Sermons on Stand Strong:

Grave Clothes

Contributed by James May on Jun 12, 2005

Lazarus was still bound by grave clothes after his resurrection. Christians who have been born again are still bound by grave clothes as well. It’s time for us to help them get unwrapped and set free by the power of God.

GRAVE CLOTHES By Pastor Jim May It seems that most of this week God has been bringing this message back to me over and again. I have thought about it and prayed about it and I am convinced that the Lord would have me to tell you what He has been telling me. Let us begin by reading from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crumbs The Dogs Got

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2003

A look at some of the crumbs that fell from the Master’s table.

He was her last hope. She had spent months going from doctor to doctor, specialist to specialist only to be told the same thing, “I can’t do anything, I’m sorry.” She had tried every kind of alternative medicines, herbs, health food and vitamins and none of it worked. As much as she tried, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making The Best Out Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 21, 2003

There are Biblical principles which can help us make life better.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"If You Have Heard Him" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2003

We need a renewed mind to see ourselves as newly created in the likeness of God, then put on the new man daily. (# 18 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“But you did not learn Christ in this way, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Too Little, Too Late Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 9 of 9

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE (MATT. 25:31-46) Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the nation of Israel for the treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ehud Barak, the leader of Israel, sent back a message to the College of Cardinals. The proposal was for a friendly game of golf to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roaring Lion

Contributed by James May on Aug 3, 2003

The lions are roaring, which do you hear? Are you listening to the "roaring" of Satan or the "roaring" of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?

THE ROARING LION 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" If there was ever a time when Satan’s roaring could be heard it is in our present day. Everywhere you turn, no matter what you read or what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:5-9, James 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Ambassador In Chains" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2004

Paul wrote Ephesians in chains. But his heart was free. (#24 in The Christian Victor series)

“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Orthodox

All Else Is Garbage

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to make their relationship with God and their service to God the main priority in life.

Everything Else Is Garbage Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:1-10, Exodus 22:31, 2 Kings 9:10, 31-37, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8b-9 Philippians 3:8-14, 2 Tim 4:7 - 8 June 26, 2004 I. Two weeks ago I started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Revival, What Would Jesus Do

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

What are we willing to do to recieve revival?

2/15/03 Revival, What Would Jesus Do? Have any of you in here today ever tried to do something that you did not really feel like doing? Or, have you ever tried to convince someone of something you were not convinced of yourself? Here I am, I have four Children, and My wife is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Little R & R. . .and R Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 24, 2005

Fourth in a series walking through the book of James. This week’s message focuses on the need to spend time in God’s Word, and utilize it as a mirror to reflect on our lives.

When we started our series on the book of James back on the first Sunday of May, we played some Bible trivia. Especially surrounding the book of James. Well, back by popular demand, or just because I enjoy it. . .we have Bible trivia round two. On your message outline you will find a number of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hope Of Israel

Contributed by David Richardson on May 24, 2005

When there is no sun or stars in your life, like those sailors in that verse in Acts 27, we finally give up all hope…When there is neither Jesus or His hopes (love,joy,etc.), we finally give up all hope…and lapse into depression,get moody,or get sick.

Title: The Hope of Israel Scripture: Acts 28 Life itself seems to tell us things that we can reasonably expect. Doesn’t it? Things that I, as a U.S. citizen, can reasonably expect may be somewhat different than those say of a North Korean citizen, or an Australian, or someone from a number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lose Some Weight!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 19, 2006

A little play on words here, but with a serious intent. The message encourages us to gain victories over the flesh, so that our Spirit man can flourish in the Lord, and gain strength; while our flesh "loses weight"!

Stand & Read - 1 Cor. 3:1-7 “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to babes in Christ. [2] I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, [3] for you are still fleshly. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Other

Anger: Taking A "Chil” Pill Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 19, 2006

Part 2 of series Emotions, this message deals with Anger and a prescription for dealing with it found in Psalm 37.

Anger: Taking a “Chil” Pill: Emotions, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 11/19/2006 David Flowers With Thanksgiving being Thursday and Thanksgiving weekend actually being next week, I want to talk to you about something we’re not really all that thankful for this morning. We’re in a series on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Funeral

Contributed by Clyde White on Nov 22, 2006

I’ve been asked for some of my funeral messages. Because each funeral service is personal, I don’t feel it proper to give the actual message. Instead, I am posting a "compilation" as a generic message, part of my own making and some from the expression of

Funeral Message for a Believer ____ was a grand lady(gentleman), and her(his) life was unusual in many respects. She(he) faced death in the same manner she(he) faced life. Both were challenges to be met head on. Death to the Christian is, in many ways, like GRADUATION DAY. Both involve years of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-6