Sermons on Stand For Truth:

Famine In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: *other

Why Do People Betray Others? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist

Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Like Jesus, the road we are called to follow is sometimes dry and sometimes dangerous. But God ministers to us and renews us to continue on.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters Scripture Text: Mark 1.9-15 BODY Today, we’re not following Jesus up another mountain. To-be-honest with-ya, …I wish we were! Climbing a mountain is a test of strength and will and determination. Climbing a mountain is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

For Such A Time As This - Your Defining Moment

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

Everybody faces Defining Moments in life that will determine their direction!

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS “YOUR DEFINING MOMENT” INTRODUCTION: Every single one of you sitting here have or will face a “DEFINING MOMENTS” in your life. There are many “DEFINING MOMENTS” along the way for the moment, but for the most part there will be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pass The Baton Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 28, 2012

Why does God allow horrible things happen to innocent people? How often do people ask why would God do that or allow that to happen if He’s a loving God? I am going to do my best to answer those questions today, but I want to work through more of the stor

A three year old gets shot and killed in a gang crossfire. A six year old gets Leukemia and dies after a couple years of awful treatment. A loving mother of five gets hit and killed by a drunk driver. In the Bible Ananias and Sapphira get struck dead for lying in the book of Acts. Uzzah gets struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-25

"How To Get Out Of Sin"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 8, 2012

You don’t have to be stuck and trapped by temptations. Christ is stronger than Satan. You can get out of sin.

“How to GET OUT of Sin” "For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe--" Luke 11:21-26 Illustration: A church had a man in the choir who couldn’t sing. Several people hinted to him that he could serve in other places, but he continued to come to the choir. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs give us good guidance in considering how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord.

Introduction In the previous verses we learned that God is in control of this world and our lives, and that he does punish the wicked. Keeping those things in mind, it is good to consider how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord. These proverbs give us good guidance in that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex And Discretion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Already Have What You Need

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

God has placed the resources for our success within our reach.

SCRIPTURE The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

Redemption Applied Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 30, 2012

Presents how Christ's redemption works in us.

In our previous passage, we looked at the subject of redemption, specifically what it means and how it is made. It means to make a ransom payment, to buy one’s freedom. In our case, a payment is made to free us from the slavery of sin. This payment was made by the blood of Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Cross

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2013

Jesus chooses 12 disciples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A strategy (vs 13-14) (2). A calling (vs 14-15) (3). A listing (vs 16-19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. • (1). A balanced diet is a chocolate biscuit in each hand. • (2). Misers aren't much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Brethren

Setting The Temperature Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2014

What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation?

“Faith That Works: Setting the Temperature” James 3:1-12 What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation? What has the most influence in the building up – or tearing down – of a body of people? The preacher? Consistory? The style of worship? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2019

In preparation for the Cross, Jesus’ institution of the new memorial consisted of three primary elements: 1) The Directive (vv. 26a, 27), 2) The Doctrine (vv. 26b, 28), and 3) The Duration (v 29).

The Lord’s Table is a remembrance of Christ’s work on the Cross that first Good Friday. Matthew 26 itself is devoted to preparing for the cross. Before chapter 26, has been the preparation that God had made, the preparation of the religious leaders, the preparation of Mary, the sister of Martha ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Other

Begotten

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 2

Psalm 2: 1 – 12 Begotten 1 Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast away Their cords from us.” 4 He who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel