Sermons on Watering Down:

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Nov 27, 2009

We all are ATTACKED SPIRITUALLY & at times we are KNOCKED DOWN but we don’t have to STAY DOWN. The STRENGTH & GRACE of the LORD is always there to enable us to GET UP.

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out: November 29,2009 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 ‘We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.’ Introduction: From a newspaper article: CHIPPIE the PARAKEET never SAW ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8

Are You Going Up Or Down?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015

The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

You're Not Down Yet!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2013

Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well.

Title: You’re Not Down Yet! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well. Introduction I-70 originates in Baltimore, Maryland and terminates at Cove Fort, Utah. Here in Colorado I-70 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy Passing The Faith Down Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

Paul's charge to Timothy to overcome his fears and pass down the true faith that has been distorted by gnostic heretics

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY B. The Faith Polluted (1:1-20) (a) The Protectors of the Faith (1: 1-3; 12-20) Sermon 2 TIMOTHY - PASSING THE FAITH (1:1-3: 12-20) “Watch out for false prophets.” (Matt. 7) “Guard yourselves and all the flock of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2020

Today, we will see the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and how it points to our ultimate deliverance from sin on the cross.

For Such a Time as This: The World Turns Upside Down Esther 9-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-13-2020 Review [Star Wars clip]. Luke’s cries of joy make sense when you understand that there was nothing that they could do to save themselves. It’s what happens when you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Has Hell Closed Down

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Feb 29, 2004

Has hell closed down?

Has hell closed down ? A gallop poll in 1995 found that only 24% of British people believe in hell as an objective reality whereas around 50% believe in heaven. Is the whole notion of hell bad for Christianity- an embarrassing religious fossil from the middle ages or even as some have argued - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

Christmas shows God’s love as He came down in human form to be like us and save us from sin and death.

Illustration – A year or so ago Amy and I had just gone to bed, and the house was silent, and after a little while there was a noise which sounded like faint scratching on the wood floors. I was nice and cozy in bed and so I didn’t do anything about it, and by the next morning I had forgotten all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

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

Walls Come Tumbling Down Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2023

We are not called to save our buildings, but to conquer Satan's domain. We are to storm the gates of Hell. But, how can do we do that and how can we shake the foundations of people's indifference and bring down the walls of their lack of faith?

Walls Come Tumbling Down OPEN: About 1400 B.C. (1400 years before Jesus was born of Mary) Israel crossed the Jordan River, following Joshua into Promised Land. The first city that Israel that came to was Jericho, and archaeologists tell us that Jericho was a massive fortress-city with walls as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 7, 2025

Did the walls of Jericho fall just the way Scripture says? And, if they did, what can this story mean to us?

(SING) “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho, Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling down. VERSE: You can talk about the men of Gideon, you can talk about old King Saul. But there's none like good old Joshua at the battle of Jericho.” Jericho is commonly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is In Your Life Well?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 27, 2016

THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life Wells

Scripture: John 4:1-42 THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Nazarene

When Heaven Came Down

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2024

Pentecost was a once forever event presaging the work of the Spirit in God's people. The phenomena were displayed once, but the power of the Spirit continues to be revealed through the testimony of God's redeemed people who are empowered to do this holy work.

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Down & Keep Focused!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 12, 2005

A sermon about hearing what God has planned for your life, then living your life for that plan.

I think all of us have graduated from “the school of hard knocks”. And since we are pretty smart people, I am sure we have learned many lessons in that school, and these lessons can make excellent testimonies – if we survive them. But there is an easier way to learn; a better way that is much ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-12

Denomination: *other

Up With Faith, Down With Walls

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2016

Israel had an area of defeat -- Jericho. They could never advance in their walk with God until they overcame that obstacle. But it was impossible for them to conquer, on their own. We too have Jerichos that have held us back, but with God they'll fall

UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRETCHING THE TRUTH, many golfers are known to: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

These Walls Shall Come Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 3, 2014

The Promises of God give us everything we need for victory. IT’S YOURS! But hell will erect some Jericho walls around it to keep you from having it. We must cooperate with God to see those walls come down!

THESE WALLS SHALL COME DOWN Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Many golfers are notorious for stretching the truth: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God