Sermons on Stand Firm:

Character During Adversity Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 31, 2011

The character of Paul is revealed as his stands trial before the high priest who reveals he already has deemed Paul guilty.

If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman’s credibility.... Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form.

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form. The word ‘Incarnation’ comes from the Latin word ‘incarnatio,’ which means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Words For An Elijah Generation Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Autograph Of Paul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

Paul calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ. This is what we are, primarily, as Christians, whether we sit in a pew or stand in a pulpit.

PAUL’S AUTOGRAPH. Romans 1:1-7. In the conventions of his day, the letter writer Paul introduces himself at the beginning of his correspondence, and then mentions the ones to whom his epistle is addressed. In the case of the Epistle to the Romans, Paul’s introduction is a little longer than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

In the midst of troubling times, Christians must possess and live by faith. God is calling us to examine our faith and stand, committed to Him.

Consider Your Faith Haggai 2: 20-23 Today I hope to conclude our study in the book of Haggai. Although written some 2,500 years ago, it has been very relevant for our day. If there were any doubts, I hope our time in Haggai has confirmed the timeless nature of God’s Word within your heart ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fox Out-Foxed

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 8, 2016

If there is one trait of Jacob that stands out, it is his craftiness. Our chapter presents another crafty fellow who will out-fox Jacob.

Genesis 29:1-30 The Fox Out-Foxed 8/7/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction When I moved to Lake Oconee and learned that I was living in the land of Br’er Rabbit, I decided I should read Uncle Remus. It doesn’t take long to size up the primary character of Br’er Rabbit. He is crafty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Motives: Sermon Of The Mount Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 30, 2022

There is a difference between real prayer and just words. The improper way is to stand on the street corner to be seen by men. This is the way of the hypocrites, the play actors.

There was something taught in one of my business classes at Indiana University that has stuck with me. It is the concept of enlightened self-interest. This is a philosophy in business ethics which states that companies who act to further the interests of others, ultimately serve their own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B., 32nd Sunday--Widow Stewardship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2021

Like the widow in our Gospel today, she is our spiritual mentor standing there on the margins. Not afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

On the first day of a Bible study at a suburban parish, the participants introduced themselves and described what ministries they participated in at the church. The group was filled with active, engaged parishioners. There were lectors, singers, pro-life volunteers, and many more. But one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Life Is A Marathon: The Towel

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2021

We have some standing promises from God... THOSE THAT ENDURE UNTO THE END... Life is not a 100 yard dash. Life is a MARATHON.

LIFE IS A MARATHON… THE TOWEL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( Two parts) SUGAR RAY LEONARD VS ROBERTO DURAN… NO MAS, NO MAS… THE TOWEL? For the Middleweight Champion Crown in Boxing there were three matches between SUGAR RAY LEAONARD III and ROBERTO DURAN… In the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 18, 2020

This sermon is for Dr. King Sunday and challenges us to be willing to pay the price to stand for righteousness. Justice and Righteousness must go hand in hand.

Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Jeremiah 7:1-12 Luke 23:13-24 January 19, 2020 Have you ever gone into a store and saw something you really wanted, but you looked at the price tag, and even though you wanted it, you decided the price was too high to pay. Today and tomorrow all over ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-12, Luke 23:13-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Surprised!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 18, 2015

I believe that there are people who will be surprised at many things. People will someday stand before the judgment of God & express surprise that they are lost.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. The A P Wire Service reported this story out of Nashville, TN a few years ago. A TN Highway Patrolman stopped a car that was a total wreck. It had 3 flat tires. Every window had been broken out, & the roof was caved in, indicating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2: Equipping The Saints Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Some people are content for church to be a spectator sport. But church works best when everyone gets out of the stands and gets into the game of ministry.

Would all the ministers of the church please raise their hands? You all know I’m the minister with my name on the sign. Are there any other ministers? I see hands going up. Let’s see some more. Let’s see more and more until every hand is up. If you are in God’s family, you are called to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Get Up And Go

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

What do you want healed? If you stand up and walk, Jesus will guide you into the healing that is already planned and waiting for you.

People have been looking for quick fixes for what ails them since the beginning of time. Every time someone announces a new discovery, hundreds and thousands of people go chasing after the magic potion, the pot of gold, the secret formula that will make all their dreams come true. When Columbus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus delays out of mercy, calling His church to repent, unite, and trust His righteousness as we stand at eternity’s border.

INTRODUCTION — A SIGNAL FROM FAR AWAY Forty-five years ago, NASA launched a space probe the size of a small table—Pioneer 10. Its mission was modest: fly past Jupiter, take a few photographs, and send them home. At the time, nothing built by human hands had ever gone beyond Mars. The plan sounded ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:15, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Corinthians 10:14, Revelation 14:12, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hail To The King Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When heaven thunders and earth falls silent, every false throne collapses — and only the true King stands, reigning in mercy and power.

When Heaven Starts Throwing Stones The morning sky looked ordinary—blue stretched thin above the Nile, windless, calm. Then the first crack of thunder rolled across the horizon like a war drum. No one in Egypt had ever heard thunder like that. Moses stood before Pharaoh one last time. The man who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35, Exodus 10:21-29, Exodus 12:1-13, Job 38:35, Luke 23:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist