Sermons on Downs:

Groves Of The Mind

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * I would like to look seriously about Idolatry tonight.

Intro: * I would like to look seriously about Idolatry tonight. Not just the statues but more so of the ones that Christians are prone to have. * Idol 1. a. An image used as an object of worship. b. A false god. 2. One that is adored, often blindly or excessively. * Idolatry is not just the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

A Cord Of Three Strands

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Wedding Sermon

The world says that marriage is bad Modern definition of marriage: “the process whereby love ripens into vengeance” The Bible doesn’t agree with this. The Bible says that marriage is good. God invented it. Read Eccl 4:9 (niv) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Weight Of A Few Words - At Thy Word

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 21, 2023

In this sermon we look at the weight of a few words, or how just a few words spoken by Christ had a major impact on the lives of those who listened and obeyed.

INTRODUCTION: We so seldom think about the impact that our words have on those who are listening, however in many cases we find others hanging onto our words. This is especially true of preachers, so we must be careful what we say. Our words can have a negative or a positive outcome, I’m sure we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2019

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

In our First Reading, Jeremiah was thrown into a pit. Illustration- A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A PHARISEE said: "Only BAD people fall into a pit." A MATHEMATICIAN calculated HOW he fell into the pit. BUDDHA said: "Your pit is only a state of mind." ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Ready For Your Healing? Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 21, 2001

Last night (Friday) of revival series focused on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Are You Ready For Your Healing? On this last watch night, tent tearing down night, we invite your attention to our theme verse for this week coming from 2 Chronicles 7:14. Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dodgeball

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A message on how to stay in when life tries to knock you out.

DODGEBALL How To Stay In When Life Tries to Knock You Out 7/7/04 I. Introduction Twentieth Century Fox has just recently released the movie DODGEBALL. The story is about a small local gym that is threatened with extinction by a gleaming sports and fitness palace unless a group of social rejects ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejecting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2017

He did not teach what they wanted to hear so many left Him. WE have to decide if we are going to follow the authentic Jesus

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Great Complaints series, we are going to hit on a subject that we all face as we strive to follow Jesus. • The text today offers us important insights concerning our walk with as well as the pressure we face today to modify the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:23-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Section 2) The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Discusses the nature of sheep and how the shepherds care for them.

III. THE LORD IS A. What does the word “is” imply? (Elmer Towns @sermoncentral.com) 1. Some only testify to past experiences with God. “The Lord was my Shepherd.” 2. Some only plan to get close to the Lord-Shepherd in the future. “The Lord will be my Shepherd.” B. What two things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4, John 10:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Catch

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

BEING ABLE TO SEE BY FAITH THE SOULS WE CAN REACH

THE GREAT CATCH Luke 5:1-6 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All About Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 17, 2021

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

All About Love Scripture: John 10: 11-18. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel text according to Saint John (John 10:11-18): Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Other

Walking, Sitting, Standing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

Funeral service for Marcia Jean Tucker, single mother and immigration officer.

Our third-grade teacher was very concerned about our posture. Day after day she would command her students to watch their posture. “Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor; don’t slump in your seat.” “Stand erect, with your weight equally distributed on both feet; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's Good About The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday

4th Sunday of Easter John 10:11-18 "What’s Good About the Good Shepherd?" 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Launch Out Into The Deep Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007

This sermon is to challenge us to trust the Lord with the challenges of life.

LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP Luke 5:1-6 My brothers and sister there are times in our lives when we must learn to launch out into deep waters. As we are in a world that has moved onto greater technology and advancements, it was done simply by taking risk and living ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When A King Became A Baby

Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013

A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

1. Follow Me Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2024

Becoming a disciple of Jesus isn't just about learning new things. It's about doing .

Follow Me (Luke 5:1-10. 9:23-26) Good morning, and happy New Year! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 5. We are beginning a new series this morning called “Discipled.” There’s a lot going on with Glynwood right now around the idea of being discipled. Man Church begins tonight, and dozens of men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10, Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist