Sermons on Slowing Down:

Don't Let Old Man Trouble Get You Down

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jun 26, 2001

Encouragement while going through the troubles of life

DON’T LET OLD MAN TROUBLE GET YOU DOWN Job 14:1 Trouble and prayer are closely related to each other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer. While prayer is but the voice of men in trouble There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Back Down - Four Steps To Great Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2008

How far are you willing to go in your walk with God?

August 10, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Daniel 3:1-30 Subject: Faithfulness Title: I Won’t Back Down – Four Steps to Great Faith How strong is your faith? You have probably heard the hypothetical question before, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would the be enough evidence to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saints Are Just Sinners Who Fall Down And Get Back Up

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Help believers understand that the Bible doesn’t teach sinless perfection; but rather endurance, perservering to the end and being an overcomer is what it’s all about.

MICAH 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. THE SAINTS ARE JUST THE SINNERS WHO FALL DOWN AND GET UP In our modern day vernacular we have made the term “SAINT” synonymous with perfection. If someone: Lives a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8, Micah 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Oz: When Your House Is Turned Upside Down. Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2014

The first in this series looking at "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." This Message looks life and the storms that often hit us. Wisdom from God's Word guides our reaction to storms. Powerpoint is also available for this series, just send me an email!

Lessons from Oz: When Your House is Turned Upside Down Matthew 7:24-27 L. Frank Baum wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of OZ.” in 1900. Tradition has it that he was in his office trying to come up with a name for the magical land he was going to write about. He looked at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Ship Can"T Go Down When Jesus Is On Board

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 6, 2008

THE STORMS OF LIFE WE ALL WILL FACE. I AM GLAD I HAVE JESUS ON BOARD

TITLE, MY SHIP CAN"T GO DOWN WHEN JESUS IS ON BOARD. SHORT OUTLINE,, FROM MARK 4:35-41 V.35 STORMY COURSE V.37 SOBERING CONDITIONS V.38 SHAKEN CREW V.39-41 SOVEREIGN OR STEADY CAPTIAN CLOSING, ALL THE WEATHER MAN CAN DO IS TELL YOU AND I THE WEATHER FORCAST BUT ONLY JESUS CAN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

(Section 4) Laying Down His Life – Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

Pastor’s Appreciation LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE – Pastor Conard Profitt INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018

The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

#2 When It Boils Down? Trusting A Sovereign God! Part #2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2019

Please study this lesson part two, a sovereign God demands of us a complete trust. We will walk in fear or faith? We must make the choice! Look at Peter, Silas, Paul, Joseph and John the Baptist in prison? Trust God! God can handle your situation.

#2 WHEN IT BOILS DOWN? TRUSTING A SOVEREIGN GOD! PART #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I know procrastination is a prison that brings me much trouble, a lot of fear and many tears. I absolutely know I should free myself from procrastination, it fact I believe I will do that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:27, John 3:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 31: Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

The prayer of a believer in time of deep distress.

July 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 31 (KJV) Title: Life’s Ups and Downs A Psalm of David. Psalm 31 (KJV) 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 31: Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

It is wise to trust in the Lord.

9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble A sudden change of subject matter occurs in verse 9, as the psalmist follows up his prayer for mercy with a clarification of his need for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3) He Maketh Me Lie Down In Green Pastures Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Allowing the Shepherd to lead me and comfort me.

VII. HE MAKETH ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES A. Green Pastures 1. ---or “pastures of tender,” are mentioned not in respect to food, but as places of cool and refreshing rest JFB 2. Great for sheep in grazing. Blessed to lie down on. B. What are our two greatest physical needs? (Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: An Unbiblical Term That Waters Down The Gospel

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Jun 10, 2025

We are living in a day when the gospel is under a full on assault—not just from outside the church, but from within. The language we use matters.

Asking Jesus Into Your heart: An Unbiblical Term That Waters Down The Gospel Text: Romans 10:9-13; Luke 9:23-24; Ezekiel 36:25-27 INTRODUCTION We are living in a day when the gospel is under a full on assault—not just from outside the church, but from within. The language we use matters. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Luke 9:23-24, Ezekiel 36:25-27

Ready, Set, Wait! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We need to take care of oursleves as well as others.

In April this past year, some of you may have seen on the news, pictures of this horrific train crash in Japan. “The seven-car commuter train was carrying 580 passengers when it jumped the tracks, wrecking an automobile in its path before slamming into a nine-story apartment complex just yards ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry - Investing In Others

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing has always b

Ministry – Investing in Others Matthew 20:28-34 Intro What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28-34

Denomination: Baptist