Stand Firm 9: Standing Firm With A Strong Resistance 1-17-2016

Standing Firm With A Strong Resistance: 1 Peter 5:8-10

Keys to Successful Resistance!

I.  Be Controlled by the Spirit

Key Word:  Self-control

II. Be Aware of the Spiritual Dimension

Key Word: Alert

III. Know Your Adversary and Your Advocate

Key Words: Adversary & Prowling

A. The Enemy

1. He is a Roaring Lion - Intimidation

2.  He is a Prowling Lion - Opportunist

B. The Advocate: Jesus!

1. He is a Graceful Savior

2. He is a Powerful Lord

3. He is an Empowering Spirit

IV. Exert Spiritual and Cultural Resistance

Key Word: Resist

A. Turn Away

B. Push Back

C. Proclaim Truth

V. Stand Firm in Faith

Key Word: Stand Firm

Stand Firm 8: Stand Firm the Lord is Near 1-3-2016

Sermon Title: Stand Firm, The Lord is Near

Scripture: James 5:7-9

I. Stand Firm with Patience

A. Trust in His Timing

B. Trust in His Sovereignty

C. Trust in HIs Concluding Work

II. Stand Firm In His Return

A. Live Like His Return is Near

1. Patience in difficulty

2. Perseverance in Suffering

3. Persistence in Love

4. Passion for His Word

5. Perpetuate Godly Characteristics

B. Proclaim that Judgment is Imminent

Stand Firm 7: Standing Firm in His Teaching and His Will 12-27-2015

Sermon Title: Standing Firm in His Teaching and Will

Scriptures: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17; Colossians 4:12

I. Stand Firm in His Teaching: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

A. Saved by the Sanctifying Work  vs. 13

B. Sharing in the Gospel vs. 14

C. Standing on the Teaching vs. 15

D. Strengthening for Good Deeds and Words  vss. 16-17

II. Standing in the Will of the Lord Colossians 4:12

A. The Initiation of His Will

B. The Indications of His Will

1. Maturity

2. Assurance

Stand Firm 6: Stand Firm in the Lord 11-29-15 (Part 2)

11-29-15

Stand Firm in the Lord - Part 2 Phil 4:1

Stand Firm:

I. With Agreement In The Lord   4:2-3

II. To Rejoice In The Lord Always  4:4

III. Let Your Gentleness Be Evident  4:5

IV. By Overcoming Anxiety  4:6-7

V. In The Focal Character Traits  4:8-9

Stand Firm 5: Stand Firm in the Lord 11-22-15 (Part 1)

Stand Firm 5: Stand Firm in the Lord

Philippians 4:1

11-22-15

I. Therefore Stand Firm (Part 1)

A. With Joy in the Lord  3:1

B. Have Spiritual Discernment 3:2

C. Put No Confidence in the Flesh 3:3-6

D. Consider, Compare, and Know Christ 3:7-11

E. Forget the Past, and Press to the Future 3:12-16

Stand Firm 3: Stand Firm with the Spiritual Armour 11-8-15

Stand Firm 3: Stand Firm with the Spiritual Armour

Ephesians 6:10-20, Isaiah 59:17

I. The Spiritual Struggle

A. Puts our daily lives (and the life of the corporate church) in the context of the spiritual world. We are in a spiritual war, not just a physical fight

B. Highlights that our adversary is consistently on the attack, i.e. in attack mode.  MWG: two concepts among many from OT and NT: accuser (Zechariah 3:1-10) and adversary (Job 1 & 2)

C. Emphasizes that the struggle is not against flesh and blood (lit. blood and flesh) but against spiritual powers and forces.

D. The Lord doesn't ask us to win the big battle, He has already done that. He asks us to stand in the fight.

II. The Spiritual Reminder

Reminds us that our strength is in the Lord

A. Relational Strength - Access to Him

B. Resource Availability - Application of His Power

III. The Spiritual Stand - Stand Firm then...

A. The three sections:

1. Finally... vss 10-13

2. Stand Firm Then ... vss 14-17

3. And Pray ... vss 18-20

B. The images:

1.  The Roman soldier?

2. The Lord as Warrior? Note Isaiah 59:17

C. The Elements:

Conclusion: Stand Firm

1. with the offensive and defensive weapons at your disposal

2.  in the fight in the physical world by waging war in the spiritual world

3. when opposed by the accuser and the adversary

4. against a world view contrary to our biblical perspectives, and against a culture that seeks to demolish our biblical beliefs

5. against the relativism of truth, and trust that there remains absolute truth.

Stand Firm 4: Stand Firm in One Spirit 11-15-15

Sermon Brief: 11-15-15

 Stand Firm - Stand Firm in One Spirit

Sermon Text: Phil 1:27-30

I. The Personal Dimension of Conduct

A. Even Through Circumstances 

B. With an Affirmation of Faith

C. With Acceptance of a Mode of Life

II. The Personal Acceptance of  Conduct

A. The Manner of the Savior

B. The Conduct of the Believer

C. For the Sake of the Gospel

III. The Firm Stand in One Spirit

A. With the Gospel

B. For the Church

C. For the World

D. As a Family  

Stand Firm 2: Stand Firm in Freedom 11-1-2015

Sermon Series: Stand Firm

Stand Firm 2: Stand Firm in Freedom

Galatians 5:1 (1-15) Galatians 5:1  Freedom, set free

"If you do not stand firm in faith, you will not stand at all." Isaiah 7:9 (NIV)

אִ֚ם לֹ֣א תַאֲמִ֔ינוּ כִּ֖י לֹ֥א תֵאָמֵֽנוּ׃

Transliteration: Im lo ta'aminu ki lo te'amenu.

Word for Word Translation: If not you stand (intensive), then not you shall stand (reflexive).

I. Freedom for the Believer

1. Freedom is the birthright of every believer (New American Commentary)

2. Freedom is grounded in the believers relationship with Christ (NAC)

3. Freedom doesn't lead to theological anarchy (NAC)

4. Freedom is found in the context of what God gives and how God leads

5. Freedom is not a license to do as one pleases, but to live a life pleasing to God (note vs 13)

6. Freedom is a release from being bound, but living within healthy boundaries

II. Freedom From: (i.e. Deliverance From)

A. Legalism - unattainable perfection, thus we find grace

B. Punishment - deserved penalty, thus we find mercy

C. Captivity - the bondage of sin, thus we find deliverance, forgiveness and redemption

III. Freedom For:

A. Restoration and Relationship

B. Abundance and Provision

C. Fruitfulness and Productivity

D.  Righteousness and Holiness

Stand Firm 1: Stand Firm in Faith 10-25-2015

Stand Firm Series:  Stand Firm in Faith

Isaiah 7:9 and 1 Corinthians 16:13

10-25-15

"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."

1. Stand Firm in Faith Isaiah 7:9 1 Corinthians 16:13

2. Stand Firm in Freedom Galatians 5:1

3. Stand Firm with the Spiritual Armour Ephesians 6:10-20(14)

4. Stand Firm in One Spirit Phil 1:27

5. Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 4:1

6. Stand Firm in all the Will of the Lord Colossians 4:12

7. Stand Firm and hold to His Teachings 2 Thessalonians 2:15

8. Stand Firm, the Lord's Coming is Near James 5:8

9. Stand Firm in Faith: Resist the Devil 1 Peter 5:9

I. The Circumstances of Faith

II. The Consideration of Faith

A. Be Careful

B. Keep Calm

C. Don't be Afraid

D. Don't Lose Heart

III. The Conviction and Courage of Faith

A. Conviction

B. Courage