Sermons on Dumbing Down:

You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018

The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

(Section 3) He Maketh Me Lie Down In Green Pastures Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Allowing the Shepherd to lead me and comfort me.

VII. HE MAKETH ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES A. Green Pastures 1. ---or “pastures of tender,” are mentioned not in respect to food, but as places of cool and refreshing rest JFB 2. Great for sheep in grazing. Blessed to lie down on. B. What are our two greatest physical needs? (Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: An Unbiblical Term That Waters Down The Gospel

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Jun 10, 2025

We are living in a day when the gospel is under a full on assault—not just from outside the church, but from within. The language we use matters.

Asking Jesus Into Your heart: An Unbiblical Term That Waters Down The Gospel Text: Romans 10:9-13; Luke 9:23-24; Ezekiel 36:25-27 INTRODUCTION We are living in a day when the gospel is under a full on assault—not just from outside the church, but from within. The language we use matters. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Luke 9:23-24, Ezekiel 36:25-27

"A Perfect Pill"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 18, 2012

An Acrostic for Spiritual Health

“A Perfect Pill” October 21, 2012 Psalm 63 I am an expert on pill taking. I have been taking a bunch of them for over 20 years now. In 1990 I had a massive heart attack that changed my life. I was in the hospital for 10 days and at the beginning it was touch and go. I made it and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Impediments Removed Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 1, 2007

Jesus healed the deaf/dumb man and then told the people not to tell anyone what they had had just seen. How different He is from the many self-seekers of today’s religious’ world.

MARK 7:36, 37 THE IMPEDIMENTS REMOVED I. STIPULATIONS: * Mark 7:36 A. Significance. B. Sensitivity. C. Spurned. II. SPECTATORS: ** Mark 7:37 A. Surprise. B. Statements. C. Surety. III. SIGNS: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:36-37

Denomination: Methodist

"They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Degradation Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 13, 2021

The Bible teaches that in creation, God’s splits his image into a duality, male and female. And in marriage, he calls them back together into oneness to reflect God’s oneness. But becoming one with your spouse is hard because of sin and the curse that came with it.

So the first issue that couples deal with AFTER happily ever, is communication. A couple were in counseling one time and the counselor asked: - Does your husband beat you up? *No I beat him up by several hours every morning - Do have a grudge? *No we have a carport. - What grounds do you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus And The New Birth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives?

Nicodemus and the New Birth (John 3:1-21) Question: What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives? TS------„³Let¡¦s make some observations about this issue as we look at the life of Nicodemus. I. The Story of Nicodemus 1. Came ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Thick Skin Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2024

This peculiar passage gives us a poignant picture of the need for tenacity and determination in the face of opposition to the message of God.

THAT'S A SURPRISE: Sometimes God needs His people to be hardheaded. - Ezekiel 3:8-9. - This passage continues the ideas we discussed in the last sermon about God’s messengers. It had a warning from God that the Israelites claimed to be God’s people but they weren’t listening to what God had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

By His Attitude. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2019

Paul’s message in the last four chapters of 2nd Corinthians is obvious: The Corinthians had better shape up before his next visit.

December 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson IV.A.1: By His Attitude. (10:1–6). 2nd Corinthians 10:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Some People Scandalize My Name Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2020

Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.

Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abigail- A Woman Of Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jun 28, 2007

Men do dumb things from time to time. Nabal was drunk and refused to help David out. Thanks to Abigail, Nabal’s life was spared. Abigail acted is a model that we all need to follow.

This morning, we are going to begin a new series on women in the Bible. This is a series that I would like to preach on for the rest of the summer I did this series several years ago and received a lot of good feedback So often, we focus on the men in the Bible and we forget about the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance, Revival And Rain

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2020

2020 will go down for a lot of things. Will it go down as a year of Repentance, Revival and Rain?

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-46 Title: Repentance, Revival and Rain Theme: Answered Prayers/Extended Blessings INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2020 is going to go down in the history books for a lot of things. It will of course be the year of the Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Complain, Complain, Complain Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 29, 2009

The Israelites complained about God’s care even when God had performed many miracles to save them from slavery. Though richly blessed, we still have the tendency to complain, also.

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 “Complain, Complain, Complain” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of day I mean. One of those days when three things break at home, the boss gives you a project that has an impossible deadline, and the kids have to be at three ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-29

Denomination: Lutheran