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Down But Not Out (Part1) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 9, 2008

Reasons to Praise the Lord in the midst of suffering

“DOWN BUT NOT OUT” (PART 1) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/3/08 INTRO: SUFFERING IS ONE OF THE MYSTERY’S OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING TO TAKE ITS TERRIBLE TOLL ON HIS PEOPLE? WHEN WE THINK OF SUFFERING WE MOST OFTEN THINK OF IT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany Comes Down To Us.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 17, 2009

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Series B

2ND Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you, and carry the message of your redeeming grace to those around us. Through ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Steps To The Walls Coming Down

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh God, Come Down! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 30, 2008

In this sermon we learn how to pray for the intervention of God in our world today.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walls Do Fall Down

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Break Down The Walls To Witness

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2008

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Series A, Proper 5

4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 5] June 8, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the healing power of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who offers to each of us forgiveness and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2009

An adaptation of the Seder service: Jesus turns upside down all our common values: sorrow for slavery becomes sorrow for sin; common issues become community; and wandering becomes salvation, all through the Cross.

When great crowds gather in city streets, it is either for a celebration or for a revolution. Throngs do not come together without a purpose; they come together either to celebrate a great occasion or to agitate for what they want. They come to see evidence of a world turned upside down. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Going Down To The Path Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

It is sad that many believers are taking their steps back again to the world of sin, regardless of how the Lord blesses them. But like Abraham, they will soon find out that the path to Egypt is not the right path, but it is troubled path.

Theme: Going Down the Path to Egypt Text: Genesis 12: 10-20 Introduction: A. Good morning everyone. Praise God, again we have come together to express our love, our trust, our appreciation and gratitude to God. I missed one Sunday here but I pray that all of us are doing fine through the grace of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Walls Come Down Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2008

From a human perspective it was an unconquerable city. Improbable? No, impossible! Impregnable. And each of us have a walled city in our lives. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Let the Walls Come Down Joshua 5:13-6:20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LetTheWalls.html The children of Israel have moved: • From the wilderness of worry to the promised land of peace. • From the wilderness of wandering to the promised land of progress. • From the wilderness of despondency to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005

An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Taking Down Your Tent

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2007

Funeral message for a believer.

David Schultz Funeral 3/21/07 That last song we just heard is called, “Wish You Were Here.” I believe that is Dave’s desire for each of us today. He wishes we were where he is right now. This past Thursday when I stopped by to see Dave, he had just taken a turn toward his home in heaven. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Your Burdens Down Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on May 14, 2008

Practically deal with burdens in life.

Today I want to tackle a truth that is foundational to the Christian Faith. What I want to talk about is burdens, the heaviness of life that weighs us down. If we are not rooted in God’s word we will find ourselves going through life with baggage and heaviness that is not meant for us. Last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Sharing the gospel and making an impact.

Introduction The truth is, bad news generally travels faster than good news. Within two hours the whole world knew that President John F. Kennedy had been killed, who killed him, where he was killed and how he was killed. Today, still more than half the world does not know the good news that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down But Not Out (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

Remembering what God does for us in the midst of suffering

DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 2) 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/10/08 INTRO: TEACHER GIVING A LECTURE TO HIS STUDENTS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT. HE RAISED A GLASS OF WATER AND ASKED THE AUDIENCE, "HOW HEAVY DO YOU THINK THIS GLASS OF WATER IS?" ANSWERS RANGED FROM 12OZ TO 30OZ. "IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist