Sermons on Bowed Down:

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

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

Is Your Heart Sitting Down?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 10, 2001

The peace of God-- its importance and how to acquire it.

Is Your Heart Sitting Down? Col 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Up With Faith, Down With Walls Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

TRUSTING THE LORD HELPS PEOPLE OVERCOME OBSTACLES. Here are two sets of consideration about the correlation between people, walls, and faith.

November 27,1994 --PM UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Hebrews 11:30-31 INTRO: Jericho was a city which had been promised to Israel by God Himself. Joshua¡¦s job was to take the city, but a large, imposing wall hindered progress. So many would face the wall and believe it impossible to conquer. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Your Faith On Down

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 27, 2001

The most important thing to pass down to your children is not wealth, but a solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

What will you leave behind when you are gone? We come into this world with a clutched fist, and we leave this life with open hands. When we leave, we leave it all behind. I saw a bumper sticker that read, “We are spending our children’s inheritance.” What do you desire to leave behind for your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

How often have we felt the blows of life and needed to know that we are ultimately victorious in Christ? Whatever comes our way we are more than conquerors.

KNOCKED DOWN BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (Living Bible) ….. But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shine within us – is held in a perishable container, that is in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walls Must Come Down

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on May 15, 2001

It involves how God will deliver you from the snare of the fowler.

Have you ever discovered walls in your life? Or, have you face an obstacle that you thought would never leave you? I also would like to know, is there anything in life that has ever stopped you from reaching to the place in life that you wanted to get too. In this walk of life, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:4-13, Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Show Down At High Noon!!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

The Devil thought he’d make a match for Jesus, he found out at High Noon how wrong he was!

Read Luke 23: 33-34, 39-46, 53-56 I. Introduction This morning we are going to travel back 2001 years ago to the year of our Lord. The setting of this infamous scriptural story is in Jerusalem on a hill called Golgatha, otherwise known as Calvary. What we will find brings the toughest grown man ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Smiling Down On You? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVAL

BIG IDEA: SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVAL I. (:1-3) SEEKING THE FAVOR OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Trying to get God’s attention ("Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel") tender, compassionate shepherd A. (:1a) The Good Shepherd Can Provide Guidance and Direction "Thou who dost lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Those Stones Down!

Contributed by Alan Krieg on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Do you have steel toed shoes on?!! I have four points this morning and I’m sure one of them is going to step on your toes.

Introduction: Do you have steel toed shoes on?!! I have four points this morning and I’m sure one of them is going to step on your toes. I got my toes stepped on preparing this message. If all four points get your toes this morning then you need to get to the alter real quick! Now listen! Did you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Dec 19, 2000

This sermon is about what it truly means to "lay down your life," and to live for Jesus.

Lay Down Your Life Meridian Church of God Seventh Day December 16th, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… As we begin, I want us to take a moment and think about love, and what it entails. Often times, in love, a rhetoric comes around, I have heard it in “love songs” and other places. “I’d die for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You’re Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3, John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Down God's Paths.

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 13, 2001

Continuing on in God’s ways

Walking on the other side of God’s open doors. Last week I talked about The distinctive call of God. Grasping the handle on the door that God wants you to open. I said that:- THERE ARE CERTAIN DOORWAYS THAT YOU WALK THROUGH THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER. There is the doorway of your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inside Out And Upside Down

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Feb 21, 2001

The radical inversion of things that Jesus suggests!

" INSIDE OUT, UPSIDE DOWN” Reading: Luke 6: 17-26: Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church on February 11th 2001 Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about in todays lesson. Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I have yet to meet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Up On The Mountain Or Down In The Valley

Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 2, 2001

God is with us on the mountain and in the valley of our lives.

Up on the Mountain or Down in the Valley Luke 9:28-36 February 25, 2001 The re-release of the Star Wars movies a few years ago created quite a stir among movie goers all across the country. When those movies were first released about 20 years ago, those of us who went to see them were amazed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ