Sermons on Standing In The Gap:

Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024

Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Running The Race

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The Christian journey is often described as a race. Unlike earthly competitions where only one person wins, in the race of faith, every believer who runs well and endures to the end will receive the prize of eternal life.

RUNNING THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021

To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation 2. The Engagement Strategies 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Obstacles Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 12, 2001

Like the Israelites of old, many of us find ourselves staring at an obstacle of some kind that stands between us and the spiritual goals we have set for ourselves for the new year.

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Overcoming the Obstacles Bette Nesmith had a good secretarial job in a Dallas bank when she ran across a problem that interested her. Her thought was, there must be a better way to correct typewriter errors? Having had some art experience, she knew that artists who ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jan 31, 2001

What shall YOU do then with Jesus which is called Christ? When we stand in the hour of descision, will we also cry out "Give Us Barabbas (The world)"

KJV: Mk 15:6 6Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. Give Us Barabbas As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

More Important Than Your Cholesterol Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jul 11, 2001

More important than our health at middle age is our ability to find and use God’s armor now at any age as we prepare to take a stand for God.

We must wear God’s armor to survive life’s battles. I. Truth (14) A. Know and understand B. Practice living in truth C. Seek and Desire God’s words II. Righteousness (14) A. Christ’s righteousness gives boldness B. Our righteousness gives confidence III. The Gospel’s Impact (15) A. Now at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Uses Our Feeble Efforts In Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2007

Christ calls His followers to be different. This morning I would challenge those of you who have entered the gate and are standing on the narrow road to travel the road and to dare to be different.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 7:12-14 Introduction: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.” The word that Jesus used for “narrow” in the phrase “narrow is the way” refers to a road that is “narrow and troublesome” to travel. The road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Like, God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 16, 2006

One of the images of God from the Old Testament is that of a powerful and intimidating deity who stands in judgment. How can that square with the God of love and compassion we see in the New Testament.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been dealing with questions that those in our church – as well as those from about 3 neighboring congregations – have submitted that they would like to ask of God. The question we’re dealing with this morning is: God, what are you like? OPEN: A couple of years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Light Shining

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 10, 2006

We should not waste our light; it is to shine brightly for all to see! It is our duty to stand out, not for prominence sake but for the spreading of the gospel, for light into a dark world, for the glory of God!

KEEPING THE LIGHT SHINING Isa. 9:2 (NIV) "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned." The story is told of a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline and who received his new supply of oil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Anger Rattle Around In Your Soul Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 14, 2005

There is a difference between the righteous anger Jesus felt at times and the piddling little things that make us angry. Anger can be an impediment which stands in the way of our enjoyment of God.

Don’t Let Anger Rattle Around in Your Soul James 1:19-21 February 13, 2005 One of the things that I regret about the way I reared my children is that I think I raised my voice too often. As I reflect back, I understand now that on those occasions when I had reached the limit of my patience with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

"Choosing To Live By God's Agenda" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 17, 2005

Where do we stand in the crowd on Palm Sunday? Are we a part of the fickle majority, the convinced minority, the 12 disciples, the critical Pharisees or other people who opposed him?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 “Choosing to Live By God’s Agenda” John 12:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Are you aware that year after year we hear or read this story and miss what God is saying to us about our personal life? Within this story is the truth about why many of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Measuring The Depth Of Our Own Spirituality

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

There are many ways to measure our own spirituality but there are three ways that stand out from all the others. These measurements apply equally to all Christians regardless of one’s circumstance.

MEASURING THE DEPTH OF OUR OWN SPIRITUALITY “Then they who feared the Lord spoke often one to another; and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord, and who thought upon His name. ‘And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Born For Such A Time As This!"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 26, 2007

Living out God’s purposes for our lives is going to involve taking up the gaunlet and being prepared to stand up, serve others and sacrifice self, for Jesus sake.

Mark.15:42 -47. “Born for such a time as this” being born for uch a time - February 1980 the US Olympic ice hockey team slipped its foot into a glass slipper and walked away with a gold medal at Lake placid, New York. Beating The world best Russian team and then beating Finland in the final. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist