Sermons on Bowed Down:

Have You Been Knocked Down?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 13, 2019

Life and Ministry can be cruel. Do we understand the knock down count down? Maturity and growth does not always mean we win. What do you do when ministry knocks you down. Get up out of that pity puddle, wash off. Forgive. Answer this: WHO CONTROLS YOUR EMOTIONS? A seven mile walk that hurts?

WE MAY BE KNOCHED DOWN, BUT WE DON’T HAVE TO STAY KNOCKED DOWN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com REMEMEMBER THIS: It is not how big the dog is in the fight! IT IS HOW BIG THE FIGHT IS IN THE DOG!!! One time the doctor told me I should exercise more? What doctor? I am so tired ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Luke 24:13-24, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Rest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

What does Jesus have to say about rest?

Finding Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Good morning everyone, today we are going to look at Jesus words to us about rest. For some of us, you’ll see that you need rest. For some others you will be awakened to the fact that maybe you have rested enough and you need to get busy. Let’s pray Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Disappointed In Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 8, 2022

Have you ever been mad at God? Have you ever been disappointed that something didn’t work out? Have you ever been so disappointed in the prayers that were not answered that we failed to thank God for the ones He did answer?

Disappointed in Jesus December 11, 2022 Have you ever been mad at God? Have you ever been disappointed that something didn’t work out? Have you ever been so disappointed in the prayers that were not answered that we failed to thank God for the ones He did answer? Luke 1:39-42 NIV In those days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-42, Luke 7:18-20, John 3:30, Luke 7:21-22, Luke 7:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lighten The Load Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2001

This is the second sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon shows us how to run the Christian race faster and endure longer.

Sunday Morning August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #2 LIGHTEN THE LOAD Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: 1. Have you ever run a race? I am sure most of us have run in a race at some point in our life. If you want to see the best foot races, you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2020

Today, we will see the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and how it points to our ultimate deliverance from sin on the cross.

For Such a Time as This: The World Turns Upside Down Esther 9-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-13-2020 Review [Star Wars clip]. Luke’s cries of joy make sense when you understand that there was nothing that they could do to save themselves. It’s what happens when you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Warriors

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 14, 2023

We don’t HAVE bows and arrows; we ARE bows and arrows in the hand of God.

Probably the only part of the book of Zechariah that the average Christian would recognize is the beginning of the passage that is almost always read today, in the context of Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time, sending his disciples into Jerusalem to pick up a donkey in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joel And Amos Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 7, 2021

A shot across the bow

August 07, 2021 The phrase “a shot across the bow” is an expression that comes from the navy. It is a deliberate miss or warning shot that demonstrates to the enemy vessel that he is within range of your guns and that he’d better stop whatever he’s doing BECAUSE what’s coming next WILL NOT end ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 44:4-5, Jeremiah 35:15, Amos 5:4, Amos 4:6-11, Amos 1:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ezekiel 33:11, Joel 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 16 – Restlessness And No Peace In Defeat. Remembering Is The Start To Return. Strength, Hope, Affliction - Chapter 3:16-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

The defeated nation, Judah, is without hope or strength, and has its teeth broken by gravel. There is prayer for God to remember. We see a contrite spirit being expressed by a people without strength and hope, where peace is rejected, and in affliction.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 16 – RESTLESSNESS AND NO PEACE IN DEFEAT. REMEMBERING IS THE START TO RETURN. STRENGTH, HOPE, AFFLICTION - CHAPTER 3:16-20 We are in a descriptive passage of the sorrows of Judah. This great devastation resulted from the nation’s foul sins in the departure ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16, Genesis 3:14, Isaiah 13:9-11, Jeremiah 31:28, Romans 11:25-27, Isaiah 57:20-21, Lamentations 3:17, Lamentations 3:18, Romans 5:3-5, Lamentations 3:19, Lamentations 3:20, Ezekiel 16:43, Ezekiel 16:42, Ezekiel 36:31, Zechariah 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Human Barriers Come Down, Heavenly Blessings Come Down! Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 20, 2008

We all have built-in prejudices that God must break down before we be truly effective with the Gospel. We see Him doing just that in our text.

When human barriers come down, HEAVENLY BLESSINGS come down! Acts 10:1-34 Have you ever noticed that the guy driving slower than you is always a jerk, whereas the guy driving faster than you is always a maniac? By fallen nature, we’re all prone to justify ourselves and to condemn those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

When You Take A Stand For Your Convictions Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 6, 2006

Having the courage to stand for your convictions can be difficult, especially in a foreign land, yet 3 young men mentioned in Daniel 3 were able to stand when everyone else was willing to bow

Introduction: Life is a series of choices. Constantly we are making choices about what to do from one minute to the next. You made the choice to come to service this morning; you choose what you are wearing. In a few moments you will make a choice regarding the restaurant for lunch. The new work ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 17, 2008

Saul was knocked down by the power of God. Sometimes we need a spiritual knockout, but we also need to get up.

Get Up! A Spiritual Knockout: How getting knocked down can change your whole life. Nov. 16, 2008 Review: Acts 1-8 The Church is in a great transition: from inward (Jews) to outward (Gentiles) C. S. Lewis said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our consciences; but shouts in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man Who Would Not Bow To Peer Pressure, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Daniel purposed deep within his heart, that regardless what others would do, he would respectfully not bow to the king’s request.

Peer pressure- A man who would not yield to peer pressure Part 3 Text: Romans 14:23, …for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Daniel 1 A. Daniel purposed in his heart 1. Purposed a. Heb. #7760- The basic root idea of this verb is to put, place something somewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Psalm 31: Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

The prayer of a believer in time of deep distress.

July 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 31 (KJV) Title: Life’s Ups and Downs A Psalm of David. Psalm 31 (KJV) 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Keep A God-Man Down

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 24, 2005

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can have power for this life and the next.

(based on a message by Aaron Burgess) SPECIAL DAY: EASTER TEXT: LUKE 24:1-8 TITLE: “YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOD-MAN DOWN” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book: Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down Mini Series Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

The text takes place 40 years after Moses had freed God’s Chosen from Pharaoh’s Egypt.

“And The Walls Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series (Part 1 of 2) Joshua 5.13-6.5 January 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The text takes place 40 years after Moses had freed God’s Chosen from Pharaoh’s Egypt. 1 It’s interesting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist