Sermons on Songs Of Ascents:

Songs In Luke

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Mary’s Magnificat, Zecharias’ Benedictus and Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis help us answer our Lord’s question: who do you say that I am?

Introduction • 3 different people • All received news • All made a response 1. Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56) News: That she would conceive and bring forth the Son of God (confirmed by her cousin Elizabeth conceiving John the Baptist, the forerunner to the Messiah) Response: A song of praise to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Song Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2014

In this sermon, we explore a number of things about worshiping in song.

Introduction: A. We are in a sermon series called UR Church – Be the church of Christ. 1. We are learning about the church that Jesus built and how we can continue to be that church. 2. We have been learning about restoring the form and heart of NT Christianity. 3. We have talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2015

Take your stand with the redeemed; otherwise, you will fall with the condemned.

A man in business for himself enjoyed so much success, he had to move to a bigger place. The move was rather burdensome, but it was nice to have a larger warehouse and a bigger sales office. So on the day of the grand opening a friend sent him some flowers to celebrate. However, the order got ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Victory Song Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 6 in our faith journey with the Israelites in Exodus. This message explore the victory song after the cross of the red sea.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "VICTORY SONG” Exodus 15:1-21 REVIEW I. God designed a difficult situation 14:1-9 II. The people developed a destructive spirit 14:10-12 III. God dictated a definite strategy for deliverance 14:13-18 IV. God delivered a distinct ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Taunting Song

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2019

A study in the book of Lamentations 3: 1 – 66

Lamentations 3: 1 – 66 A Taunting Song 1 I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. 2 He has led me and made me walk in darkness and not in light. 3 Surely He has turned His hand against me time and time again throughout the day. 4 He has aged my flesh and my skin, and broken my ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Song Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017

A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Life

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 3, 2017

Compares a song to the Chriatian life

From ancient times, God’s people have been a singing people. There are 150 hymns in the Bible – we call them Psalms. The Israelites sang them in times of anxiety and lamentation, in times of joy and celebration, in times of victory and praise. The Psalmist urges us, “Sing a new song to the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Song Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 12, 2017

We have heard the song "Don't worry, be happy!" and "Hakuna Matada." While their points are nice, they are easier said than done. How would Paul rewrite those lyrics? In Philippians four, we see his answer: don't be anxious, pray!

“Here’s a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note. Don’t worry, be happy!” That line is from a famous song that we have all probably heard before. If you aren’t familiar with it, perhaps you might be more familiar with this more recent line sung by a warthog named Pumba and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Song Of The Reformation

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 17, 2017

There are some TV show theme songs or commercial jingles that we can immediately recognize. Luther's "A Mighty Fortress" is one of them too, for it is the theme song of the Reformation. This sermon is based on Psalm 46, the one the song is from.

There are some theme songs that are just iconic and memorable. There are some that are so recognizable that when part of it is heard or sung, you can immediately recognize the TV show that it belongs to. For example, “Here’s a story, of a lovely lady, who had three very lovely girls…” belongs to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Song Of Salvation Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

This song of praise celebrates that day of Christ's coming, both Christ’s first and second coming.

Isaiah 12:1-6 Song of Salvation 4/29/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction It is delightful to come upon a hymn of unabashed praise to God. Isaiah has been presenting a vision of the day when God’s kingdom will usher forth. We’ve seen how Jesus in his first coming fulfilled the prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Song Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 9, 2012

What exactly is God's will for the Church?

Back in 2007 we began a shift in emphasis here at Keele as we felt God calling us to get intentional about celebrating and encouraging ethnic and cultural diversity in our congregation. If you were at Keele at the time, you will remember that we asked various groups, both in the congregation and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Elizabeth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013

Mary's encounter with Elizabeth. The blessedness of Jesus.

THE SONG OF ELIZABETH. Luke 1:39-45. The angel Gabriel told the virgin Mary that her hitherto barren cousin Elizabeth was pregnant, because “with God, nothing is impossible” (Luke 1:37). Mary's reaction to this news was to leave Nazareth, and to go into the hill country to the city where her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

Mary magnifies the Lord.

THE SONG OF MARY. Luke 1:46-55. I) CONTEXT A young woman, betrothed but not married, had a visitation from an angel and was pronounced “blessed amongst women” (Luke 1:28). In what way was Mary blessed? Well, she had “found favour with God” (Luke 1:30): Mary was going to be the mother of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Zacharias

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:65-80. It is probable that Zacharias was elevated above purely personal petitions when he exercised his incense-burning office as priest in the Most Holy Place on the day that the angel Gabriel had appeared to him (Luke 1:9-11). The longings of the faithful remnant in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Simeon

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

The rite of purification becomes the occasion of certain prophecies concerning Jesus, Israel, and the nations.

THE SONG OF SIMEON. Luke 2:22-35. It was nearly six weeks after the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph went up to the Temple in Jerusalem, with baby Jesus, to fulfil the rite of purification. Jesus' parents were obedient to this tenet of the law, which involved both the child and His mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational