Sermons on Stand Firm:

Free At Last! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002

We are free.

FREE AT LAST! Galatians 5:1-12 S: Freedom Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE FREE. ?: What? What are you doing with your freedom? KW: Responses TS: We will find in Galatians 5:1-12 four responses that demonstrate what we can with our freedom. The ____ response to our freedom can be… I. REJECTION ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

More Words To Philippi Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A lesson on Christian maturity from the believers at Philippi.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Philippi Philippians 3:15 – 4:1 A group of three to eight year olds were recently asked their opinions on how you know you are grown up and mature. Here are some of their responses. David, age 7 – When your clothes don’t fit ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partners In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Partners in Christ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Partners in Christ Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 7-18. • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • Ill Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different friends ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

Ever Expanding Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

The world is both a hard and a beautiful place. We may experience stratospheric highs in one season only to plunge into abyss. but we more often have to work our way through the regular ups and downs, and bumps of life.

Introduction There was once a farmer who began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Every place he looked on his farm he saw something wrong. So he decided to sell and move somewhere else. He contracted a realtor who came out to look things over. Then the realtor called to get the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dangers Of Deception (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 31, 2017

Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. He used it on Eve and his MO hasn't changed. We saw how being deceived hurts. And lastly, we saw how deception causes a lot of problems. Today, we'll look at some of the things we can be deceived by.

THE DANGERS OF DECEPTION (part two) Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. Satan used deception with Eve and he hasn't changed his MO since. He is still trying to draw us away from Christ by using lies and deceptions. Being deceived hurts. It especially hurts when it's done by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Colossians 2:1-4, Galatians 6:3-8, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2018

As we look at Paul's instructions for Euodia and Syntyche and how they can get along, we also can learn about how to get along with others and how to help others get along with each other.

Introduction: A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an old poem I really like called “The Perfect Church” I think that I shall never see, A Church that’s all it ought to be; A Church whose members never stray, Beyond the Strait and Narrow way; A Church that has no empty pews, Whose Preacher never has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015

Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Philippians (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 26, 2021

The Epistle of Joy

(notes c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries and biblegateway.com) Thanksgiving / The Epistle of Joy / Attitude / Believer’s life / Paul under house arrest in Rome in 62 AD. The power of Christ within Paul gave him contentment; SINGLE MIND 1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants (SLAVES?) of Christ Jesus, To ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Are We Free?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 4, 2021

Today we celebrate our nation's freedom. Our forefathers sought freedom from England and drafted the Declaration of Independence. What about us? Why did we need to be set free, what set us free and why have we been set free?

WHY ARE WE FREE? Today we celebrate our nation's freedom. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was drafted. The colonists wanted to be declared free from Great Britain. They were getting tired of the taxes levied upon them as well as a few other rules and regulations that were put in place ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Luke 18:18-19, John 14:6, John 8:31-36, Acts 2:36-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2021

As we approach the chaos of the end of the age, stay true to the Lord, stay calm in the crisis, and stay strong in the faith.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, Revelation 6:1-8, Revelation 6:12, 1 John 2:18, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 13:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:3-5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:11, Daniel 11:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defer To One Another-2

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 11, 2023

But there is something I want you to understand today—if you don’t get anything else out of this message, I want you to get this: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”

Defer to One Another-2 Romans 14:13-23 More than any other individual, the apostle Paul was responsible for the spread of the gospel throughout the Roman Empire. He made 3 missionary journeys through much of the Mediterranean, tirelessly preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and establishing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

"disarming The Principalities And Powers."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 26, 2024

This message emphasizes the significance of the believer's authority and the power of prayer. We can derive strength and guidance from Him by following God's teachings and maintaining a dedicated prayer life, which will disarm the principalities and fulfill God’s plan for his church.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Ephesians 6:10-11) (10) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." (11) "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Ephesians 6:10-11, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Luke 10:19, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 22:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Panicked? Impatient? Christ Is In Control.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 16, 2001

Jesus shows us that when things don’t go our way, and panic and impatience grips our heart,that He is still in control.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT TEXT: MATTHEW 11:2-11 SERMON TITLE: Panicked? Impatient? Christ is in Control. Two of our readings this morning surround us with the call to be patient! In Matthew, the patience that is referred to is one that surrounds life issues. In James, the patience that is referred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Another Kind Of Hero

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message is about Baruch, son of Zabbai, one of Nehemiah’s builders. We don’t have to be a "Billy Graham" in order to do great things in God’s Kingdom.

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.--Nehemiah 3:20(NASB) Most of the time when someone is asked who their hero is they mention a great athlete or someone who has done something extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20