Sermons on Stand In The Gap:

Stewardship 4 - The Keys To The Building Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 5, 2005

This is the fourth in a series but can be used stand alone. It addresses the issue of Tithing as the key to a life of Christian Stewardship.

Building A Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 4 ¡V The Key to Christian Stewardship Malachi 3:6-12 The house is built. This house of stewardship is built on the foundation of God¡¦s ownership, surrounded by the walls of God¡¦s ability, and finished off with attitudes turned toward eternity. Now ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: *other

It Takes One To Know One

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 8, 2005

The very thing that stands out to us about everybody else is probably what’s wrong with us

It Takes One To Know One Scripture Reference: Luke 18: 9 - 14 (KJV) Luke 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Continuing Story Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 18, 2005

This message is to encourage the Church to stand up and be the great miracle working body Christ meant for her to be.

THE CONTINUING STORY Acts 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you read the Left Behind series as they were being published? 1. Millions of people did. (Show books) 2. The publishers had a smash hit and almost guaranteed its continuance by leaving the story at a crossroads one book after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why I'm Staying On The Wall!

Contributed by Brian Phillips on Mar 18, 2006

God calls Ezekiel and He calls us to stand as a watchman and sound the alarm against sin and for righteousness.

"Why I’m Staying On The Wall!" (Ezekiel 3:16-21/33:1-9) INTRODUCTION: You may be asking yourself, "What is a Watchman?" "And why do you need them?" A watchman is someone who stood upon a wall or a watch tower (I hate that the JW’s have almost ruined that word!). Some watchmen were set near ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Wannabe A Wannabe

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 27, 2006

The "want-to" is the fuel of our spiritual growth, and God stands willing and able to provide the wannabe to us.

I wannabe a wannabe TCF Sermon March 26, 2006 Now admit it. Some of you are like me, and the past few weeks, you’ve spent more than a few hours in front of the TV set, or maybe even somewhere in person, watching basketball games, because this is your favorite season of the year. Basketball fan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To A World Of Despair

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004

1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Excuse Before God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 31, 2004

We will stand before God for what we have done with what he has give us

There is no excuse before God Exodus 3:1-7, 10-14, 4:1-5, 10-14 An excuse is a reason we give for not doing what someone else expects us to do. We not only make excuses for missing church, but for missing work, school, and meetings. We also make excuses for bad behavior and for bad attitudes, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Paul stands against the works-based religion of the Judaizers who were attempting to corrupt the gospel in Galatia.

NO OTHER GOSPEL TEXT: Galatians 1:6-10 (NIV) 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Have Faith When I'll Get Burned If I Don't Bend Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Aug 8, 2003

When facing the fiery trials of life, will you compromise in order to get by, or will you stand firm?

Can I Have Faith When I’ll Get Burned If I Don’t Bend? We Learn A Lot About Having Faith When Under Fire By Looking At The Answers Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Gave When They Were Threatened To Bend Or Burn. The God We Serve Is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Waiting For

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 18, 2003

Jesus is standing there to give you what you have need of so What are you waiting for!

What are you waiting for!! St. John 5: 1-9 Wilt thou be made whole? It is a question that Jesus asked the man at the pool. It was a question that is comprised of 5 words. It was a question that not so much asked a question, but rather posed a challenge to the man. Tonight taken from ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Life Outside

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2002

Christ calls us to come outside of the norm of everyday life and take our stand with Him...alone.

Life Outside Hebrews 13:10-16 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born into a family where faith was not much of a concern or topic of conversation, but as a 14 year old, Dietrich Bonhoeffer announced that he was going to be a pastor and theologian. His family was stunned and his older brother tried to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uriah's Convictions

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002

My favorite sermon to preach. Uriah the Hittite stands as a beautiful testimony of a man with God-honoring convictions.

URIAH’S CONVICTION II Sam. 11:8-11 INTRO. (Background) David’s lust for Bathsheba - David’s adultery - Bathsheba with child. Uriah brought home with a report of the battle. Uriah sent to his home. Uriah refused to go home. A. Many probably wanted to go home (Gideon lost 22,000 men). But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Blood Is On You

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003

You need to see that when you stand before the Lord, lost or saved, the blood of Christ will be on you.

INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago I showed you several pictures of Jesus throughout the Bible. Let’s have some fun and see if you can name them. There were nine: seven from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. Anyone remember? As I have been thinking about Easter and what the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Jesus-Peace Series

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 7, 2002

This sermon can be used as a stand alone on John 14:27 or be used during the second Sunday in Advent.

The Gifts of Jesus—Peace First Preached at the Broad Run Baptist Church 12/8/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (KJV) Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist