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Laying Hold On Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Victor Okorie on Aug 29, 2019

A message for all

. It's important for you to know, in case you are full of good deeds, thinking that God had chosen you. What of those who are soaked in the world; is not that the world is holding them, they are grabbing the world with their two hands and never ready to let go. If such is your case, you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Don't Hold Back

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Prayer, fasting and tithing are little gifts we give so that God's power can fill up our weakness.

First Sunday in Lent 2015 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” These words of Jesus, recorded by St. Mark for the Church at Rome, conclude the shortest of the accounts of Christ’s forty day retreat in the wilderness near ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

What Are You Holding Back

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 13, 2019

What keeps you from giving everything to God? Check out two sets of people who were following Christ and made two different decisions about their lives, causing two different outcomes.

This morning I want us to look at two sets of people: one set held nothing back from God, and God used them to change their world and ours too. The other set, not so much. Because they kept something back from God, their lives came to a quick end. Before we look into the lives and circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:1-20, Acts 5:1-11, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Timothy 6:7, Matthew 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Holding On To The Freedom We Have”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

Paul begins chapter 5 to the Galatians with a clarion call to not lose their freedom. I begin with a quote from President Reagan: “If we lose freedom here, there, is no place to escape." a quote from Kent Hunter in his book “Who Broke My Church” wrote...

In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 5 Redeemer “Holding on to the Freedom We Have” May the grace and mercy or our risen Lord bring comfort to you in these days of “sheltering in”. Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Uncertainty Takes Hold Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 8, 2020

The exiles in Babylon where in a place of uncertainty because they were receiving mixed messages about the future plans of the Lord. Jeremiah reminds the exiles that, in the middle of uncertainty, God has a plan for peace and a strengthening of our personal relationship with God.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Jeremiah 29:11-14 When Uncertainty Takes Hold There is a situation that is written about in the book of Jeremiah that speaks very specifically into our lives in this COVID-19 moment. The historical setting is the time when the nation of Judah is taken into exile by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Hold Of The Eternal Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, Daniel 12:2, Hebrews 9:16-17, Ephesians 1:5, Titus 3:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding Onto Your Hope

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 20, 2022

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope.

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope. He claimed to be a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart. But he had lost hope. We hope for many things in life.We have little control over all the things we hope for. I hope to get a better job. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Holding Onto? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

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

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23, Luke 15:11-20

Topics: False Beliefs, Emotional Security, Letting Go, Personal Growth

And We Hold Our Peace

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2023

What responsibility do we bear to our world as followers of Christ?

“There were four men who were lepers at the entrance to the gate. And they said to one another, ‘Why are we sitting here until we die? If we say, “Let us enter the city,” the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. And if we sit here, we die also. So now come, let us go over to the camp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Take Off The Choker Hold

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023

I've learned that my words that come out of my mouth.. Control what comes into existence in my life..Have you?

Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, ?But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.? You see, there are a lot of people in this world who say they want friends...but not everybody wants to be a friend...that’s what you find on facebook, twitter and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Psalm 139:7-10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grab Hold Of The Horns Of The Altar

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

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

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Holds The Future

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 4, 2024

The future is in God's hands. God is watching over His elect. We are to stay vigilant and faithful to God.

Matt 24:15-28 - The God Who Holds the Future One common fear we have is the fear of the future. We worry about what is to come. • We fear because we do not know what can happen and we are not in control. • The things we worry about may not even happen but the thought of it can rob us of joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Firm And Hold Fast Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2024

The news and letters that were causing the alarm for the church at Thessalonica was that they missed Jesus coming again. But Paul is giving them something solid they can hear and read that will counter all the misinformation.

Have you read something or heard something that really alarmed you? Does everything going on around you these days make you unsettled? Probably you have been alarmed and unsettled. It is that way now, and it was the case for the Christians in first century Thessalonica. Paul is writing them in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To Your Testimony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to hold fast to their testimonies, trust in Jesus in all situations, and allow God to guide their steps according to His divine plan.

Good morning, church family. It’s a blessing to be standing here today sharing the Word of God with you. Today we're going to dive into Revelation 12, where we’ll explore the importance of holding fast to our testimony, leaning on Jesus in all life’s situations, and allowing God to transform us and ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Life, Steady