Sermons on Stand For Godliness:

What Stands In The Way?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004

For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Fast In The Lord!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

If we are to be successful in our Christian life we must Stand Fast. (Preached at the beginning of the year)

Stand Fast Philippians 4:1 Intro. Stand Fast -If we are to be successful in the Christian life we must take our Stand. -We are not to just lie down and let the world and the devil run over us. -We are not to just sit in contentment. -We are to STAND -Stand FAST. --“Fast” means that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Standing My Ground

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 19, 2005

Are you letting Satan sneak in your back door? Stand your ground.

Standing My Ground PSALM 1:1-6 1. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the paths of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2. But his delight is in the law of the Lord. And in his Law He meditates day and night. 3. He shall be like a tree planted by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing On Shaky Ground

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

UNFAITHFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING

STANDING ON SHAKY GROUND HEBREWS 3:12-13 INTRODUCTION: A HOUSE THAT IS CONSTRUCTED ON UNSTABLE GROUND WILL FIND THAT ITS FOUNDATION WILL BE QUITE SHAKY. WHEN THE FIERCE WINDS BEAT UPON THIS HOUSE, RESTING ON UNSTABLE GROUND, THE HOUSE MAY CRUMBLE TO THE GROUND BECAUSE ITS SUPPORT SYSTEM HAD NO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The Lord

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 3, 2002

Discover the six things that we must do in order to stand our ground on the spiritual battlefielf of life.

STANDING FIRM IN THE LORD Philippians 4:1-9 October 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians are failing to stand their ground on the spiritual battlefield of life. We want our Christianity to be soft and easy. We want our spiritual development to be quick and painless. And so when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 30, 2002

Faith in Christ enables us to stand up for him.

An elderly man decided to oppose the system. He wasn’t being a rebel. He wasn’t out on a mission to be different. He was only following the Word of God that had passed down to him. But this made him stand out all the more. Of course, I’m speaking of Daniel. He lived in a unique period of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Make A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005

The teachers of the law made three errors - they (1) Chose to stick with their self-centred agenda, blinded to that which is obvious; (2) Chose to remain uncommitted, preferring to sit on the fence and take a middle ground; and (3) Chose to believe m

God did not leave us without any evidence that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. • The Gospels are full of recordings of His miraculous deeds and amazing claims. • In the face of evidence, man can still reject Him. We’ve seen that on numerous occasions in the Scriptures • People has seen the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You Standing

Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005

A sermon on the striving to stand in what God has called us to do, being reminded of how He shows how to do so without falling.

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.” Why did Paul write these words? Paul knew that this was an issue that Christians across the board would experience. So let’s look at the message that Paul has for this church. I. Why Do I Want to Stand? Paul’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Alone For God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 3, 2005

Noah demonstrates the faith of someone willing to stand for God even it means standing alone.

Standing Alone for God Genesis 6:5-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Nobody likes to be the only one! No one wants to be different. Teenagers don’t! Senior citizens don’t! I am sure Noah didn’t. Psychology books are filled with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9, Genesis 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Takes A Stand

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sit, Stand, Walk

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The Psalmist gives both a promise and a warning as he describes the way of the righteous and the way of the sinner.

Having grandchildren has been a tremendous blessing, and one of the things having little ones around has done is remind me of the growth process. Right now our two youngest granddaughters are at the stage where they recently were able to sit up. When it first happened, we all stood around in awe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Able To Stand

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2001

THIS SERMON SHOWS THE OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF ENVY WITHIN THE CHURCH BODY AND WHO WITHSTOOD THE PERSECUTION THAT WE SO READILY GIVE OVER TO WITH BITTER STRIFE.

INTRODUCTION ENVY REQUIRES A CRUEL HEART OF A BELIEVER. THE BURDEN OF ENVY TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY. THOSE IN WHICH YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH REQUIRES YOU TO GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS WITH THIS HEART FELT DISLIKE FOR THAT ONE WHOM YOU HAVE NOT MADE AMENDS WITH. IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY THERE IS ENVY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian’s Stand Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

What Christians are suppose to stand for in the morden world.

I. Taking our stand according to the Scriptures {I Corinthians 15: 1-2} A. As Christians, we constantly battle or fight against {Ephesians 6: 10-18} 1. Powerful evil forces led by Lucifer, who is a vicious fighter {I Peter 5:8-11} 2. He attacks the sick, young and straggling 3. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other

Will We Stand For Jesus?

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 12, 2001

When God destroys all around us will we be able to stand and rejoice.

Will you praise Jesus? Introduction: In today’s world we see an overwhelming number of people who will move from one position to another at the drop of hat. When the circumstances get a little tough every body abandons ship. Their are very few who wont run the course. This is true in the Prison ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock I Stand

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2001

There are essentials of our faith upon which we must stand.

ON THIS ROCK I STAND II Timothy 1:12 “I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.” INTRO.- ILL.- Two politicians decided to have a friendly wager on the subject of religion. One of them bet the other that he couldn’t repeat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ