Sermons on Stand Strong:

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009

Our text tells us exactly what is important about fixing our eyes on Jesus. It’s because of who He is and what He did. 1- Jesus is the author 2- Jesus is the savior 3- Jesus is the victor

INTRO.- Let us run the race. ILL.- A man decided to take up jogging. He was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoe, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk: "What is this little pocket thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 2, 2009

Looks at why the resurrection is essential

The Resurrection The Resurrection is Essential to Christianity Fables that Deny the Resurrection The “Stolen Body” Fable The “Didn’t Really Die” Fable The “Wrong Tomb” Fable Facts that Support the Resurrection The Empty Tomb The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Love: Easter 2005

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 11, 2009

Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him...To save us He could not save Himself...You see there was a power that satan had underestimated in this whole e

The Meaning of Love Text: Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. On Monday (March 21st 2005) 16-year-old Jeff Weise put his plan in action. He walked up to his grandfather, a local police ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Dedicated To Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008

Joy isn’t ginned up with fun entertainment. Joy doesn’t pass with changing seasons or swinging moods. True, unquenchable joy comes only from God. That’s the kind of joy to be dedicated to.

1. Intro (6:16) 2. The first way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful sacrifice. (6:17) 3. The second way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful service. (6:18-20) 4. The third way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful separation. (6:21-22a) 5. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Welcome Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 30, 2008

Choose God against all other competitors.

A WELCOME FIRE Exodus 19.1-25 S: God’s Presence C: Listening to God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: CHOOSE GOD! Type: Inductive Values: I. DEPENDENCE (Holy Spirit and Prayer) II. WORSHIP III. THE BIBLE IV. OUTREACH V. DISCIPLESHIP VI. COMMUNITY PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon is about the significant value of participation when it comes to the work of the Lord.

Visioneering: The Value of Participation Nehemiah 3 Matthew Sullivan Now, it’s probably pretty safe to assume that most everyone here today knows about Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Because just a couple weeks ago, that was the only thing anyone in town seemed to talk about. Extreme Makeover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Past The Labels Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

We tend to think that the whole goal is to “get saved.” But God wasn‟t interested in just saving us a future eternity. Jesus came to start a revolution in the here and now! Jesus came to turn the world right side up and inside out.

1. Overview and Review a. We have been learning what it means to be turned inside out, both on a personal level and on a church wide level. b. God finds every one of us inside centered, self-focused, self-absorbed, self-interested, and selfish. But that doesn‟t stop Him does it? He found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

I want to talk about your personal legacy; the something of who you are that will be left behind after your life is over. What will remain of your faith, your character, your personhood when this life is over?

Leaving a Godly Legacy – Part One Joke: Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked him, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of Evangelism

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008

In our text from Acts 18 I see the responsibility of evangelism. 1- We must preach Christ even though we are tentmakers 2- We must continue to preach until people stop listening

INTRO.- ILL.- A church member of John Henry Jowett’s church said that he heard Jowett preach every Sunday and a friend responded with: "WHAT A TERRIBLE RESPONSIBILITY!" It is terrible to have to listen to some preachers and I may well be one of those! But we are supposed to be responsible when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Deliverer - Baby Moses Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 23, 2008

Israel’s midwives are told to kill all male Jewish babies. But they continued making ‘special deliveries,’ and one of them was to be a special ‘deliverer’! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Special Deliverer Exodus 2:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpecialDeliverer.html Now in bondage as slaves, the people of God need a deliverer. Speaking of delivery, their midwives now have been instructed by Pharaoh to kill all male babies born to the Jews. But they valued life, even to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Consider This Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2008

In this sermon, we look more closely at what it means to consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Scripture In his commentary on Romans, James Montgomery Boice, from whom I am drawing today’s material, spends an entire sermon on one verse. Today, I also want to look at Romans 6:11 in a more focused way because it is so important. Let me begin with a question. How many times up until Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Palm Of His Hand Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

As Jesus walks in the midst of His local churches, He personally protects them.

1. Jesus personally protects His local churches by holding His messengers in His hand 2. Jesus personally protects His local churches with the all-sufficient power of His Word 3. Jesus personally protects His local churches with the permeating power of His presence REVELATION 1:16 In World War ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Facing Frustration" Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

This sermon deals with the 2nd temptation you face when walking through a wilderness season of life; facing frustration. Part #2 in the series.

“Facing Frustration” Wilderness Pt. 2 – by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mount Sinai - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 29, 2008

God asks the Hebrews for a blind commitment upfront, before He gives the Ten Commandments. God does this without apology. God does this with us as well, a commitment before we know the future.

It is 3:00 in the morning and we are waiting with other pilgrims on the back side of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the base of mount Sinai. It is a moonless night - pitch black beyond the small light we huddle around. I wonder if I dressed warm enough, I am surprised it can be so cold in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embrace Eternity Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2008

Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, "What then?"

Title: Embrace Eternity Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, “Then what?” Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational