Sermons on Stand Firm:

Herod Was A Wicked, Heartless Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Explores the dangers of hardening one's heart against truth, using King Herod's actions towards John the Baptist as a cautionary tale.

Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here in His holy name. We are here not by mere chance, but by divine appointment, called by the Almighty to sit at His feet and drink deeply from the well of His wisdom. We are here to listen, to learn, and to live out the truths that He graciously ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Topics: Sin, Conscience

Delegation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

Jesus return is the motivation for remaining holy and blameless to be ready when he appears so we can join him, so we’re worthy of him. Paul’s prayer is that Jesus would provide the power to do it.

As we read this section of 1 Thessalonians we get a real sense of Paul’s love for the people he ministered to. There’s no sense of this being made up, no pretence. Rather it feels quite genuine. He really misses them. He’s distressed that he’s had to abandon them just as they were becoming a stable ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 5, 2003

REFORMATION(C)/3RD LAST - The truth will set you free because we are not slaves but we are God’s children.

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE John 8:31:36 - November 2, 2003 Reformation JOHN 8:31-36 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2012

We may either adopt the cynicism of this dying world, dismissing truth when it stands before us, or we may embrace the Son of God who is truth.

“Pilate said to Jesus, ‘What is truth?’” [1] Cynicism best describes the governor’s demeanor when the True Light stood before him. Arraigned before Pilate’s judgement seat was Jesus of Nazareth who testified of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” [JOHN 14:6]. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

May 30, 2020 Next Sabbath – June 6th – is the 76th anniversary of D-Day - Operation Overlord. It was the largest amphibious invasion in military history and one of the greatest achievements of the war – According to the History Channel: • The Combined Forces of the US, Britain, Canada = ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Full Armor Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores the spiritual warfare Christians engage in, emphasizing the importance of truth, righteousness, and faith as spiritual armor against evil.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be among you today, to share in the fellowship of faith and the unity of the Spirit. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's redemptive love. We are not just observers of the faith, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Topics: Soldier's Armor, Today's Christians

The Night God Didn’t Come Through

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 9, 2022

Have you gone through a situation where you feel God hasn’t come through to help you?

“6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison. 7 Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 11

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 8, 2020

review

Peter's points (v.1-18) Galatians 5: 1 "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery." Church growth (v.19-26) - Are we full of the Holy Spirit and faith Prophets without profit (v. 27-30) "The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Joyful Stress

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

Dealing with stress in a godly way

JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Encouraged In Troubling Times

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 16, 2006

Just like the followers of Jesus’ day, we feel the pressures of troubling times in our day. We need to stay encouraged by the Word of God because it may get a lot worse before it gets any better.

Staying Encouraged in Troubling Times By Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org What a horrid week around the world that this 2nd week of July 2006 has been. There were terrorist train bombings in India that killed 200 and wounded 700. Three Israeli soldiers were captured and taken ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alternate Theory Of Creation No. 4 -Progressive Creationism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 25, 2023

This is the last of four messages on the alternatives of creation often presented to skeptics and the scientific community apart from what is described in Genesis 1. This final message deals with "progressive creationism", another example of the futility of man's "wisdom".

We have looked at four alternative theories that some Christians use to either defend or explain to a skeptical world how everything came into being instead of what is clearly presented in Genesis 1. The world system took advantage of our withdrawal from the scientific community soon after the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:8-11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 48:13, Acts 4:24, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 7, 2024

This sermon reminds us the powerful truth in the Bible: Our God will not remove obstacles and barriers. He will make a way instead.

Introduction: Beloved, today we gather together in faith to remind ourselves of the powerful truth: Our God is a way-maker. Life often presents us with moments of hardship, when obstacles seem insurmountable, and we feel like there’s no path forward. We may have our own versions of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flourishing In Faith: The Transformative Power Of God's Word Jeremiah 17:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

Jeremiah 17:7-8, is a passage that offers timeless truths for the Christian journey. Let us delve into this Scripture to uncover the transformative power of God's truth and the promise of flourishing despite life's challenges.

Flourishing in Faith: The Transformative Power of God's Word Jeremiah 17:7-8 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom found in Jeremiah 17:7-8, a passage that offers timeless truths for the Christian journey. Let us delve into this Scripture to uncover the transformative ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10, Psalm 1:2-3, Isaiah 43:2, Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 7, 2024

Two adversaries stand in array at odds against one another. When the battle is over, only one will stand in victory.

Two adversaries stand in array at odds against one another. When the battle is over, only one will stand in victory. I enjoy the college football season. I have a few teams I follow. We know only one shall come away victorious at the end of the game. Such is the game of life. Everything on earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, Revelation 15:1-2, Revelation 16:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Faithful To The Lord

Contributed by Dwayne Savaya on Nov 30, 2001

Message On Staying Faithful To The Lord

The Lord has spoken to my heart to write a message on faith and trusting the Lord no matter what our circumstances look like. I have been meditating on God’s word lately and for some reason I have been thinking about the faithfulness of God’s servants. I began to think about the disciples that were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational