Embry Hills church of Christ Podcast

Steadfast: Taking a Stand


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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.

 

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