Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Pressed Down:

showing 121-135 of 145,355
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Come On Down Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 6, 2017
     | 8,665 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 4: 43 – 54

    John 4: 43 – 54 Come On Down 43 Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the feast; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Gaston avatar

    Down But Not Out

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,879 views

    We enter the Kingdom through trials. This is pictured in the Gates of Pearl of New Jerusalem. Pearls are the result of irritation and the secreting of a grace-like substance that transforms the irritation into a pearl. Paradise is entered by trials!

    DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Cor. 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men were captured in N. Korea and were going to be shot for trying to escape the country. The first one, Mal-chin, was placed again wall, but just before the order to shoot was given, he yelled out, “Earthquake!” The firing squad ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Come On Down Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    The times, like those of post-Exilic Jerusalem, require us to wait. Will it be passive, impassive, or active waiting? Active waiting means seeing that what God has done He will do again. God will enlist us and shape us to work for His purposes.

    “We wait. We are bored. No, don’t protest, we are bored to death, there’s no denying it. … A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste . . . .In an instant all will vanish and we’ll be alone once more, in the midst of nothingness!” So speaks one of the characters in Samuel ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Huguley avatar

    Beat Down? Series

    Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,274 views

    First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

    LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Continuing The Journey"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 28, 2017
     | 8,715 views

    A sermon for the New Year.

    “Continuing the Journey” Philippians 3:4b-15 What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect career”? Is it to be the envy of your friends, co-workers; classmates? Is it to “know Christ and the power of his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Lynn Sims avatar

    Knock Down, Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Lynn Sims on Jan 18, 2025
     | 462 views

    In our spiritual journey, we may face setbacks, failures, and discouragement, but God calls us to rise up and continue fighting the good fight of faith.

    Knocked Down, Not Knocked Out Key Scripture: “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16 “they rise again”. - Though God permit the hand of violence sometimes to spoil his tent, temptations to assail his mind, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Settle Down, Lord! Settle Down! Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    Most of this sermon was ripped off from the pamplet "My Heart, Christ’s Home."

    This morning’s sermon is going to be dramatically different from what I’ve presented so far. In just a few minutes I’m going to get you to use your imagination and go on a tour with Jesus Christ. I think you’ll be convicted, challenged, and encouraged, but to get there you’ll need to put aside ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    No Parking! Keep Moving!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 25, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 49,383 views

    Where have you parked your life? Illegal parking brings with it certain penalties such as tickets, towing, charges and fines. As disciples of Christ we need to be aware of where we have a tendency to park spiritually

    All drivers at some time or other experienced the lovely frustration of driving around trying to find a parking spot. Sometimes you need to park in order to transact whatever business or appointment is pending. Sometimes you just park! Our life as believers and disciples of Christ is viewed as a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Ups And Downs Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    The fifth phrase of the Creed: "He descended into hell. On the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

    UPS AND DOWNS TEXT: Luke 24:44-52; 1 Peter 3:18-22 We’re approaching the close of the first part of the Apostles’ Creed...the section that mostly deals with the nature of Jesus’ life and death. As I mentioned in the introductory sermon, there are several very old versions of the Creed, and they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Down, But Not Out

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    To learn that rejection does not equal failure.

    The Message of Mark #15: Down, But Not Out Text: Mark 6:1-13 Thesis: To learn that rejection does not equal failure. Introduction: (1) Jesus had been experiencing great success with His teachings and healings. (2) He decides now to go back to His hometown with the hopes that He will likewise be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Cut It Down

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,264 views

    God wants you to put off the Adamic nature.

    Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give an account of what we are doing with our lives. I want you to read our message of this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord will open your eyes to areas in your life ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Come Down

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on May 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,839 views

    In many ways the world calls us to come down from serving the Lord. Elijah shows us the victory that is ours if we remain faithful

    COME DOWN Read: 2 Kings 1:1-12 Text: Vs 9 "Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down." Intro: How often has the world said to us "Come Down". Come down from your Bible reading and spend time watching TV or the Movies. Come down from your faithfulness in attending Church ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Bow Down

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,640 views

    God is the one that we should worshipped, praise and, bow down to.

    Psalm 95:1-6 Topic- Bow Down There was this rap group called the Westside Connection that was based out of Southern California. The Westside Connection had a popular rap song that was entitled, “Bow Down.” In this particular song(Bow Down), the Westside Connection raps about when they were to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Fornear avatar

    Climbing Down Series

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on May 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    God wants to exalt us, if we are humble.

    How many of you work at a company that tries different things to motivate you to accomplish more and make a bigger impact in your world? You go into a meeting and they will tell motivational stories or they hang posters and signs on the walls. Some of you have heard it all – and you may be a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Danny Nance avatar

    Down In The Valley

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    Sermon on the need to be among the hurting in order to be able to minister God’s love.

    Down in the Valley Mark 9:9, 14-29 On a morning news show this week, I heard one of the most incredible acts of either bravery or lunacy. A mountain climber (forgive me, I did not write down his name) went up Mt. Everest, and was the first person ever to ski down the entire mountain in a single ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist