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  • Duane Boehm avatar

    Chains That Hold Us Back

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
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    This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

    THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grab A Hold Of Something Wonderful

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    Knowing that God has something wonderful for each one of us if we are willing to grab ahold and become apart of what the Lord is doing through our life. We become one of the four men in doing what we can to get people to Jesus.

    “Grab hold for something wonderful” Intro: When I read in the Bible, I find many illustrations that Jesus had of people that were more that willing to going to whatever measures needed to see them or their friends touched by the hand of the man working miracles. People come to realize that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Got A Hold On Me

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 6,749 views

    Temptation

    It’s Got a hold of me and won’t let go Illus: Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Hold Of The Eternal Life

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020
     | 3,660 views

    Consider different aspects of "Take Hold of the Eternal Life" from 1 Timothy 6:12 (Outline from Thomas Guthrie at: https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/guthrie/man's_great_duty.htm)

    HoHum: News article in April 1996 from Chico California- Person suspected of stealing and eating the cremated remains of 4 people in hopes of attaining “everlasting life” has been arrested. Rodney Hines, 36, told police he snorted some of the ashes and sprinkled others on his food because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grab Hold Of The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
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    One son to succeed to the throne. Another son was chosen.

    Adonijah was David's 4th son and the logical choice to succeed to the throne. He was half-brother to Solomon. Adonijah and Joab (the general) planned to take the throne. However, David declared Solomon the king. Joab and Adonijah went to the altar for safety, but judgment had come. Joab feared ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Holding Onto? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,293 views

    Recognizing the false securities in our lives and learning to hold onto Jesus as our firm and secure anchor.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk where we put our hope; the thing we hold onto when life gets tough. What I want you to walk away with is: there's only one thing we can truly rely on, and that's Jesus. Before we dive in, let me show you something. (Hold up a small, flimsy-looking anchor.) ...read more

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    What's So Bad About Pharisees Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2025
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    Ask yourself which of the Lenten practices holds the lowest place in your priorities. Prayer, fasting, almsgiving: surely one of these is least attractive to you. Focus your prayer this Lent on that facet,

    Ash Wednesday 2025 What was the “leaven of the Pharisees”? What led Jesus, when discussing self-discipline, to call these self-described “separate ones” hypocrites when they prayed, fasted, and gave alms to the poor? They were not hypocrites because they followed the Law, Torah. What they wore on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Guard God's Flawless Word

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,919 views

    How precious God’s Word is! The Holy Spirit moves us to cherish that word and hold it dear in our hearts. Parts: A. By seeking your God in it. B. By clinging to it for life. C. By drawing others to its wisdom.

    Text: Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 6-8 Theme: Guard God’s Flawless Word A. By seeking your God in it B. By clinging to it for life C. By drawing others to its wisdom Season: Pentecost 15b Date: September 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,932 views

    Paul calls the readers of the Thessalonians to stand firm in giving thanks for others, stand firm in holding on to the teachings of Christ, and doing the good deeds and speaking with good words.

    2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Stand Firm The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Introduction: Context of Thessalonica: Thessalonica city was founded about 315 BC by General Cassander worked under Alexander the Great, later became the king of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a daughter of Philip II of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Battle Belongs To The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,511 views

    We are in a fight but we've already won if we hold to God's Word.

    The Battle Belongs to the Lord A man had a dream where he saw two gated corrals and in one pen there were sheep – in the other goats. As he sat on top of the fence in between and he watched as Jesus came out and led the sheep out of the pen to their eternal reward. Then he watched as the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holding Fast To Faith And Living New Lives (Hebrews 10:19-25 & Ephesians 4:22-24) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,079 views

    Hebrews 10:19-25 and Ephesians 4:22-24 give us powerful insights into how we are to approach our relationship with God and how we are to live out our faith in the world.

    Transformed by Truth: Holding Fast to Faith and Living New Lives Introduction Today, I want to share a message that is both challenging and deeply encouraging—one that calls us to hold fast to our faith and live transformed lives in Christ. We will be diving into two key passages: Hebrews 10:19-25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Darkens Counsel

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 10, 2024
     | 825 views

    A person without meticulous prayer life, disciplined Bible reading and fasting cannot discern the voice of God.

    DARKENS COUNSEL - GOD SPEAKS The way God spoke to me, corrected me, advised me, questioned me, grilled me, examined me and challenged me was like what I read in Job 38: God Speaks Now to Job 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 2 "Who is this that darkens counsel By ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    Love The Word, Learn The Word, Live The Word

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 29, 2022
     | 3,175 views

    If people are to be saved, it is absolutely essential that they hear the Bible, the Word of God.

    LOVE THE WORD, LEARN THE WORD, LIVE THE WORD TEXT: Matthew 22:36-40 Introduction: Jesus answered this question with finality. He was referring back to Deuteronomy 6:4-5, where Moses reminded the Israelites of what God had said – but more than just, “said,” He gave a “Commandment,” that we, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Word = His Word.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,639 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of God’s word for our lives.

    16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Could The Resurrected Life Look Like?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2023
     | 861 views

    A glimpse at the early church gives us visions of what the church could be and should be.

    4.30.23 Acts 2:42–47 (EHV) 42 They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43 Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran