Sermons About Stand
Standing Tall in Tough Times - Jim Polhemus
Standing Tall in Tough Times This morning we will examine 3 men who are well known biblical characters, and who failed in situations to stand up for what they believed. Pilate, Aaron, and Solomon all wanted to satisfy the crowd. They gave us 3 fundamental flaws that we want to stay away from. 1. They didn’t speak up when they knew something was wrong. (Mark 15:10, Exodus 32:22, 1 Kings 11:2) 2. They went along with the “mob-mentality”. (Mark 15:14, Exodus 32:23, 1 Kings 11:4) 3. They succumbed to peer pressure. (Mark 15:15, Exodus 32:23, 1 Kings 11:6) These men were politically powerful, religiously connected, and in Solomon’s case, the greatest in riches & wisdom above all other kings of the earth. (1 Kings 10:23) We as Christians can take 3 steps to stand tall amidst the everyday pressures we face. 1. Develop a solid Christ based foundation from which everything else grows. (Matt. 7:24-29) 2. Develop the ability to stand against opposition. (Galatians 5:1) 3. Practice clear thinking in difficult times. (Colossians 3:1-4) Joseph, Daniel, and Stephen displayed strength in order to impact their situations and make a lasting change. 1. Joseph ~ Genesis 39:9-23 2. Daniel ~ 6:10-23 3. Stephen ~ Acts 7:1-60
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Jesus for President
Jesus for President? It almost sounds funny to put those words in the same sentence. In our day when we are so very careful to keep religion and politics separate, it may be difficult to face the reality that the Revelation is a strikingly political book of insubordination against an anti-Christian "empire". While John uses "veiled" language to build his case, it is clear that the ruling empire of the day (Rome) was being implicated as an instrument of Satan! Wow! Can you imagine the pressure we would face if we stood against the state with such vitriolic words? But remember - John was a prisoner of the state! And he wasn't there for towing the party line! He was there because the reigning powers of the day saw danger in the eyes of this little old man! What does the world see when they look in your eyes or mine? Perhaps it's no coincidence that we are talking politics in an election week! Revelation 12-15 is our text - hold on for the ride!
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Stand Part 2
For the Roman soldier, the breastplate was a crucial piece of armor. Having it in place was the different between life and death. For the Christ-follower, the breastplate of righteousness is just as crucial. While our own righteousness may give us a sense of false confidence and pride, it is worthless against the enemy. Only the righteousness of Jesus Christ can cover us and protect us from the enemy’s assaults.
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