Sermons on Hold Fast:

Answers From The Whirlwind (Job 1-42) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 15, 2023

This sermon was preached four days after a major tornado ripped through our county. It is based on the book of Job, and why God allows suffering.

[Sermon video available at 66in52.com] Good morning! We are going to be in the book of Job this morning. I know the slide says we are covering Job 1-42. But don’t panic. We aren’t going to read all forty-two chapters this morning. What I want to do is look at the overall point of the book of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2008

Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. We should not put our trust in any other person or thing but in Christ [God] alone. They are all mortal but God alone is immortal. Our faith grows and is build through prayer, fasting and hear

Opening illustration: During the 2nd week of our being at Valley we encountered a situation where we had to exercise our faith to the extreme. [Dealing with an incident of a person who was possessed.] Let us look into a passage where we see the disciples lack of faith and being exhorted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study6 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study six of the Book of Revelation.

Continual Incense” Thyatira – represents the pagan church and the church age between AD 590 – 1000. Thyatira means “continual incense” or a continual sacrifice and has reference to the bruising of incense to cause a fragrant smell. The Thyatira period undoubtedly sets forth the union of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

Suit Up! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2009

Every believer is called to be engagedas Christian soldiers. No soldier would go into battle without his equipment. It’s time we suit up with God’s armor!

Suit Up – Part 1 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: We have discussed the fact that every believer is called to be engaged as we are confronted with the spiritual war that is being waged about us. No soldier would be foolish enough to go into battle without making sure that he was properly prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Do not lose your confidence.

Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Paul presents a perfect argument for a future tense kind of faith that is fully invested in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of His Grace!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

The purpose of God's grace in the life of a believer

Titus 2:11-14 KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Counsel And Comfort Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

The second epistle, Paul is offering words of counsel and comfort to the Thessalonians.

Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling, away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition. - 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Paul cautions his new Thessalonian brothers and sisters not to be taken in by every rumor or report they may hear about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we st

Introduction • For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we stop the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon:  Death Is Not The End Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.

Funeral Sermon:  DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Understand: The Book Of Revelation Is About Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2025

Revelation is not primarily about beasts, numbers, or codes—it is about a Person: the Lord Jesus Christ.

Go! And Understand: The Book of Revelation is About Jesus Introduction: Opening the Curtain of Eternity Today, we turn to a book that has intrigued, confused, and sometimes even frightened many believers—the Book of Revelation. For some, it is a puzzle of beasts, bowls, and trumpets; for others, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, Revelation 1:12-18, Daniel 7:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 21:3-4, 1 John 5:4-5, Revelation 2:7, Revelation 3:19-20, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Elderly’s Proclamation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2020

Old age is sure to come of which the Word of God gives us guidance on how to age under God’s grace.

The Elderly’s Proclamation Scriptural Truths to Growing Old by the Grace of God In the Spokesman Review was an article titled, Pinging Like Crazy, “Man is like an automobile. As it gets older, the differential starts slipping, and the u-joints get worn, causing the drive shaft to go bad. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A Norman Rockwell Christmas"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007

Norman Rockwell the beloved and talented artist always set out in his paintings to depict life in America and the importance of American Values. In our fast paced society today we need to re-discover these same values this year during the Christmas season

A Norman Rockwell Christmas Opening video Illustration: The Nativity (clip) – Remembering who the reason for the season is- Jesus. Opening hands on Illustration: Show some of his pictures from his books and pass the books around! Thesis: Norman Rockwell the beloved and talented artist always set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Delay Is Not His Denial!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 23, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us

GOD'S DELAY IS NOT HIS DENIAL! In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us because He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-22

One Thing

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 23, 2011

There are occasions to pause and ask ourselves about what is of most importance or prominence in our life, especially when our modern world asks so much and moves so fast. There are 16 times that the phrase, ONE THING, appears in scripture. Of those, th

How often have we heard the instruction given …..”One at a time please”? The teacher surrounded by inquisitive children with a question. The Mom surrounded by children hungry for their dinner. Doing one thing at a time is the opposite from juggling many tasks. Having simplicity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6, Psalm 27:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal