Sermons on Bowed Head:

Fresh Start

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 16, 2012

Today at sunset (09/16/2012) starts Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year). Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" The first day of Tishri. It signifies a Fresh Start. We all need a "Fresh Start" from time-to-time.

Quotes: "The power of one man or one woman doing the right thing for the right reason, and at the right time, is the greatest influence in our society." ---Jack Kemp "Build upon strengths, and weaknesses will gradually take care of themselves." ---Joyce C. Lock "When faced with a challenge, look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lucifer’s Lust For Power Polluted Heaven And Earth

Contributed by James Linders on Jul 21, 2015

The FIRST heavens and earth were created WITHOUT sin and death. When Lucifer, God's Head of ALL angels became power hungry and revolted AGAINST his Creator, man AND a THIRD of God's angels became sinful. God was FORCED to take precautionary measures.

Revelation 20:10 “And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Revelations 20:12 “I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruitful Frustration Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

I am sure Paul did not like the experience of being thrown in prison, but he did not, in frustration, bang his head on the bars, or go into a vegetative mood of depression. He got out his pen and wrote letters that changed the course of history.

Joe Bayly had a chance to stay in the luxurious Hilton Hotel in Chicago. It was going to be a treat of a retreat, but then he was hit again by the x-factor. That is what he calls Murphy's Law-the law that says, if anything can go wrong it will. The hot water in his room would not work. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Go! And Expect The Impossible! - Ephesians 3:20–21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 9, 2025

What are you expecting God to do in your life? Are you praying small prayers because you think God is too busy? Are you dreaming little dreams because you're not sure He can handle the big ones?

Go! And Expect the Impossible! - Ephesians 3:20–21 Ephesians 3:20–21 (NLT): "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 8:11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:18, Revelation 5:13, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2003

We were created in God’s image and all life is sacred even the unborn baby.

Sanctity of Human Life This is a very emotional sermon for me to preach. Maybe it is because of the many mistakes that I made with my elderly parents and the many mistakes that I made with my own children. Last year at this same time I preached a Sanctity of Human Life sermon and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Or Barabbas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We have the freedom of choice who we will serve in life ... Jesus or the devil.

MATTHEW 27:15-26 “JESUS OR BARABBAS” A) I want our minds to go back in time … Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end! (1) PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE! * For approximately 33 ½ years, He lived looking forward to the cross! * Christ must’ve seen its shadow across His path all the way from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Servanthood Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 9, 2009

Why we serve and what results when we serve.

The basis of this series is from Nelson Searcy and The Journey Church, however this message is my own. The Challenge of Servanthood John 13:1-5, 12-17, 34-35 When we Serve, We Humble Ourselves When we Serve, We Lead Others When we Serve, We Love God Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Spiritual Passion

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2008

See an example of how God can help us restore spiritual passion.

Have you ever watched an episode of “Extreme Makeover?” These shows select a home that needs a makeover. They remove the family from the home for a period of time and then they bring in a crew of skilled carpenters and redo the home. In televising these shows they always show before and after ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Coming From Out Of The Middle Of The Pack

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 25, 2009

I believe that most Christians are in the middle of where they can be in God. They don’t want to go too far for fear of what God might expect out of them. I believe that we need to break out from the middle and start heading to the lead of the pack.

Coming From Out Of The Middle Of The Pack Isaiah 55:6-13 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepared For The Rapture Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2008

God knew that He was going to destroy the world soon and He only sought one man – Enoch. A man who lived amidst a perverse environment, sinful world but stood head and shoulders above everyone else. We are not talking about being saved but the RAPTURE.

Opening illustration: Video clip of ’Left Behind.’ What is being ‘caught up?’ * To Seize ~ act of grasping suddenly * Rapture * Biblically it pertains to meeting the Lord in mid-air * The Rapture is a concept in Christianity relating to the return of Jesus. * Paul cites "the word of the Lord" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Every Christian has certain responsibilities...and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church. And we are all subject to Him, whether we are elected leaders...or members...or just occasio

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP LEVITICUS 10:1 2 The story is told about a lion...and this lion was very proud of his leadership over the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by passed the smaller animals and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Enduring With Runners Cramp

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 11, 2011

Show video about lady runner falling, and getting up and wins the race. Ten years ago, Flight 93 soared over the skies of Pennsylvania, headed possibly to destroy the White House or the US Capitol. Todd Beemer said a prayer with others on board flight,

Enduring With Runners Cramp Hebrews 12:1-3NKJ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Total Forgiveness.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011

In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if you don’t learn to forgive.”

TOTAL FORGIVENESS. 1 SAMUEL 24: 9-13. LUKE 23:34. EPHESIANS 4:32. In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnifying God's Majesty Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 4, 2008

As we read the book of Revelation, sometimes we wonder if God is just talking over our heads. Some of the symbolism is difficult to understand, but if we study carefully it is amazing what we can learn. What we will learn today should transform your praye

Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:5b-8 Part II Purpose: To extol God’s glory. Aim: I want the listener to gain a deeper sense of reverence for God. INTRODUCTION: The Reader’s Digest told the story of young Matthew, age 4, who was eating an apple in the back seat of the family car. “Daddy,” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 16, 2012

There are times in this Christian journey that it literally seems that God has abandoned you, turned a deaf ear to your cries, and it seems as though the heavens over head have become brass. When God is silent I will trust HIm. I rest on His unchanging GR

When God is Silent by MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. Psalms 77:1-77:20 When God is Silent By Pastor District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 77:1-20 OPENING:- I love this particular saying that was on a poster and it goes I believe in the sun when it does not shine. I believe in God when He is silent. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic