Sermons on Sirring Up The Backsliders:

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Karl Perry on Dec 31, 2006

It’s good to know that it does not matter how many times we get knocked down, just as long as we get up again? And the good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort

“KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT!!” II CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 8. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Israel

Contributed by David Richardson on May 24, 2005

When there is no sun or stars in your life, like those sailors in that verse in Acts 27, we finally give up all hope…When there is neither Jesus or His hopes (love,joy,etc.), we finally give up all hope…and lapse into depression,get moody,or get sick.

Title: The Hope of Israel Scripture: Acts 28 Life itself seems to tell us things that we can reasonably expect. Doesn’t it? Things that I, as a U.S. citizen, can reasonably expect may be somewhat different than those say of a North Korean citizen, or an Australian, or someone from a number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"What Must I Do..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004

Can you remember back when you gave your heat to Jesus? Exciting time wasn’t it! But, have you given any thought to the events that led up to that moment? Didn’t think so. Everyone upon careful examination could discover the wonderful events that led up

Introduction I. illus. I remember the wonderful answer I got from a close friend when I asked her, "How did you get saved.." and her answer was, "Like everyone else..." How true, everyone does "get saved" in the same way, through Jesus Christ! A. However, you will have to agree that we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Baptist

How In The World..did This Happen??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sustained And Ordained

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 21, 2010

Recently I was thinking about some of the different lessons the Lord has taught me and how he brought me up step by step. This section of Scripture in 1 John 2, kept coming up in my spirit. Over and over I would hear these words. What an awesome God we s

1 John 2:12. I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. 13. I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Religion Police"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010

Our value as a person has nothing to do with having our name on the up in lights. God loves us; we can’t improve on that! You don’t have to try and prove you are worthwhile by sneaking your nametag a little higher up on the table. And praise God for that!

Luke 14:1-14 “The Religion Police” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Luke opens chapter 14 by telling us that Jesus “went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,” on the Sabbath and that “he was being carefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means that we be willing to give up everything to follow Him. The journey begins where we are at and ends where God wants us to be. It starts by way of the cross.

The way of the Cross Mark 8:34-38 Mark chapter 8:34-38 Prayer- Introduction- Last week we looked at some of the words of Jesus to his disciples. We found that He had the nerve to eat with sinners and associate with people that even the religious thought should be avoided. We saw the setting is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Success By Chance? Persistence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2025

Can these bones? What is failure? Success is get up more times than you fail. Let us look at some cases that many would have called failures that are known today as great successes.

SUCCESS: BY CHANCE? PERSISTENCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. CHOICES? I WILL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION --- I MAKE THE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ezekiel 37:1-5, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Seals Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

We need to persevere, persist, keep on, and never give up as believers in Jesus Christ. We need to stand firm to the end. When our faith is challenged and opposed we need to persevere by sheer determination.

“The Seven Seals of God’s Wrath” Scripture: Rev. 6:9-14; 7:1-14 Introduction: In the studying for this sermon there will be another group redeemed from the earth a little after the Mid Tribulation 1,335 days to be exact. Perseverance reveals genuine believers. To believe in Jesus and stand “firm to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Baptism Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 23, 2021

For many people, baptism is shrouded in such great mystery that they fear giving their heart and life to Christ because they don’t want to go through being baptized. This message seeks to clear up some misconceptions.

Allow me to begin with a cute illustration. “The six-year-old grandson of Ruth Kirby told his mother that he had been baptized. Well, mom knew he hadn’t been formally baptized, so she probed a little further into the matter. She asked him to explain what he meant by ‘baptized.’ Little Blake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hosting Jesus, The Vip (Luke 7:36-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2024

One host fails, but another rises up, and gives Jesus the welcome he deserves. The passage is an illustration of how and why people tripped on Jesus (Luke 7:31-35).

One of the things we've talked about several times in the gospel of Luke, is the idea of God "visiting" his people. That's a big part of today's message, so let's read Luke 1:68, to get us off on the right foot: I'll read from the RSV (and here, the translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 7:31-35

God’s Wrath And The Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

It was a terrible time for the land of Egypt. God had risen up against the land with horrible plagues. Death will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Exception? Only those under the blood would be spared!

GOD’S WRATH AND THE BLOOD Ex. 12:3-13; 1 Cor. 5:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “4 worms in Church" 1. A minister decided to add a visual demonstration about the evil habits of modern society. 2. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. a. 1st - put into a container of alcohol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Therefore, And Teach Them Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon, the third in the series, is meant to encourage the person to live up to the Commission that Jesus gave us in "teaching them to obey all things"

Go Therefore, and Teach Them Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 11, 2000 INTRODUCTION Greetings Over the last two Sabbaths, we have been talking about the last words Jesus spoke in the book of Matthew. Today, we pick this up again, looking at these words. Matthew 28:18-20 “(18) And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sexual Sins Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 21, 2001

1st in a series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. This sermon deals with sexual sins and how to protect ourselves.

Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World 1st Sermon of 4 SEXUAL SINS Introduction: Looking back on my life, I would not of imagined that I would be here today preaching this sermon to you. Has a child I was always shy and quite, never causing anyone any problems. Even as I grew up, I never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do Right!

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

There are two words which totally sum up integrity. Those two words are the two biggest words in the English language. They are DO RIGHT!

DO RIGHT TEXT: James 4:17 INTRODUCTION: (Preached at 1998 NM HonorBound Men’s Retreat) A. I’VE BEEN ASKED TO TEACH A SESSION ON INTEGRITY 1. To me there are two words which totally sum up integrity. 2. Those two words are the two biggest words in the English language. 3. They are DO RIGHT! ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17