Sermons on Firm Grip:

Why Keep Asking Why PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to stand firm in faith amidst trials, guided by God's Word, and to shine Christ's light in a world growing colder towards truth.

Hello, dear friends, I am so grateful to be with you today, gathered as a family of believers, united in Christ. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to glean from His Word, and to find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, to share the same hope, and to face life's trials ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-10

Topics: Clear

Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores how to stand firm in spiritual warfare by harnessing the Holy Spirit and heeding God's heavenly battle strategies using the full armor of God.

Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "To be a Christian is to be a warrior." Indeed, we are warriors, not of this world, but of a spiritual realm, engaged in a battle that rages beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Topics: Warring, Spirit

Biblical Manhood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in faith, pursue righteousness, and embody humility, reflecting Christ's image in their lives as active participants in God's kingdom.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers or as mere attendees, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We come together, standing shoulder to shoulder, hearts ablaze with the light of God's grace, ready to drink from the fountain of His divine wisdom. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 5:25, Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 6:11

Topics: Believers, Help, Fellowship

God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Explores finding God's presence in our darkest moments, standing firm in faith during adversity, and drawing strength from His divine guidance.

Greetings, beloved congregation! We find ourselves gathered together once more, not by chance or by circumstance, but by the purposeful design of our Heavenly Father. He has called us together, in this sacred space and time, to seek His face, to know His heart, and to understand His Word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Topics: God, Darkness

Unhindered PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages believers to emulate Apostle Paul's unwavering faith, standing firm in God's promises despite challenges, and finding freedom and fulfillment through faith.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord and our eagerness to glean wisdom from His Word. We are here today, not as strangers or casual acquaintances, but as members of God's family, bound together by His grace and love. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:28-31

Topics: Faith, Circumstances

The Seven Churches: Thyatira PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

Jesus sees and loves His church, calls us to repent from compromise, and urges us to hold fast to Him with hope and faithfulness.

Friends, gather your hearts. The Lord of the church has written us a letter. Not a postcard from far away, but a message pressed with nail-scarred love, addressed to people He knows by name. He sees the late-night prayers and the early-morning faithfulness. He hears the sighs nobody else hears. And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Topics: Thyatira, Church, Revelation

God Chose You To Be Saved

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2006

End Times 3 / Saints Triumphant(C) - God chose you to be saved, therefore: We stand firm in God’s teachings, and; we can pray with faithful confidence.

GOD CHOSE YOU TO BE SAVED November 19, 2006 END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ: As you heard these words of our text, you probably already picked up ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Not

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Fear is a powerful emotion -- it can grip us with an immobilizing terror (Dreams). It can keep us from succeeding in life. Fear wants to steal your joy, take your courage and leave you cold, naked and trembling.

Fear Not; 2 Kings 6:8-23 Between 1875 and 1883 there was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. He robbed 29 different stagecoach crews. Amazingly, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Biblical Views Of A Believer’s Death

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2011

In the story of Stephen, we get three essential views of a believer’s death: 1. The view from those in the grip of grief. 2. The view from the Lord of life. 3. The view from those gone home to Heaven.

Biblical Views of a Believer’s Death Acts 7:54-8:2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 29, 2002 *Updated May 14, 2011 for a grieving family. *The death of a loved one: It’s one of the hardest things we ever have to go through in life. Most of us have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorial Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 7, 2020

Death once was something people seemed afraid to discuss. But times have changed, & books about death & out of body experiences are best sellers, indicating that fear of death still holds many in its grip.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Musical Prelude & Pictures of Deceased Welcome & Appreciation of the Family to those Present Scripture Reading & Prayer Congregational Singing Obituary, followed by Memories of the Deceased Special Music Congregational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Hebrews 2:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have We Met The Enemy? Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021

Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us right now. There are two main issues that have a grip on us as we reach the mid-way point of the month of January: Pandemic and Politics. Both issues have divided us.

Sermon January 17, 2021 – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Have We Met the Enemy? Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Colossians 2:2, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon # 38 - Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 9, 2023

So many people are gripped with all kinds of fears, one of the major ones being the fear of death. Learn what Jesus did to set us free from this daunting fear of death, to give us hope for eternity.

We read in Hebrews 2:14-15, “Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Genesis 3:9-10, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:24, Revelation 1:18, Hebrews 2:14, Philippians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Romans 5:19, Philippians 2:8, Matthew 27:46, Matthew 27:50, Matthew 27:51, Acts 2:24, 1 Corinthians 15:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Are you on fire for Jesus, or has the fire gone out? Some people are so afraid of spiritual wildfire that they settle for no fire.

INTRODUCTION Those who practice the religion of Buddhism learn there is an eightfold path that should take a person to place where they no longer experience suffering. There’s still suffering in the world, they are just no longer attached to it. Their idea of Nirvana is arriving at a state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:1-6 Message 17 – In The Long Run It Is Grace And Faith, Only Those, But Stand Firm On That Fact Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2024

Paul really opens up the place of grace in a believer’s live and the great contrast between Law and grace. And what of the matter of returning to bondage in our lives? We go into grace in some depth with this message. Guard against falling from the grace given to you.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:1-6 MESSAGE 17 – IN THE LONG RUN IT IS GRACE AND FAITH, ONLY THOSE, BUT STAND FIRM ON THAT FACT [A]. VERSE 1 - KEEP STANDING FIRM IN FREEDOM AND DO NOT YIELD {{Galatians 5:1 “It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore KEEP STANDING FIRM and do not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:18-19, James 2:10, Galatians 5:4, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Peter 3:14-18, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Galatians 2:21, Hebrews 10:29, Hebrews 12:15, Jude 1:4, Acts 13:43, Romans 5:2, 2 Timothy 2:1, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 13:9, 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Control Dissipates Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 29, 2003

Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace.

Man’s Failing Control Dissipates Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace. Some things just don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ