Sermons on Down In The Water:

Christmas News: The Angels Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

We need to be seized once more by heavenly realities – just as Zechariah was. We need to experience something like a shock to our smug certainties that whittle God down to a manageable size and leave us underwhelmed by the mysteries of eternity.

Angels have fallen on hard times these days. Hardly anyone thinks about them anymore…except at Christmas, of course. But even at that, people don’t much believe in them. Although…I knew a woman – a member of this church at one time: She told me that she had actually seen an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 5, 2023

Jesus was announcing to his followers – “this is how I think. This is how I respond. This is who I am! If these sayings do not shock us, maybe we have tamed them down to nice sayings that we do not intend to embrace.

The Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes January 8, 2023 Jesus was announcing to his followers – “this is how I think. This is how I respond. This is who I am! If these sayings do not shock us, maybe we have tamed them down to nice sayings that we do not intend to embrace. Jesus is telling us the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

When God chooses to open up the flood gates and rain down His showers of blessing, we usually don’t realize it until after we are completely drenched. This message brings encouragement to those who are facing trials and difficulties.

This morning’s message is entitled, “Show Me Your Glory,” and I want us to look at God’s blessings today. I want to open by having us consider how the Lord’s blessings are similar to a jet aircraft flying at supersonic or near-sonic speeds. Did you ever hear a jet fly overhead and you looked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Wall Important? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 7, 2019

Nehemiah wants to make the building of the Jerusalem wall a priority because he wants the people to have a clear understanding of their identity. By giving us boundaries God preserves us as His people from those who would tear us down.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home Why Is The Wall Important? A sermon on Nehemiah We've been working our way through a series of messages looking at the Jews who returned from the exile in Babylon. What has been going on in their lives. How they are resettling back into the land of Judah. And some of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon The Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccesfully To Be Happy

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 4, 2023

Solomon could be the wealthiest and wisest person in all of history. He ran down every possible road we travel to find it, but didn't. In the end he said the best road in life comes from obeying Go

Solomon - The Unhappy Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Be Happy By Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net “The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before / God was with him and made him great.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Of Pentecost: Unleashing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

The Average Christian And The Average Church are Somewhere Bogged Down Between Calvary and Pentecost. They have been to Calvary for Pardon, but they Have Not Been to Pentecost For Power. Bethlehem means God With Us. Calvary means God For Us. But Pentecost means God In Us.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Destroys Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

Strongholds are not eternal—they can be pulled down. No matter how long they have stood, the power of God is greater. Don't manage the stronghold, destroy it. Don't excuse it, confront it. There is freedom in Christ.

THE GOD WHO DESTROYS STRONGHOLDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:25-32, Jeremiah 1:10, Isaiah 10:27, Colossians 2:14-15, Psalm 18:2 INTRODUCTION: A stronghold is anything that exerts ungodly control over your life—be it fear, sin, generational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 4, 2025

This is a short book on an important topic for every believer in Jesus Christ to gain an understanding of. Spiritual Warfare comes to us, whether we are prepared of not. This breaks down nicely into sermons for all you preachers and teachers. God bless you!

UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL WARFARE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Spiritual warfare is not something that we have a choice about. It comes to us unbidden. If you are a Christian Believer, you are already in God’s Army. You already have a commander, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has given you weapons and armor. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024

From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 1:27, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 12:7, Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Tell It Not In Gath

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

I was born a Muslim and one thing I have noticed between the two religions( Christianity and Islam) is this: In Islam there is espirit décor, the spirit of brotherhood/ brotherhood is not in Christianity rather we look for means of bringing ourselves down

TELL IT NOT IN GATH, PUBLISH IT NOT IN THE STREET OF ASKELON. Text: 2. Sam. 1:17-27. And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: 18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) 19 The beauty of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did God Do When The Lights Went Out

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011

I THOUGHT THAT THIS MORNING, WE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT GOD DID WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE PROBABLY HUNKERED DOWN, LIT CANDLES, PULLED OUT FLASHLIGHTS, SEARCH FOR OTHER HOUSING, OR A VARIETY OF OTHER THINGS. WHILE SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURE, I FOUND SEVERAL

WHAT DID GOD DO WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT A Survey through the Scripture concerning God and Darkness INTRODUCTION: THIS HAS BEEN SOME SORT OF WEEK HASN’T IT? THIS WEEK OUR LITTLE AREA OF THE WORLD HAS SURVIVED AN EARTHQUAKE, A HURRICANE NAMED IRENE AND A TORNADO. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS FOR A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

#38 Ministering In The Valley Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2021

When Peter, James and John were up with Jesus experiencing the Transfiguration, what were the other 9 disciples doing? They were down in the valley ministering in Jesus’ name…unsuccessfully. This sermon examines why they were unsuccessful in healing and casting out a demon from a man’s son.

#38 Ministering in the Valley Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 21, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Love My Church Community Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 17, 2019

This sermon and series is based from the "I Love My Church" series from Outreach Ministries. It has been heavily adapted to fit our context as a rural church. This week is all about breaking down the fences that keep us seperate from each other

I LOVE MY CHURCH WEEK 2- Community Key Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25 Before the Message: Obtain a small section of fencing. Wooden plank fencing would probably work better, but go with chain link if that’s all you can find. If you can’t find fencing, use an image of a wooden fence. Once fencing is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God