Sermons on Knocked Down:

Are You Prepared

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name to Mike Hanzas. He was a tall, muscular, man, who was known to have knocked the punching bag clean off its swivel.

Are You Prepared? “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.” Luke 24:1 Intro: In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing The Race

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2022

From the time we come to know the Lord, we are running the spiritual marathon He has marked out for us. Our concern is both to run the race well and to develop the next generation of runners.

Finishing the Race (2 Timothy 4:1-8) [Note: this was Pastor Ed Vasicek's retirement sermon after 43.5 years in continuous full time ministry and 39 years at Highland Park Church in Kokomo, IN) 1. People can justify just about anything, if they are quick enough. Today I have two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow Like A Palm Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2025

God places a great deal of emphasis on us growing in our faith and bearing fruit. But why? What difference would it make if we did?

OPEN: There’s a story about a little boy who had a special hiding place in the back yard. It was an old fruit tree. It had lots of leaves, but it hadn’t produced fruit in years, but the little boy didn’t care. He’d climb up in those branches, and hide amongst the leaves, and for hours he’d pretend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mr. Big

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 21, 2005

True success is found in loving as Jesus loves.

MR. BIG John 13:31-38 S: Love and Failure Pr: True success is found in loving as Jesus loves. Type: Inductive, Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • See God’s glory. • Love one another. • Reach others by pointing to Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 20 February 05 AM ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Twas The Night After Christmas - Done!

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

Usually, the day after Christmas, we find ourselves worn down, spent... and DONE. How can we carry the joy of Christmas throughout the year?

Twas the Night After Christmas Before I start out, I need to find my mother-in-law. This first part is fictional… OK… as in not true… but it’s going to set up my sermon so roll with it ok? ’Twas the night after Christmas I remember it well, With presents all over, My house looked like… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Combat In Another Realm" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 22, 2004

The Lord of the Rings trilogy provides some great illustrations of our spiritual warfare (#17 in The Christian Victor series)

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day,…” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

We all fail, but most of us struggle to come to grips with our failure - God’s Word provides instruction.

Please Note: To the degree I may positively contribute at all is a reflection of the degree to which I have been open to and willing to learn from the Holy Spirit, in God’s Word and through other servants of His. All of my messages are directly or indirectly, consciously or subconsciously ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Words Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eagles Were Made To Soar

Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006

Many believers get bogged down with the duties of Christianity while they should be focusing on worship rather than duty.

Chickens or Eagles Isaiah 40:29-31 ARE YOU CLOSER TO BEING A SPIRITUAL EAGLE OR A SPIRITUAL CHICKEN? I. Facts about chickens #1. Chickens love to go with the flow and follow other chickens. - If one chicken wonders out of the chicken coop all of the others follow - They may not know where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Respectful Witness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Work Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004

3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah -- The Pouting Prophet

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 19, 2002

It is amzaing. Jonah gets down preaching the greatest revival messege and then he pouts. This sermon looks at the life of Jonah

Jonah 1:1-4:11 Jonah – The Pouting Prophet Introduction A. When a team when a game it is funny to hear what they are going to say afterwards in the interview B. You can almost guess what they will say C. This is a total team effort, D. We gave 110%, I am proud of the guys E. I’m going to Disney ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Well, Well, Well. (Isaac)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

When Isaac went down to Gerar because of famine, he had to keep digging wells. A message of encouragement.

Well, Well, Well (Isaac) Genesis 26:12-25 Intro: God had blessed Isaac abundantly. Vs 12-14 -It seems that Isaac had to keep digging wells. -Wells were important especially in a famine. Vs 1 I. The wells of his father. A. Gen. 20:1 Abraham had “sojourned” there. 1.The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

#4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003

We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God