Sermons on Keep Standing Firm:

Can't Keep Good News Down

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps You From Being Involved

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

Looking at three things found in various text in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved.

Today we are going to look at three things found in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved. The first is being a.... 1. Slacker (Proverbs 10:4) Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. A.) Pro 10:4a - He becometh poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

What will it take to make friends, keep friends and influence friends for Christ?

INTRO. – Everyone needs friends. Even a variety of friends. ILL.- Show a variety of shoes. Each shoe is for a different occasion, etc. (running or tennis shoes, casual, dress shoes, fishing shoes, etc.) Likewise, in some ways, we have friends for different areas of our lives. We have casual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don;t Bail Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

This sermon incourages people to hold fast to Jesus and not give up. We must learn to overcome fear by trusting in Jesus in the mist of our storms

Things our kids teach us 1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful Forever To Keep His Promise Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us.

God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us. Way back in chapter 16, Abraham, with the help of Sarah decided to hurry up the process of God fulfilling his promise. After all his promise had been delivered several years ago and nothing was going on. Surely God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006

Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Keep Finances From Fizzling The Flame Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2006

8th in series on marriage. Topical sermon on money in marriage.

HOW TO KEEP FINANCES FROM FIZZLING THE FLAME Howard Dayton said, in a report released in 1986, that at the time, 56% of all divorces were a result of financial tension in the home. (Howard Dayton, Homemade, June 1986) Let’s face it, how we handle money makes a great impact on our home life, on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Six Things In ‘06 That Will Keep You Fixed

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Mar 6, 2006

Each of has a purpose and a divine plan that called. I like the way the Apostle Peter said it in 2 Peter 1:10 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, given diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these, ye shall never fail”.

Six Things In ‘06 That Will Keep You Fixed Jeremiah 29:11 By Clarence E. Weaver, Sr Introduction: This is the beginning of a New Year, and many people around the world establish a New Year’s Resolution. Many promise to start a diet after eating so much during the holidays. They promise to start ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forget About Bailing, Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2003

When the storms of life seem as though they will drown us, that’s the time to keep paddling instead of bailing out on God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Keep Your Child Out Of Hell Series

Contributed by Joel Wade on Oct 29, 2002

Two scriptural directives to keep your child from departing from the faith, as well as three introductory fundamentals that(when not in effect) prevent a child from reaching their full lifes potential.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Introduction- Do these quotes sound familiar to you? ¡§I can¡¦t wait ¡¥till I¡¦m grown¡¨ ¡§When I have kids I¡¦m not going to raise them like I was raised¡¨ ¡§Not MY Son!¡¨ ¡§Not MY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 23:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: God's Showcase Of Covenant-Keeping Grace Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

The most foundational thing you can say about marriage is that it is the doing of God, and the most ultimate thing you can say about marriage is that it is for the display of God.

What we have seen in the last two weeks is that the most foundational thing you can say about marriage is that it is the doing of God, and the most ultimate thing you can say about marriage is that it is for the display of God. These two points are made by Moses in Genesis 2. But they are made even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Commitment To Christ Pt.1

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 8, 2007

The story of Peter and Jesus.

MARK 4: 1-20 According to this parable.. Christians respond differently... According to the word Wayside,– Satan immediately steals the word Stony Ground, – Hear the word, receive it, NO ROOT, Cant withstand troubles Thorns, – Care of the world, Deceitfulness of riches, desires for other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Commitment To Christ Pt.2

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 8, 2007

Four Levels of Commitment 1.Come and see..2.Come and follow...3.Come and surrender 4.Come and multiply

4 levels of commitment 1. Come and See...John 1:43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Challenge: Keeping Our Eyes On Christ Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

A short encouragement on how to practically keep our eyes on Christ.

Short Challenge: Keeping your eye’s on Christ! Can’t stay stagnant in life – you’re always going up or down. Jer.30:21 – “…who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Heb.12:1-2 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational