Sermons on hitting bottom: showing 46-60 of 32,539

The Bottom Of The Totem Pole

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 25

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 9:30-37 The Bottom of the Totem Pole Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a phrase: the bottom of the totem pole. Totem poles are wooden monuments made by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Bottom Falls

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 29, 2024

Every one of us have come across a time an experiences of broken bucket situation. A situation that seemed to be full and suddenly it’s broken and the fullness is gone.

A bottom broken Bucket Every one of us have come across a time an experiences of broken bucket situation. A situation that seemed to be full and suddenly it’s broken and the fullness is gone. A saying on a Hearse Van said this – ‘Today I, tomorrow might be you’ Who knows what will happen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Still At The Bottom Of The River?

Contributed by Richard Wimpey on May 14, 2015

Message on 2 Kings 6:1-7

As I prepare for this sermon I'm reminded of a quote I read that's goes like this “You shouldn't go through life with catchers mitts on both hands, you should be able to throw something back”. Many times we develop the attitude of what can God do for me instead of what can I do for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hit The Bulls Eye Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 12, 2011

We cannot be on target with God unless we have the courage to grab hold of the gracious realities of peace with God.

“Between the Lines: How to Hit the Bull’s Eye” Romans 5:1-11 During my high school years I spent two summers working as a counselor at the local YMCA Day Camp. In that capacity I was often an instructor – including teaching archery. Being totally inexperienced in that field, I quickly learned that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The View From Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE VIEW FROM ROCK BOTTOM: ESTHER 4(1-17) INTRODUCTION -Recently, I heard a man talk about his path to sobriety. -And he talked about hitting rock bottom (his lowest point) -passed out on the couch one night and his 7 year old daughter came to wake him ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Bottom Falls Out Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 22, 2005

Psalm 55 can serve as a prayer when you experience reversals in life

When the bottom falls out Psalm 55 I read of a brick layer who ended up in the hospital with extensive injuries because of a work-related accident. His insurance company wanted information about his injuries, so he attached the following explanation: In your letter, you asked for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

When The Bottom Falls Out! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2006

In this sermon from Daniel 2:1-18 we see how Daniel responded when the bottom dropped out of his life, when he faced a crisis.

Scripture All of us watched with horror and sadness the incredible destruction this past August of the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. Much of the region was flooded by storm surge and broken levees. Homes and businesses washed away and collapsed into a heap of ruins. About a thousand people were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Bringing Back Bell Bottoms”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The church through every changing trend still better be bringing back bell bottoms! Let me explain. My opening text described to you the outer ware of the Priest.

I. We live in a time of advancements and growth. Everything around us now is constantly moving forward and changing. Man has been on this earth some 6000 years but it has been the last 150 years that has seen the greatest advancements. A. Electricity was once a mere curiosity but now is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:31-35

Prophecy Always Hits The Bullseye!

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 24, 2002

Prophets, to be legitimate, must stand the test of time.

(If it misses—it’s a lie) Prophets, to be legitimate, must stand the test of time. If the prophet was not completely correct 100% of the time he is a false prophet. Prophecy, to be valid, must predate the event; must be precise enough so as to not be vague; must have enough events described to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Tragedy Hits Home

Contributed by David Sylvester on Sep 14, 2001

Dealing with grief in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.

“WHEN TRAGEDY HITS HOME” Habakkuk 1: 12 - 2:4 News reports on September 11, 2001 portrayed jubilant Palestinians dancing in the streets, handing out candy, and shouting “God is great” as they celebrated the deaths of estimated thousands of Americans as a result of a coordinated and simultaneous ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invisible Barriers/Hitting The Wall?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2007

Has your ministry ever hit the wall? You can fail and not be a failure? My friend get up, this obstacle is but an opportunity!

HITTING THE WALL! CUMBERED --- WEARY AND WORN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. FATIQUE MAKES THE BEST SOLDIERS COWARDS! A. We face battles from within and from without. Then the battle can weary our hearts and a spirit of tiredness will grow. We must KEEP ON KEEPING ON --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Has It Hit You Yet? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006

If you truly know Christ, you have it good –real good. Do you realize how good you have it?

Note: When I preached this (I preach 30 minutes), I only got through the frist point. I took the second point and then used it for the first point in a topical sermon called, "Easter Angels." Eddie Has It Hit You Yet? (I Peter 1:10-12) 1. "Celebrities tend to misbehave in tiresome and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Hits From Victory

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

Never think you have done enough for God.

Two Hits From Victory Text: 2 Kings 13:16-19 Introduction: • The poet penned the words “the saddest words of tongue or pen are the words what might have been.” • There are people that live their lives in regret because they never attempted the impossible. • Don’t spend your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Hits From Victory

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

Never think you have done enough for God.

Two Hits From Victory Text: 2 Kings 13:16-19 Introduction: • The poet penned the words “the saddest words of tongue or pen are the words what might have been.” • There are people that live their lives in regret because they never attempted the impossible. • Don’t spend your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Failure Hits Home Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

When we face failure, God will not abandon us, He wants to restore us, He can still use us and teach us.

Introduction When I was in high school I was on the swim team. As the years went by I became reasonably successful. In fact somewhere I have a small bag filled with medals I won during my swimming career. But if I looked at those medals today I’d be hard pressed to tell you anything about the swim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible