Sermons on Stand Up:

He Stood Up For Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014

Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Citizenship Card Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

As both citizens of heaven and the United States, we have certain rights and privileges. We need to make sure they are not being taken from us without a fight!

THE CITIZENSHIP CARD Text: Acts 22:24-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In America, unlike any other country of the time, the Founders envisioned a land where people of all faiths could worship God without fear of persecution. The freedom to worship would, in turn, cultivate the piety and virtue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

The 7ups Of Life

Contributed by Deborah Naves on Jan 28, 2010

God wants you to be your very best. Take the 7Up challenge and find out what you need to do to be a better Christian.

Be Uplifted - The 7Up Talk. _ _ _ _ _ If you’ve ever read the book of Acts, you’ll know it chronicles the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven [Acts 1:1-14]. It is the Bible’s detailed account of how Jesus departed from his disciples and returned to Heavenly Father. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

When God said Go, Abram didn’t whine or argue, he just went.

George Bernard Shaw once quipped, “If other planets are inhabited, then they must be using the earth for their insane asylum”. Funny but if we look at the world, it doesn’t seem so far fetched does it? I’m sure that’s what it must have looked like after God confused everyone at Babel. After the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

God Unites With Us

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 13, 2021

People after 9/11 united with God and still today, God unites with us. It is the suffering servant, that God has untied with in Isaiah and the servant United with God

• Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists took control of four passenger airliners. Two were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. A third was crashed into the Pentagon. And the fourth was heading toward Washington, D.C., but crashed in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Stemming The Tide-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 14, 2016

2 of 5. YaHWeH(the LORD) sought for a man who would be willing to stand for Him in the midst of apostasy. Who will stand for the Lord or stem the tide of sin? A person who stems the tide of sin, Addresses spiritual...

STEMMING THE TIDE-II—Ezekiel 22:23-31 Intervention/Confrontation/Stand against Standing in the Gap Attention: The concise story behind the book & movie ‘300’(From Wikipedia) The Battle of Thermopylae; was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Builds Up

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

We have a lot of knowledge in the Christian church today. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough love.

"Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne tells the story of a young man named Goodman Brown who meets up with the devil one night and takes a walk to a secret meeting only to find that every upstanding person in the community knows the devil by name. Even his saintly wife knows the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Lift Up Your Head And Keep It Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2007

Life is very heavy at times. We must learn to lift our heads even if our hopes appeared dashed.

GET YOUR HEAD UP! AND KEEP IT UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. DON’T WE HAVE A REASON TO BE HEAVY? AS JONAH SAID, YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005

Four implications of Our Lord’s Return a Second Time Should Encourage us to Live Spiritually right.

TEXT: Rev. 7:1-"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him...." THEME: God’s Word is Truth! PROP.: Be prepared for the Return of Christ T/SENT.: By examining the following Scriptures, we may see the elements surrounding the Return of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Waking Up To Your Wake Up Call"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2004

God uses a variety of wake up calls to get our attention. It is up to us to respond to them.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 25, 2004 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Waking Up to Your Wake Up Call” Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Story: A couple was staying at a small motel in rural Georgia. The wife woke up first and began packing, getting dressed and taking things to the car while her husband ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Lift Jesus Up, Lift Him Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores glorifying God in our lives, trusting Him in difficult times, and understanding the transformative power of death through Jesus's sacrifice.

Good morning, beloved family of God, and welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a fellowship of believers, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are part of a community that transcends the boundaries of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Glorify God

I Know That I Can Stand

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

A look at the life of Daniel to gain strenght to stand for the Lord in any situation

I Know That I Can Stand Daniel 1 Introduction: NOTICE: While in this office speak in a low, soothing tone and do not disagree with me in any manner. Please be informed that excess noise and any non-concurrence causes great gastric difficulty, hyper-peristalsis, hyper-secretion of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Giving Up--Never An Option"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

Why the Christian should never consider giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 12, 2003 “Giving Up--is Never an Option” Matthew 9:22 Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back on a time in your life when you gave up on something or someone and years later you said, “I wish I would have stuck it out just a little bit longer.” I “gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:22, Galatians 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed – Mental Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2016

Mental Health - Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Stand firm in the Lord (vs 1) (2). Stand Firm in Unity (vs 2) (3). Stand Firm in Trust (vs 4-7) (4). Stand Firm in Practice (vs 8-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, • But he moved with his family to America, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Who Gave The Church The Order To Stand Down?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 1, 2013

The term "Stand Down" has been used recently in light of the Benghazi attack, it is a military term meaning a cessation of offensive actions; a cease fire; a truce. Are we guilty of "Standing Down" concerning the sins that are prevalent in our society?

When reporting on current events such as "fast and furious" and the Benghazi attack on our American Embassy, reporters are using the term "Stand Down" when asking who gave the orders to do nothing to help those in peril. Stand Down is a military term meaning, (a) A suspension or relaxation from an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God