GOD/CHRIST STAND WITH US

                                                         Romans 8:28-32 (835)

  Introduction

         A.  Have you ever been in a situation when you had to take a stand, but to your

               surprise no one stood with you?

         B.  The apostle Paul had an experience like this.  2 Timothy 4:14-17 (881)

         C.  Jesus had similar situations.

         D.  In Romans 8:31, Paul asked the question, “If God is for us, who can be against

               us?”

               1.  When we take a stand because it’s right, let’s be assured that God will stand

                    with us.

               2.  Example:  When Stephen addressed the Sanhedrin.  Acts 7:51-56 (807)

         E.  Let’s focus on four reasons we know that God will stand with His children.

    I.  Because God is our Heavenly Father. 

         A.  Jesus teaches us to address God as “our Father in heaven”  Matthew 6:9-13;

         B.  Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7:7-11 that our “Father who is in heaven” will provide

               for us.

  II.   Because we are in Christ.  Romans 8:1 (834); 1 John 1:7 (899)

  III.  Because of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 8:1-2,9

  IV.  Because we are in God’s church.  Acts 2:36-41,47; Ephesians 5:23

  V.  Since God stands with us (He is for us), how should we respond?

        A.  No fear or doubt.  2 Timothy 1:7-10 (879).  God will stand with us.

        B.  Dare to be bold in defending the truth.  Acts 4:13-20 (803)  God will stand with us.

        C.  Don’t worry.  Matthew 6:25,27,28,31,34 (707)  God will stand with us.

        D.  Be committed to God.  1 Corinthians 15:58.  God is for us.

        E.   Look forward to eternity.  1 Peter 1:3-5,9 (894)

  Conclusion:  Romans 8:31.  When we stand for what is right, God stands with us.  AMEN