Sermons on Withstand:

The Joy Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 12, 2017

The apex of the Christian life is to enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus Christ.

THE JOY OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Study Text: 1 John 1:3-7 Introduction: - The apex of the Christian life is to enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus Christ. As Christians, rebels against God but saved by grace, we are unworthy of this fellowship. Yet God, in all of His goodness, has paved the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of War - Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 I. Introduction On May 9, 1864, at the site of the Spotsylvania Courthouse, General Sedgwick was personally overseeing the placement of a battery directly to the rear of his entrenched 14th New Jersey while enjoying a conversation with his young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Ears One Mouth Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2017

We should be willing to truly listen before we speak.

Two Ears One Mouth Text: James 1:19-20 Introduction 1. Admittedly we all have trouble listening. Maybe we are watching our favorite TV program, and our husband or wife is talking to us about something that is important to them. As they talk, we may mumble, "Hmm", "Yeah", and "Uh Huh". Until ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Church: The People Of God Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

THE CHURCH IS A LIVING ORGANISM MADE UP OF BORN AGAIN BELIEVERS.

THE CHURCH: THE PEOPLE OF GOD 1 PETER 2:4-12 JAN. 20, 2019 LAST WEEK WE STARTED A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHURCH. PEOPLE HAVE MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WHAT THE CHURCH IS, AND IT IS MY HOPE THAT AS WE STUDY WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH, THAT WE WILL GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT WE ARE TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

No One Left Behind: Togetherness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 10, 2019

It should be our goal that NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND. Are we praying for a spirit of unity, synergy, and togetherness in our family and church. Are we all pulling together? Judging others will limit any personal growth possible.

NO ONE LEFT BEHIND --- TOGETHER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a series. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (MSG) So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you'll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you're already ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Psalm 133:1-3, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 9) When Is A Child Better Than Seven Sons?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The focus of parents should not be just the quantity of children they should have but the quality of children. Parents must not just have children but be ready to sacrifice for them to become vital to society. One child brought up well is better than seven sons ill brought up.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 9) WHEN IS A CHILD BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS? 1. Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14 The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

It’s Time To Resist!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2019

We live in a time when evil is sweeping our culture. Christians not anchored are being swept with it. We look at the Church’s duty to resist evil; what we’re to resist; and how we’re to resist it.

IT’S TIME TO RESIST! 2 Cor. 10:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Over the Christmas break I heard about some ladies who were shopping non-stop for several days. 2. In one of the many parking lots, they ran into friends. One friend complimented the shop-a-holics on their new car and asked if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 28:4, James 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attitudes For Adversity

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 29, 2019

This sermon shows Paul's attitude toward adversity while in prison. What prison are you in?

Attitudes For Adversity: (Phil 1:12-30) Introduction: Scenario... 1 – medical issue Scenario 2 – loss of work Scenario 3 – marriage break-up Cuba... Five years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, (theologian Thomas Oden) visited congregations in the Methodist Church of Cuba and discovered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2. The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

There are a lot of nice things about Christianity, but they mean nothing if the good news of Jesus Christ is not true. The Christian life begins by finding out for yourself that the gospel is true.

Last summer Kathy and I took our son, Justin, to Washington, D.C. One of our stops was a tour of the FBI building. We saw the crime lab, the shooting practice range, pictures of the top ten most wanted criminals and all that. But all the time I was dying to ask if we could see Fox ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

1. It's A Battle Out There! Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Don't be surprised if life feels like a battle some days, or even a lot of days. We have a powerful enemy in the devil and his tricks can be dangerous.

This morning we begin a new part of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. You could call it the grand climax. I love Ephesians because of the picture that it gives of the church. The church, blessed by God, united, holy, and now, finally, in Ephesians 6:10-17, the church militant. Please stand for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Prayer In Time Of Need In Truth And Justice, For All Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we pray for Christ’s sake, to heal us in our distress in trust and disbelief

PRAYER IN TIME OF NEED IN TRUTH AND JUSTICE, FOR ALL by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2019) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Zechariah 6:12-13, John 15:5, Matthew 13:31-32, John 3:16, Matthew 5:22, Acts 3:6-16, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 6:12-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Had Enough Of The Enemy’s Bluff?

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2020

The Jebusites "trash-talked" to David that even their lame and blind could fend off his troops from taking Jerusalem. We too have strongholds we've allowed that Satan tells us we can't overcome, but Jesus has come to help us defeat them!

HAD ENOUGH OF THE ENEMY’S BLUFF? 2 SAM. 5:3,6-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FACT OR FICTION 1. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and sometimes they have some very perceptive questions. 2. One pastor (not me) had just been telling his grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. When it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Coming: Go To Church More Often

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019

The appraoch of the Rapture will bring with it the birthpangs of worldwide troubles and catastrophes. Hebrews tells us to do 2 things: Spur one another to love & good works and GO TO CHURCH MORE & MORE OFTEN!

JESUS IS COMING: GO TO CHURCH MORE OFTEN Heb. 10:24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FRUGAL LUTHERAN 1. The frugal Lutheran walked into the house panting and almost completely exhausted. “What happened, honey?” inquired his wife. 2. “It’s a great new idea I have to be a better steward of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Devil Hopes You Never Find Out

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 19, 2019

Israel was caught in bondage to Pharaoh. They did not know that God was already preparing a deliver. If they could see the tatics of the enemy things would be different.

What the Devil hopes you never find out Theme: To show that the devil is a liar and father there of Text: Exodus 1:8 – 22, Ephesians 6:10 - 18 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. And he said to his people, "Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:9, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2019

God wants you to be blessed. When we do not commit to God, we will be doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week in our reverse order journey with the Israelites on their deliverance tour, we left the nation of Israel on the cusp of ending their 40-year journey to get into the Promised Land. • Today, we go back into the book of Deuteronomy, where Moses is going to give his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ