Sermons on Stand Strong:

Forerunners

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Reminds us of to be seperated and evangalistic in our world.

Forerunners St. John 1:1-11 In this text we find that the scripture describes the contrast of the Lord being light and the world being darkness. The word light translates to show or reveal something, and the word darkness translates to obscure or not seen or noticed or even confused. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can God Do ‘exceeding Abundantly’ Great Answers Through Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2019

The Macedonians were used mightily by God through their offering. But what did they do before the offering that enabled such generosity?

A PRAYER QUESTION: How can God do “exceeding abundantly” great answers through me? - [Put this passage in the outline] Ephesians 3:20 – that phrasing is from the KJV – “Now unto [H]im that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Don’t be like the 2 boys walking back home from church. They had just heard the pastor preach a strong message on the devil when the one boy said, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “You know how Santa Clause turned out. It’s probably just your dad.”

According to a cartoon in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, God and the devil are discussing who gets to welcome Michael Jackson to the afterlife. The cartoon shows Satan holding a newspaper with a headline announcing Jackson’s death. He looks up and poses a question to God, who is leaning over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"is Hell Real Or Merely A Terrible Dream?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 8, 2022

This message raises some thought-provoking questions: What would you do if you were God and your prized creation was in rebellion? After death, do the souls of wicked people go to a place of torment called Hell to later get resurrected and stand before God in the last judgment?

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:43, Jude 1:7, Luke 16:24, Revelation 20:13-14, Matthew 22:13, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 15, 2005

Jesus answers the question of Johns disciples and responds to the crowd.

MUB 1-16-05 LUKE 7;18-23 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Baby Grow Up Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

2nd. in series on 1 Thessalonians (2 of 8).

HELPING THE BABY GROW UP 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, so He uses people to nurture the babes in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful preaching of the Apostle and his helpers, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 23, 2014

Walking in the light of God changes everything. No shadows, no tricks, just pure light.

The Ultimate Love 1 John 1:5-7NLT Introduction: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reassurance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Apr 17, 2013

Find out how God gives every believer the Reassurance of the Resurrection and can convict any sinner to Come to Christ. Discover not only the role of the Holy Spirit of convicting but also other important roles to the believer.

Opening: In a little town unknown to many, there was a small church. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. The local preacher drove up and noticed several people that he hadn't seen in a while. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Moments Of Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

Through Christ we have victory over all things

Moments of Victory Romans 8:37-39 September 7, 2014 Morning Worship We are concluding a series of messages in chapter 8 of Romans this morning. Week 1: God works through every moment of our lives for the purpose of His good. The good that God wants to bring into our lives is to make our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Challenges Of The Gospel

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should.

Introduction. In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should. Some of them have an uneasy conscience about their continuing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Money Isn’t Valuable Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2024

This verse depicts a scene where formerly-valued gold and silver becomes worthless. What can we learn about money from this scenario?

EZEKIEL'S PROPHECY: There will time when money won’t be valuable. - Ezekiel 7:19. - Earlier in the chapter (vv. 1-6), multiple references to the End. Other references in this passage to economic instability (vv. 12-13 on property). - Disaster and catastrophe will come upon this people. This ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rock

Contributed by Michael Morton on Jun 21, 2002

What kind of rock for the Lord are we?

NIV 1 Peter 2:1-10 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Lord Build Me Through Struggles Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations.

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations. They’ve lost ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Body Language" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2003

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the ’body language’ that must be spoken in love, for the lost to be saved.(#16 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox