Sermons on Looked Down On:

The Blacklist - Pt. 1 - Black Eyes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 1 – Black Eyes I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to be on . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build Up While Others Tear Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 17, 2024

Jude gives his readers seven commands and a promise t keep us from failig

Jude 1:17-25 (Part 5) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-17-2024 I am God Jude has spent the majority of his letter warning his readers about false teachers and the dangers they pose to the church. Unless we are tempted to think that false teaching was only around in Jude’s ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7. Joseph - Let Down And Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 14, 2023

Joseph was let down by his family, by a woman he would not be tempted by and by a man he helped. He may have been tempted to see all this as being let down by God, but he didn't. He remained faithful and God raised him up and raised the nation that gave Jesus to you and me.

From Adam to Malachi Sermon 7 7. JOSEPH- LET DOWN AND LIFTED UP For two long days and nights the eyes and prayers of America turned toward Midland, Texas, where little Jessica McClure lay deep in a well. More than 2,500 years ago, around 1700 B.C., another person found himself deep in a well. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Up When You Are Down!

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

A message dealing with depression. Is it Biblical? Can believers be depressed? What can we do if we become depressed?

Title: How to get up when you are down! Text: Psalms 42 Intro: Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown? You know what I'm talking about,‑when nothing ever goes right. In fact, everything is out of control! Even your dog tells you what to do! Charlie Brown goes to kick the football while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Calm Down A Fight, Flight, Or Freeze Reaction

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23

2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23 Calm down a fight, flight, or freeze reaction 11 Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Whatever

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

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

Tearing Down The Walls Between Christians And The World

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 8, 2001

For far to long believers have been barriers to unbelievers belonging to Christ. Find out what the barriers are.

What do you feel are the walls or barriers between Christians and the world? BARRIERS 1. Ungodly character Titus 2:11-12 (NLT) 11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

Praise Him Until The Power Comes Down

Contributed by Timothy Deas, Sr. on Sep 14, 2005

This sermon is to inspire believers and give them hope concerning the power of Praise.

This sermon finds Paul and company on their way to prayer. While on their way, they were met by a girl possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought wealth to her masters through her skill. This behavior continued for several days; Paul felt grief within himself and could take this spirit no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man Who Turned The World Upside Down

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006

Without controversy, anyone, will agree that the Apostle Paul was the one New Testament figure that stood out above all others. His life teaches us a wonderful pattern to follow.

"THE MAN WHO TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN" Acts 17:1-6 This is Memorial Day Act 17:1-6 NOW AFTER [Paul and Silas] had passed through Am-phi-polis and A-pol-lo-ni-a, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul entered, as he usually did, and for three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants: Take Goliath Down Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem.

“TAKE GOLIATH DOWN” 2 Samuel 21:15-22 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem. Introduction: He vies for the bedside position, hoping to be the first voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Chronicles Of Daniel #10: Bringing Down The Help

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

THE LIVING GOD RESPONDS TO OUR DEVOTION!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #10: BRINGING DOWN THE HELP OF HEAVEN DANIEL 10: 1 – 11: 1 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The Beatles: “Help” Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Keep Good News Down

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Nearly Knocked Down But Never Knocked Out

Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007

A sermon about christian warfare with Satan.

NEARLY KNOCKED DOWN BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Romans 8:31-39 INTRO: Recently I watched the movie “Rocky.” The movie depicted the struggles of an up-and-coming boxer. During a championship fight, defeat appeared certain for Rocky. Yet even though he was nearly knocked down, he was never knocked out. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist