Sermons on Looked Down On:

Conquering Our Mountains

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

In a spiritual sense, a mountain can represent any obstacle that stands in the way of victory. This message looks at how to overcome the obstacles and trials that are trying to pull us down into the valley of hardship and defeat below.

In the Christian walk we often refer to “entering the valley” and “having mountaintop experiences.” The valleys are the low points in our life, and those times in which we experience hardship and trials. King David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 14:9-12, Mark 11:22-24, Zechariah 4:6-7, Isaiah 40:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 26 - What Does Trusting In Christ In Difficult Times Look Like? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 12, 2011

What does trusting in Christ look like? What difference does it make if I give my life to Christ? Isaac is a believer. His brother Esau is not. We can learn a lot from their journey in Genesis 26.

Genesis 26 - WHAT DOES TRUSTING IN CHRIST IN DIFFICULT TIMES LOOK LIKE? 1. Genesis 26:1 - MY WANTS WILL LINE UP WITH GOD’S DESIRES GOD RIDES A MOUNTAIN BIKE She has no money or likelihood of obtaining the $500 needed for its purchase, but my daughter Rachel sees a beautiful green bicycle with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Is Enough... And Who Do You Trust For It? Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2013

Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all... god's let us down but God does not!

Title: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part I Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all… god’s let us down but God does not! Introduction I always shudder when I hear someone suggest that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire Shut Up In My Bones

Contributed by David Dailey on Jul 5, 2001

If you have cooled down spiritually. refire

Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him nor speak any more in His name. But His Word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones and I was weary with forbearing and I could not stay. Jeremiah had become discouraged in verse 7 he said, Lord everyone mocketh me. I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jabez: A Man Who Believed In Prayer

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 14, 2001

The way to the top begins down on your knees.

JABEZ: A Man Who believed In Prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance In Adversity Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

Running On The Wrong Fuel: Life's Joy Robbers

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2012

Looking to people, places or possessions to give you the joy only God is meant to give us is like running a car on the wrong fuel. You'll go some distance, but eventually you'll break down. Looking to God for fulfillment is the only way to lasting joy.

Running on the Wrong Fuel: Life's Joy Robbers July 14, 2012 TEXT: John 15:11 – “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and writings made people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Past

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 17, 2014

Many are looking for something, but are unaware of what they are looking for.

BREAKING FREE FROM THE PAST Colossians 3: 1-11 In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

What Does Sound Doctrine Look Like When It Is All Dressed And On Display? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE CONDUCT OF EVERY SEGMENT OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT AND ENHANCE (ADORN) THE MESSAGE OF SOUND DOCTRINE RATHER THAN DETRACT

BIG IDEA: THE CONDUCT OF EVERY SEGMENT OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT AND ENHANCE (ADORN) THE MESSAGE OF SOUND DOCTRINE RATHER THAN DETRACT (:1) INTRODUCTION A. Responsibility of the Spiritual Leaders to Instruct in Appropriate Conduct "But as for you, speak the things" B. Key: Only Certain Conduct ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looks Like I'm Going To Have To Make Something Happen

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2019

Tamar is an amazing and brilliant woman. She waited a long time for Judah to do the right thing, she lived the life of a grieving widow for years without getting her due, she was still hoping that Judah would do the right thing. But Tamar realizes that she is going to have to make something happen.

Looks Like I'm Going To Have To Make Something Happen Genesis 38: 1- 30 Text: v. 8-10 And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother. And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:8-10, Genesis 38:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

(I Don`t Look Like What I`ve Been Thru )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

IF THERE WAS ANY BIBLICAL CHARACTER IN SCRIPTURE THAT EVERY HAD A REASON TO JUST RESIGN FROM LIFE AND LIVE FOREVER IN TOTAL RESENTMENT FOR THE REST OF THERE DAYS

Job 42:10 (KJV) 10  And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (I DON`T LOOK LIKE WHAT I`VE BEEN THRU ) MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Looking At Our Life’s Situations From A Spiritual Perspective If… Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 15, 2020

Age changed my perspective; financial responsibility changed my perspective and another thing that changed my perspective is coming to know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life.

Introduction I remember as a young boy watching my daddy cut the yard with his gas pushed mower longing for the day that I could do that. Today, at 67 years old, I got to tell you that I dread cutting grass; I hate how long it takes to cut two acres. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful that I got a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the power of unwavering faith and trust in God's protection, even in the face of life-threatening trials, as demonstrated by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into a powerful part of Scripture today that's about God's protection, the power of standing on His word, and the victory of faith over fear. Our main text comes from the book of Daniel. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is an incredible testament to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Topics: Standing, God's Word

I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon encourages trust in God's perfect timing and unseen work in our lives, even during trials, through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

It's so good to be with you all today. We're about to open up the Good Book to the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. You know, sometimes when we're going through tough times, it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let me tell you, God has a plan and His timing is always ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-27

Topics: Identity, Overcoming

The Witness Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2020

The persecutor became the persecuted. The one who was hunting down believers became hunted down. Paul who afflicted suffering on Christians, now suffers as a Christian.

Good morning. We are going to read the post-conversion account of Paul today. • His conversion, which we saw last week, was both miraculous and traumatic. • He was blinded for 3 days and did not eat or drink, until a stranger Ananias came to minister to him. He was restored physically, but more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible