Sermons on Stand Fast:

Standing Between The Living And The Dead

Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2013

Aaron stood between the living and the dead to stop the plague of death that swept through the rebellious camp of Israel. Rebellion against God's authority brings death. Jesus is our Mediator today, standing between the living and the dead as the only w

Standing Between the Living and the Dead By Rev. James May Numbers 16:48, "And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed." Rebellion is a strong word that has a powerful effect upon the heart and soul of man. Rebellion, when you break it down, appears to sound like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:48, Numbers 16:16-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Awakening: Stirring Up Our Hunger For God With Fasting

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

If we want to see an awakening take place in the church today, one of the best things we can do is to stir up our hunger for God by fasting.

AWAKENING: STIRRING UP OUR HUNGER FOR GOD WITH FASTING OPENING TEXT: “Therefore He says, Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” (Eph. 5:14, NKJV). • We need an awakening! I want a church that’s hungry for God. • I want a revival ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: *other

Here Are The Products Of Preaching

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 8, 2012

Stand on the word no matter what.

HERE ARE THE PRODUCTS OF PREACHING 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed – Mental Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2016

Mental Health - Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Stand firm in the Lord (vs 1) (2). Stand Firm in Unity (vs 2) (3). Stand Firm in Trust (vs 4-7) (4). Stand Firm in Practice (vs 8-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, • But he moved with his family to America, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Standing Up For Jesus In An Increasingly Secular World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 12, 2024

This sermon explores why standing up for Jesus Christ in an increasingly secular society and how we can courageously live out our faith in a God-honoring way.

Introduction In today's world, where secularism seems to be on the rise and religious beliefs are increasingly marginalized, standing up for Jesus has never been more crucial. The pressures to conform to worldly standards can be overwhelming, but as followers of Christ, we are called to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer With Fasting Brings God's Power On The Scene

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2004

We need to have prayer with fasting to affect this world we live in.

PRAYER WITH FASTING BRINGS GOD ON THE SCENE "Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well as now." - P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Joel 1:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Love Is Standing Against Evil, Standing For truth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 7, 2024

True Love is Standing Against Evil, Standing for Truth.

In today's society, the concept of love is often misunderstood as tolerance or compromise, especially when it comes to evil. However, true love is not about accepting or condoning wrongdoing, but rather about standing firm against it while still extending compassion and kindness. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11, Romans 12:9, Romans 12:21

Responding To A Difficult Situation

Contributed by Sunil Kumar on Sep 21, 2016

We go through difficult situations in life every now and then. This sermon focuses on responding to a difficult situation from the life of Jehoshaphat.

I have been deeply influenced by the life experiences of Dr. Yisu Das Tiwari, the father of Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the former Registrar of Senate of Serampore University in India. He was a Brahmin Convert. One day when he took baptism and returned home, the door was shut at his face. He was given the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Opening up the doors of Heaven.

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

"investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019

A sermon for Lent.

“Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Accountability Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 21, 2021

Some of us fast for a day in a week, so we can discipline ourselves, forfeit a meal so we can spend time meaningfully with God. It is a good idea from time to time to take a fast from our phones too. Instead we can spend time meaningfully with our families and with other people.

Accountability In Genesis 2:18 it says, “Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him." (GNT) God in His divine plan knew that it was not good for man to be alone. When God created the universe and everything in it, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:1

Denomination: Other

2022, It's My Year Of Harvests!

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 1, 2022

Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year

2022, It's my year of Harvests! Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year Sun Jan 2, 2022 Prayer focus: Gratitude Today, we are going to take a pen literally, look back with deep thinking and count our blessings in the outgone year, name those blessings one by one, and praise God for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Exodus 33:13-14, Numbers 13:30, Matthew 8:17, Proverbs 16:3, 2 Samuel 24:14, Psalm 60:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Wine, Skinny Jeans Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 8, 2021

How does the gospel relate to our lives, our religions, and our methods?

Introduction I want to open this morning with a challenge for you. No matter who you are, your position or title; no matter what kind of degree you hold, or how long you’ve been coming to church. No matter how much or how little you read your Bible, no matter if you think I’m right or I’m wrong; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:2-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 19:1-7, 1 Corinthians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.

I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Before Feasting, Praying Before Swaying Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Esther is the story of a loving God who wakes up His people before it's too late. When many begin to sense the looming crisis of the end-time, they too will do the important heart work that prepares them for "what God wants to do for & through them".

ILL. Not very long ago there were two sheep who put on wolf's clothing and went among the wolves as spies, to see what was going on. And to help the flock be better prepared against these predators.They arrived on a holiday, when all the wolves were eating and drinking and dancing in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist