Downtown Church

Downtown Church: Memphis, TN

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"Out With the Old, In With the New" (Colossians 3:1-14) - Sir Gregory Thornton 12.01.2026 29:03

Colossians 3:1-14 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly...

Shepherds! Why Not? (Luke 2:8-20) - Dr. Julian Russell 18.12.2025 37:37

December 14, 2025 Main Idea: In His coming to earth, Jesus became God’s gift to us, so that by faith, we may become extensions of God’s gift to others.

God so Loves the World (Isaiah 9:1-7) - Dr. Julian Russell 09.12.2025 32:53

December 7, 2025

His Name is Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25) - Sir Gregory Thornton 03.12.2025 32:13

November 30, 2025 Main Idea: Like Joseph, understanding the nature, mission, and promise of Jesus moves us to trust and obey God.

God Cares for You (1 Peter 5:1-7) - Sir Gregory Thornton 24.11.2025 34:39

November 23, 2025

Suffering Well with Wisdom, Blessing, and Community (1 Peter 4:7-19) - Dr. Wayne Denny 17.11.2025 32:37

November 16, 2025

Can Any Good Thing Come Out of Suffering? (1 Peter 3:8-17) - Dr. Julian Russell 10.11.2025 37:31

November 9, 2025 Big Idea: Our response to suffering is out of love for others, taking every opportunity to point them to Jesus. This courage under fire is born within us when we exchange the fear of man for the fear of God.

4 Principles To Help Us Stand Firm In a Shifting World (1 Peter 2:13-25) - Dr. Julian Russell 10.11.2025 33:23

November 2, 2025 1 Peter 2:13-25 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a c...

Know and Live the Gospel (1 Peter 1:1-16) - Dr. Julian Russell 21.10.2025 34:10

October 19, 2025

The Lord God Reigns (Daniel 7:9-14, 27) - Sir Gregory Thornton 15.10.2025 32:07

October 12, 2025 Main Idea: We worship Christ alone no matter what we may face because The Lord God reigns forever.

Remember! (Daniel 6:1-16) - Dr. Julian Russell 06.10.2025 34:09

October 5, 2025 Big Idea: God, by His Holy Spirit, has enabled us to remain in a posture of confidence in Him, no matter the chaos that seeks to surround and overwhelm us.

From Foolish Pride to Fervent Praise (Daniel 4:28-37) - Dr. Julian Russell 29.09.2025 33:03

September 28, 2025

M.L.G.W. "My Lord God Will" (Daniel 3:8-25) - Sir Gregory Thornton 22.09.2025 34:58

September 21, 2025

Faithful in Babylon (Daniel 1:8-20) - Sir Gregory Thornton 15.09.2025 34:50

September 14, 2025 Question of the day: How do we remain faithful in Babylon?

4 Questions That Could Change Your Life (Romans 10:14-17) - Dr. Julian Russell 15.09.2025 28:46

September 7, 2025 Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “ How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” But they have not all obeyed the gospe...

What is the Gospel? (Luke 4:18-21) - Sir Gregory Thornton 03.09.2025 30:36

August 31, 2025 Main Idea: The gospel is the proclamation of hope to the broken and a challenge to the forces that oppress.

You Have the Right to Remain Silent (Matthew 27:11-24) - Sir Gregory Thornton 25.08.2025 35:04

August 24, 2025 Big Idea: Sometimes the wisest thing to do is be silent and trust God to do His work.

The Paradox of Words (Ephesians 4:29-32) - Dr. Julian Russell 18.08.2025 30:19

August 17, 2025 ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬-‭32‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all mal...

The Key to Spiritual Maturity (James 3:1-12) - Dr. Julian Russell 11.08.2025 36:18

August 10, 2025 Big Idea: The human tongue is a terrible monster that no human can tame. James wisely brings us to the end of ourselves, by offering us only one choice – surrender to the One who alone can tame the tongue - Jesus. This is a key to spiritual maturity

When Winners Lose & Losers Win (Luke 18:9-14) - Sir Gregory Thornton 21.07.2025 33:14

July 20, 2025 Sermon in a Sentence: God makes us righteous not by what we achieve but by what we receive: His mercy. Application: -Believe the Gospel – You are accepted not because of what you do, but because of God’s mercy. -Watch Your Heart – Ask God to root out contempt for others. -Be Humble and Needy in Prayer – Pray prayers of honesty, humility, and mercy. Encourage short prayers filled with...

Wear God Out in Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) - Sir Gregory Thornton 15.07.2025 37:32

July 13, 2025 Main Idea: Prayer is the tool that invites God to fight your battles. So, pray and pray some more.

Seeking the Good of the City When the Empire’s Listening (Daniel 4) - Dr. Michael Rhodes 30.06.2025 38:17

June 29, 2025

What Makes Heaven Rejoice? (Luke 15:1-7) - Sir Gregory Thornton 16.06.2025 34:24

June 15, 2025 Main Idea: God delights when sinners repent—so be quick to repent and eager to rejoice when others do.

Face-Palm Guy Misses the Kingdom (Luke 14:7-24) - Dr. Wayne Denny 09.06.2025 33:42

June 8, 2025 Main Idea: Because Jesus is more glorious than fame, wealth, comfort, or anything else, we must examine our lives to ensure that we remove anything that prevents us from experiencing God’s Kingdom.

Unremarkable but Unstoppable (Luke 13:18-21) - Josh Shelley 02.06.2025 33:35

June 1, 2025 Luke 13:18-21 The Mustard Seed and the Leaven He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.” And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman...