Sermons on Stand Therefore:

Church – The Essential Service Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

Sometimes Christians treat the church as an emergency service … a place to go when you need spiritual help and security, but to be avoided when all is well. But the church is the only institution which can stand against the gates of Hades. Therefore church is an essential service.

Message Matthew 16:13-20 Church – The Essential Service What do we do when we have an emergency? When there is fire … we call the Fire Brigade When there is a street fight … we call the Police. When there is a car accident and people are injured … we call the Ambulance. That’s who we think of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Colossians 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life With No Regrets

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

This morning on this First Sunday of 2005, I want to encourage you, challenge you to be like the Apostle Paul... Live Life with No Regrets.... Live your life for Christ 100%.

“Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Things We Need To Happen To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2009

Words that soak into your ears are whispered---not yelled

SEVEN THINGS WE NEED TO HAPPEN IN THE CHURCH Jer: 8:14Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. 1. If ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Goes Back To Fishing

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

After Christ died, Peter went back to what the used to do, fish. Are we ever tempted to return to the way we lived before Christ?

When I was in elementary school, my best friend was Jon Barleycorn. From kindergarten through fifth grade, we were best friends, both in and out of school. And his family introduced me to fishing. I would go with them to Buckeye Lake and we would fish from his grandmothers’ dock and from his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

We Have Access

Contributed by Juanito Gallardo on Nov 1, 2011

A message that clearly states who we are in Christ.

I. We Have Access The apostle Peter used the root verb "approach, drawing near" when he wrote "in order that He might bring us to God." He said, "For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things Our Churches Should Be Doing

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 21, 2009

Just what are you doing ?

7 THINGS OUR CHURCHES SHOULD BE DOING Most churches today are looking for some reason the get rit of their preacher. Not doing what they ought to be doing. People want to pass the buck are the blame. Quit looking and start---------------- 1. REJOICING Phil.3:1 Finally, my brethren, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am So Persuaded

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

THROUGHOUT HISTORY MEN AND WOMEN HAVE MADE STATEMENTS OF FAITH THAT ENCOURAGED PEOPLE, AND GAVE THEM THE COURAGE TO STAND FOR THEIR BELIEFS. wE NEED TO HAVE A SOLID STATEMENT OF FAITH TO THE WORLD TODAY.

I AM SO PERSUADED 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-12 THROUGHOUT HISTORY MEN AND WOMEN HAVE MADE STATEMENTS OF FAITH THAT ENCOURAGED PEOPLE, AND GAVE THEM THE COURAGE TO STAND FOR THEIR BELIEFS. THESE PEOPLE MADE STATEMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. IN 1517 MARTIN LUTHER PUBLISHED HIS 95 THESIS WHICH FOREVER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do All Things Really Work Together For Good?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Sep 19, 2018

This will answer the question asked by many and you will find of course the answer is YES!

All things are not good. It would be a mockery to say that they are. The death of a child is not good. Cancer is not good, drug addiction is not good, war is not good, blasphemy is not good. But the Bible says, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Zpanic... What Will Be Is Not Yet

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 11, 2013

In a time when people are facinated by apocalyptic things... we hold firmly to the truth of God's Word as the Lord enables us to live as his people.

Title: Don’t panic… what will be is not yet! Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 1:11-12 Thesis: In a time when people are fascinated by apocalyptic things, we hold to the truth and as God enables us, live as his people. Introduction I’ve always been kind of fascinated by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 12, 2019

Fight the Good Fight of Faith by battling the 3rd Opponent to your faith, the devil.

VIDEO: TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON VIDEO: WALK OUT MAIN SLIDE: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT SCRIPTURE SLIDES: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 7I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

Peace is a sham without justice, mercy and love.

Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus says “peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” That is His gift of love to us. The Gospel message suggests that I ask you: “how many of you love Jesus?” Please raise your hands. [wait for show of hands] Good, because in the end that means “how many of you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 15:1-29, Daniel 3:17-18, John 2:5

Denomination: Catholic

Revisiting Rizpah - Boldly Intercede!

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on May 16, 2021

If we will stand on the rock and keep our children covered, Almighty God WILL save them!

When you are interceding for your lost loved ones, do you ever feel like you’re just wasting time? Do you feel like Rizpah, like you’re just covering for the dead? Does it feel like the people you are interceding for are a lost cause? Do you wonder if the Lord is really listening? Well, He hasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6, 2 Samuel 21:9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Book Of Jude: Standing Up For Truth & Speaking Against False Teachers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

Jude first speaks to accountability. He warns the church to not be led astray by these false teachers, by referencing several Old Testament examples of divine judgment. God will not only hold false teachers accountable, but he will hold all people accountable.

"The year was 320 AD when an elite regiment of Roman soldiers marched across the frozen tundra of Armenia. This was the elite thundering regiment that had formed a line of defense protecting the Roman empire from the invading Persian army. But a new threat came against the roman empire, and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Shield Of Faith: Lessons From Captain America Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Captain America, known for his unwavering principles, sense of duty, and indestructible shield, Captain America offers us powerful lessons that resonate deeply with our Christian faith. Lets uncover biblical truths about righteousness, resilience, and reliance on God's protection.

The Shield of Faith: Lessons from Captain America Introduction Today, I want to share with you a message inspired by an iconic superhero—Captain America. Known for his unwavering principles, sense of duty, and indestructible shield, Captain America offers us powerful lessons that resonate deeply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, James 1:2-4, Psalm 18:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caleb - 85 Years Young Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Learn when you are young so you will still know how to serve God when you get old.

“The Lord has kept me alive and well as he promised for all these forty-five years … Today I am eighty-five years old. I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent me on that journey, and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then. So give me the hill country that the Lord promised me … I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-12, Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist