Sermons on Lock Down:

The Post Covid-19 And The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 20, 2020

Covid-19, a pandemic of twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

The Post COVID-19 and the Mission of the Church Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:2, Matthew 9:37-38. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Covid-19, a pandemic of twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:2, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Other

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:21-29 - Message 10 – The Law Was The Guide Dog – All Locked Up Under Sin – Exploring Baptism In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 13, 2024

The Law could not make one righteous but pointed the way to Christ. Scripture locks everyone up under the control of sin. The Law also locked up the ones under it as well. We open up the meaning of baptism in the New Testament, both water and Spirit. Both are essential.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:21-29 - MESSAGE 10 – THE LAW WAS THE GUIDE DOG – ALL LOCKED UP UNDER SIN – EXPLORING BAPTISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT [A]. ARE PROMISES AND LAW IN A MORTAL BATTLE? {{Galatians 3:21 “Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? May it never be, for if a law ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-22, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:21-23, Isaiah 64:6, Hebrews 11:6, Galatians 3:23, John 16:8-9, Romans 4:16, Galatians 3:24-25, Galatians 3:26-27, Romans 6:3-5, Ephesians 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:28-29, Genesis 22:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Laughter Seriously Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Drain your life of humor, and it is like draining your car of oil. You will not get far before you lose power and lock up the engine. Laughter keeps the engine of life running smooth. It allows us to keep making progress down the road to God's goals.

Tom Mullen begins his book, Laughing Out Loud and Other Religious Experiences with this story. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. When no one answered their knocks, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Seperated By Sin #2

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 3, 2008

TEACHING THE CHRISTIAN THAT UNTIL SIN IS DEALT WITH WE CANNOT BEGIN TO UN LOCK OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND TALENTS.

SEPERATED BY SIN INTRO: WHY DOESN’T EVERY CHRISTIAN GET INVOLVED IN THE WORK OF GOD’S KINGDOM? 1: IS IT LACK OF TALENT? A) MAYBE THEY AREN’T REALLY GOOD AT ANYTHING B) MAYBE THEIR TO SHY OR BASHFUL TO DO ANYTHING IN FRONT OF PEOPLE C) MAYBE THEY JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT THEIR SPIRTUAL GIFTS ARE. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Other

Catch Me If You Can - The World Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 11, 2020

Quails Eggs and an Elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? A dead man walks alive out of the grave and the world is turned upside down

Quail’s eggs and an elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? Things are upside down at the moment. You go into the supermarket and you can buy quails eggs - but you can’t buy hens eggs for love or money. On Tuesday I bought this ….. I had never even heard of …. before . A luxury pasta from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

You Can't Keep A God-Man Down

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 24, 2005

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can have power for this life and the next.

(based on a message by Aaron Burgess) SPECIAL DAY: EASTER TEXT: LUKE 24:1-8 TITLE: “YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOD-MAN DOWN” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book: Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Turns Your Life Upside Down

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 12, 2004

God turned Mary’s life upside down. Her response - the Magnificat - teaches us many lessons.

Luke 1:46-55 WHEN GOD TURNS YOUR LIFE UPSIDE DOWN The 2004 Olympics have just begun. Athletes from all over the world have been preparing for this moment. Imagine all the time and effort and sacrifice that must go into getting ready to compete in the Olympics! And you know why these athletes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Aren't You Glad Jesus Stoop Down

Contributed by James Smith on Jul 6, 2005

The woman caught in adultry was cleaned of her sin just like you can be cleaned from your past

AREN’T YOU GLAD JESUS STOOPED DOWN JOHN 8:1-11 TEXT: NOW MOSES IN THE LAW COMMANDED US, THAT SUCH SHOULD BE STONED BUT WHAT SAYEST THOU? WE OFTEN HERE PREACHERS PREACH ABOUT THIS PASSGAE OF SCRIPTURE BUT HOW MANY TIMES DO WE COMPARE OURSELVES WITH THIS WOMAN OF ADULTRY? WE ALL ARE EXAMPLES OF ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down Society

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

To teach belivers how to live in today’s culture.

PP0242 DATE LIVING RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE SOCIETY! Proverbs 3:1-10. INTRODUCTION: What is a Christian supposed to do? We live in a society that is upside down. Years ago I rode a ride at the State Fair that turned the riders upside down several times during the duration of the ride. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Gregory White on Jun 18, 2003

Although we are faced with discouragements in our lives, if we keep faith and strength in God, He will not let us stay down forever.

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Thank you for having me speak here again tonight. Our pastor and his wife are on vacation so they don’t have to hear what I have to say. I guess they are the lucky ones. No, I think they needed a break. They work very hard in this church and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A sermon for the week after Christmas; dealing with post-holiday let down

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree Luke 1: 68-79 - Dec. 29/30, 2001 Intro: So the presents are all unwrapped, some even returned and exchanged already. The leftover turkey is starting to turn a funny color and let off an unpleasant odor, and since nobody has eaten any in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Two promises God gives to discouraged Christians

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up - Psalm 23:4 Introduction: A husband went to see the doctor for a local checkup. After the checkup the doctor asked the man’s wife to come into his office that he might tell her about her husband’s condition. When she got in the office she asked the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (Iv): In Joy

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001

A message on worship - where the source of true fulfillment comes from, well beyond the outer form.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (IV): In Joy Bible Reading: Psalm 100 John 15: 1-17 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (IV): In Joy p.1 I’d like to invite you to go back with me, for a moment, to the opening of our service this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Make Your Walls Fall Down Flat Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

The 5the in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 6:1 - 21 Title: How to Make Your Walls Fall Down Date: January 11, 2004 Introduction: Israel has finally crossed Jordan. They have prepared themselves spiritually and they have, thus far, followed God’s orders to the letter. Now they are ready to begin ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist