Sermons on Slowing Down:

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part I) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 29, 2007

The Bible offers great advice and instruction on how to deal with many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” (Part 1) [ILLUS: Almost everyone knows I love the outdoors. As we were flying in over Florida, the scenery was every bit as beautiful as people say it is and the pictures indicate. Every year thousands of birds migrate south for the winter. I’m not referring to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jul 2, 2007

The Bible does offer great advice and instruction on how to deal with and overcome many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” II (Advice adapted from Rick Warren’s “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions”) {DVD – Laughter is Contagious} [ILLUS: “Laughter Really is the Best medicine” states Sue Casiglia – Lets look at some highlights from her study: > The affect of laughter on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

Aren't You Glad Jesus Stoop Down

Contributed by James Smith on Jul 6, 2005

The woman caught in adultry was cleaned of her sin just like you can be cleaned from your past

AREN’T YOU GLAD JESUS STOOPED DOWN JOHN 8:1-11 TEXT: NOW MOSES IN THE LAW COMMANDED US, THAT SUCH SHOULD BE STONED BUT WHAT SAYEST THOU? WE OFTEN HERE PREACHERS PREACH ABOUT THIS PASSGAE OF SCRIPTURE BUT HOW MANY TIMES DO WE COMPARE OURSELVES WITH THIS WOMAN OF ADULTRY? WE ALL ARE EXAMPLES OF ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Two promises God gives to discouraged Christians

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up - Psalm 23:4 Introduction: A husband went to see the doctor for a local checkup. After the checkup the doctor asked the man’s wife to come into his office that he might tell her about her husband’s condition. When she got in the office she asked the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (Iv): In Joy

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001

A message on worship - where the source of true fulfillment comes from, well beyond the outer form.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (IV): In Joy Bible Reading: Psalm 100 John 15: 1-17 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (IV): In Joy p.1 I’d like to invite you to go back with me, for a moment, to the opening of our service this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Make Your Walls Fall Down Flat Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

The 5the in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 6:1 - 21 Title: How to Make Your Walls Fall Down Date: January 11, 2004 Introduction: Israel has finally crossed Jordan. They have prepared themselves spiritually and they have, thus far, followed God’s orders to the letter. Now they are ready to begin ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turns Your Life Upside Down

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 12, 2004

God turned Mary’s life upside down. Her response - the Magnificat - teaches us many lessons.

Luke 1:46-55 WHEN GOD TURNS YOUR LIFE UPSIDE DOWN The 2004 Olympics have just begun. Athletes from all over the world have been preparing for this moment. Imagine all the time and effort and sacrifice that must go into getting ready to compete in the Olympics! And you know why these athletes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Sat Down And Hung Up My Harp!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2008

Sometimes negative things happen to us. Our enemy is trying to steal your song! We must keep singing! A song can rock the jail house!

I SAT DOWN, THEN I HUNG UP MY HARP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. I. HOW CAN WE SING? I SAT DOWN AND CRIED. THEN I HUNG UP MY HARP? Psalm 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up When Everyone Else Lays Down Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

This sermon looks at the life of Noah and outlines principles that we should emulate and warning signs to help us avoid danger.

STANDING UP WHEN EVERYONE ELSE LAYS DOWN Big Faith Series-Part 3 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6-9 Sunday, July 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Show “Noah Situation” video clip I think the bedrock principle of Noah’s life was this: NOAH TOOK GOD SERIOUSLY! Noah took God seriously & because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Inside Out: The Church Turns The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 11, 2008

An Overview of Acts 1-9: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, great power, and great opposition, the Church went from being a small band of believers to turning the world upside down.

Inside Out: The New Testament Church Turns the World Upside Down An Overview of Acts 1-9: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, great power, and great opposition, the Church went from being a small band of believers to turning the world upside down. I. Introduction: Luke tells the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Down The Walls That Separate Us From The Manger Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2012

Over thousands and Thousands of years, God has been trying to convey His message of love to mankind. On the first Christmas morning, He did the ultimate on this. Yet, some of us still stay away from the Manger

Breaking Down the walls between us and the manger We are closing in on yet another Christmas season. The air is already filled with festivities, and people are thinking about cakes, candies, great food, carols, decorations, gifts, new cloths, holidays, travels, family get togethers and everything ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints Might Wobble, But They Shouldn't Fall Down

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Mar 10, 2014

In order to receive the promises of God, we must be in the correct position to not only see the promises as blessings, but to receive them for the benefit of those we disciple.

All the promises of God (in Jesus) are yes and (in Jesus), are amen. What God is about to do for you, He's already approved. This season is not for you to continue praying and asking God about the same things...His answer is already, "yes." Lord, can I...yes. Lord, is it possible...yes. Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal