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

Sermons on Ups And Downs:

showing 1,501-1,515 of 204,439
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
  • Victor Yap avatar

    Face Up To Life And Death

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,303 views

    Paul, Pt. 17

    FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dunn avatar

    Purpose, Please Stand Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025
     | 168 views

    Purpose rises when God’s word defines us, God’s anointing empowers us, and we step into the valley knowing the battle belongs to the Lord.

    There are moments in Scripture when God doesn’t whisper purpose—He shakes it into the bones of His people. And one of those moments erupts in 1 Samuel 17 when a young shepherd boy, overlooked by his family and underestimated by everyone else, stands on a battlefield and shouts a question that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Prepare The Way - Stand Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,106 views

    This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

    Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Reaching Up: Connecting With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,850 views

    What characterizes genuine worship.

    One day last summer... -->A group of teenagers and sponsors in a worship celebration at youth camp were jumping up and down as they sang. The music was loud, it was upbeat, it was enthusiastic. Streamers were waving, even confetti was released as the crowd jumped in time with the beat and sang ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Praying For Rain Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,509 views

    Sometimes it is harder to get the rain going that it is to have it stopped. Elijah had to labour in his prayer for rain.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 10 Praying for Rain TEXT: 1 Kings 18:41-46 1 Kings 18:41-46 KJV And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. [42] So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Growing Up: Maturing In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    What discipleship looks like and what it involves.

    --Intro> In the movie, "The Karate Kid," the “kid,” Daniel, a high school student who is being harassed by bullies at his new school, meets Mr. Miagi, a quiet, Japanese custodian at his apartment complex who just happens to be a black belt in karate. Daniel asks Miagi if he will teach him karate. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "From Good To Great"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
     | 5,450 views

    If you want to go up in life you must first come down.

    “From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim May avatar

    To Have It All You Must Have The Attitude Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,381 views

    If you want to go up in the world then you need to be willing to kneel down.

    INTRODUCTION: I did something touristy yesterday and if you ask my family they will tell you it is not something I normally like to do. I like to keep a low profile. I don’t like people to think I get really excited about something. I don’t stand in lines for autographs - unless I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,587 views

    Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

    Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Sell Out And Buy Up! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,056 views

    How the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl represent two different ways people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Today we’re going to examine the short twin parables of the treasure buried in the field and the valuable pearl. As we talk about the Kingdom of heaven, you must remember only thing necessary for a kingdom is a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Great Depression # 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021
     | 1,558 views

    WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION? It could be because…

    Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON HIM." Many folks can’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Sutton avatar

    The Need For Walls

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 8, 2022
     | 4,895 views

    I wanted to speak to you today about "The Need for Walls" If you think about everywhere, you go whether it be home, work, church, to a store, or even the vehicle you came here in this morning they are all enclosed by some form of walls for shelter and protection.

    In ancient times walls were built almost exclusively for defense. As in the case of the Great Wall of China. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall was built over a period of 2,300 years! It is the longest man-made structure in the history of the world and has a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Let Us Rise Up & Build Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 29, 2022
     | 3,386 views

    Sometimes people have a belief in their heart that if you become a Christian, everything's going to be better, you're not going to have any problems. But we know that when you become a Christian, that doesn't remove all of the problems

    Good morning. The Great Commission says to disciple by teaching them to observe (or to do) all that I've commanded you. Our mission at GraceWay is disciples making disciples. That's why we have two events next weekend. I want you to know about those. They're not just events that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stages Of Grief thumbnail

    Stages Of Grief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 753 views

    This sermon encourages us to lay our burdens at Jesus' feet, truly know God beyond just knowing about Him, and let His grace transform us.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the loving banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word, to find solace and strength, to find guidance and grace, and above all, to find Jesus in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Has Quitting Ever Crossed Your Mind?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 5,394 views

    Sometimes people feel like giving up.

    JEREMIAH 20:7-9 “HAS QUITTING EVER CROSSED YOUR MIND?” A) Jeremiah, like many other men who have been tested by suffering, failed God, and then laid blame on the Almighty for his insults and bodily sufferings. * He was being persecuted and mocked by the multitudes. B) God had told him in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist