Sermons on Hold Back:

Have Faith And Pray

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 5, 2015

Our Christian life is not to be confined to a closet. Our belief must be revealed in our practice. If we walk in Christ, then we must act as Christ would act because Christ is in us-our hopes, our love, our joy and our lives. We are Christ's reflection.

At first glance, the reading from Hosea 1:2-10 doesn't seem to make sense. Would God really ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? Well, the answer is yes he can, and yes he did. You see, this was part of God's plan, and we all know that God's ways are not our ways, and sometimes God's ways don't ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Anglican

Let’s Walk In The Old Paths

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2017

Go back to where God can use us as he did in the old days.

LET’S WALK IN THE OLD PATHS Jeremiah 6: 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. We find Judah was in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:13-16, Jeremiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015

In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2020

Our faith in the promises of God are the anchor that holds us secure no matter what storm we are facing. The lifeline of God's promises anchors us to the very throne of God. Our job is to trust and hold on!

A. One day a young mother was feeling rather down and hopeless when she heard the phone ring. 1. The young mother picked up the phone and said, “Hello.” 2. A woman’s voice immediately said, “Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re overwhelmed with the three children, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Romans 15:13, 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Homecoming Of All

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 2, 2025

Celebrate the joy of reunion and the hope of heaven! This inspiring message points us to Christ’s promise of an eternal homecoming and challenges us to be ready with our names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

The Greatest Homecoming of All Text: Revelation 21:27 (KJV) And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. Introduction – Earthly Homecomings Point to a Greater ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:27, John 14:2-3, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2023

Repent sounds weird in today's language. What's it all about?

Jesus’ first messages were summarized by two words, repent and believe in the Gospel (Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15). What does repent mean? Turn Back Often translated as repent is the Hebrew word “shoob,” which means to turn back or return. What did Solomon, that wise backslider, say about national ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Doesn't Come Back Soon?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 1, 2006

Got Scoffers? Tired of waiting? Hang on, Jesus is coming!

What If Jesus Doesn’t Come Back Soon? I was saved April 6, 1975 and from that time until now I have heard that Jesus may be back at any day. At first, I was a bit depressed as I was hoping to be a U.S. Senator back then. I had other goals I wanted to accomplish as well so a soon departure was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Creator's Plan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2012

Our passage for tonight continues the review of God's sovereign activity by presenting another difficulty. If God is acting unilaterally, fashioning each & all according to His own will & purpose, would He not remove the reason & basis for judging man's

ROMANS 9: 19-26-29 THE CREATOR'S PLAN Before we get started let me state that this is a difficult and controversial passage. If Romans 9 has raised more questions than answers for you, you're not alone. Because of these difficulties many interpretations have been offered. As the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 19, 2014

Follow Jesus

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: *other

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

When You Can't Go Back To Eden

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 20, 2003

When you can’t go back to Eden head instead for Zion.

When You Can’t Go Back to Eden (Genesis 3; Micah 4:1-4) Thirty years ago (Jan. 1972) there was an unusual news story about a Japanese soldier found in the jungles of Guam who had been in hiding for the past 28 years. His name was Shoichi Yokoi, he was 56 years old, a sergeant in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-51, Micah 4:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

When You're Winning, Watch Your Back

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2004

A reminder to look out for the Devil’s attacks in the church when the Lord is blessing.

WHEN YOU’RE WINNING, WATCH YOUR BACK Judges 7:19-8:21 - Read Judges 7:19-25 Can you imagine the victory Gideon and the Israelites enjoyed that day? God sent Gideon and 300 men of Israel to fight against the Midianites, an army of 135,000. The odds against Israel were outstanding. It was 450 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Million Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Second in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

When we left him last week, he had stepped out in great faith and was on the move, going at the behest of God to a place known only to God. He had marched what must have seemed like 3 million steps. What courageous faith! What derring-do! He built two separate altars, one at Shechem and one at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

I have followed Him to far to turn back now

I’LL NOT TURN MY BACK ON HIM NOW Job 2:1-13 Intro: We find in this book a man named Job. A man that was perfect and upright and that feared God and eschewed evil. But let me remind you that Job was still just a man. He was still flesh and bone just like you and I. In the reading of the first ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational