Sermons on Down:

Third Down: Honor Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 5, 2008

Even if you marriage was made in heaven, it must be maintained on earth.

4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Third Down: Honor Feb. 17, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Valentine, the priest who Valentine’s Day is named for, was martyred for the great and godly institution of marriage. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Of Being Down

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Chips Are Down

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2009

Epiphany 5: People in extraordinary situations have demonstrated that responding properly saves lives. Christians also have that privilege - to be all things to all people in order that some might be saved.

Our oldest son is in the Navy. Last year my son’s submarine, the USS Santa Fe finished a major overhaul and returned to its homeport in Hawaii. When a ship or submarine goes through a major overhaul, it undergoes a series of sea trials and exercises before it deploys. The purpose of those is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything Will Be Thrown Down!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

"Jesus said ’Do you see these great buildings?’ Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’" (Mark 3:2)

It is such an offensive thing to say! Oh, I know that nothing in permanent in this life and that the greatest of our human institutions and heroic achievements will eventually pass and go the way of all flesh, but I really didn’t want to be confronted with that just now!. And though they take our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Up And Down And In And Out

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2009

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: Worship involves four dimensions: UP toward God, our help; DOWN from our pride; IN toward a caring unity; and OUT toward a world in need.

When I was in college, I had a math professor who would write a problem on the board, and then with a few deft strokes of his chalk, write the answer: X equals 12. Somehow, no matter what the problem, it seemed as though X always equaled twelve. But how did he get that? From long and complex ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Never Out

Contributed by James May on Jan 31, 2010

Peter's sifting was no match for Jesus' prayer. God's plan is for His people to always overcome every trial and every test that the devil can send against us.

Down But Never Out Sunday a.m., January 31, 2010 By Pastor James May This has been a week that I will long remember. There are some things that come along in life that will tend to stretch, bend, twist and break your faith. For the Reed Family in particular, this has been one of those weeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hand-Me-Downs Series

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

1st in a series of messages to call attention to the blessed gifts we have received from God and

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. (1 Peter 1:18) Fellow believers in the Risen Christ, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Passing Down The Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010

1 John seems to reveal a generation gap for the first time in Christian experience. How do we handle this? John’s message is helpful here.

(The audio version of this is longer and more complete) How do we pass on the truth to the next generation? How keep from losing our children to the world? Every generation has a choice to make. The gospel and letters of John may have been written to address this very subject. John writes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010

The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Acts 10:24-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Pulling Down Of Strongholds Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 24, 2010

Paul's exhortation deals with those of us who are saved. He is speaking to the body of Christ. Therefore, when he spoke in regards to the matter of ‘STRONGHOLDS,’ he was speaking of an area that encompasses every one of us as God’s people.

TITLE: PULLING DOWN OF STRONG HOLDS SCRIPTURE: II CORINTHIANS 10:3-5 I want to bring us another message this morning along the lines of last week’s sermon entitled “Saints with Sinners Problems” which I believe blessed many of us. This is the second message in a series that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sat Down Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:1-3 on how we have a better message and a better messenger compared to the Old Testament (Outline and several thoughts come from Jack Peters http://www.expositoryechoes.org/)

HoHum: Betty Botter bought some butter, "But," she said, "this butter’s bitter. If I bake this bitter butter, It will make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter - That would make my batter better." So she bought a bit of butter, Better than her bitter butter, And she baked it in her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying Down The Law Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2010

God lays down the law because He konws what we need to experience blessing in life.

“Law & Order: SPU – Laying Down the Law” Ex. 19:1-25; Ps. 19:7-13 Their teenager, with a brand-spanking new drivers’ license, is asking to use the car at night for the first time – and to pick up several friends to go to the mall. So mom and dad lay down the law, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace, Down Under Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Whether its: Under the weather or under the circumstances…we’re always living under something. How about living under grace:

Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Proverbs 30:5 *Every word of God has purpose – “God breathed” none of it is filler “Under” whether its: Under the weather & under the circumstances…we’re always living under something 1. Past: Under the Law – Grace gives a New Motive Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Down To The Sea In Ships Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 3, 2010

A study of chapter 27 verses 1 through 36

Ezekiel 27: 1 – 36 Down to the sea in ships 1 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, 2 “Now, son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre, 3 and say to Tyre, ‘You who are situated at the entrance of the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coastlands, thus says the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 27:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel