Sermons on Bowed Head:

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 21, 2004

We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004

Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Prayer is an ultimate way to bow down before God.

Intro: Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. "Fine", said the pleased mother. "If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you." "Oh, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ At The Center

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 31, 2025

In a world full of shifting values and unstable truths, we need an anchor. Colossians 1 gives us one: Jesus Christ is not just part of the story; He is the Author of the story. This early confession of faith shows us the truth about Jesus.

Paul doesn’t begin this passage with practical advice or even spiritual encouragement. He starts with awe—with a hymn, a bold declaration of who Jesus is. Before we get to what we should do, Paul reminds us of who Christ is. This passage, Colossians 1:15–20, is considered one of the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

A Clash Of Kingdoms

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2015

The Kingdom of God goes head to head with the kingdoms of this world.

A CLASH OF KINGDOMS. Mark 6:14-29. As a unit, Mark 6:14-29 begins and ends with people “having heard” something. Herod “heard” about Jesus and His disciples (Mark 6:14), and drew his own conclusions from it (Mark 6:16). John’s disciples “heard” about John’s death, and acted accordingly (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Constraints Of Restoration-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 5, 2019

1 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Result Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Worship is bowing down our lives before Jesus. This bowing of our lives before Him should make us like Him. Find out how.

Intro: We learned a few weeks ago that the chief business of the church is to worship God. I want to remind you that the main words used to speak of worship in the New and Old Testaments carry the idea of bowing down. Our lives as individuals and as a whole as a church body are to be bowed down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Your Head When Others Lose Theirs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles.

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles. The apostles were arrested and asked, "By what power or by whose authority have you done this?" (Acts 4:7) Instead of losing self-control, the apostles remained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Protecting Your Head? Are You Wearing Your Helmet? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE LORD HIMSELF IS OUR HELMET OF SALVATION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE ATTACKS OF THE WICKED

BIG IDEA: THE LORD HIMSELF IS OUR HELMET OF SALVATION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE ATTACKS OF THE WICKED INTRODUCTION: cf. importance of wearing your seat belt; of wearing your helmet when you bicycle; of wearing a helmet when you play football; head is a vulnerable area that must have maximum ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A.d.d.

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 9, 2004

Heading in a new direction

A.D.D. A Different Direction! Acts 9:1-18 There’s a disease that many of our children are labeled with. You know - the ones who seem to talk excessively. Bounce off the walls. Become distracted by the slightest sound. You know the ones that the teacher prays that the parents did not run out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lift Up Your Heads, Keep Calm, Carry On , And Finish Hoeing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 30, 2012

The sermon tells us that though the end maybe near one should lift up your head, keep calm, carry on, and finish hoeing.

Luke 21 :25-36 Lift Up Your Heads, Keep Calm, Carry ON, and Finish Hoeing 1. According to many Scholars this reading falls under two parts: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Alpha & Omega - The Connection Between Gensis & Revelation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 6, 2023

We are standing at the end of the book of Jude the benediction is being given, our heads are bowed, eyes closed, and hands raised, and we are hearing “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.

Alpha & Omega The Connection between Genesis & Revelation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If I were to say the most attacked books of the Bible were Genesis and Revelation, I believe I would be pretty accurate with that proclamation. These two books receive a lot of criticism ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Unique Kingdom Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

The second part of a two-part series on the kingdom of God and its presence in the world today. The unique thing of the kingdom is that it has a unique emperor who reigne for the salvation of His subjects!

A UNIQUE KINGDOM II Text: II Corinthians 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Last week we discussed how the church is a unique kingdom a. It has a unique emperor who was willing to give up everything in order to give his subjects what they needed b. And it has a unique edifice, built not with hands but by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Incomparable Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's presentation of the incomparable Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “The Incomparable Christ” Review Paul began his letter to this group of believers by letting them see a bit of his heart. He tells them about how he has prayed for them. In this section we learn of Paul’s prayer habits. I. Paul exhibits proper, effective prayer 1:3-12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Philippians 3:20-21, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mount Up

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

God does not expect His children to be in the valley or at the tail region. Rather, He wants them to be at the top.

Beloved, our message this week focuses on the right position God wants His children to be. God does not expect His children to be in the valley or at the tail region. Rather, He wants them to be at the top. Deuteronomy chapter 32 verses 11-12 say, “As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal