Sermons on Knocked Down:

Christmas: When Heaven Came Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas is the divine moment when God stepped out of eternity and entered humanity to redeem mankind.

CHRISTMAS: WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:8-14; Philippians 2:6-11; Galatians 4:4-5 INTRODUCTION Christmas is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2026

Ash Wednesday Message. Ring around the roses, pocket full of poses, ashes, ashes ...we all fall down.

If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Sermon. The Scriptures for Ash Wednesday are Joel 58:1-12; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:2 - 6:10; Matthew 6:1-6 and Matthew 6:16-21. (Sing) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-14, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, 1 Peter 5:5, James 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Joel 2:1-17, Genesis 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Ask And It Shall Be Given

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2001

Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Theme: Ask and it shall be given Text: Gen. 18:20-32; Col. 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Read Lk. 11:9-10 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taking It To The Mat Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2015

How do we defeat Satan? It appears we do it by (as a Church) beating down the gates of Hell. But how exactly do that, and what is the objective in beating down those gates?

When Joe Louis was in his prime he fought "Two-Ton" Tony Galento. Louis was favored to win because 2 Ton Tony loved to fight… but he hated to train. At the first part of the fight, Galento threw his Sunday punch and sent Louis sprawling to the mat. Louis was more surprised than hurt and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Hold On When You Feel Like Giving Up

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

How do we keep holding on when we feel like giving up? How do we find the strength to persevere, to go on?

Ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can possibly do is leave? Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Whether Awake Or Asleep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2009

Paul had been in Thessalonica only a short while. While there he taught the believers about the triumphant return of Christ, but some questions went unanswered. People were concerned that their departed loved ones would miss the glory of the Lord’s return

Whether Awake or Asleep Text: "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him" (1 Thess. 5:9-10 RSV). Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction Paul had been in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 28, 2011

The inherent paradox in scripture and Christian life

Exodus 3:1-15 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is probably the best known paradox of all time. Here are some more light-hearted paradoxes are that you might like to consider: Computer security Political science Tight slacks Definite maybe Pretty ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying For Rain Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

Sometimes it is harder to get the rain going that it is to have it stopped. Elijah had to labour in his prayer for rain.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 10 Praying for Rain TEXT: 1 Kings 18:41-46 1 Kings 18:41-46 KJV And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. [42] So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

So What Love? Don't Throw Away Hard To Love People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2016

Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH...I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- I FEEL A SERMON I CAN NEVER PREACH OF AMAZING GRACE.

SO WHAT LOVE? WILL WE THROW AWAY THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH... I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God's People Are Locked Down: Reflections, Responses, And Responsibilities

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 6, 2020

Our journey in life is sometimes parallel to the people of Israel, who came out from Egypt, given a promise to inherit the Promise Land, but in between these journeys, they were "stationed" in a place, a trap, with nowhere to go.

When God's People Is Locked Down: Responses, Reflections, and Responsibilities A Sermon Message on Exodus 14:1-20 By Dr. Joel A. Tejedo, D.Min. Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the desert.’ Exodus 14:3 Introduction In 2011, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Have Been Wronged

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014

Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 14, 2021

“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken” (Mat 12:35,36).

The power of the tongue Prov. 10:11-22 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. Prov. 10:11. Later on in Proverbs Solomon said, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (18:21). The old adage, “Sticks and stone may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5. Low Is High Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Check out the book "The Upside Down Kingdom" by Donald ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Give It To Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 5, 2022

Mary learned to trust the great I Am, not just for the things in the past but to trust in who He is right now, the resurrection and the life. Not just for the future but for her present situation and reality.

John chapters 11-12 record the last week of Jesus' life, and we are now seeing more of the personal interactions between Jesus and those closest to Him. Because it was a week before the Passover celebration, pilgrims from all over the region were arriving a week early to prepare themselves for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational