Sermons on Stand Upright:

Because Of Christ

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Standing for the cause of Christ.

Title: Because of Christ! Text: Acts 4:18-22 Introduction: Have your ever stood for something? --In high school they took our break, we boycotted lunch --No matter what you think of Promise Keepers, you have to admire their stand. --America was even founded by men with a cause!! 1. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fireproof - If You Can't Take The Heat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Standing up in trials

Harry Truman - If you can’t take the heat... The Kitchen is where it’s Cookin! What I know about Heat and pressure - Hot Wings! Iron into Steel Charcoal to Diamonds Jeremiah 12 - "Why do wicked prosper? Rub it in my face?" So you can run w/ the horses If you Mickey Mouse around with God - you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind The Gap

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008

Are you standing in the gap?

Mind the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 I. Introduction London tube station, “Mind the Gap.” It is important that you obey this warning because you could fall down. There is another Gap that we should be mindful of, God is looking for a man to stand in this Gap, are you that man? II. Main Body A. Who is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Jireh

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 29, 2017

Where God stands.

JEHOVAH JIREH Genesis 22:1---19 Abraham called God by name Jehovah Jireh which means “God will provide”. Today this place is called Jehovah Jireh.The mount of Jehovah it shall provide. (1) Abraham is tested of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Unseen Hero Of The Faith

Contributed by Eddie Young on Sep 11, 2018

Standing for God reguardless

I preached this message on our special day, "HERO SUNDAY" on Sept. 09th. We honored our first responders. The Bible too has its list of heroes, many of whom are preached about on any given Sunday. In this sermon, I would like to speak about one unseen hero. He was from an Ethiopian background ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Put Me In The Middle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Who will stand in the gap?

A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Book And The Lamb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2025

A Lamb slain standing.

THE BOOK AND THE LAMB. Revelation 5:1-14. 1. “Who is worthy to break the seals of the scroll?” (REVELATION 5:2). Until the seals are broken, the whole of redemption history is held in suspense. There can be no conclusion to the book of Revelation if we are stuck here at the first hurdle. To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 2, 2022

This the second sermon in a series based on The Book of Proverbs. Based on the TV game show "Let's Make a Deal," in which contestants struggle with the desire of their hearts -- to win "big" prizes or money, the choices we reveal the desires of our heart.

I’m going to assume that you all are familiar with a popular little game show called “Let’s Make a Deal.” It’s been on for, like, ever it seems. The “contestants” are offered various “mystery prizes” to choose from. Some of the prizes are really amazing and some of the prizes … well, they’re ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Kings 11:4-6, 1 Kings 11:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Tighten Up Your Belt Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015

Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Stood Still

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Jesus stands still where ever desperate sincere faith reaches him, and when he stands still miracles happen.

Jesus Came to Jericho and left Jericho (This is an illustration of what I said this morning, that if we do not prepare ourselves for his presence, He will come and go, and We will not receive anything. One blind man by the name of bartemaeus was willing to reveal his emptiness, He was willing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Not Afraid Of Their Faces: For I Am With Thee

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to win souls.

Be Not Afraid of Their Faces: For I Am With Thee… Jeremiah 1:1-10 Since we are about to start Continuing Witness Training, I thought it would be good to discuss the call of Jeremiah. Many people do not witness because they do not feel called. Many have fear of rejection or physical harm. Many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10, Psalm 107:2, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Psalm 81:10, Jeremiah 33:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Proverbs 23:6-7, Jeremiah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of Submission Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jun 17, 2008

This sermon deals with Paul’s conclusion to the Galatian church that teaches us to stand firm in Christ.

Seeking Out Truth The Freedom of the Gospel Galatians 5-6 Lawrence D Vinson Forest Lake Christian Church If there was one thing that you could say to a person you cared about what would it be? What if you knew, deep-down inside that you were never going to see or hear from them again? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don, T You Think It,s Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2011

Look around and see its almost time.

DON, T YOU THINK IT,S TIME TO WAKE UP Eph.5: 14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. If the real Christians would stop, long enough and look deep enough, and search hard enough, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - The Difference Maker

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 29, 2018

In this passage we see the Difference that the Holy Spirit can make in our lives - 1. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. 2. The Holy Spirit gave Peter courage and boldness. 3. The Holy Spirit enabled Peter to stand up and proclaim Jesus as Savior

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12 (Call to worship - Psalm 23) The Holy Spirit - The Difference Maker In this passage we see the Difference that the Holy Spirit can make in our lives - 1. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. 2. The Holy Spirit gave Peter courage and boldness. 3. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Light And Truth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

When people reject the light God gives them, they lose that truth and move deeper and deeper into darkness.

INTRODUCTION We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all the Razorback fans mad. There were two Razorbacks who had heard about a $50 all-inclusive cruise just for Razorback fans. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Baptist