Sermons on Lowest Of Low:

Following The Shepherd Part 4 Of 6

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Some feel they are better than others. They don’t hurt people, lead a good life and don’t break the rules. Comparing ourselves to “others” we might think we might look pretty righteous.

Following the Shepherd Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desperate Enough To Pray

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011

Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A God Blessed People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 14, 2008

God cared for His people even when they did not call out to Him. He would revive His lifeless people with His life giving Spirit and with a renewal of the promise to Abraham (Gen. 12:2; 13:16) that the nation would bless the world. None need fear that Go

ISAIAH 44:1-8 A GOD BLESSED PEOPLE [Ezek. 36:24-28] The emphasis again shifts from the ill winds of 43:27-28, where God rebukes His people for trying to manipulate Him and become His god, to the glorious prospects He has for His people’s future. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kindness

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Oct 10, 2008

King David exhibits the kindness of God toward Mephibosheth.

Theme: God’s Kindness Object: Is shown to us in Jesus, even in the depths of our lowest times Did you see the movie Shallow Hal? It is a movie about an unattractive, really shallow middle-aged man named Hal Larsen who judges women on how “hot” they are. But then one day, Hal gets stuck on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-9

Are You Lost?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

We have to understand that each one of us has lived in hopelessness and despair But because we have a loving, and compassionate Father, We can have hope,

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Humble Yourself Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

If you want to meet Jesus, you won’t find him at the pinnacle of earthly successes; you have to climb down to the Cornerstone-Jesus is always at the bottom of things, holding everyone else up.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 There are four points here, and, I believe, they are connected. Humble Yourselves Peter (and the rest of the New Testament) has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: *other

Jacob’s Night At The "Hardrock Hotel"

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Jacob had lived on his father and mother's faith. Forlorn and alone, he's ready to meet the God of his fathers. This encounter became the guiding light of his life, and he returned with his family to it much later. We all must have our Bethel experience!

JACOB’S NIGHT AT THE "HARDROCK HOTEL" Genesis 28:10-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Mo was amazed by his grandfather's false teeth. He watched as Gramps removed his dentures, washed them, and put them back in. Mo asked to see it done again and again. "Okay," said the grandfather, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persistence Pays Off

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 20, 2015

Have you prayed, and prayed, and there still seems to be no answer? Does it seem as if God is asleep, and absent from your cry? Don't give up, don't lose heart, don't quit now, but just keep praying until the answer comes.

A group of male seminary students were gathered in the chapel one day. The dean of the seminary was challenging the students in the area of prayer. He instructed them to be careful what they asked God for. He said, "Men, don't ask God for a big church, because of the stress, problems and worries ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Tame Your Temptation Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 7, 2017

In order to be happy, we must learn to tame our temptaions

Tame Your Temptation Habits of Happiness Part 2 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-First Century Demons Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we must fight the demons of the 21st century

Mark 1:21-28 Dear Lord, may we listen with our ears, hear with our hearts, and be willing to carry out your mission. Amen. In the passage from Mark that was read today, Jesus was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum. It was the first time his newly chosen disciples had heard Jesus teach, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 25:35-46

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Touched A Leper

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

Nobody touched lepers in Jesus' day. Their disease was disgusting. People were afraid to catch it. Lepers were totally ostracized. When Jesus touched a leper, heads would turn. That just wasn't done. Who are the 'lepers' of our culture who need a loving touch from us?

A few weeks ago I heard a report on National Public Radio about a medical team that went to Kenya to meet the medical needs of those who had the least receive medical care available to them. They started out with a survey to see where the people were and where the doctors were. And in that survey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45

Samson’s Hair Began To Grow Again

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2025

Samson fell so far in sin that it looked like the devil had won and that he would never be used by God again. But the Bible says, "His hair began to grow again." Mysteriously God began working again in him. There's hope!

SAMSON’S HAIR BEGAN TO GROW AGAIN Jdg. 13-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The longest recorded hair belonged to a monk in a monastery in India. His hair in 1949 was 26 feet long. The longest beard belongs to a man in Norway, measuring 17 ½ feet long. The longest beard of a bearded lady, Janice ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Christmas Was Inconvenient Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Why is there no room for Jesus? (Material adapted from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite at: https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/have-you-any-room-jeff-strite-sermon-on-christmas-243819)

HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song some years ago called an Inconvenient Christmas. Inspiration for this series and going over parts of the song, finishing the last part, well really the middle part of the song, this week: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 1:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Steadfast Loyal Love Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

God is calling us to exchange our own little plans for His big picture and big plans for our lives. He is a God of steadfast, loyal love and His covenant promises and love are without limits or conditions.

In Genesis we had been looking at the life of Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, who was the Father of our faith. Jacob was a piece of work - a bit complicated. On one hand, he was a liar, a cheat, and basically self-serving but his life evolved into a deep, transformative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Yoour Ship Shape? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2017

There is an old illustration of seeing the church as a cruise ship or a battle ship. This is a brief contrast of the two.

1. [A few years ago Linda’s parents invited us to go on a cruise with them to the Caribbean. Over all, we had a very enjoyable time on our first cruise. • The food was great!; The entertainment was first class • Some of the ports of call were enjoyable (some were tourist traps) • The crew’s service ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ