Sermons on So We Stand Firm:

Why Did The Lord Remember Me?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

GOD can forgive us of our sins.

Why did the LORD remember Me? Prayer Luke 23:39-43 King James Version (KJV) 39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005

Four implications of Our Lord’s Return a Second Time Should Encourage us to Live Spiritually right.

TEXT: Rev. 7:1-"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him...." THEME: God’s Word is Truth! PROP.: Be prepared for the Return of Christ T/SENT.: By examining the following Scriptures, we may see the elements surrounding the Return of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To Jesus

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

Come To Jesus

1. There is Help in His Person - Come a. Children are summoned to their mother. 1. When they are injured, hurt, distressed, or upset 2. To receive her soothing comfort b. Christians are summoned to their Savior 1. When burdened and heavy-ladened 2. To receive his soothing comfort 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Reformers

Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002

THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

New Things

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2003

God loves new things.

Introduction: God loves new things. Revelation 21:5 says, "Behold, I make all things new..." Genesis opens with the aura of newness everywhere. In post-Genesis books, God does new actions in salvation history in response to our sin. His mercies are new every morning, says Jeremiah (Lam.3:23). ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9, Isaiah 43:19

The Greatest Consolation

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 23, 2012

CHRIST, YOUR GREATEST CONSOLATION

THE GREATEST CONSOLATION TO GRASP CONSOLATION YOU MUST FIRST GRASP INCARNATION. GOD SENT HIS ONLY SON INTO THE WORLD PROVIDING SALVATION WE DID NOT DESERVE. JOHN 1:1 “IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD, AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD, AND THE WORD WAS GOD.” (NKJV) YOU THEN SEE HE (CHRIST) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Man What A Name

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 17, 2010

This name says it all ,to all sinners in the world.

MAN WHAT A NAME At the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tough will confess Jesus Christ is Lord of Lords and King of Kings. 1. There is Salvation at the name of Jesus Acts 4:12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue As A Fire! Extra Material. 20 Seed Thoughts! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

20 undeveloped seed thoughts relating to James' teaching

(Proverbs 18:21; italics mine). Nick Young counted some twenty positive things in the Scriptures that the tongue can do, and twenty negative things. A great ruler once sent a gift of meat, the carcass of an animal, to a philosopher with the request that the philosopher send back the best part and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 5, 2009

Our human relationships are fallible, with limited forgiveness and limited grace. They last for a maximum of a lifetime. God’s covenant with us is totally different yet a great example for our relationships.

Eph 1:3-14 United in Christ -"I give myself to you to be your husband. I promise to love and sustain you in the covenant of marriage, from this day forward, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, as long as we both shall live." - Marriage, the greatest vow one can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Congregational

Stretch Forth Thy Withered Hand Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 10, 2009

A Message That Shows The Mishandeling of Our Blessings because of our Crippled State.

Stretch Forth Thy Withered Hand Luke 6: 8, 10 Introduction In these passages of scripture you find a man with a withered right hand who’s in the synagogue sitting down. It is very common for these people with needs to sit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Spiritual House

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 15, 2014

KEYS TO BUILDING YOUR SPIRITUAL HOUSE

BUILDING A SPIRITUAL HOUSE OBSERVATION: BELIEVERS WORK WITH THE LORD AND FELLOW BELIEVERS TO BUILD A SPIRITUAL HOUSE. INTERPRETATION: 1 CORINTHIANS 3: 9 (NKJV) FOR WE ARE GOD’S FELLOW WORKERS, YOU ARE GOD’S FIELD, YOU ARE GOD’S BUILDING. 1 CORINTHIANS 3: 9 (AMPLIFIED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

New Year: A Second Chance For Leaders

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 30, 2010

The New Year presents us with a second chance to Give more, help more and love even more in such a tangable way.

How would God start off the New Year? All of the churches I have had the pleasure of being a part of had the same tradition of either unveiling a new mission statement or slogan to start the year off with a new focus. Most of the time this usually is divided into reaching the world, community and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Room In Thy Fathers House?

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

Room in the Father house for all

IS THERE ROOM IN THY FATHERS HOUSE? GENESIS 24:23-25 1. WE MUST UNDERSTAND THERE IS A HOUSE vs.23 1. John 14:1-4.…READ A. Knowing there is a house… 1. Gives Rest to the travelers 2. Refreshes the traveler till they can continue on 2. WE MUST MAKE PREPERATIONS TO GO THERE vs.4, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Dwelling Place Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 27, 2019

Have you ever wondered where God dwells? Here is a short study that can be used for discussion on the "Dwelling Place of God."

I. SHARE PERSONAL STORIES OF HIS PRESENCE A. The Old Stump 1. Presence of God around the Old Stump (My trysting place) 2. 1 John 4:1-6 B. New York last week 1. Walking in Queens (I sensed the presence of God) 2. Driving through the Bronx and meeting with Pastor Sabino (I sensed the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7, 1 John 4:1-6, Acts 7:48, Acts 17:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Suffering And Trial

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence.

Suffering and Trial The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence....The challenge of suffering is a test to all sanctity. It is met well whenever the truth of God’s presence is embraced in a deeper certitude of faith. The certitude is directed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Catholic