Down, but Not Out is a sermon by the late Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries, focusing on how believers can overcome discouragement and defeat with the help of the Holy Spirit. In the message, Stanley uses the Apostle Paul's experience of being stoned and left for dead in Lystra (Acts 14) to illustrate how faith can lead to resilience. 

Key takeaways
The message explores themes of resilience and perseverance by addressing the universal feeling of being "down" in life. 

Key concepts from the sermon include: 
The universal nature of defeat: Everyone experiences feelings of being down, discouraged, and defeated at some point.


A believer's advantage: For followers of Jesus, being "down" does not mean being "out." With the help of the Holy Spirit, believers can persevere and recover.

Biblical examples of resilience: Dr. Stanley uses the account in Acts 14, where Paul is miraculously able to get up and return to the city after being stoned, to show that recovery is possible even after a serious blow.

The power of praise: The sermon suggests that praising God is a key component to overcoming discouragement.


The Holy Spirit's role: The message emphasizes the importance of learning to persevere with the help and power of the Holy Spirit, who provides the necessary conviction, confidence, and courage to get back up.