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How To Stand When Life Knocks You Down

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2016

How to stand when life knocks you down ... what God is doing to help us regain position when events of life make us wonder if we're going to make it. Romans 5:1-5

HOW TO STAND WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN Romans 5:1-5 Introduction: No matter how strong or independent we think we are, there are times when things in life knock us down. Things that happen to us - out of our control. Things that others do to us - out of hatred or fear. Troubles that we make for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Up When You're Down

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN

Psalms 42 & 43 HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN This Psalm was written by David in exile by Absalom's rebellion. The heading of this Psalm is a “maschil,” - “a psalm of instruction,” In Psalm 42 and 43 (which go together) the Psalmist was “in the pits.” He was ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 23, 2015

A criminal was hanging on the cross with Jesus. In his dying moments he reached out to the Lord.

Then he said unto Jesus: "Remember me come into your kingdom." One of the two criminals who was hanging on the cross,waiting on death to claim his mortal body and existence, realized that he was a sinner,and because of THIS, fell short of the glory of God. The thought of being destined for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Should You Remmber Isaiah 55:8?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 1, 2015

when should you remember Isaiah 55:8

When should you remember Isaiah 55:8, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord." (first,second,third), you should remember Isaiah 55:8, when your going through: 1. The Storms of Life. When should you remember the words of Isaiah 55:8, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010

Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Are Bent Out Of Shape

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 20, 2014

This text teaches us that Jesus Christ can fix our lives and give us an identity.

10Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What To Do When You Cant' Shake It Off" Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 4, 2018

Love, Hip-Hop and Relationships

“What to Do When You Can’t Shake It Off” Judges 16:20 (NIV) 20 Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had left him. Sampson was dedicated to God, He was special, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When You Believe In The Lord Jesus? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

When you believe, God completely wipes away your sins. Your past is forgiven, your guilt is removed, and you are made right with God. No more condemnation — only grace and mercy - you are saved.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 Believing in Jesus means you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that He rose again from the dead. The true gospel of Jesus Christ is not based on our good works as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10

When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon was preached on the second Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at end of sermon

“When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best" Isaiah 40:1-11 Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11 Pause right there. “Are you ready for Christmas?” That’s a popular question this time of year. It has to do with Christmas card lists and presents for the family. How important are all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, John 8:11, Exodus 2:23-25, Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

"Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2014

A sermon about "being" Christian.

"Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?" Matthew 25:31-46 One day a student asked anthropologist Margaret Mead for the earliest sign of civilization in a given culture. He expected the answer to be a clay pot or perhaps a fish hook or grinding stone. Her answer was "a healed femur [bone]." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

When No Apology Is Forthcoming: What Do You Do? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2020

Today we are going to consider what we should do when an offender won’t own his sin and ask forgiveness.

Note: In my 30-35 minutes allottted to preach, I only covered points I and II; I will take point III and make a separate sermon out of it (should be next in order). Audio available on sermon.net. This sermon is better understood in light of part one in this series, "Forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21, James 3:2, 1 Peter 4:8, Leviticus 19:17-18, Revelation 6:9-11, Galatians 6:1, Luke 6:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something Special

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016

What is life all about? Is there really a God? If there is a God, does He even know who I am? If God knows me, does He really love me?

“SOMETHING SPECIAL” Jeremiah 1:4-5 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-17 51:10-1 Schools are soon to go through their Graduation exercises. And all over America there are thousands of young people asking themselves the same questions. 1. “Well, I’m through with school, so ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Saw Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 3, 2019

My ancestors were not monkeys. I am created by God. I am unique and awesome. I am proud of my being, why? the answer is found in this sermon.

Text: Psalm 139:16 Theme: “You saw my unformed body” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am happy that the Lord has given me the opportunity to preach this morning on the theme ‘the foreknowledge of God’ under that broad theme we were meditating on various perspectives. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Methodist

Hackernoon #1 Scripture

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 29, 2020

The bible is God's word in a form we can understand and implement so we can become who he created us to be.

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Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational