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Attempting Newness With New Year Resolutions

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Apr 25, 2017

In general, new year resolutions become old in a few days and we are back with our old routines. This sermon focuses on how to stand firm in our resolutions 1. Dependence on God 2. Creating the apt environment and 3. Perseverance.

Introduction: Another year has ended. Though there were many sweet moments, there were also bad moments of missed opportunities, broken relationships, etc. We started the year 2016 with an aspiration to achieve great things (resolutions) and started running very hard, but soon we lost track and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:13, Mark 9:27, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: *other

Sermon # 2 - Stand On God's Promises And His Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 18, 2024

Each one of us is a member of God’s body the church. God is building His church and the gates of hell will never prevail against it. Let us stand firm on God’s promised and His faithfulness and be united as a church.

Today, the seventh Sunday after Easter is observed by many all over the world as Pentecost Sunday to commemorate the day when the Holy Spirit of God was made manifest to the disciples and believers in the early church. In order for this to happen we read in Acts 2:1, “When the day of Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1, Matthew 16:18, Numbers 22:3, Numbers 23:9-10, Genesis 13:16, Exodus 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Dressed And Ready

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 22, 2024

Paul teaches us to "dress for battle" against the "wiles of the devil." How do we do that? Why is that so important?

WE HATE CHEATING. WE DON’T LIKE TO GET DUPED, FOOLED, TRICKED, AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY ANYONE. IT SEEMS TO BE ESPECIALLY PAINFUL IF IT INVOLVED TRUSTED FRIENDS OR FAMILY. I READ THAT, “EVIL RARELY LOOKS EVIL UNTIL IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS GOAL; IT GAINS ENTRANCE BY APPEARING ATTRACTIVE, DESIREABLE, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 59:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christian Environmental Responsibility

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Apr 24, 2009

I am a firm believe that while the Bible contains the Word of God that speaks to every area of our lives, we as Christians have allowed the world to take the lead on ethical, moral, and even spiritual issues. And environmental responsibility is one area

Christian Environmental Responsibility Genesis 1:28 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English Standard Version. Wheaton : Standard Bible Society, 2001, S. 1. In my stay in Iraq this year, I have notice one image that is repeatedly on my mind and that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Dont Last Always

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 19, 2010

I’m a firm believer that we make our situation worst ... the moment we start complaining, and most of the time when we are complaining ... we don’t even realize what we are saying, we haven’t a clue!

TROUBLE DON’T LAST ALWAYS LAMENTATIONS 3:18-23 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day February 21, 2010 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At Shiloh Baptist Church of Waukegan. Waukegan, Illinois • I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. • My soul shall ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-23, Lamentations 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Parenting

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

"He’s Got The Last Word”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 22, 2019

So, let us keep a firm grip on the faith. Jesus alone will put us together and on our feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, He does. He will have us put together and on our feet for good

The first word that came from the mouth of God when we were created was the word “good!” The serpent’s words however was “you shall be like God” on Adam and Eve which still reverberates on us, Christians of today. He wants us to believe on God and be like God.... to live independently from God. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 23, 2024

"Anchored in hope, we gather to explore unshakable truths." Just as an anchor keeps a ship steady during storms, our faith anchors us amidst life's challenges, reminding us of the unchanging nature of God and our firm foundation in Him.

ACORNS OASIS INTERNATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Service Speaker: Rev. (Pro) Rudolf E. Y. Mensah Title: "An Anchor for the Soul" Introduction: The **anchor** holds profound significance in Christianity as a symbol of hope and steadfastness. In the Bible, it's used metaphorically for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Never Give In, Never Surrender

Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 5, 2007

Never give in, was a speach by winston Churchill, never surrender is a command from the Holy spirit, though we are at war we never give in we never surrender for the sake of our love ones for the sake of our Lord, stand firm God himself stands with you.

Winston Churchill "Never Surrender“ "We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Resbalaré Mucho

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 9, 2011

Hay tiempos cuando la fe nuestra no es tan estable. Tiempos cuando el enemigo nos tiene aterrorizado. Pero podemos escondernos en la presencia de Dios y recibir fuerzas nuevas para mantenernos firmes otra vez.

No Resbalaré Mucho Salmo 62 Los versículos 2 y 6 son idénticos, excepto por una palabra. Hay que investigar para entender la razón. Ecclesiastes 3 nos enseña que hay un tiempo por todas las cosas. Necesitamos ser sabios para reconocer a los tiempos. Así es lo de mover y lo de mantenerse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing Remarks

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism

CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 29, 2010

Faith isn’t based on how the circumstances look, but on the faithful promises of Almighty God. God reduced Gideon and his men to the point that victory was contingent only upon their faith in God. In the extreme battles of life, only a firm faith in God w

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon Text: Judges 6:33-7:2 Intro: In First Corinthians 10:31, Paul exhorts us with these words: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” This familiar passage of scripture sums up the purpose of every Christian’s life: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forward In Faith: Free From Sin, Not Free To Sin Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

‘stand firm’ in the freedom which Christ brings, and Christ alone brings. Do not go back into the old way of trying to earn or win God’s favour by obedience to the Law. (1 Peter 1 v18-19)

This morning I want us to think about freedom, what we have freedom from and what we have the freedom to do. Christians often talk about something we refer to as the Gospel, the Gospel simply means Good News or glad tidings. And one of the best ways we can explain the Good News about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prioritizing Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016

Regardless of how difficult opposition may rise, remember that Almighty God has a purpose and plan to far exceed anything of the world and its leverages. When you stand firm in the relationship with God, he gives you power to overcome, excel and exceed

“Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:6-8

Denomination: United Methodist