Sermons on Stand Out:

Don't Reform But Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

Jesus was not out to reform Judaism but to transform Judaism into something new. He was not out to give life to old form but to give life to a new form, a new way to God.

MATTHEW 9: 14-17 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] DON'T REFORM BUT BE TRANSFORMED [John 3:22-36/ Mark 7:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39] Here is another incident that goes along with the preceding 2 which shows Jesus in conflict with current opinion & practice. Jesus did not conduct His ministry as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayers The Night Before The Cross Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

b. Gethsemane, Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. Gethsemane shows exhaustion and weakness as He surrenders to the Father’s will.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Two different prayers. a. John 17, Jesus prays out of His strength. b. Gethsemane, Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. 2. John 17 has a triumphant theme; Gethsemane shows exhaustion and weakness as He surrenders to the Father’s will. 3. First prayer not in Upper Room ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-22, Luke 22:44, Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Baptist

When To Be Seen; When Not To Be Seen Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2019

Do we let our good deeds shine out or do we do them in secret? Is Jesus talking out of both sides of His mouth here?

Wednesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 A priest I know preached recently on this passage from St. Matthew’s Gospel and pointed out that this part of the Sermon on the Mount appears to contradict the earlier passage that tells us not to hide the good that we do under a basket. So do we let our good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11, Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Breaking The Yoke Of Debt

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 8, 2021

Many people one way or the other found themselves in debt today and they need a way out, the one that can liberate us and take us out of that debt is God

The aim of this lesson is to let you know that it is not the will of God for you to be in debt, many people one way or the other found themselves in debt today and they need a way out, the one that can liberate us and take us out of that debt is God, he wants His children to enjoy this prosperity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth About Honesty Part I: Why Is Integrity So Difficult?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

There is a Fraud Triangle at work in all of our lives. The only way we can get out of it is by intentionally turning it into a Grace Triangle. Is that easy? Let us find out.

When I Fall Main passage: Micah 7:1-9 How many of you have School going Children? If you get a call from the Principal to come and see him/her what will be your reaction? So here are the parents who get such a call from the Principal. With fear and trembling they reach the Principal’s office and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Alert (1 Thessalonians 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2024

What is the biggest message in prophecy? Is it prediction addiction, figuring out times and dates and personalities? Is it to simply be alert? Let's find out in 1 Thessalonians 5.

A church that is a joy to be around is still far from perfect. We all fail in some things. There is always room to grow in Christ. When it comes to prophecy, should we get caught up in conspiracy theories and setting dates? Should we rather always be alert and awake? Let’s find out in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Brides Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 24, 2025

God is teaching us that it doesn’t have to be an occasion for fear and desperation but, rather, can be a time to lean into God and pour out our grief out to Him.

We are in our From Dust to Life series in the book of Genesis and last week in chapter 29 we saw how Jacob worked for his uncle Laban for seven years as a dowry payment for his daughter Rachel, the woman he loved. Laban agreed to this but did the bait and switch and gave Jacob his older daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe: Mankind (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 12, 2003

Find out what you can do about your sin.

We’ve begun our message series on what we believe about mankind or the human race. Last week, we looked at God’s intention for mankind. We talked about what makes us valuable. We are valuable to God and to each other when we reflect the true image of God. We also talked about what enables us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: *other

Surrounded By God's Love Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 20, 2019

We may be out of His will but we are never outside of His love

“Surrounded By His Love” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 & David P. Nolte We are surrounded by many things of which we many not be aware. There are unseen bacteria, virus, and allergens that make us sick. There are invisible rays of light and unheard sound and radio waves all around us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(1) Celebrate Good Times Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025

John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Amos 9:13-14, Isaiah 25:6-8, John 10:10, Matthew 26:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dangerous Discipleship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2018

To be a follower of Christ is almost certain to be costly. Many turn from following Christ because they fear what it may cost. They are willing to be religious, but hesitate to embrace discipleship. We are called to embrace dangerous discipleship.

“When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So, the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Fool For Christ

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

A Challenge to be different from the World around us and step out for Christ.

“Being A Fool for Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction The story is told of a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. Being agnostic, he critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You’re a great leader, but it’s a pity you’ve been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 21:8-21 (The God Of Ishmael)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob turns out the be the God of Ishmael too!! ...

We continue our sojourn with Abraham today – Abraham, the ‘father of faith’. We’ve been working our way through the story of Abraham for some time now – stories about Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & his family, Abraham & his descendents, Abraham and the promises God made to him - Abraham the ‘father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 21:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dodgeball

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A message on how to stay in when life tries to knock you out.

DODGEBALL How To Stay In When Life Tries to Knock You Out 7/7/04 I. Introduction Twentieth Century Fox has just recently released the movie DODGEBALL. The story is about a small local gym that is threatened with extinction by a gleaming sports and fitness palace unless a group of social rejects ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Am Faced With A Trial

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of Daniel in the bible starts out with him a 15 year-old boy.

When I Am Faced With a Trial “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational