Sermons on Fall Down:

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalms 23 Break Down

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

The 23 Psalm is like a comfort food. No matter how many times you have it you just can't get enough of it.

The Provision of the Shepherd: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. These first three verses speak of the ...read more

Bringing Down The Wall Of Jehrico

Contributed by Russell Darby on Dec 10, 2000

Six examples (steps) that Joshua performed to achive victory at Jehrico.

Bring down the Wall of Jehrico. Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Down The Wall Of Jericho

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

. In fulfilling his mission Joshua demonstrates 6 steps he took to bring down the walls of Jericho. He gives an excellent example of how to bring down the wall of your Jericho.

Bringing Down the Wall of Jericho by Russell Darby Joshua 6:1-27 brings down the Wall of Jericho. Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Break Down The Walls To Witness

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2008

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Series A, Proper 5

4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 5] June 8, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the healing power of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who offers to each of us forgiveness and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 22, 2024

At Christmas if all we speak about is Jesus and the manger in isolation of his life of love and sacrifice we are doing the gospel a disservice. Christmas is a redemption story - tell it with all its glory.

As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. I say this because “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays”, businesses exclude Christmas by saying “holiday sale” and when someone asks if you are ready for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Anglican

Stand Down, Or Stand Up!

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013

I believe today that America and the Church in America is at a Crossroad, and it is up to each and every one of us here to decide whether it’s time to “stand down” or “stand up”! I believe it’s time to stand up!

The past couple weeks, I have heard a term more and more that to be quite honest with you, as a person who has not served a day in the military, hadn’t heard the term, and even when I did, I was a bit unsure what it meant. Here is the meaning of the term STAND DOWN: A relaxation from a state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strolling Down Millennial Lane Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2005

Knowing what God will do helps us tolerate an era when God’s will is typically ignored or mocked. The Bible is loaded with information about the Kingdom to come. Let’s note a few facts about what is to come.

Strolling Down Millennial Lane (topical) 1. Consider the case of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Cannot Be Locked Down

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2022

No matter how hard they try, or by what means they use, the Gospel of Christ will continue to be proclaimed.

The Gospel Cannot be Locked Down Acts 5:17-25 In last week’s text, we saw the great signs and wonders which were performed by the Holy Spirit through the Apostles in Jesus’ name. Huge numbers of those who were healed or had demons cast out must have been overjoyed just like the crowds who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Heaven Came Down

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Heaven came down to earth through the Holy Spirit on Pentecost

When Heaven Came Down Acts 2 June 4, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The Day of Pentecost was part of a special celebration for the Jewish people. it was also known as the feast of Weeks. This day would have been celebrated 50 days after the events of Easter and only 10 days after the ascension ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"Tuning Out And Tearing Down"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 12, 2002

The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God with questions about why God is doing nothing as His people spiral down into destruction.

Tuning Out and Tearing Down Habakkuk 1:1-4 Levi grew up in the Holy City of Jerusalem. His father was a merchant who peddled his wares on the city street while his mother took care of Levi, his two brothers, and three sisters. Levi’s mother was a woman of prayer and she insisted that her family go ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Upside-Down Kingdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2013

In the kingdom of God, the unlovely are loved and the untouchable are touched.

Jesus’ Upside Down Kingdom Mark 1:40-45 Rev. Brian Bill 4/14/13 [Note: Elements of this introduction come from a sermon called “From Leprosy to Life” by John Mayes]. He knew something was wrong...very wrong. But he hoped that if he waited long enough, it would just go away. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:40-45, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down Our Lives Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 23, 2020

We must have sacrificial and unconditional love for all people because Jesus showed us this way to love others.

IT WAS NOVEMBER 19, 1863, WHEN PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPOKE IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, SAYING “...WE HAVE COME TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF THAT FIELD, AS A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THOSE WHO HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT THAT NATION MIGHT LIVE. IT IS ALTOGETHER FITTING AND PROPER THAT WE SHOULD DO ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bowing Down: A Surrendered Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

The basics of genuine thanksgiving to God.

Outline 1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Major Exposition a. Textual Movement i. Heart-Commands, Love for God-Love for God’s Word. b. The gift of purity. (v.9-13) c. Rejoicing over God’s law as with great riches. (v.14) d. Covet the things of God. (v.15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Goliath Shall Come Down

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 18, 2022

For many people Goliath spells death, or the end. But for the enlightened child of God, Goliath spells, opportunity, and promotion, and a stepping stone to the next level. Goliath shall come down, and you shall go up, in Jesus name.

This whole chapter will be based on the many powerful revelations of 1Samuel Chapter 17. So let me start by saying, I’ve been hearing a Word in my spirit, and it is this...Goliath shall come down. What do you mean when you say Goliath? Well the first thing I think of when I hear the word Goliath, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal