Sermons on Winding Down:

The Finish Line, Cast It Down!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019

There has been 4,224 horses race, 13 won the Triple Crown. Jesus promised to reward of those that diligently seek Him. Did you know those closest to the Throne of God lay their crowns at Jesus' feet? Cast them down!

THE FINISH LINE, CAST THE CROWN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE HAVE BEEN 4,224 (2016) HORSES RUN THE RACE, 13 HORSE HAVE WON THE TRIPLE CROWN. The Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing is the Triple Crown: 1. Kentucky Derby, The Run for the Roses 2. Preakness Stakes. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 4:10-11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2019

This was a funeral sermon for one of two lobster fishermen who lost his life when a rogue wave capsized his fishing boat.

INTRODUCTION: 1) Psalm 107 is the account of people in many circumstances of life coming to situations which are greater than themselves. A.) One of the situations the Psalmist addressed was of those who do their labours on the sea. B.) Certainly we live in an area where many of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning The World Upside-Down

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016

Easter changed the world. This sermon looks at how the message and method of Jesus turned the world upside down. Finally it looks at the motivation for what Jesus did for us at Easter.

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN Acts 17:1-6 (NKJV, NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In Charles Schultz’s cartoon, “Peanuts,” Lucy is seen saying that if she was in charge of the world, she’d change everything. Charlie says, “That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walls Came A Tumbling Down Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2016

The Israelites devoted everything in Jericho to God and we are to devote everything to God.

We worship God for He is worthy of our praise and honor. We worship God with songs. We worship God with prayers, and we worship God with His Word! So let’s continue our listening and learning from God’s Word from the Book of Joshua. Before reading chapter 6, let’s look back to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Let The Walls Fall Down" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 2, 2016

Many times we quit JUST before God is going to work. We give up too soon and we miss out on reaching our goals in life. Moses missed promised land because he became impatient and angry. We must learn to stay the course.

“Let the Walls Fall Down” Joshua 5:13-6:5; 12-15, 20, 22-23 & 27 If you have studied any of the history of World War I, you may know that Alvin York was one of our most decorated soldiers. He was also a very unlikely candidate to fight in this battle. Because of his Christian faith he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying The Ups And Bracing For The Downs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2017

Life is filled with ups and downs, but God’s Word helps us anticipate and soften the downs and keep the ups from morphing into downs.

Enjoying the Ups and Bracing for the Downs (Proverbs 25:25-28) 1. I have told this joke before, but it has been a few years. 2. Two guys are bungee-jumping one day. The first guy says to the second, "You know, we could make a lot of money running our own bungee-jumping service in Mexico." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Down To Go Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2016

Find the highest honor in the lowest places.

John Ortberg, in his book Love Beyond Reason, talks about the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, who pulled into a service station to get gas. He went inside to pay, and when he came out he noticed his wife engaged in a deep discussion with the service station attendant. It turned out that she knew him. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Staring Down Your Critics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2024

Behold the glory of the Lord and be bold in your service for the Lord.

There is an old Peanuts cartoon, in which Linus has just written a comic strip of his own, and he wants Lucy's opinion. In the first frame, he tentatively hands Lucy his comic strip and says, “Lucy, would you read this and tell me if you think it is funny?” In the next frame, you see Lucy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Exodus 34:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 22, 2024

At Christmas if all we speak about is Jesus and the manger in isolation of his life of love and sacrifice we are doing the gospel a disservice. Christmas is a redemption story - tell it with all its glory.

As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. I say this because “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays”, businesses exclude Christmas by saying “holiday sale” and when someone asks if you are ready for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Anglican

Tearing Down The Altars Of Baal

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives.

TEARING DOWN THE ALTARS OF BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:13-14, 1 Kings 18:21-40, 2 Corinthians 6:16-17, Isaiah 42:8, 1 John 5:21 INTRODUCTION: The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives. In ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Came And Sat Down

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 31, 2024

So many times in our life, when we are in our most difficult times, Jesus silently comes (enters) and sits (makes his dwelling) in our lives and makes us part of his plans.

Then Jesus got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:3-4 Peter was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-4

The Upside-Down Kingdom Of Christ

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 29, 2025

This sermon delves into teaching of Jesus Christ: The first will be last, and the last will be first.

Introduction: The Race to Be First Church, have you ever noticed how obsessed the world is with being first? Think of school days: the first honor, the valedictorian, the one with the medal around their neck. Parents clap the loudest when their child is first. Even at children’s parties, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born To Excel But Tied Down

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025

God created you to excel, but invisible limitations can keep you from fulfilling your divine purpose.

BORN TO EXCEL BUT TIED DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 49:3-4 Key Verse: “Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Bow Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize the power of faithful obedience, the consequences of idolatry, and the strength of God's protection.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving headlong into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. This tale from the Old Testament is not just about three men's refusal to bow to a golden statue. It is a powerful lesson on the power of faithful obedience, the ...read more

Topics: Fire