALK - VISION Choose some children to come out and draw a picture on the board whilst blindfolded. Get them to draw a house while blindfolded: Draw a square / a door / a roof / downstairs windows / chimney / upstairs windows / smoke coming out of the chimney/ someone looking out of a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Singing In The Rain…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 27, 2025

I want to preach a sermon titled after a very popular song called, “Singing in the Rain.”

The words of this song “Singing in The Rain…” come from a famous song sung by Donald O’ Conner. The idea of course is that we often plan things in life and then the rain comes along and spoils those plans. For example: • We are going to watch a parade, but the rain comes and spoils our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist