Sermons on Down Syndrome:

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Every moment is scheduled in our lives. The Bible tells us that all this hurrying has dramatic negative effects on us. So how can you slow down? The strategies I’m going to share with you today to slow down your life to a more rational, reasonable pace a

Slowing Down When You’re Running On Empty Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 John Ortberg tells the story of calling a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction not long after moving to Chicago. I described the pace of life in my current ministry. The church where I serve tends to move at a fast clip. I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Upside Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009

Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Come On Down Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2008

The times, like those of post-Exilic Jerusalem, require us to wait. Will it be passive, impassive, or active waiting? Active waiting means seeing that what God has done He will do again. God will enlist us and shape us to work for His purposes.

“We wait. We are bored. No, don’t protest, we are bored to death, there’s no denying it. … A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste . . . .In an instant all will vanish and we’ll be alone once more, in the midst of nothingness!” So speaks one of the characters in Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shut Down

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Often we believe that a particular situation or plan we have is ready to be implemented. Actually, it is not always the proper timing. God knows when you are ready and when it fits into His plan for our lives.

I ended up at the mall. I don’t know why I chose the mall, but it seemed like a logical place to go. I just stormed out of the house, got into my car and started driving. I had only been in town a few months and really didn’t know anywhere else to go. I had to get away from all my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ups And Downs

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Down To The Wire

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2009

As we see the return of Christ fast approaching our job as a church is coming down to the wire.

April 5, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:10 Subject: The Last Week of Jesus’ Life Title: Down to the Wire Life is full of deadlines to be met. There are bills due on a certain date. There are car payments, house payments, utility bills… How many of you have ever been at the point where you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Down In The Valley

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Sermon on the need to be among the hurting in order to be able to minister God’s love.

Down in the Valley Mark 9:9, 14-29 On a morning news show this week, I heard one of the most incredible acts of either bravery or lunacy. A mountain climber (forgive me, I did not write down his name) went up Mt. Everest, and was the first person ever to ski down the entire mountain in a single ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

Cut It Down

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give account of what we have done with our lives. I want you to read our message for this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord w

CUT IT DOWN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give account of what we have done with our lives. I want you to read our message for this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord will open ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come On Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 6, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 4: 43 – 54

John 4: 43 – 54 Come On Down 43 Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the feast; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Lay It Down"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2015

We are called to lay down our lives for others.

"Lay It Down" 1 John 3:16-24 Facebook is a funny thing. It's a forum where people often post pictures of their beautiful children and grandchildren, and inspirational quotes to help others through the day. I often use it to promote things that are going on here at East Ridge United Methodist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Laying It Down

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 27, 2015

Jesus' sheep know their Shepherd's voice, and they are safe.

WHEN I WAS A KID, I loved to go to my grandmother’s house. One of the things I remember about that house was a picture on the wall over the bed where I slept. It was a picture of Jesus. There’s a good chance you’ve seen it, or one like it. It shows the full stature of our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pass It On Down

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 1, 2017

A Sermon Examining The Importance Of Evangelism & Discipleship.

Pass It On Down II Timothy 2:1 -2 Most family dynasties don't last beyond the third generation in the business world. But the Ford family's fifth generation -- the great-great grandchildren of Ford Motor founder Henry Ford -- now are among the ranks of the company, according to The Wall Street ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Break It Down

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 19: 1 – 37

Leviticus 19: 1 – 37 Break it down 19 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. 3 ‘Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Down But Not Out!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 3, 2018

When it comes to suffering, Paul calls us to forsake pity parties and glorify God. We can remember that Jesus shines through us, that our weaknesses glorify God, that we may be down but never out, and that our sufferings may bring eternal life to others.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Down but Not Out! A Christian need never suffer. At least that’s what some preachers might tell you. However, that is not the message of scripture. Jesus said, “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We should expect no better treatment than that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Down

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2019

People who hate to wait suffer from what he calls “Hurry Sickness,” which he defines as “an increased sensitivity to the passage of time.”

TITLE: SLOW DOWN SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-16 I came across an article about a real problem that is afflicting most people in the 21st century. It is called “Hurry Sickness.” Hurry Sickness, first diagnosed in the late 1950s, has reached epidemic proportions. So, I thought this would be a good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Baptist