Sermons on Steadfast Mind:

Signs Of A Strong Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019

A sermon examining the qualities of a strong church.

SIGNS OF A STRONG CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:1-4 You may be surprised to learn that America is one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year between 3,500 & 4000 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started in the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Good To Be Back Home Again! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the joy that is experienced when returning to a right relationship with the Father.

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN Ruth 1:19-22 Often I will have a ministry related trip planned months in advance and I find myself eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get out of town for a while. Usually I am fine for about 3 days, and after that I begin to get a little homesick. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology And The Church Growth Movement Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

We live in an age where worship teams rival pop bands, and the Sunday sermon has been carefully distilled into a 28-minute TED Talk with a side of Scripture. But beneath the gloss of production and the metrics lurks a growing hollowness.

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology and the Church Growth Movement July 13, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction: Navigating The Fog of Modern Faith On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Flight 007 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

God's Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 2-5 - Messages In Romans - This Is Wonderful Hope Leading To Glory - Message 20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

We study HOPE, that settled assurance that fixes our faith in the Lord. A glorious body awaits us and that is fashioned after the magnificent, resurrected body of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is our hope of glory. Progression – tribulation, perseverance, character to hope.

20. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 2-5 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS - THIS IS WONDERFUL HOPE LEADING TO GLORY - MESSAGE 20 {{Romans 5:2 through whom also WE HAVE OBTAINED our introduction by FAITH into this GRACE in which we stand, and we exult in HOPE of the GLORY of God.”}} Let us continue with the study ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Romans 10:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:19-20, Romans 8:23-25, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 12:12, Romans 5:3-5, Galatians 5:22, Titus 2:2, John 14:16-17, Philippians 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against "false brethren" who wanted to restri

Quotation: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." Many people are fighting battles that are not really worth fighting. Illustration: When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Credentials Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 11

THE MASTER’S CREDENTIALS Matthew 11 1. The Revelation of His credentials v. 1 "He departed to teach and to preach." Was Jesus really the Messiah? in ch 11 we see the:- The messenger of the Messiah v. 1 - 19 i.e. the miracles of the Messiah v. 20 - 30 , the message of the Messiah ch 12 v. 1 - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking With God

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Can two walk together except they be agreed?

“WALKING WITH GOD” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 7:1-53 De 5:33 Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and [that it may be] well with you, and [that] ye may prolong [your] days in the land which ye shall ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-53

Purposeful, Positive And Passionate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 18, 2003

Nine principles of remaining purposeful, positive and passionate despite all of life’s difficulties.

Purposeful, positive and productive (I Cor. 15:57,58) The following are several key principles that allowed Paul to remain steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1. PRAISE - Paul praised and thanked God for His power, purpose and victory given to him through the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Is An Appeal To Grateful Living

Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 1, 2006

Easter is firs, an ACT OF GOD; second, an APPROPRIATION OF GRACE; and third, an APPEAL TO GRATEFUL LIVING.

INTRODUCTION A wedding was being videotaped. The video was shot from the back of the church looking up the aisle toward the bride and groom. Because of the camera angle, you could see several members of the congregation. Suddenly, during the giving of vows, a man jumped up from his pew and yelled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Craziest Lover Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

“That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Lover Ever! Hosea 3:1-3 (HCSB) 1 Then the Lord said to me, “Go again; show love to a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, just as the Lord loves the Israelites though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes.” ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Noah: Living Righteously In The Last Days

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 23, 2023

Today, I invite you to open your Bibles to Genesis 6:9 as we explore the life of Noah and draw valuable lessons from his example. In a world that increasingly distances itself from God's righteousness, we find inspiration in Noah's faithfulness and obedience.

Point 1: Walk with God (Genesis 6:9) Noah's defining characteristic was his unwavering commitment to walk with God. In a world filled with wickedness, Noah found favor because he lived in close fellowship with his Creator. Similarly, in the last days, we are called to cultivate an intimate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:22, 2 Peter 2:5, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 18:23-33, Genesis 8:1, Luke 17:26-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

As believers, we are not exempt from trouble. But we are empowered to rise above it through our faith in Christ. Our peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of Christ.

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, bad news, and instability, many hearts are weighed down with anxiety. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God