Sermons about Economic Downtown

Good Things Happen On The Sabbath

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018

| 3,111 views

While we can agree with Jesus that "the sabbath is made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath," we are wrong to disregard it.

In 1986, the good people of Bismarck, North Dakota, thought it was time to overturn or at least soften the blue laws which closed businesses on Sundays. Amid great controversy, Dayton’s Department Store, Target, and many stores and restaurants were to open at noon. Dayton’s and Target were both ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

E Is For Elect Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 6,303 views

A study of the word "elect"

Introduction 1. Email funny by Ken and Shelia Bailey While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

| 1,736 views

There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

| 2,076 views

There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021

| 5,174 views

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Series: Hope Beyond Series Thesis: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future. Scripture for series: I Peter 1:3-6: Praise to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 24:14, Proverbs 23:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Poor Will Always Be With You Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

based on 136 ratings

| 30,367 views

Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us -- but what are we supposed to DO with the poor?

Deuteronomy 15:4-11 There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 15:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning The Peace Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

| 3,385 views

The saints must remain vigilant even during the thousand years. It is never more necessary to beware of Satan and his dead-enders than when the neighborhood seems safe.

How many of you remember that image of Saddam Hussein being toppled from its central position in downtown Baghdad? I don’t expect there’s anyone in this country who didn’t see it. It played over and over for days. And it really looked liked victory, didn’t it? And of course ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

based on 7 ratings

| 9,912 views

What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

That Day! Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,028 views

What a day it will be! The day that Jesus comes. The Word of God presents three intresting things concerning this event. Let’s examine them together.

"That Day..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Matthew 24:36-42 kjv (pg 858 NT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. When Jeb Bush (now Governor of Florida) came to Jacksonville, FL during his campaign, he made a stop at the Jacksonville Landing. Unfortunately I was downtown during that time and traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Road Signs Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 31,854 views

To navigate through life safely, notice the "road signs" God places in his word.

This sermon and the other "road sign" sermons made use of common "road signs" that were projected on the worship screen for visual impact. God’s road signs Part 1 Jeremiah 31:21-22 In the words of the singing group, The Five Man Electrical Band, Signs, Signs, everywhere ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

False Truths Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 8, 2019

based on 1 rating

| 2,733 views

Just like the other pieces of trash we have dealt with over the past few weeks…like pride, strife, sexual immorality…we have to roll up our sleeves and get to work cleaning this mess up

False Truths Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Anybody in this room ever steal anything? If you have kids you know they are prone to steal…first they don’t even know that they are stealing… A REALLY DUMB THIEF Any thief knows that the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

| 4,665 views

Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beggars On Lambton Quay

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

| 3,912 views

A sermon about how we should respond to begging

I have lived in the Wellington Region for well over 30 years, and during this time, I have seen many changes in the urban landscape. Buildings have come and gone. Whole streets have disappeared, and new ones have emerged. But one change I find particularly disturbing is that it is now an everyday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Conform

Contributed by Junrey Belando on Jun 26, 2015

| 16,079 views

The world wants to deceive you and wants you to conform to the pattern of this world.

Romans 12:1-2 March 8, 2015 Downtown Christian Church The changes you are willing to make.Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with God? The choices you make. Are you willing to make only the choices that are pleasing to God. The priorities that you live by. When ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Handwriting On The Wall?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 16,352 views

This sermon takes a look back at ancient Babylon and compares it to modern day America.

Introduction: Most of you here tonight have probably heard the phrase or expression “The handwriting is on the wall” before. But what some of you many not realize is that the phrase originated from an event that is recorded in the Bible. Turn with me if you will to Daniel 5:1-6. (NIV) On March ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Economic Downtown:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 8, 2019

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Contributed by Junrey Belando on Jun 26, 2015

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007