Sermons on Let Down:

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walls Do Fall Down

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Hand Of Moses

Contributed by Elvis Chinguwa on Oct 27, 2005

When Moses held up his hand, Joshua prevailed and when he let down his hand Amalek prevailed..Amalek represents the devil, evil all that is satanic. How many times has Amalek prevailed in your life? Its time to defeat the Amaleks of your lfe!

Some time ago the children of Israel were travelling to the promised land under the leadership of Moses. They were on a journey. Do you know that you are in a journey of life to a promised destination? God predestined your life to a glorious future just as the Israelites were meant to be in Canaan. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

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

Tearing Down The Temples Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2005

Paul had an open door of OPPORTUNITY. There were many OBSTACLES. God helped him to OVERCOME! Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Tearing Down the Temples of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years…not his normal pattern. There was much work to be done there, and w/ a pop. of 300,000 people, it was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. 1. Paul’s opportunity I Cor. 16:8-9 But I will tarry at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27, Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Nov 27, 2009

We all are ATTACKED SPIRITUALLY & at times we are KNOCKED DOWN but we don’t have to STAY DOWN. The STRENGTH & GRACE of the LORD is always there to enable us to GET UP.

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out: November 29,2009 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 ‘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.’ Introduction: From a newspaper article: CHIPPIE the PARAKEET never SAW ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8

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

Laying Down The Water Pot

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 28, 2010

As we read the story in John Chapter 4 of the lady at the well it becomes evident that she had became in her past a victim of circumstance.

Laying Down The Water Pot John 4:28-30 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 28The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30Then they went out of the city, and came ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Going Down With The Ship?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 17, 2008

An exposition of Romans 3:23-26 Sermon is about knowing your true spiritual condition. Don’t be deceived that into thinking you are okay when in fact you are sinking along with the world

Title: Are you going down with the ship? One of the great tragedies of the 20th century took place on the night of April 14, 1912. We are all familiar with the sinking of the Titanic. When the ship set sail on its maiden voyage the bands were playing, the passengers were dancing, and everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Down Your Tent

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2007

Funeral message for a believer.

David Schultz Funeral 3/21/07 That last song we just heard is called, “Wish You Were Here.” I believe that is Dave’s desire for each of us today. He wishes we were where he is right now. This past Thursday when I stopped by to see Dave, he had just taken a turn toward his home in heaven. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To The Walls Coming Down

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Burst Forth And Come Down!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 9, 2012

How easy it is to become parched and dry. What we need are fresh showers of blessing to soften our hearts and bring fruitfulness to our lives. The Holy Spirit wants us to understand that we are helpless without Him. The Holy Spirit chose human vessels to

Burst Forth and Come Down! Isaiah 64:1-4NLT Over 100 years ago, Samuel Chadwick, a great methodist preacher and leader in England, summed it up concisely: “The Christian religion is hopeless without the Holy Ghost.” "If you have the Word without the Spirit, you'll dry up.  If you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Lord Comes Down Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

When the Lord comes down, things cannot remain the same. His descent signifies divine interest, intervention, and empowerment.

WHEN THE LORD COMES DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 64:1-3, Psalm 18:6-17, John 1:14, Luke 7:12-15, Acts 10:38 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in history and in our lives when God does not just speak from heaven—He comes down. When the Lord comes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Rain Fall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Let the Rain Fall

Antioch Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Jerusalem Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. A Man, A Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Holiness