Sermons on Dare To Stand Firm:

Proximity Warning

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Most advanced aircraft have a computerized warning system which warns the pilots when the aircraft is approaching terrain not designated as a landing area. Not only do planes need to be warned of dangerous terrain, but so do Christians.

PROXIMITY WARNING! Rom. 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was in a country church, that one of the members dozed off to sleep. 2. The preacher said, “Will all those who want to go to heaven, please stand!” Everyone stood except for the slumbering member. 3. After they all sat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Loves You

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 18, 2016

HOW DO I KNOW GOD LOVES ME?

“God Loves You!” Romans 5:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people use flawed means for determining God’s love: there is the petal-pluck-procedure: “He loves me – he loves me not” as if a daisy could declare Divine devotion! Other people go by their feelings. If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Condition Critical

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023

The differences between us - you and me - and the brothers and sisters we find it so easy to criticize - shrinks to nothing at all when we look, instead, at the difference between ourselves and Jesus.

A few years ago I had an interesting talk with my mother about the nature of friendship. At one point I made the comment that the only bottom line requirement I had for a friend was that I needed to know I’d be forgiven for my mistakes. Her response was telling. She said that I had unrealistically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Work Worth Doing

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

God calls us to join him where he is working . When we attempt to work on our own we do so in vain.

The philosopher Jacques Ellue said, “The first a great fact which emerges from our civilization is that today everything has become “means” no longer in “end”; we do not know where we are going. We have forgotten our collective ends, and you possess great machines; we set huge machines in motion in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Vision

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

The Word of God makes it clear that when we as His people do not get a fresh vision from Him it is because we do not seek Him in what He wants to do through us.

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) says, “Without vision the people perish.” - Vision according to John Maxwell is - Awareness- the ability to see - Attitude- the faith to believe - Action- the courage to do - George Barna says “vision for ministry is a reflection of what God wants to accomplish through us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Isaiah 30:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Met Milton Bradley

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007

Our involvement in church is no game. It has eternal consequences.

When it comes to games, I don’t believe there is a more avid game player than my wife. She loves to play games. We have a card game that we like to play called "hand and foot." I like that one, but my wife likes ’em all. When we were first married, the first Christmas, her folks went to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Something Great In 2008

Contributed by Greg Newton on Jan 5, 2008

We live in a society where people desire to do great things but sometimes never see the benefit or reward of the great things in which they have done. I believe this is the year that God desires for us to do great things for Him.

“Doing Something Great In 2008” Intro: We live in a society where people desire to do great things but sometimes never see the benefit or reward of the great things in which they have done. I believe this is the year that God desires for us to do great things for Him. The number “8” is the number ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Costs Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2009

As we celebrate and remember this Memorial Day weekend, we will examine the costs of freedom and ask whether we are living up to the legacy of freedom and faith that we’ve inherited.

Memorial Day Weekend 2009 The Costs of Freedom 1 Cor. 10:1-13 May 24, 2009 What is freedom to you? We take a break from the parables to celebrate this special weekend and hear how God speaks to us at these special times of celebration. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom does not come without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Teachings Of Titus #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

I would like to remind you again that Timothy and Titus were two young ministers that Paul personally led to the Lord and trained for the ministry.

One of the needs of the church today, is for young ministers to recognize the need to work with a seasoned pastor and learn as much from him as they can. Illus: Just because a young person graduates from college and has a college diploma in his hands, the business world does not hire them as a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

End Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In the end times, we must live Christ-like lives, reflecting God's love and truth in a world that desperately needs it, and prepare ourselves for the glorious return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! I am excited to share a timely and important message with you today. We are living in what many believe to be the end times – a period of great turmoil, uncertainty, and even fear as we anticipate the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But, as Christians, how ...read more

Topics: End Times

God Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Topics: Grasshopper Mentality

Glory Carriers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God’s love and glory empower us to shine with Christ’s light and purpose, overcoming darkness and reflecting His presence wherever we are.

Some mornings feel like a fresh page; others feel like a fog. You wake up to headlines that bruise the heart, to to-do lists that shout instead of whisper, to memories that linger longer than you prefer. Yet into that very real world, God speaks a word that warms like sunlight through a window: You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, Isaiah 60:1-2

Topics: God's Glory, Carriers, Glory Bearers

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005

Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top 40 With Gumption

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Having Consistent And Growing Christianity Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 7, 2019

Paul expresses thankfulness for the consistency of the church of the Thessalonians. A consistency that expresses itself in continuing maturity, ongoing hope in their eternal destiny, and holding to a purpose that gives them security.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Having Consistent and Growing Christianity Some time after Paul wrote his first letter Paul gets some more news from Thessalonica about other situations which have arisen within the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist