Sermons on Standing:

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 6, 2002

Imagine you are in Christ’s presence.

I Can Only Imagine The song "I Can Only Imagine" by the group Mercy Me has really gotten a grip on me. I haven’t found another song on the CD that has done this for me, as it is not my normal genre of music. However, I am wearing out that track and burning up the player in my pickup truck. I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14-17, Revelation 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003

We cannot win by doing nothing

“Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Test Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on May 8, 2003

Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were facing the test of integrity. Every person who decides to live for God will also face the test of integrity. Let me share with you three aspects from this passage of scripture concerning integrity so that you will not

THE TEST OF INTEGRITY Daniel 3: 1-6; 8-21; 24-25; 30 This young man was born in 1906 and grew up in Germany. He later felt the call to ministry and entered into training for the ministry. During the time that he was in seminary, his home country of Germany was undergoing great chaos from the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-21, Daniel 3:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You An Oak Tree Or Grass Clippins

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 18, 2005

The sermon shows how to make your life count for God.

ARE YOU AN OAK TREE OR GRASS CLIPPINGS? PSALM 1 READ PS 1 I. DO YOU WANT YOUR LIFE TO BE LIKE A STRONG, VIBRANT OAK TREE OR LIKE GRASS CLIPPINGS BLOWN AWAY BY THE BLOWER? When all is said and done—your body is in the grave 1. Do you want your life to have been like a strong, healthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-8

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: A Matter Of Good Vs Evil Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The first in a five part series based on current television shows.

Psalm 10:1-14 "In every generation, there is a chosen one! She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness! She is the Slayer!" I’ve got bad news Buffy; one is not going to be enough. If we are going to stand against the forces of darkness it is going to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Job 28 (Where Is Wisdom To Be Found?)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." ...

God answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge." Job 38:1 - the beginning of our reading from today’s lectionary, that marks the beginning of the end of the book of Job. We’ve been plowing our way through the book of Job for quite a few Sundays ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Last Words And Last Sighting

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007

This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008

How do we maintain or get back a sense of wonder and awe of God

In Awe of God How do we capture that awe of God Recognize who God is Recognize God as Creator Recognize God as Judge Recognize who We are Recognize Ourselves as Sinners Slide Intro Do you ever feel like something has changed in your life? Where maybe you used to be excited about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Keeping On Into 2009 ”

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 30, 2008

A CALL TO STEADFASTNESS, DEDICATION AND GREATER ASSURANCE THAT ALL OUR LABOURS IN THE LORD ARE NOT IN VAIN.

1COR 15:58 “KEEPING ON KEEPING ON INTO 2009 ” I DON’T KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE A LOVER OF BOXING AS A SPORT OR NOT BUT WHEN A BOXER HAS HAD ENOUGH THE TRAINER CAN ‘THROW IN THE TOWEL’ THIS SIGNIFIES WE JUST CANT GO ON ANY FURTHER….. WE OFTEN USE THE TURN OF PHRASE TO SAY WERE GIVING UP. IF WERE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Special About Jesus?

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

Understanding what makes Jesus so special through his interactions in the story of the woman taken in adultery.

What’s So Special About Jesus? Scripture: John 8:1-11 Text: John 8:11 There was once a boy named Willie. He was a red-headed, freckle-faced 15 year-old boy. Willie was the kind of high school student who was always in trouble - always winding up in the principal’s office. He was the kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Isaiah prophecies about the coming Messiah

The Isaiah Oracles - 1 of 4 The Sign of the Savior Isaiah 7:10-17 Have you ever read the children’s book called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. It’s about a little boy whose day starts out bad and goes downhill from there. He gets gum in his hair, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Give Us Men

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 25, 2009

A Father’s Day sermon.

A FATHER’S DAY PRAYER “GOD GIVE US MEN” By Jerry Falwell “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none” (Ezek. 22:30). This verse is usually used with sermons on ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

A complete wedding service

Let us all remain standing as we pray: Father God, our most gracious heavenly father, we thank You for making us in your image. For when you made us in your image you also gave us the very essence of who you are – love. This afternoon we shout praises to the you our LORD. On this special occasion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship As A Way Of Life, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

This is a continuation of the first sermon in this four part series on Ps. 26. How do we become true worshippers? Worship has to go beyond the four walls of the church building and into our daily lives

Last week we began to discover that worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself: If God were asked to strip all the excess away: • our status in the community, • our promotion at work, • the car/SUV in our driveway • the success of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Faithful In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 26, 2010

Relying on God's Spritual weapons will enable us to stay faithful in warfare.

1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist