Sermons on Dont Sit Down And Die:

In The Name Of Pride

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

One of the worst characteristics, or symptoms, of pride is that it feeds off others in order to fill its host. Pride builds us up only by tearing others down.

Other Scripture used: Ecclesiasticus 10:(7-11)12-18 Hebrews 13:1-8 Luke 14:1,7-14 Psalm 112 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Contagious Christianity

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 12, 2008

It is genuine Christianity which turned the world upside down and it is genuine Christ-like love which transforms lives.

Contagious Christianity, Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A number of years ago a Johns Hopkins University professor asked his graduate students to locate 200 boys, ages 12-16, and then to research their family backgrounds. The assignment was then to predict their future. The students were sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You A Headshrinker Or An Encourager?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 29, 2005

We have a great need within the church for edifiers and encouragers. Many arms are hanging down, will you help?

VEHICLE OF TRUTH: DUTY TO ENCOURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wear cowboy boots and a pair of spurs in this service. I. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A GOD CALLED HEAD SHRINKER? A. We have a very serious need within the ranks of the church today. We have many people that are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Into The Game

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Jesus humbled Himself, stripped down, picked up the wash basin and the towel, and got His hands dirty. He served.

Get Into The Game John 13:1-17 September 4, 2005 Intro: Over the past three weeks, we’ve been talking together about engagement. I’ve been reading Scripture and painting pictures of what our lives, our church, and our community could be like if we each truly engaged in the vision of loving God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What He Said

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 23, 2025

We can’t just sit by and lift up hands in the church although prayer changes things, but we have to get out there leave the comfort zone of the nest of the church, we have to be seen in the streets, we have to stand together.

“What He Said” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - Growing up in the era I did and most of you did I am sure will remember we got whopping’s. My father being a preacher my brother’s and I always said my father would always preach a sermon when we got one. It didn’t kill us, but it made ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

He Has Risen!

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 8, 2005

IF THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A RESURRECTION, WOULD THAT BE A PROBLEM FOR CHRISTIANS? YES, THAT WOULD BE A BIG PROBLEM, BUT DON’T WORRY. HE IS RISEN!

He Is Risen Text: 1st Corinthians 15:1-22 (Read) Introduction. The modern observation of Easter comes by combining 3 traditions. The first is the Hebrew Passover, which is celebrated during Nisan, the 1st month of the Hebrew Lunar Calendar. The 2nd tradition comes from the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Jesus Find You

Contributed by Susan Blader on Dec 22, 2007

Jesus not only eats with sinners, He runs down the road and drags them in for the meal; they need only accept that they have been found.

Let Jesus Find You A Sermon on Luke 15 You may have heard of Thomas Kinkade. He is often called the “Painter of Light.” You’ll recognize his paintings by their quaint cottages, horse drawn carriages, or cobblestone bridges, but above all, their fantastic use of color and light. And if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Always Pray, Never Give Up

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012

Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

It's A Wonderful (Abundant) Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 26, 2006

Fulfillment is a gift of Christ that we receive when we quit the sins that don’t satisfy our souls.

Intro: In this scene Georges perspective on life is all different. Having seen life as it would have been without him, George realizes that life at all is a gift to be cherished. He has pleaded with God that he be allowed to live again and God has answered his prayer with a yes. [scene 27, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Way To Conqueor Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

You can’t win a victory tomorrow if you don’t take advantage of today.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God may not give you victory over your next problem the way He did over your last problem. a. Jericho – walk, blow trumpets and shout. b. Ai – military strategy. c. Gibeon – miraculous hail and the sun stood still. “The Lord cast down large hailstones from heaven” (Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:10, Joshua 10:5

Denomination: Baptist

Reverse - Pt. 1 - Takedown Truths Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 1 I. Introduction I have been involved in sports all of my life. My first love was baseball. I tried my hand at football. Later as my high school years came to a close I fell in love with basketball. And as most of you who have been attending here long know that I competed in cross ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Front Line Christians

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

We have made Christianity into a spectator sport. We just sit back in church and listen to the music, and the sermons and never really get involved in the game. We need some Christians today to get off the sidelines and get on the front lines.

Intro: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game.” One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 4, 2020

Jesus' name is so powerful that it breaks down every barrier of the enemy. We are to trust in His name above any other name.

Looking at the word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. We find that there is no other name mentioned that has power other than the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus in the mouth of all the prophets, disciples and even in the life of ordinary people brought outstanding results into their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:18-20, Genesis 34:1-31, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 35:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgeh 'bout It Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 13, 2007

Jesus said don’t worry about food and clothes. Don’t be consumed if you have them or not. If Jesus would have been Italian, he might have just said, "Forgeh ’Bout it!"

Jesus has been telling us about money and possessions. Be generous. Share the blessings that God has given you with others. Make giving your lifestyle. Tithing is one gift that God gives us to help keep our desires in check and to train us to live a lifestyle of giving. End of the month giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God