Series: Be Steadfast
Service: Sun PM Worship
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Phillip Shumake
Summary Steadfast Taking a Stand
Date & Time:
2025-07-20 Sunday PM
Instructor:
Phillip Shumake
Duration:
approximately 34 minutes and 17 seconds
Topics Covered:
- Steadfastness in Christ as described in 2 Thessalonians 3
- Qualities of a steadfast heart (decisiveness, loyalty, humility, strength)
- Various metaphors for steadfastness in the New Testament
- Five key areas to take a stand in: faith, doctrine, morality, mission, and hope
- The importance of trusting Jesus completely
- The necessity of adhering to New Testament doctrine
- Moral purity and fleeing temptation
- Commitment to the mission of evangelism
- Living with hope anchored in Christ’s resurrection
Key Points or Explanations:
- Steadfastness involves discipline, consistency, and long-term commitment.
- Being steadfast means standing with God regardless of challenges.
- Faith in Jesus is foundational, but must be accompanied by adherence to doctrine, moral purity, active mission work, and hope.
- Trusting Jesus means doing what He says even when it is difficult or unpopular.
- The church belongs to Christ, and members must conduct themselves accordingly.
- Moral standards must be upheld; not only avoiding sin but also not approving of sin.
- God always provides a way of escape from temptation.
- Evangelism should be patient and follow God’s timing and plan.
- Hope in Christ is an anchor for the soul, providing encouragement and strength.
- Christians are called to stand firm in faith and love.
Important Definitions/Concepts:
- Steadfastness: A decisive commitment to stand with God regardless of challenges.
- Doctrine: The teachings of Christ and His apostles that believers must hold to.
- Shipwreck (spiritual): A total loss of faith and hope, not just a bad day.
- Anchor of hope: The sure and steadfast hope in Christ that sustains believers.
- Moral purity: Living according to God’s standards and fleeing temptation.
- Mission: The responsibility to carry the gospel forward.