Sermons on Held:

Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015

There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Kangaroo Court Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 1, 2004

The 4th message in a series leading up to Easter focusing on the people involved in the Passion of Christ. This message focuses upon Pilate and the six trials leading up to Jesus’ death.

The Passion March 28, 2004 Kangaroo Court Sunday AM Intro: I’m a big fan of courtroom dramas. Whether it’s a Grisham book, Law and Order, Matlock, or JAG, my favorite part is always when the attorney is clever enough to be able to catch and expose the witness on the stand and bring forth the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38, Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Roots Of Reform, Revival And Righteousness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

A message for the 40th Anniversary of the Wesleyan Church

Roots of Reform, Revival and Righteousness A Brief History of the Wesleyan Church October 5, 2008 – 40th Anniversary Celebration Morning Service Introduction 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Clean Your Glasses: See The Needs Of Others

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 30, 2019

This is a sermon about Lazarus and the rich man who passed him at his gate. The theme is to clear our spiritual eyes to see the needs around us and act to help the ones in need.

Clean your glasses: Seeing those in need I heard something kind of funny last week about our eyesight changing. When I visited a family member, there was a cartoon clipping on the refrigerator that read, “I don’t stress about my eyesight failing as I get older. It’s God’s way of protecting me from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

More Than Three Nails?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

We may see the three nails, but there was more than three nails, there was a plan, there was love...

THERE MUST HAVE BEEN MORE THAN JUST 3 NAILS WHAT HELD JESUS TO THE CROSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com I HAVE A CROSS AND THREE NAILS BEFORE THE CROWD... I HAVE 8 PIECES OF WOOD WITH THE 8 THINGS PAINTED ON THEM... THE CRUCIFIXION... Type of punishment in ancient times. Deut. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hold Them Up

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2025

This is a Pastors' Appreciation Service Sermon that encourages us to hold our Ministers up.

HOLD THEM UP Exodus 17:8-13 Introduction: On this Pastors’ Appreciation Service, I am reminded of an article I read about the “Perfect Pastor”. The perfect Pastor… * Preaches exactly 10 minutes. The perfect Pastor… * Condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect Pastor… * Works ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

A message based on Cain’s relationship with Abel.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Genesis 4:9-10 INTRO: Cain had. slain his brother in a fit of jealousy. God calls upon him to give an account of his brother. His denial of being his brother’s keeper did not release him of the responsibility. I. CAIN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 13 - What Is The 4th Step Of The Hunters Strategy? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 13 - What is the 4th step of the Hunters strategy? The 4th step of the Hunters strategy is to "locate the stronghold". Recall the story of David in pursuit of the Amelekites in 1 Sam 30. He had an Egyptian servant lead him to the stronghold where his wives were held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Jehovah-Nissi- The Lord Our Banner Series

Contributed by D. Walls on Mar 3, 2012

The names that our God was called in His Word.

Jehovah-Nissi - The Lord Our Banner B.R.: Exodus 17:8-15 TEXT: Exo 17:15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: ________________________________________ As I read in our bible reading, we find that Joshua and the Army of Israel were fighting in the valley below ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Holiness

Power In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016

Jesus has given every believer unlimited and general power of attorney in all matters and with the right to use his name in every situation.

POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS Study Text: Mark 16: 17 - 18 Introduction: - Every child of God is born to be a wonder to the world. According to John 3:8, everyone born of the spirit is born a living wonder. - Mark 16:17-18 says” And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loose Me And Let Me Go

Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004

Don’t allow your past to destroy where God has placed you

Text – St. John 11: 40 – 44 Subject – Loose me and let me go! Intro. The greatest problem that we as believers are faced with is our past. The situations that plague us most are things that took place before we met The Lord. Even if they took place after you met The Lord, and happened in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40-44, Ephesians 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To Pressures? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 1, 2004

This about the letter to the Church in Pergamum.

We hear a lot in our day about pressure. We have pressure here. We have pressure there. Pressure, pressure, everywhere pressure. We talk about pressure with the weather. One thing I have noticed is that when we have low pressure, we get hurricanes. High pressure brings a clear, sunny ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Trouble With Money Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2002

Part 17 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 17 “The Trouble With Money” Date: November 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction I heard someone say once “if I were to be robbed, the only thing they would get from me is experience.” The theme that seems to be in chapter 5 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Did I Do That? How Can We Limit The Unlimited Power Of God?

Contributed by Wayne Sutton on Jan 22, 2010

How we as mere humans often LIMIT the power of God almighty.

Did I Do That? How Can We Limit the UNLIMITED Power of God? “If God is all powerful and all loving, why don’t we see more miracles and healings in our church today?” – This question is asked all too often from not only believers, but also from a world of non-believers as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41-42

Denomination: *other

Eternal Security

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 28, 2012

If we are truly saved, then we are truly saved for eternity; we cannot lose our salvation.

Eternal Security August 26, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are truly saved, then we are truly saved for eternity; we cannot lose our salvation. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist