Sermons on Knocked Down:

Show Down At High Noon!!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

The Devil thought he’d make a match for Jesus, he found out at High Noon how wrong he was!

Read Luke 23: 33-34, 39-46, 53-56 I. Introduction This morning we are going to travel back 2001 years ago to the year of our Lord. The setting of this infamous scriptural story is in Jerusalem on a hill called Golgatha, otherwise known as Calvary. What we will find brings the toughest grown man ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers That Bring The Glory Down

Contributed by Richard Bane on Oct 18, 2000

Sermon On Prayer

II CHRONICLES 7:1-3 – PRAYERS THAT BRING THE GLORY DOWN 6:12-13 – A – STOOD BEFORE THE ALTAR B- STOOD IN THE PRECENSE OF THE PUBLIC AND CONGREGATION C-SPRED FORTH HIS HANDS UNTO THE LORD D- KNEELED DOWN IN FRONT OF ALL THE CONGREGATION 6:14-15 – WORSHIPPED GOD AS THE GOD OF THE COVENANT THAT HAS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Is God Smiling Down On You? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVAL

BIG IDEA: SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVAL I. (:1-3) SEEKING THE FAVOR OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Trying to get God’s attention ("Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel") tender, compassionate shepherd A. (:1a) The Good Shepherd Can Provide Guidance and Direction "Thou who dost lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Those Stones Down!

Contributed by Alan Krieg on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Do you have steel toed shoes on?!! I have four points this morning and I’m sure one of them is going to step on your toes.

Introduction: Do you have steel toed shoes on?!! I have four points this morning and I’m sure one of them is going to step on your toes. I got my toes stepped on preparing this message. If all four points get your toes this morning then you need to get to the alter real quick! Now listen! Did you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Come Down And Save Yourself

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Walls Come Down

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 14, 2003

Letting the Walls of our life come down so we can let God in and we can reach out.

Last week I stood in the food court of the Seattle Center waiting for my sandwich to be prepared. As I walked by one area, a piece of graffitied stone stood beside me, encased on 4 sides with a wooden framework but the edges of the stone showing and left ragged. I thought it was unusual that they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50, Mark 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way To Go Up Is Down

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 17, 2003

Looking at Jesus being the conquering Lion and the sacrificial Lamb, the way to win is to submit to God’s plans and purposes.

Revelation 5:1-10 – The Way to go Up is Down I’m sure most of you know what an oxymoron is. It’s a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself. There are lists and lists of the things, and here are some of my favorites: Artificial Grass, boneless ribs, big town, harmless lie, communist ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 6, 2002

What does it mean to "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your soul, all of your mind, and all of your strength"?

LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE Mark 12: 28 - 31 In the gospel according to Mark, chapter 12, verse 30 Jesus says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." If you think about it that is a lot of loving. All of your heart. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Refreshing My Down Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

“Refreshing My Down Times” explores how to get a lift from God when you’re feeling down about life. Psalm 42:1-11 gives the practical steps to being refreshed in midst of not-so-happy times.

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Down Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 18th, 2002 Introduction How many of you are joggers? How about marathoners? In a marathon there are those stations along the route where the runner can grab a refreshing drink as they make their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Has Hell Closed Down

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Feb 29, 2004

Has hell closed down?

Has hell closed down ? A gallop poll in 1995 found that only 24% of British people believe in hell as an objective reality whereas around 50% believe in heaven. Is the whole notion of hell bad for Christianity- an embarrassing religious fossil from the middle ages or even as some have argued - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Pencils Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 1, 2001

A Labor Day and Communion message, dealing with the sources of satisfaction in work. Designed for audience participation.

Labor Day, and school is starting again. I wonder, do they still do the same things as when I was in school? Do they still have the same rituals? Maybe not. Things do change. Dodgeball, for example. Now that was THE game in my day. You had the right to throw the ball as hard as you could and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Down Your Crown

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001

Will you cast down who you are to give God the honor that He is due? This message is both a challenge and an encouragement to do so.

Around the end of May, I was here at the church praying and studying, and during that time of seeking God, the Lord spoke something to me that has been recently renewed and revived in my heart: I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise. For many weeks I’ve weighed this out in my heart, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Inside Out & Upside Down"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

From the short version of The Sermon On The Mount, we learn newness of life.

Sermon.989 “Inside Out & Upside Down” Luke 6:17-26 The Sermon on the Mount is a Biblical classic! It’s a unique picture of what it means to live as a Christian in the world. Jesus stood and delivered this sermon on a level place; a place where every Christian could understand its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Sat Down

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 12, 2001

Reinforcing the completed work of Jesus Christ for the believer.

When Jesus Sat Down Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Coming Down From The Mountain

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 27, 2003

There are times in our lives when we are at the peak of joy when we do not want the moment to end. There are other times when we do not feel as though we will make to the journey’s end because of being on the verge of burning out.

COMING DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN Text: Mark 9: 2-9 One of my favorite places in all of the United States is at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Any one who has ever been to Lake Junaluska will know what I am talking about. Many ministers dream of having a retirement home there. It is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist