Sermons on Watering Down:

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2016

A study of the book of Job 18: 1 – 21

Job 18: 1 – 21 Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long till you put an end to words? Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak. 3 Why are we counted as beasts, and regarded as stupid in your sight? 4 You who tear yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 18:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Let Your Haters Get You Down

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 14, 2013

It is a great mystery to me; I truly cannot understand how people with Jesus in their hearts can be so hateful and hurtful towards one another? How can they be so impatient and angry at each other? When that should love each other instead.

6 And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. 7 And the women answered one another as they played, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Arms & Take Up Your Weapons!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 2, 2013

You are a soldier, but do you know your ememy and your weapons?

Indeed, as Paul prophesied, we are living in perilous times. When in such times you need to know your enemy and your resources and the weapons required to defeat him. I am afraid that far too many of the brethren have been fighting the wrong enemy and have chosen to pick up the wrong arms thus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up Or Sit Down (Put Up Or Shut Up)

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Sermon based upon the thought of commitment to Christ - commitment to others.

Stand Up or Sit Down (Put Up or Shut Up) Hebrews 10:19-25 April 13, 2008 AM Sermon God has richly blessed our church with many decisions over the past few months. He has richly blessed us with good attendance and faithful giving. He has blessed us with His presence during worship. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Tent Was Taken Down, Now A New Body! (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2014

Paul's description of journeying through death.

From what I’ve learnt about….. and the Family I see her life has been one of journeying … 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 NLT 5 For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023

The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Matthew 25:21, Numbers 12:2, Numbers 12:7, Matthew 3:17, Mark 3:21, Genesis 37:6-8, Genesis 17:18, Genesis 40:8, Genesis 37:24, Genesis 37:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Catch Me If You Can - The World Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 11, 2020

Quails Eggs and an Elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? A dead man walks alive out of the grave and the world is turned upside down

Quail’s eggs and an elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? Things are upside down at the moment. You go into the supermarket and you can buy quails eggs - but you can’t buy hens eggs for love or money. On Tuesday I bought this ….. I had never even heard of …. before . A luxury pasta from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

"sit Down! You’re Rocking The Boat!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2022

The world tells us they don't want us "rocking the boat," but that's exactly what they need. The success of the Early Church was that they upset the natural order. Only if people are exposed to Jesus will they be saved. We must make that happen!

"SIT DOWN! YOU’RE ROCKING THE BOAT!" INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A young man went fishing with his father and a friend in an open boat. He didn’t have his sea-legs yet. He’d get up and try to walk. He had poor balance, so the boat would see-saw violently. (The boat didn’t have good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6, Acts 18:9-10, Isaiah 58:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Down Is The New Up - Sermon On Philippians 2:5-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

When we humble ourselves, it joins us with Christ in his suffering, and we will also be joined with Christ in his exaltation.

Scripture constantly promises that God will exalt the humble. But what if you don’t desire exaltation? This message will help you see why we must pursue exaltation from God and how we can do so by fulfilling what is lacking in Christ’s suffering. Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

I’m Down Will You Help Me Get Up?

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 11, 2021

When I’m down, is there anyone that will help me up

I want to ask a question this morning and that question is do you ever think about how your life could be parallel to the unfortunate destiny of this brother who is lying in the streets of this particular scripture. If I were to speculate, there are countless of us that would admit, acknowledge, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Call Part 3 Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our journey through the book of Acts, we come to a remarkable part f the story of Paul’s missionary journeys. He was an influencer for the kingdom of God and everywhere he went the place was never the same.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 3 Dr. Tom Bartlett JUNE 23, 2019 Acts 17:1-15 OUTLINE TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN A call to influence your world will include. . . MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was ...read more

Denomination: Other

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Up When Sin Drags You Down

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 11, 2021

He was a great king, very passionate, the commander-in-chief, with a heart after God, yet Satan trapped him in the net of sin. God’s king must operate by a different standard tha the world. When David’s conscience was awakened, he expresses a heartfelt desire to be right with God.

Sermon – “How to get up When Sin Drags You Down” Ps 51:1 (A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 John 1:8-10, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Methodist

Bringing Down The Giant: Some Don’ts And Do’s Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

Great things never come out of your comfort zone!

BRINGING DOWN THE GIANTS - DON’TS & DO’S Great things never came from your comfort zone! God wants to place us in uncomfortable, impossible, unbelievable spots so we will keep our trust in Him! Remember, Faith is best spelled I OBEY! David didn’t defeat Goliath because of his skill. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:36-37, 1 Samuel 17:27

Denomination: Church Of God