Sermons on Letting The Lord Down:

Which Side Are You On?

Contributed by Jeff Smith on Jun 24, 2013

In all of our ups and downs as a Christian, we should look to the Lord

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? Exodus 32:26 a. FEELING ON THE DOWNSIDE – Spiritually deflated – (John the Baptist – “Art thou the Christ or should we look for another”)) FEELING ON THE UPSIDE – Riding High and maybe not realizing what may be ahead – (Peter – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:26

Denomination: *other

Israel: Down But Not Out

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT.

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT. 1. (:1-6) God Did Not Reject Israel Altogether -- A Remnant of Jews Chosen by Grace Are Still Being Saved a. Paul's own conversion is proof b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Send Down The Rain

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003

Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Down Opposition

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-22

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Down Under Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Whether its: Under the weather or under the circumstances…we’re always living under something. How about living under grace:

Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Proverbs 30:5 *Every word of God has purpose – “God breathed” none of it is filler “Under” whether its: Under the weather & under the circumstances…we’re always living under something 1. Past: Under the Law – Grace gives a New Motive Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010

The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Acts 10:24-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Tearing Down Strongholds

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Strongholds are built when we accept and receive error and begin to meditate on them. It forms in our minds what is known as an imagination, that is, a false concept that we believe to be true, but in reality is not.

What exactly is a stronghold? A stronghold is an incorrect thinking pattern that has molded itself into our way of thinking. These strongholds have the capability to affect our feelings, how we respond to various situations in life, and they play a large role in our spiritual freedom. Where do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Daddy Down

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2012

You blew it. It was a mistake. Others saw it. Humiliated. Shamed. The laughing stock. Now what? It is time to live daddy down!

Living Daddy Down I. Text - Numbers 16:1-7, 16-35 Getting on his high horse one day, Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, along with a few Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram sons of Eliab, and On, son of Peleth—rebelled against Moses. He had with him 250 leaders of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Steps Down

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013

A look at the steps Naaman had to take to be healed

SEVEN STEPS DOWN 2 KINGS 5:1-15C OCTOBER 13, 2013 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Pat Summerall died earlier this year. We probably remember him the most for working in the broadcast booth with John Madden, calling NFL games on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Sat Down Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:1-3 on how we have a better message and a better messenger compared to the Old Testament (Outline and several thoughts come from Jack Peters http://www.expositoryechoes.org/)

HoHum: Betty Botter bought some butter, "But," she said, "this butter’s bitter. If I bake this bitter butter, It will make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter - That would make my batter better." So she bought a bit of butter, Better than her bitter butter, And she baked it in her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down Strongholds

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 15, 2021

When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. God's word encourages us to tear down the strongholds in our lives.

II Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction: • The word "stronghold" in 2 Corinthians 10:4 means a strong-walled military fort or prison. • When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. I. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Breaking Down Walls Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 21, 2024

God is working every day to bring us together as one family under the leadership of Christ. The love of God is beyond our understanding. The church's approach to the world should be "Us for Them" instead of "Us versus Them."

Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something from the book of Ephesians. It's all about how massive God's love is. It's so big, we can't even fully understand it. But it's not just something to know about, it's something to experience together. God's love heals us and sets us free. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Divine Love, Spiritual Unity, Christ's Teachings, Faithful Living

Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

When life burdens you down, you can cast those burdens upon the Lord.

PSALM 55:22 “CAST THY BURDEN UPON THE LORD” A) This is a world of burden-bearing ... Sorrow and trouble come to all ....... * They’re not respecters of persons! * The rich have their share of trouble as well as the poor! * Job 5:7 “Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.” * Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Redeemer And Lord

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

In this message this us learn some characteristics of our Redeemer and Lord. Let us learn how wonderful Jesus is in our lives.

Colossians 1:14-20 Introduction: Paul was writing to the Colossians, praying for them to continue in faith and also revealing to them the preeminence of Christ in creation and redemption. Here Paul will reveal 7 characteristics of Jesus Christ. Let us also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-20

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