Sermons on Down Time:

The Right Fit

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 3, 2006

Sin is just too tiring. Come to Jesus, and he will give you rest.

Title: The Right Fit Text: Matt 11:28-30 MP: Sin makes you tired. If you want rest, be like Jesus. (Meekness) Labor Day is a bit ironic, don’t you think? We take an entire weekend off to celebrate work, labor and holidays, and how do we spend it? By doing all those chores around the house we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day (Hand Me Down Love)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

HAND ME DOWN LOVE IS A LOVE THAT YOUR MOTHER SHARED WITH YOU THAT HER MOTHER SHARED WITH HER

2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV) 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD AND THE GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Life Is Precious (A Memorial For An Adult Male With Down Syndrome)

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 16, 2013

This is a funeral that for an adult male with Down Syndrome. This message recognizes the value of all human life and it seeks to honor the parents who had invested their lives in three children, two of which were special needs. Names have been changed.

All Life is Precious - A memorial service for an adult male with Down Syndrome On behalf of the Smith family, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being here to remember the life of Larry Smith. Psalm 121:1-8 (NIV) 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Blessing: What God Desperately Wants You To Give Your Children And Grandchildren Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 16, 2023

What do you do with your hands. At the end of Jacob's life he placed his hands on his grandsons to bless them. Can you bless your kids? Grandkids? How does God want you to bless them?

Ashely Covington is a model. Yet, while you’ve seen her many times, you’ve probably never seen her face. Ashely was a child actor and later was trying to make it in theatre while in college getting head shots when suddenly an acting agent looked at her and went crazy over her hands and said: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

We are compelled by compassion to HELP. We help as we Heed the compassion Command, Empty self, Lift the burden and Pay the price.

• Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 28, 2023

In 1967, she prayed this prayer, “Father, I give my life to You. Whatever you ask of me, I accept. Just teach me to follow Jesus and to love as He loves.” The fire quickly spread, even to other Christian denominations.

On Tesco's brand of Tiramisu dessert, printed on the bottom of the box, it says, “DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN.”1—(too late!) I want to consider how the Holy Spirit has a way of turning things upside down. Like in the Acts of the Apostles in our First Reading, the devout Jews from every nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

“i Have Fallen But I Refuse To Stay Down!”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

The problem for so many of us is we are looking backward in our relationship with Jesus, instead of forward. We tend to focus on the stuff that tripped us up and knocked us down. We focus on what we did that caused us to lose hope and feel abandoned.

“I Have Fallen BUT I Refuse to Stay Down!” Lk 22: 60, 62 & Mth 27: 5 Did you know that EVERY one of the disciples of Jesus fell down? Jesus told them, on the night He shared the “Last Supper” with them in; [Mat 26:31 NIV] “…"This very night you will all fall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Baptist

3. The Poverty Of Riches Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Scripture: Matthew 6:9-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2. Mountain Politics Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10, Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2020

Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives.

Title: Eight (or Maybe Nine) Upside Down Blessings Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives. Introduction One of the most uncomfortable moments of my life occurred a few years ago when a colleague invited me to meet her for coffee at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent, Time Apart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2021

Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent?

Prelude Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for prayer, fasting, meditation and reflection. Plan Let’s look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

4. Impious Piety Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For The Lord’s Supper (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

We are proclaiming that the life and death and resurrection of Jesus was and is a actual event, it’s not some fabricated story, not some fairy tale passed down from one generation to another, it is real, with real consequences, if people don’t accept what

1 Cor. 11:24-34 A Time Of Appreciation: 1 Cor. 11:24-and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Attitude Of Gratitude The Lord’s supper is a time not only to remember what He has done for us, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Descend Into The Abyss To Bring Christ Up?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST did it all for our salvation and no human effort or human contribution we can add or subtract from it.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you working for your salvation? No. it's by GOD'S Grace. You can't work for it. G - GOD'S R - REDEMPTION A - AT C - CHRIST'S E - EXPENSE II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST did it all for our salvation and no human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spiritual Encounter

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018

Change does not Require Acceptance, but Acceptance does Require Change. Jesus Meeting You Where You Are. Go tell somebody about the Messiah.

As you read and study these first 42 verses of John’s Gospel as recorded in chapter 4, you will find that it is steeped in spiritual insight and wisdom. Of the 42 verses, Jesus is speaking in 18 of them. - - No wonder there is such profound wisdom and knowledge revealed here. We’ve all read ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist