Introduction A. There are times when taking a stand for the truth isn’t easy to do. B. If we are not fully convicted, we will give in when the least pressure is applied, but when we surrender fully to it, nothing could ever induce us to give up or be ashamed. A. Paul was not ashamed (Philippians 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:6-18; 4:1-8). B. Neither was Peter (Acts 4:5-21; 5:41; 1 Peter 4:16). A. Though some might mock the Gospel (Acts 17:32), it is true...
Hold That Line!
Introduction A. Every serious football fan knows that the backbone of a successful offense is in the offensive line. B. We need some men and women in the church who have the strength and willingness to “stand in the gap” (Ezekiel 22:30). I. The faithful had to hold the lines from the error. A. The Galatians had to hold against Judaism (Galatians 5:1-4). B. Paul charged Timothy to help hold the line in Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:1-6). C. John told...