Sermons on Do Not Give Up:

How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023

A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almsgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2022

Giving is a critical component within the grounds of faith we commit to as born-again Christians. Giving allows us to share in the bounty of what God has graced us with and the satisfaction of knowing we are doing something good for others.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:1-4 (Almsgiving) Matthew 6:1-4, NIV 1 "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Neglect

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 20, 2020

Nothing compares to our relationship with God, yet many choose to neglect it. This text reminds us that there is no escape for those who make that choice.

The book of Hebrews is different from many of the other letters of the New Testament, in that there is really no salutation. In most letters the writer will be identified right up front, and in this letter the writer is never identified; but, what we know is that ultimately, the writer of this book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 27, 2008

Go all out to win people for Jesus.

JUST DO IT! I Corinthians 9.19-27 S: Evangelism C: Meeting people where they are Th: Plan to Win! Pr: GO ALL OUT TO WIN! ?: How? KW: Approaches TS: We will find in I Corinthians 9.19-27 three approaches that we must have to win people to follow Jesus. Type: Propositional The ____ approach we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Doing It Right

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God is gracious and compassionate.

DOING IT RIGHT! Jonah 3:1-10 S: Grace Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: God is gracious and compassionate. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Results TS: In our study of Jonah 3, we will observe three results of God’s grace and compassion. INDUCTIVE God’s grace and compassion causes… I. JONAH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Covet

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2002

The Tenth Commandment

Exo 20:17 DO NOT COVET We have come to the last of the 10 commandments - "You shall not covet." Exo 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Do

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 4, 2014

To look at ourselves as the Bride of Christ and see if we are prepared for the Groom, Jesus.

As most of you realize, & you husbands better remember, this Friday is a very special day. It is Valentine’s Day, a day that is set aside for Love. Illustration: A group of young adults were discussing the subject, "How do you say `I love you’ to someone?" In answer to that, one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Other

Do Not Drift

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: You can know when you are drifting from the Lord.

Thesis: You can know when you are drifting from the Lord. Intro.: 1. American Cancer Society has saved thousands of lives by educating the public about "7 warning signals of cancer." a. Unusual bleeding or discharge. b. Lump or thickness in breast or elsewhere. c. Sore that does not heal. d. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Called To Do Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2019

There's a difference between church people who are "hearers" and those who are "doers." Do you know the difference? And do you know how to tell which group you're in?

OPEN: I read once about a certain Chinese church, where – when converts were baptized for the forgiveness of sins – when they came up out of the water they were told: “Now, Jesus has new eyes. And Jesus has new hands. And Jesus has new feet.” When we became Christians, we became the eyes and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2007

A sermon about living into the person God has called you to be.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor of Grace UMC Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn My freshman year of college I took a public speaking course. It was a relatively small class and we had lots of fun giving our speeches. I remember our first assignment. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 139:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Be Anxious Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2014

Jesus' call to avoid anxiety teaches us that we need not be anxious, since God cares for us.

Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Your Presence Does Not Go With Us, Do Not Bring Us Up From Here

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

We haven’t fully experienced God’s presence in our life because we haven’t been actively seeking it. In other words, we only seek God’s presence when we find ourselves in tight spots, or when we want something. Why do we act this way?

A great truth about life is that at times things that happen can hold us back. In other words, sometimes we experience situations, or we have to go through circumstances that weaken and/or discourage us. Sometimes we have to go through situations that rob our peace, and attempt to make us lose ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Be Deceived! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2015

Deception is all around us. How do we overcome? James has great counsel from God to help us.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren! These are the opening words of today’s text in James chapter 1:16. As I worked through this text over and over this week both to memorize it and to understand it, I realized that James speaks of being deceived three times here in the last part of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do It Now.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon cast a vision for building a New Life Center for the future.

Do It Now 9/10/2000 Joshua 3:1-8 John 11:38-44 Today is the beginning of a new day in the life of our church. We are celebrating Kickoff Sunday in one of the greatest moves of faith we have taken to date. In a football game, the opening kickoff goes a long way in determining who gets the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Know What You Are Talking About?

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 16, 2005

A real relationship with God will give you an appetite for knowing him intimately

Do You Know What You Are Talking About? Acts 10.34 Reverend A. L. Torrence, Pastor Antonio L. Torrence 1. We live in a knowledge based society- a world motivated by information. This is an information-driven society. It’s concerned with what you know, who you know, how you know, and why do you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34

Denomination: Lutheran