Sermons on Stand Therefore:

Essentials Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023

In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 12:3, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 28:20, Romans 1:19-21, 1 Peter 5:7, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Step Out From The Crowd

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with our willingness to step out and stand alone for the cause of Jesus Christ. Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" knows Him as such.

Step Out From The Crowd NLF 9/15/02 OT 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 Mark 8:31-39 Text Matthew 7:21-37 Have you ever seen one of the cartoons in which about 10 people are standing in a straight line. Usually they are in the army, and the sergeant has a tough assignment that needs to be done by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-37, 2 Chronicles 26:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008

Lent 1 (B) - We are more than conquerors. Nothing can stand against the believer. Nothing can separate from God’s love.

WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS (Outline) February 10, 2008 – LENT 1 - Romans 8:31-39 INTRO: Winners – everybody loves them. Champions are given even greater honor and glory. No one can stand up to a conqueror. The conqueror is given the right to kill, destroy, and pillage. To the victor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

No Understanding Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 1, 2007

Storms are a part of everyone’s life. we can stand unshaken if we are doers of the Word and have understanding of the Word.This is study 4

#4 Standing In the Storm There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Forsaken

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

This psalm was composed when David was an old man (Psalm 37:25); and apart, therefore, from the fact that it is the work of an inspired writer, it has special value as expressing the result of the observations of a long life on a point which perplexes the good in every age. Barnes

NEVER FORSAKEN SCRIPTURE: Psalm 37:25 “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” INTRODUCTION: This psalm was composed when David was an old man (Psalm 37:25); and apart, therefore, from the fact that it is the work of an inspired ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Whom All Things Are To Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2018

Paul puts forgiveness of sin right alongside the blood of His Cross. God can forgive because the penalty has already been paid. Jesus paid that penalty through the blood of His Cross; therefore a righteous God can forgive you.

6/24/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB5? In Whom all things are to be reconciled to God ?Colossians 1:20 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:20 (NIV) (Text) 1:20: “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by Christ during His ascension and are therefore also known as the ascension gifts. The full expression of the ministry of Jesus requires the full 5-fold ministry

The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2012

We may either adopt the cynicism of this dying world, dismissing truth when it stands before us, or we may embrace the Son of God who is truth.

“Pilate said to Jesus, ‘What is truth?’” [1] Cynicism best describes the governor’s demeanor when the True Light stood before him. Arraigned before Pilate’s judgement seat was Jesus of Nazareth who testified of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” [JOHN 14:6]. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

All sin is sin against God. If we sin against people it is only sin because we violate a law of God. All confession, therefore, is legitimate before God, but not all sin should be confessed before men. Confession is to go as far as the sin.

Charles Francis Berry, a major league umpire, was once asked if he ever made mistakes in calling balls and strikes. He looked at the person as if he were joking, and said, "Of course I may mistakes. My only trouble is I can't admit it." The tragedy is that the inability to admit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Boast In The Lord God Almighty Not In This Empty World

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 12, 2019

The wisdom of this world is foolishness to God, therefore He has used the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, the weak things to confound the mighty ones and has made things disregarded and looked down upon important and well positioned. Boast of God and no one else

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BOAST IN THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY NOT IN THIS EMPTY WORLD* 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 King James Version (KJV) 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Created To Rule

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 21, 2013

God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and dominion over everything. He can delegate authority to others because He has the legal authority. Jesus legally received authority from God. The earth belongs to Him and everything

Created To Rule God owns everything Psalm 103:19 - The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. Psalm 24:1 - The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church That Tolerates

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002

We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Also Are Ambassadors

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

As the Spirit touches and moves your heart, would you stand for the Great Shepherd and say to your heart, "Yes Lord! I want to be your ambassador."

June 30, 1996 INTRODUCTION: We call him Mr. Ambassador. He rides in his beautiful, elegant, black Cadillac. In front of his Cadillac are small, flying flags that symbolize the country he represents. He has dedicated guards that closely watch him in every move he makes. He has a personal secretary ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Getting Life Right: Romans 10:1-17

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 30, 2020

Righteousness: Right STANDING, Right RELATIONSHIP, Right BEHAVIOR, through Christ. Not by birth, religion, goodness. Evangelistic (Romans 10:9-10) and missional focus.

GETTING LIFE RIGHT—Romans 10:1-17 When I say the word “righteousness,” what pops into your head? Is it an image of a self-righteous person, who delights in being better than everyone else? Do you get defensive, because you know you’re not perfectly righteous? Do you have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Citizenship In Heaven "Sermonette"

Contributed by Jeremy Moore on May 17, 2018

Given all of the persecution of the times, Paul gives hope to the Philippians by telling them that they have citizenship in heaven. We are called to stand firm in our faith in result.

In my sermon this morning I have three points that I would like to point out as we go through the passage of Philippians 3:20-4:1. These are Firstly, that we have citizenship in heaven. Second that we await the fulfilment of the promise that Jesus will return, and thirdly that we have another ...read more