Sermons on Downward:

Seek First Things First Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2020

The whole world is worried about many things. Worry about the Extinction of the human race by CORONA, worry to find the right Vaccine, worry about GDP growth, worry about the future of the Children, and everything. At this juncture, Our Lord Jesus Christ tells us “First seek the First Things”.

Theme: “Seek First things” Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise God for the grace of God for enabling us to enter into the 5th month in 2020. This month the Spirit of God inspires us to meditate under the Theme “ Seek the Welfare”. First of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Mere Stones/Reminders-9 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 2, 2017

9 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-IX—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Seemingly insignificant reminders can make all the difference in a Christian‘s life! Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Greatest Comeback

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 10, 2017

An Easter Sermon looking at the greatest comeback of all times.

The World’s Greatest Comeback We all love a good comeback story. A story about those who have been beaten down, overwhelmed, and who have come out of nowhere, out of obscurity and hopeless conditions to beat the odds. The king of the comeback has to be Abraham Lincoln. Here’s a man who had less ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Apostles' Creed: He Descended Into Hades Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. Jesus joined humanity in mortal life and death. 2. Jesus frees us from fear of loss. 3. Jesus frees us from fear of abandonment.

APOSTLES’ CREED: He Descended into Hades When we talk about the Apostles’ Creed in membership classes, I ask people if they have questions they want to talk about. Almost always, someone asks about the phrase, “He descended into hell.” What does that mean? Honestly, I don’t know exactly what the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 88:10-12, Psalm 16:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Gracious Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 2, 2019

the reason for why we need to build up God’s house from the inside as a house of grace is because if were not living in God’s growing, transforming, liberating, sustaining, restoring, and amazing grace, and then extending the same grace to others, then we’re living outside the will and way of God.

Building God’s House “Building a Gracious Life” Let me start today’s message in a way that I normally wouldn’t, and that is to give the conclusion at the start, and then take the time to see how it works itself out. And here is the conclusion, the reason for why we need to build up God’s house ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition Of John 10:22-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2019

It isn't Trump Derangement Syndrome that has gripped the world.

Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition of John 10:22-42 Jesus Christ is without question the most controversial person who has ever lived. He has been a source of conflict and division. But Jesus even said this about Himself. The result of His ministry would be that two would divide against ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, John 10:22-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living As A Servant Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 5, 2019

*This sermon and series is based from the package marketed by Outreach Ministries and was adapted for my personal use* Showing us how to live as Jesus did- a servant to all

“Learning How To Live As A Servant” Philippians Series Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter 2 Welcome to week number two of our four-week series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is the story of the community learning how to live together in times of testing in trouble. As we saw last ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 26, 2015

Judas-probably the most notorious figure in history. But before we claim to be nothing like him I would say, “Hold on; not so fast.” We may not be a Judas but I do think we have the capability to develop some of his characteristics if we're not careful.

JUDAS ISCARIOT We might look at the bad things people did in scripture-like Cain killing his brother Able or David committing adultery with Bathsheba or Peter denying he knew Jesus and think to ourselves, “I would never do such a thing”. This definitely holds true when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

SE041114 How I Met My Savior 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Is Your Name Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

4th in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Holy Is Your Name Psalms 99:1-9, Luke 11:1-4 I’m interested in your opinions. What is it about the Lord’s Prayer that’s helped to solidify its position in modern day Christianity? Why is it so endearing? [responses] Today we’re taking a look at the first plea of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4, Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Rolls Away The Stone Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Easter: This short sermon reflects on how Jesus Christ, through the resurrection, has rolled away the enormous stone of sin in our life.

We gather here this morning to remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The gospel writers put a great amount of time into sharing the details of our Lord’s trial and crucifixion; however, the account of the resurrection is contained in only a few short passages; and yet the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Parent Trap #2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Jacob’s life works like a Russian nesting doll, for his life has conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, moves to his quarrel with his eventual father-in-law Laban, to continual run-ins with his two wives .

It seems that broken families and dysfunctional families are everywhere. Great things can come from broken families. Jacob’s life works like a Russian nesting doll, for his life has conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, moves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 16, 2015

Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Without a doubt, the twentieth century ranks among the deadliest in all of human history and it seems the twenty-first will likely continue this appalling legacy. This era will also be remembered as a period ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule From Abraham To Israel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 12, 2015

The "Kingdom of God" may have been a term used in the Gospels more frequently than anywhere else in the Bible but God' has always ruled His Kingdom. This message traces God's rule from Abraham to Israel.

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule from Abraham to Israel Last week we saw that Adam had failed in his God-given role to rule as God had intended, but God did not abandon mankind. He renewed the same dominion mandate to Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6: “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah And Lamentations Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 11, 2021

Jeremiah was a reluctant prophet. He didn't want the job, but he did what God asked him to do at great personal cost.

July 10, 2021 Jeremiah was born during the reign of Manasseh – Judah’s worst king. Little is known about his early life, but in the 13th year of Josiah’s reign {627 BC}, Jeremiah got THE CALL. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About JEREMIAH. He was a reluctant prophet. He did not apply ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Jeremiah 20:7-18, Jeremiah 38:3-6, Lamentations 1:1, Lamentations 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist