Sermons on Writing Down Scripture:

The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

After all the nice things Pual has said about how good the Philippian church was doing, he wants them to remember where they came from, where they are now, how they got there, and who it is who brought them along.

I. Intro: A. Mohammad Ali, the great boxer, also was renowned for his cocky quick-wit, saying things like, “I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, and it is hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.” My favorite: “I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

God Came Down.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2021

A new message for Christmas.

GOD CAME DOWN. Acts 7:34. (Bible reading - Matthew 1:18-25.) There is a hymn written by Christina Georgina Rossetti which begins, ‘Love came down at Christmas.’ Now this is true, because God is love (1 John 4:8), and Jesus is God (John 1:1; John 10:30). But Christmas was not the first time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Heaven Came Down

Acts 3:1-20 Heaven Came Down 1. The Man That Confronted Them - 1-10 The Place - 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. The Problem - His Paralysis - 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, His Poverty - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

It All Comes Down To This

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 8, 2023

It all comes down to this… It’s a phrase we’ve all used at some point or another. It speaks of a defining moment—a critical stage in your life—a momentous occasion. A point in life where everything changes. In one way or another, nothing will be the same from this point on.

It Comes Down to This Luke 24:1-12 I am not a football fan. As a matter of fact, I’m really not a fan of any kind of sports. Now, I love to play golf, and maybe some other games, but I really dislike sitting and watching games. Unless it’s maybe an HS game, and I know some of the players, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Fire Came Down

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

God's use of Elijah and how He can use you

FIRE CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN Text: I Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: What Elijah did in God's name will stand forever as a testimony of God's faithfulness to a man who will take a stand and do His will. True service to God only comes from a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Note the adjective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down Strongholds

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 15, 2021

When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. God's word encourages us to tear down the strongholds in our lives.

II Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction: • The word "stronghold" in 2 Corinthians 10:4 means a strong-walled military fort or prison. • When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. I. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Coming Down The Mountain

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2020

A question asked, a healing wrought, the Cross taught, taxes paid by a miracle.

COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Matthew 17:10-27. Peter, James, and John had been in the mountain with Jesus. There they had seen Moses and Elijah, talking with our transfigured Lord (cf. Matthew 17:2-3). It is apparent from Peter’s desire to build temples that the three disciples on the mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 1, 2017

The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath and breaks down barriers in order to achieve good.

Introduction I had a relative who loved to knit. On a couple of occasions--Christmas or my birthday--I received one of her sweater creations. She was so proud of what she had made and I was certainly aware of all the work and care she had put into the gift. The problem was the sweaters weren't a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018

In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

SOMETIMES WE HAVE A STRONGHOLD IN OUR LIVES THAT MUST BE PULLED DOWN

Pulling Down Strong Holds ( 2 Corinthians 10:3-6) Illus: Iron Cage There was a cavern, inside of it was an iron cage hanging from the ceiling with a man inside. Let’s listen in as the man moans WHY did I allow this to happen to Me, I ‘m held captive in this Strong Hold, and I can’t Escape? “I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mow Em Down

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2019

A study in Psalm 37: 1 – 40

Psalm 37: 1 – 40 Mow em down A Psalm of David. 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Breaking Down The Walls

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 8, 2019

Just as the Apostle Paul had to deal with separations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in his day, we need to deal with separations between white and black churches (and many other ethnicities as well) today.

(This sermon was preached in 1997 and needs updated examples) There was once a subway car, almost empty, except for a Chinese man and a Jewish man, who sat in their seats, silently, holding their newspapers high as they read. Suddenly the Jewish man stood up, rolled up his newspaper, walked over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2021

All of us are called to be soldiers of Christ. We are to fight the good fight of faith. We war against strongholds of sin, not only actions and words, but against thoughts. We have a Champion! We cannot fail! The gates of Hell can't prevail against us!

PULLING DOWN STRONGHOLDS 2 Cor. 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 5-year old girl was talking to her priest and she kept staring at his clerical collar. 2. He finally said, “Didn’t your momma tell you what this collar means? It represents our love and commitment to Christ.” 3. She said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Prejudices Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 8, 2024

The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational