Sermons on Downs:

The Blessedness Of Unity

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the Commendation; TheComparison; and the Commandment given in this lovely Psalm for brethren to be in unity.

THE BLESSEDNESS OF UNITY I. THE COMMENDATION V 1. How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 1. THE HAPPINESS OF FELLOWSHIP Good:- Beautiful –Best Pleasant:- Delightful "pleasant", is used in the Hebrew for a harmony of music [William Bridge]. What is our true estimation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Manna Live! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 25, 2008

What is it? The symbolism of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Many practical applications to daily Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Manna Live! Exodus 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MannaLive.html [read vv. 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! The following passage drives it all home... John 6:32-35 32 Then Jesus said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Faith

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 20, 2006

A sermon for Transfiguratiion Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Mark 9:2-9 "Mountain Faith" 2* And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them, 3* and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Gideon: Warrior In Hiding Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS DEFINED BY HIM TO BE DISCOVERED BY US.

Gideon: Warrior in Hiding Judges 6:1-32 6/7/09 INTRODUCTION Bob Hudson Missionary to Honduras shares this story of his call. Discharged from the Army in 1956, I became a Christian, was married, bought part of the family farm, and began pursuing my dream of building Indiana’s greatest hog ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Washing The Nets

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 16, 2010

We will not prosper in life beyond our spiritual condition.

Washing The Nets Pastor Ken Crow Luke 5:1-11 (King James Version) Luke 5 1And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Or Foolishness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2010

God plans don't always make sense, but they are always the right way. The falling of the walls of Jericho is just an example of the foolishness of God that has a great impact on our faith and ability to see God do great and mighty things.

Faith or Foolishness Joshua chapter 6:15-20 Introduction- Turn with me to Joshua 6:15-20. The good news is, the Lord has allowed me to move out of Deuteronomy, the bad news it is only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part Ii

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A second sermon on running the race of faith.

How to Run the Race of Faith- Part II Introduction: • Last week, we looked at the first verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews. We found that there are some very specific commands that are given for running the race of faith. • We come to this practical chapter in the book of Hebrews, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know About True Love Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 14, 2023

Based 1 John 3:11-18 - Challenges hearers to realize that TRUE love is agape' love & must be spoken & shown to all people.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT TRUE LOVE” 1 John 3:11-18 FBCF – 8/13/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – HATE is such a strong word – Denotes strong, intense emotions & feelings – “intense hostility & aversion; detest, abhor, abominate, loathe.” - “I hate squash.” - “I hate math.” - “I hate the stomach ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18, John 15:18-19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:12-13, Romans 12:1, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Gold Medalist In Swimming Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 27, 2011

A study of chapter 25 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 25: 1 – 12 Gold Medalist In Swimming 1 O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. 2 For You have made a city a ruin, a fortified city a ruin, a palace of foreigners to be a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

6 Five Small Stones - Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 27, 2020

What does it mean to lean on God in the age of Coronavirus? Looking at David and Goliath (Worship Resources included)

Sunday, March 29, 2020 Prayers for the World: In our world today, there are many who need prayer. We lift up the ill, and those who care for them. We lift up the vulnerable, that you might surround them with your protection. We lift up the grieving, and we ask that they find comfort in you. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Play: Four Key Plays To A Winning Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001

This is the outline I adapted from Jack Allen’s book of the same title and used at a marriage retreat.

Session One: Introduction & First Down Introduction: Some marriages start out with a big play. A. What are "Big Plays?" a. $40,000 wedding, new homes, new cars, birth a kid, vacations, graduations, financial success. b. Although they have a big play....many of those marriages will fail. (Big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Cry For Revival

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2013

God protected Israel from all her enemies as long as they obeyed Him, but when they turned away from Him to worship other gods, and then they became corrupt in their actions, God took away the hedge. When God left them exposed, their enemies would attack

4-11-03 Heart Cry for Revival Text: “Why have You broken down her hedges, So that all who pass by the way pluck her fruit?...Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts; Look down from heaven and see, And visit this vine" (Ps. 80:12, 14). Scripture Reading: Psalm 80 Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Believe - Week 2 - God Is A Personal God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

Week 3 of Believe looks at the fact that God is a Personal God.

Believe 2 Psalm 23 September 21, 2014 Well, we’ve moved into week 2 of Believe. And I believe this series is going to be great. I’ve heard some really good comments from many of you about what you’re reading, the hope you’re experiencing and that’s great! Last week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear (Father's Day 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. In this thirty, he had a group called “the three.” They were like the special forces/secret service rolled into one.

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear Father’s Day 2013 A King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. 1 Chronicles 11:10-11 (NASB) 10 Now these are the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who gave him strong support in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9