Sermons on Still Standing:

The Awesome Potential Of Nothing

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

In the beginning, outside of God, there was nothing and from that, God made everything and still today He takes the nothing of our lives and makes something out of it.

I was speaking with someone several weeks ago and I was sharing with them the burden and the direction that the Lord has led Renee’ and I in. I told them that we were taking this leap of faith. That we’re going to Hattiesburg and we’re gonna plant a church, under the direction of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You're Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007

No Matter where you have been or what you’ve done in life, God still allow U-Turns in our lives if we desire it.

Sermon: “If You’re Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns” Introduction Tonight is New Year’s Eve. This is a night that a lot of the world is celebrating the going out of the old year and the coming in of the New Year. There are mass parties and festivities put in place to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Our Loved Ones To Christ

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 25, 2007

The rich man showed no concern for his family until he found himself in eternity with God. Let us be careful to win them while there is still time.

Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Winning Our Loved Ones To Christ Intro: Our sign out front says it all: “The Only Thing We Can Take To Heaven Is Each Other.” The rich man died and in hell the first thing he thought about was his 5 brothers (Luke 16:28). Death has a way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:28

Denomination: *other

Sticking With God's Plan And Purpose

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

Here we find a troubling passage in which Jesus is driving the money-changers and their customers out of the Temple. What was the problem, and do we still do it today?

Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 Intro: This is a story that we are a little uncomfortable with. 1. because we are a little bit taken aback by the strength of Jesus’ behavior. 2. He is knocking over tables and chairs, hitting people with a whip. 3. if we would be honest, we would almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

10-23-11 Romans 9 Thru 11 It's All About Gods Plan (Romans Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 23, 2011

In chapter 9 of Romans Paul expressed concerned about Gods people coming to Christ...many rejected Him and still believed in their own religion and that goes on today.

10-23-11 Romans 9 thru 11 It's all about Gods plan The next three chapters deal with Israel’s spiritual history: past (chap. 9), present (chap. 10), and future (chap. 11). Paul’s purpose is to explain how God could set aside His chosen people and save the Gentiles, and how He will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Radically Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

Every person can have his or her life radically changed by Jesus Christ. Paul did a complete 180, and Christ is still doing this for people today.

Every person can have his or her life radically changed by Jesus Christ. Paul did a complete 180, and Christ is still doing this for people today. Jesus, Radically Changing Lives Acts 9:8-22 Introduction: 1. We learned last week that one of the most significant events in the Bible is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:8-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Prayer Keys - Focus On God Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 17, 2011

Prayer is talking and listening to God. We must not be too busy to listne. God spoke to Elijah in a still small voice. He speaks to us that way, too.

Focus on God “Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Ps 46:10 In 1517, an obscure Catholic priest named Martin Luther placed his life in God’s hands when he nailed his 95 theses, his 95 arguments against the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Joseph - Part 3

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Gos still uses people in incredible ways. He changes lives when we least expect it. He uses people and situations for His good.

The Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Romans. Chapter 15 verse 4, “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” And hope is certainly what we find as we study the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Don’t Miss Your Move

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 23, 2009

when you move with God you cannot fail, when you move without God you cannot win. There is a time to be still, but there is a time for making a move,

Multitudes of feeble folk surrounded that pool waiting for the moving of the water. Here was a multitude of people that testified by their very presence that they were in need of something there, that they couldn�t get anywhere else. We�re gathered in this place today as they were then. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons For The Disciples

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 18, 2007

Jesus is still travelling towards Jerusalem. Along the way He gives instruction to the crowd and to the disciples. Luke 17: 1-10 contains four challenges to the disciples.

Lessons for Disciples Luke 17: 1-10 Jesus is still travelling towards Jerusalem. Along the way He gives instruction to the crowd and to the disciples. Luke 17: 1-10 contains four challenges to the disciples. 1. A disciple must avoid putting stumbling blocks in front of others (17: 1-3a). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007

This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Reconciliation Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 42-45 Joseph reveals his desire to test his brothers to see if they are changed men or still like they were the day they sold him into Egypt.

Genesis Series # 8 CHCC: March 18, 2007 The Road to Reconciliation Genesis 40-45 INTRODUCTION: Last week we ended the sermon with Joseph in Prison. Perhaps you have noticed that the story of Joseph is a story of transitions: From home to pit to prison and finally to a palace. Joseph’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Message Of Christmas.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 17, 2013

This is a sermon for Christmas that is based on Luke 2 and explores the question of whether we still realise we need saving today. Peace with who? Salvation from what?

The message of Christmas Christmas Day Sermon Wendy Gravolin. Luke 2:1-20. Introduction On Monday night I was listening to the news when I heard that all of the hotels in Bethlehem are booked out. This made me wonder what it would be like if Jesus was born in December 2008 and what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican