Sermons on Stand Strong:

Lessons From The Seven Churches

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Revelation was written to seven specific churches at a specific time in a specific place for a specific reason. However, what lessons can we learn from this valuable book of the bible?

1. Ephesus: The Ephesian church is commended for its works—the preaching, perseverance and serving by the early disciples (Revelation 2:1–3). Even they had to discern between false teachers and teachers of the Truth. However, the church was told that "you have left your first love" ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Thank You God!"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

In this message we will look at Pslam 18 and answer 2 questions: Why should we be thankful to God? - and How can we be thankful to God?

"THANK YOU GOD" TEXT: PSALM 18 INTRODUCTION On Sept 16, 1620 2 ships set sail from Plymouth Englnad, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell encountered much difficulty as they began their journey springing many leaks in the ship. So when the 2 ships went to Port in Plymouth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invisible War Pt. 2! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 15, 2022

Every believer needs to know that there is an invisible war raging around you each day and night. The Bible says it’s a spiritual war between good = God and His army and Evil = Satan and his demons.

The Invisible War pt. 2! Video Transition: Sermoncentral.com He has overcome! The Invisible War: Spiritual Warfare 101 Thesis: Every believer needs to know that there is an invisible war raging around you each day and night. The Bible says it’s a spiritual war between good = God and His army ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Isaiah 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005

In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

"THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Established By Encouragement Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are disappointments in serving Jesus, that is why Paul needed the encouragement of others, and that is why we all do. The only way any Christian can be obedient over the long hall, and not get weary in well doing, is to be encouraged by other believers.

One of the greatest heroes in Minnesota history was James Root of White Bear. He was the engineer on the No. 4 Limited the day it pulled out of Duluth heading for St. Paul on Sept. 1, 1894. Before that day ended he saved the lives of nearly 400 people. Unknown to him and his passengers they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-13

Deep River, Deeper Foundation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2003

Funeral service for Flenoid Bettis, carpenter and home improvement craftsman, former chairman of the church’s Residential Properties Committee.

It seems perfectly right that Flenoid Bettis should have passed away in the month of August, the month of stormy weather. He was born on August 15, 1926, and entered eternal life on August 23 of this year. It seems perfectly right, because this is thunderstorm season, and during this season we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Holy Determination

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003

Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be Your Strength Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live By Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

How to live by faith

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to delve into the boundless wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Topics: Trusting God

Comfort One Another

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Focuses on how we should be comforting one another.

Comfort One Another Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Romans 8:37 Introduction During my lifetime I have had the opportunity to attend many funerals both as a child and more so as an adult. I remember my parents visiting their friends and other family members when there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Covenant[2018]-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2019

4 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-IV—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Responsibilities Of The Deacon Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

3 7 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals the responsiblities of the deacon in the local church.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #7 “The Responsibility of the Deacon!” 1Timothy 3:8-13 The word “deacon” simply means minister or servant. Some form of this word appears ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006

A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Triumphantly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 31, 2019

Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.

As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist