Sermons on Down But Not Out:

Breaking Down The Strongholds In Our Lives

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are destructive things in our life that keep us from experiencing the life that Jesus intended us to live as believers. Those strongholds must come down in our lives and we need to be honest with the Lord about them.

Bringing down strongholds in our life Introduction- I cannot let go of one of the text from last week- Jesus desiring for us to climb to a higher level of commitment and to see greater things done in our life. Wouldn’t that be a great journey? Matthew 5. (Message)- “When Jesus saw his ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, Luke 11:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

I Was Walking Down A Bumpy Road Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 29, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, as the vehicles rolled by, some in unison of twos and threes and others singularly in line one behind the other, lambasted the road, I found myself walking down a bumpy road,

I Was Walking Down A Bumpy Road by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, King James Version) Greetings In The Holy Name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Genesis 1:1, 1 John 1:1-3, Psalm 8:5, Isaiah 44:24, Acts 17:24, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Nailing Down Your Need For The Cross

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 12, 2022

Today, we’re going to the cross and take notice. We we’re going to hear what Jesus said about the cross as He foretold His death. In His words of we understand why Calvary was so necessary. From Jesus’ lips, what does He tell us that that cross does for you and me?

If you were to Google the phrase: “The day that changed the world” what do you think would come up? Here’s a few book titles with the that contains the phrase “Changed the world “in their title. Here are a few examples: a) Gunpowder: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World. b) Cod: The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing Rocks Down By The River Side.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008

Are you a good rock thrower? Shimei is a great lesson of a man that knows the negative and loves to throw rocks at God’s man?

THROWING ROCKS DOWN BY THE RIVER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving God When We Are Down

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 28, 2021

We're going to look at a phase of Elijah's life as he learned that he could serve even when he was discouraged.

Happy New Year! I know that it is too early to tell how this year is going to go. These last two years have been pretty rough on everyone. In everything that has gone on in 2020 and 2021, did you ever get to the point where you just felt burned out or ready to give up? That's what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Emotions That Take Strong Men Down Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Samson

EMOTIONS THAT TAKE STRONG MEN DOWN SAMSON; WEEK 2 If you have a bible turn to Judges 14, page 172 pew bible We're looking at an interesting character named Samson. If you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. Samson is a guy that from birth was set apart, called and chosen by God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Go Down With The Ship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 26, 2002

This message will show you how to "walk on water" in the midst of life’s storms.

DON’T GO DOWN WITH THE SHIP! Matthew 14:22-33 July 28, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Meeting God Down A Rabbit Trail Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God stands at the end of our rabbit trails when we have exhausted all human options

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “going down a rabbit trail.” Wild rabbits don’t like to saunter down Main Street; they prefer bolting down trails leading deep into the woods. (By the way, jackrabbits are capable of speeds up to 40 mph to evade predators). To go down a “rabbit trail,” then, means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-10, Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Why They Turned Down The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2020

This section is lengthy and confusing. There is a lot going on. This message unpacks it by focusing on five of the key reasons the crowd rejects Jesus here.

- A couple things up front. - First, there is a lot in this passage, yet the passage needs to be taken together. A lot of ideas are brought out, but it’s all a cohesive whole. So we are going to cover a lot of ground this evening. - Second, there is so much in this passage that there are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-71

Denomination: Baptist

Tear Open The Heavens And Come Down

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much we need God to intervene in our world? The prophet Isaiah modeled for us a heart longing for God.

This morning we are going to look at a deeply heart-felt prayer from the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah. As I read it for you perhaps you’ll recognize that his longing for God to come and stir up God’s people of his day is a longing that many of us are also feeling deep down inside. And perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Building Up Broken Down Walls

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Repairing that which is broken.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010

Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Up When You Are Down

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2006

Jesus’ counsel to the troubled disciples in John 14 provides the answer to discouragement. We need to (1) trust God fully, and (2) recall what He has said.

John 14:1-4 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible