Sermons on Downs:

Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Most Trivial Miracle Series

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009

After this, Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). A large crowd kept following him because they had seen the signs that he was performing on the sick. But Jesus went up on a hillside and sat down there with his disciples.

A wise person once told me that what you see in life depends on what you are looking at, and that what you hear depends on who you listen to, just as the answers you get depend largely on the questions you ask. Now I do apologize for beginning my sermon with such a ponderous set of philosophical ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our War With The Unholy Trinity In This Broken World. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 23, 2012

Satan - one little shall fell him. But what if no-one uses that word? What if we keep watering down the faith? What if we are too materialistic? What if we are too comfortable? We are at war don’t be distracted or deceived.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message How real is evil? I think we can all agree that evil is very real. Now here is a slightly different question. How powerful is evil? There is an Old Hymn by Martin Luther ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

A Blind Beggar

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 27, 2012

This poor man was weighed down by two great evils-blindness and poverty. It’s sad enough to be blind, but if a blind man is wealthy, there are thousands of things that he could buy to make himself comfortable and to cheer him up. But to be both blind an

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Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives! Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God’s plan of redemption has been in process for centuries on end, but what it comes down to is this: Jesus is our greater Boaz. He is the faithful Redeemer, who has paid the price to deliver us and to recover us for an eternity of joy.

Over the last few weeks, we have turned our attention the book of Ruth in the Old Testament, and now, today, we come to our final study of this remarkable account. As we have said, the story of Ruth is told in four episodes with a chapter given to each one of them. The first chapter is the story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rise From The Pit Series

Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 22, 2015

Each one of us had experience down times, troubles and trials. Rising up must be our immediate action. God's help will always be available to those who call on Him. He will lift us up, if we never lose heart.

RISE UP FROM THE PIT 2 Kings 6:5-7 Testimonies are powerful message of God's working in our life. Apostle Paul was asked by King Agrippa to defend himself... He was asked to testify. Axe symbolizes barrenness. When the axe were not sharpened, it has no use. It has no value at all. And it is good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Feb 22, 2016

Jesus is the perfect example of a believer. A closer look at how the heart of Christ operated in his earthly work will break all traditions down and bring you up into the reality of what we have become in redemption and how to fully represent Him today.

THE HEART OF A BELIEVER (SERIES) I do know that anyone who will follow this series "THE HEART OF A BELIEVER" closely will be transformed in so much that even your family would wonder what kind of person you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: *other

Rise Up In Resurrection Power

Contributed by James May on Aug 26, 2017

God desires to send revival, spiritual awakening, Holy Ghost Fire. It's time that the church arises in resurrection power through the power of the Holy Ghost and takes superiority over the forces of darkness and pulls down his strongholds. Yes, it's time

Rise Up in Resurrection Power Sunday, August 20, 2017 By Rev. James May In everything that happens in life there are lessons to be learned. Whether we learn them or not depends upon what we choose as our point of focus. We can zero in the circumstances around us such as tragedy, danger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don`t Take Christ Out Of Your Christmas

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SEEN A SIGN THAT SAYS MERRY XMAS AND I`M CERTAIN THAT THEY MEANT WELL BUT IT`S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS WAS TRULY MISS IN A BAD WAY

Luke 1:39-44 (KJV) 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

#2 The Skeleton At The Feast--- Attitudes Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2017

Have you ever wolfed down food to find that your are devouring yourself? Do you consider how your attitudes give birth to mean words, unkind deeds and bitterness? Your attitudes have a cause-effect on your thinking patterns.

#2 THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST --- YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com part #2 WHY DO PEOPLE REFUSE TO SEE THAT THEIR ATTITUDES HAVE A GREAT IMPACT ON THEIR DAILY LIFE. It is all about the choices we make, the words we say and the deeds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:18, 1 Corinthians 4:12, Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear: Weariness, Lose Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2019

Ever lose heart? Ever lose hope? We must minimize fear and maximize joy, hope, peace and love. We are in a heated spiritual battle. Have the footmen wearied us? The horses are coming. BE READY...Lift up the arms that hang down.

FEAR! WEARING AWAY, LOSE HEART MINIMIZE FEAR, MAXIMIZE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a styrofoam glass from McDonalds. I took a small toothpick and poked a few small holes in the bottom. I ask someone to go get me a glass of water. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, Matthew 24:22, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 8, 2019

• This six-week series tells the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and their journey through the desert into the promised land. Working backward through the narrative, ‘Doomed to Repeat' provides a unique vantage point on the ups and downs of Israel’s journey.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever felt like God could not, or would not love you, or that all the promises that God has made in the Bible are not for you because you do not feel like you can ever be good enough to earn them? HINT, we do not EARN God’s promises and His faithfulness. • If you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ