Sermons on Guard Down:

Bringing Down The Barriers

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

There are barriers to God and between people, Jesus tests our attitudes to wholeness

As most of you know by know, we have been living in two countries. In fact we have two passports each. (Show Passports). We have two passports because we actually have dual citizenship. One of the reasons we became Canadian citizens in 2004 was that after 9/11, the crossing over the border to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 5, 2013

What is a stronghold? Where does it come from? How do we pull it down?

Pulling Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 What is a Stronghold? In worldly parlance a Strong hold = fortress For our purposes today… A sin or a sinful attitude that is fortified or strengthened until you can’t overcome it Sin – evil action or habit Sinful attitude - a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 18, 2013

3rd in the series of sermons that discuss winning the battle Paul spoke of in Romans 7:15

Pulling Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 What is a Stronghold? In worldly parlance a Strong hold = fortress For our purposes today… A sin or a sinful attitude that is fortified or strengthened until you can’t overcome it Sin – evil action or habit Sinful attitude - a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Down In My Heart!!! 


Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

You don’t have to have it. All figured out. Up in your head. You just be sure. You believe it. Down in. Your heart.

New Year’s Eve has a different kind of feel to it than other times that we celebrate during the year. It doesn’t have the hope of Christmas, or the joy of Resurrection Morning, the sense of reverence of Thanksgiving, or the national pride of July 4th...... It’s not really even like a,,,, like a ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Trickle-Down Spirituality

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Just as trickle-down economics meant take care of the top of the economy and everything else benefits, Matt. 6:33 is trickle down spirituality - seek God first...

Trickle-Down Spirituality TCF Sermon February 15, 1998 Organization is a hot topic in our world. From Palm Pilots to Daytimers, there are new ways to get organized at work and at home. The issue we face as believers, in organizing our lives, is separating the ”urgent from the important” --- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tearing Down Strongholds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize and overcome the strongholds in our lives through the power of Christ, trusting and believing in Him to bring healing, restoration, and freedom.

Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a message from the Apostle Paul found in 2 Corinthians 10. As Christians, we must recognize that we are in a spiritual battle, and it's crucial to identify and overcome any strongholds that may be holding us back from living the abundant ...read more

Topics: Strongholds

Casting Down Imaginations

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2021

In the world we are living today there is a lot of things going on that brings into our mind vain imaginations.

We are living in a world that is rapidly changing and as the world is going through a process of change, we the body of Christ need to put on the whole armour God according to Ephesians 6: 11 - 18 that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 Records this amazing word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casting Down The Fortress

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. JOSHUA 5:13-15 1. Joshua meets the "c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of the L __ __ __ ' __ h __ __ __" a. The "a __ __ __ __ of God?" b. the pre - I __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Christ? 2. Exodus 3:1-5 a. another "parallel experience" with M __ __ __ __ for Joshua b. still more e __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ...read more

Bogged Down And Out

Contributed by Dave Clark on Nov 12, 2012

When we get stuck in life, God helps us (often through others).

Bogged Down and Out Psalm 40:1-11 Rev. David J. Clark The Psalm talks about getting stuck. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Upside Down Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores the principles of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on understanding and applying the Beatitudes and discerning false prophets in our lives.

Welcome, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. As we come together today, let us cast aside the cares and concerns of the world outside, and instead focus our hearts and minds on ...read more

Topics: God's Ways, Beatitudes, Prayer

Laying Down The Law Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 3, 2008

What would happen if we got back to the basics and tried to live by the 10 Commandments? Oh, the revival that would sweep our nation, our churches, and each of our hearts! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Laying Down the Law Intro. to the Ten Commandments Exodus 20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LayingDownLaw.html In The Gospel and the American Dream, historian Bruce Shelley writes, “In one hand Liberty holds the torch of freedom and in the other the tablet of law. The torch challenges the forces ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

a lesson from Samson in dropping our guard

They were an old couple who decided to go to the doctor as they were having more and more problems remembering things. The doctor gives them each a physical and says, "You're in great health for your age. You're just slowing down a bit, that's all. It's nothing serious. If you’re worried ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

10 Things We Need To Follow In 2018

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2017

Things we may need to change this year.

10 things we need to follow in 2018 1. Less of myself more of others. 1st Peter 4: 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1st John 3: 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #9. Things To Be Afraid Of And Things Not To Be Afraid Of Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Mar 27, 2019

(What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it)

Living Wise In A Stupid World Lesson #9 THINGS TO BE AFRAID OF AND THINGS NOT TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist