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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Walls Do Fall Down

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
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     | 4,792 views

    Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

    God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You’re Down!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 944 ratings
     | 271,950 views

    Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Betrayed, Let Down And Denied

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,595 views

    A short talk for our Billericay team Maundy Thursday Communion. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples shortly before he was betrayed, let down and denied. Whose feet would Jesus want us to wash?

    Jesus washed the feet of Judas Iscariot – the man who later that evening betrayed Jesus when he led a detachment of soldiers and officials to arrest him. Many of us have at some point and in some way betrayed people that love us. I know that I have. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Heaven Came Down

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,094 views

    Pentecost was a once forever event presaging the work of the Spirit in God's people. The phenomena were displayed once, but the power of the Spirit continues to be revealed through the testimony of God's redeemed people who are empowered to do this holy work.

    “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    Sharing the gospel and making an impact.

    Introduction The truth is, bad news generally travels faster than good news. Within two hours the whole world knew that President John F. Kennedy had been killed, who killed him, where he was killed and how he was killed. Today, still more than half the world does not know the good news that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sometimes The Way Up Is Down

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,973 views

    The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely.

    SOMETIMES THE WAY UP IS DOWN Philippians 2:5-11 Proposition: The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Trip Down Memory Lane Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,091 views

    We need to remember what God has done for us, and realize that He can do it again.

    A Trip Down Memory Lane Text: Joshua 4:1-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knocking Down Prison Walls Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,532 views

    Often our spiritual battles are fought behind bars made of human reasoning. This sermon discusses breaking through that stronghold and destroying the debates of Satan.

    A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. Security levels were high. His orders were very clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, "Halt, who goes there?" The driver, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Step Down From The Bench!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,119 views

    God is the Master at making things right. Trust God for His justice in this situation and don't mess things up by sticking your hands in it.

    Step Down From the Bench! Text: Romans 12: 18-20 Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? You meet in a jury assembly room. While there, you are placed on a panel of jurors. From the assembly room, you are taken to a courtroom. You are seated in the courtroom waiting for the judge to enter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    After Christmas Let Down

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,027 views

    The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

    After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tear Down Evil Kingdoms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 756 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's word, encouraging believers to overcome fear, embrace challenges, and find hope in divine wisdom. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather here, in this sacred space, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. We come together to share a moment in time, a moment of unity and understanding. We are here to listen, to learn, and to grow in our faith. A. The first step in this ...read more

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    Inside Out And Upside Down

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 14,104 views

    The radical inversion of things that Jesus suggests!

    " INSIDE OUT, UPSIDE DOWN” Reading: Luke 6: 17-26: Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church on February 11th 2001 Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about in todays lesson. Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I have yet to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    They Bowed Down And Worshiped Him

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 648 views

    A sermon for Epiphany of the Lord Sunday.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany Sunday. Now, what do we mean by that? Epiphany really is that same word as in, “Wow, I just realized something I had never thought of before! I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a revelation, a moment of insight, when what was previously muddy or confusing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Put Your Rock Down

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025
     | 109 views

    Picture this scene: a woman is dragged into the temple courts, humiliated, exposed, guilty. A crowd gathers with stones in hand, ready to enforce the law. Religious leaders stand with accusations prepared.

    Introduction Picture this scene: a woman is dragged into the temple courts, humiliated, exposed, guilty. A crowd gathers with stones in hand, ready to enforce the law. Religious leaders stand with accusations prepared. But then Jesus does something unexpected—He bends down and writes in the dust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Slow Down And Shut Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,161 views

    24th in series on Joshua. This is about jumping to conclusions about someone else’s faith, and how it’s much safer not to speculate.

    Joshua 22:1-34 – Slow Down and Shut Up (NOTE: I draw heavily on Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian for this message. And the reference I make to Pentecostals are towards the Jesus-only variety, not the Trinitarian varieties.) Maybe you have heard the poem called The Cookie Thief, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist