Sermons on Stand Together:

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Disabled? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2007

You may appear as if you have it all together but inside be disabled spiritually. Jesus meets two people and shares with them how to become abled. Which group are you in?

Disabled (adj) crippled; injured; incapacitated. 1. to make unable or unfit; weaken or destroy the capability of; cripple; incapacitate: 2. to make legally incapable; disqualify. When we use the word "disabled" we normally think of someone who has a physical weakness. And in John 5 we meet someone ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wedding Day Advice To Couple

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 4, 2009

Many couples use a lot of time and months to plan their wedding day but they never take time to plan their marriage. A quick advice that will keep couple together forever if they apply and live it daily.

Wedding advice to the couple – Mark 10: 7 - 9 Today is a significant day. It is a defining moment. It is one of the most defining days of your entire life. But as significant as today is, it is just the beginning of your marriage. Mark 10: 7 - 9 This is a new beginning in your life. As you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 3, 2004

#8 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. God works all things together for good for Christians. Useful opening illustration. Also describes this truth in Jesus’ death too.

Romans 8:28-30 – Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Read passage. Once there was a river. It was a wide river with many docks and wharves along its shores. It provided income for many with its sport fishing and recreational opportunities. It provided leisure for many with its beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Well Is Deep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 16, 2004

Remember, if you try to go it alone, then the fence that shuts others out shuts you in. The story of the Woman at the Well is the best example of what this means. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You know the feeling! There are those days, no, weeks, O.K. months, you just feel like crawling into a hole and hoping someone will come along and throw dirt over you! It’s those days, weeks and sometimes months, nothing goes right. Nothing! You can’t do anything right, nor say the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Cutting Himself With Stones..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 24, 2005

The person who really wants to do something finds a way, all others an excuse. Not so with the the encounter of Jesus with the sad soul who lived in the tombs. Let’s examine it together!

INTRODUCTION Mark 5 has been appropriately called the Bible home for the incurables. Three cases, absolutely, humanly speaking, incurable. The demonic man, The diseased woman and The dead girl. All three have been seen as hopeless. If they lived in our world today, one would be sent to a mental ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Worse Than Leprosy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 4, 2006

A few sweet words and a little bit of kindness can coax the hottest iron out of a fire. So it is with gratitude. Let’s examine this truth together in Lukes story of the ten lepers!

Introduction I read recently of the story of the man who was betrayed by one he thought was his best friend. He went to him and asked, "How could you do this to me? Who picked you up out of the gutter? Who gave you your first job? Who lent you money and bailed you out of jail!" His reply was, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling To Pastoral Ministry

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 12, 2012

A Pastors advice to his son on the day of his ordination to the Christian ministry. Son, keep close to Christ; keep close to your people; and by the grace of God seek to bring the two together.

The Call to Pastoral Ministry. Service of Ordination into the Christian ministry Scripture readings: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10, 16 – 18; 1st Peter 5:1- 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

#8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday - Seeing The Future Joy

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 10, 2012

When Jesus looked upon the celbrating throng He saw the future and eternal joy He and they would share together. He not only allowed them to celebrate. He enjoyed it.

Paslm Sunday - Seeing the Future Joy Pastor Dan Little - adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13903 Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-13 The Triumphal Entry 1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: *other

Our Kinsman-Redeemer Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2015

It is this word which describes Boaz that is at the center of the Book of Ruth and points directly to Jesus Christ which is the point of our time together today… Jesus Christ is our Kinsman-Redeemer.

BOOK OF RUTH: “OUR KINSMAN REDEEMER” RUTH 1:1-4:22 INTRODUCTION The Book of Ruth in the Old Testament is one of my favorite books in the entire Bible. It is a short historical story with a simple divine plot which speaks directly to our lives today. I find the people to be real as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 26, 2022

Unity is so important for the church that Jesus spoke about it in the last narrative of Mark's Gospel. Why can the church not agree to disagree? She needs to come together as one!

9 Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: United Methodist

We Believe In The Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Guided By The Good Shepherd: A Journey Through Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Psalm 23, we find comfort, assurance, and guidance as we walk alongside the Good Shepherd. Let us delve into this psalm together and discover the transformative truths it holds for our lives.

Guided by the Good Shepherd: A Journey Through Psalm 23 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey through one of the most beloved passages of Scripture, Psalm 23. In these timeless verses, we find comfort, assurance, and guidance as we walk alongside the Good Shepherd. Let us delve into this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Gospel Personal, Philippians Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2022

Making the Gospel personal means that we are to be found doing the work set before us. It means that we, as Christians, are in this together – but not for our ego, desire, or needs - but to see salvation given to all.

“Making the Gospel Personal” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 1 Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction - Today we begin our series in Philippians, want you to be as excited as I am! -- This is a great book of discipleship; prayerfully help us draw closer to Christ - Brief set up: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational