Sermons on So We Stand Firm:

"Speaking Truth To Power" Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

“All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely..."

“Speaking truth to power” Saint of God, We are taking our time reexamining the historical Jesus in the light of His life and sayings. What did He really mean? And what should we make of the fact that millions around the world have died for this man who called Himself “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Chase Private Revelations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

Jesus Christ is the definitive revelation of God to humanity. Any private revelations that may come after Him must point to Him and do not have the authority of public revelation.

January 9, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord Verbum Domini Today’s feast, which usually occurs on a Sunday, commemorates one of the three great Epiphanies of Jesus. Jesus’s birth was obscure, his cradle a feed-box, with cows and sheep and a few shepherds to announce Him. The great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Local Mission

Contributed by Michael Adams on Jun 21, 2018

This message details population of our home town, number of churches and possible church attendence. The possible financial outreach each church may have and witnessing to our own local mission field.

Fairborn, Ohio Population 33,780 Number of churches: 63 Divided equally by each church is 563 Divided by 2 = 268 Divided by 4 = 134 Divided by 8 = 67 100 people per congregation (middle ground of last two) Surveys and estimates say less than 10% in any city are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Work Hard

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 9, 2019

This is the 22nd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#22] WORK HARD Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, we have looked at several types of relationships. We have looked at the wife, the husband, the parents, and the children. Today, we are going to look at the employee and employer relationship. As I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Accessibility Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2019

But - praise be to God - God has already come down in the Person of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ACCESSIBILITY OF THE WORD OF GOD. Deuteronomy 30:9-14. The Book of Deuteronomy as a whole, and Deuteronomy 29-30 in particular, are written in terms reminiscent of Ancient Suzerainty treaties. Under certain terms and conditions outlined in the pronouncement of curses and blessings, a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Nature Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

Jesus reflects the one who gave Him God the Father God’s gift of His Son reflects knowledge of our needs the gift of Jesus is of a nature and quality that will hold its value as time goes on

** Jesus reflects the one who gave Him __God the Father ** God’s gift of His Son reflects knowledge of our needs ** the gift of Jesus is of a nature and quality that will hold its value as time goes on ** Jesus was God in the flesh ** How would know that Jesus was God? __John 10:30-38 __Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Other

What Is The Greatest Act Of Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Let us consider what demonstrates love to others the best? Kiss? Hold hands? How about considering LISTENING SKILLS?

THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask the question what is the greatest act of love? May say “THE KISS” or MAYBE HOLDING HANDS? THE KISS CAN BE DECEIVING. The kiss can be deceiving. The kiss could hid motives and could lead to lust and hurt. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47, Mark 8:18, Matthew 13:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Distress To Delight

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 2, 2015

Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight

Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Background for Ps 73 - 2 Chron. 20 v.1-2 – Jehoshaphat's distress - Overwhelmed v.3-4 – Fear took hold – His only help is the Lord v. 6-13 – Jehoshaphat Prayed v.14-19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:26

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 6:1-7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 23, 2021

The apostles were becoming too busy to meet the needs of the disciples as well as being devoted to the ministry of the Word. This outline gives a "talking paper" format as to how the apostles handled this challenge.

Introduction: After the events of Acts 5, the apostles found themselves in a predicament. They realized they needed assistance and presented the facts to the multitude of disciples. Then the disciples themselves chose the men who assist in the situation at hand. Text, Acts 6:1-7, KJV: 1 And in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am With You To Deliver You! Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 29, 2023

This was written in the oracles of history, to show us that truth is always deliverance! Jesus told those who believed on Him that if they continue in His Word, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” The truth is always deliverance!

Jeremiah 1:4-8 (NKJV) “I am with You to Deliver You” 10/29/2023 I. The Times (v. 4) It was in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah to the 11th year of Zedekiah. Mattaniah was his birth name, and he was the last of King Josiah’s sons to sit on the throne in Judah (Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Health Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021

This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 4th sermon in the series, Balanced Living.

Series: Balanced Living [#4] YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Introduction: As we continue our series on “Balanced Living”, we are going to look at our spiritual health. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 The Bible says that in order to be spiritually fit, we need to exercise ourselves spiritually. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Summons For The Skirt Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Ruth goes to Boaz at night and proposes marriage.

I. The Submission of Ruth 1. Ruth 3:6-7 2. Ruth obeys Naomi by faith, trusting the counsel of Naomi and Boaz. a. Ruth was sincere in the promise she made to Naomi. Ruth 1:16-18 b. We need to be persons of our words. c. Sincerity in promises is integrity of character. You cannot have character ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Work Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2024

This is the 185th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#185] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- WORK RIGHT Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: This is an interesting place for us to be in our Sermon Series in Ephesians. Today starts year 26 as Pastor at Bel Aire. For the last 13 years, I have worked as the Energy Manager with Hobbs Schools. It has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Every Member Ministry Church Of Corinth Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

A spiritual gift is given to each of us.

A. INTRODUCTION: EMPHASIS - EVERY BELIEVER HAS A SPIRITUAL GIFT FOR MINISTRY “A spiritual gift is given to each of us” (1 Cor. 12:7). 1. Definition: A spiritual gift is divine enablement given to each believer to serve the Lord. 2. Basic teaching: a. All believers have a multitude of gifts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:31, Ephesians 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist