Sermons on Hold Firmly:

Expose False Doctrine

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 6, 2022

“Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, ESV).

O Lord, our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom comes, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I was glad when they said unto me, “We will go into the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1). Thank you, Lord, for inviting us into your house. Thank you for forgiving our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 2:17, Luke 10:19

Denomination: Other

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2022

God, the Lord, is the Reality that defines reality, that holds all that is, material or spiritual, in being.

Saturday of the 16th Week in Course Weeds Among the Wheat The tribes that Moses–and probably others–led into the Promised Land were, in the words of Exodus (12:38), a “mixed multitude.” That means that although once in the desert they were all called Hebrews or Israel, not all were physical ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:38, Matthew 13:24-30, Jeremiah 7:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023

I submit to you today that regardless of what the future holds Christians are secure in eternity.

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:13-14, Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In The Age Of Ai

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 20, 2025

This sermon talks about holding on to our faith amid the rise of AI and the decline of Christianity.

Beloved in Christ, we live in an age of extraordinary change. Technology has evolved so rapidly that what once seemed like science fiction is now part of our daily lives. At the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence—AI—which now influences everything from medicine to media, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Firm In The Face Of Deception

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 13, 2024

Let us heed the words of Paul and remain vigilant against deception. Let us hold fast to the truth of the gospel and stand firm in our faith.

Today, we gather in the presence of the Lord to delve into the scriptures, specifically focusing on 2 Thessalonians 2:3, where Paul admonishes the church in Thessalonica, saying, "Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Anglican

Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004

We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace With God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2006

We can have and need to be at peace with God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you think of the word “peace”, what comes to mind? Do you think of tranquil settings, that relaxing day in the hammock in the back yard under the shade tree? Do you think if the kids being at a babysitter for a few hours? • Maybe peace for you is being out on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007

The Sermon explores what it means to be truly ready for Jesus, in this life and being prepared for His return. Living a Christian life is more than talking about religion, we have to “walk the walk;” we need to be spiritually ready. Three messages o

Are You Ready for Jesus? Matthew 24:36-44; 25:1-13 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 1st Sunday in Advent; December 2, 2007 I once saw a story on the evening news where a photographer was also a skydiver, and he jumped with a number of skydivers from a plane to videotape the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Lesson From Little Menotomy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2007

Christians must not stray far from the supply-train ... Jesus Christ.

A Lesson from Little Menotomy Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 3 0 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Lords Servant - Mother's Day

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 6, 2009

A Mothers Day sermon about the present tense faith of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

I Am The Lord’s Servant! Luke 1:26-38 Introduction My three year old Sebastian is often a little mimic. Christina and I have to be careful what we say to or in front of him because he will quickly adopt it as his own. Of late I have been trying, with marginal success, to teach Sebastian a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2015

If Jesus is the perfect Son of God why did He need to respond to John the Baptist call for repentance and subsequent baptism in water?

TSJ 11-01-2015 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from beginning of Mark’s Gospel and it is about John’s baptism of Jesus. Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Proof And Hope Of Resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:1-26 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 11, 2019

The proof and hope of resurrection sermon covers four undeniable proofs of Resurrection of Jesus and the hope believers in Jesus have because of the resurrection.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The proof and hope of resurrection sermon covers for undeniable proofs of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, Acts 1:8, Hebrews 11:1, John 20:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving From Victim To Victor

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014

The First Step in moving from victom to victor is admit our weakness-The secolnd thing David did is pursue after God

MOVING FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR Psalms 18:1-5 Psalms 18:1-5 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In Need

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In this lesson we meet two very different people who have two things in common, both are n deep need of help and both look to Jesus to meet their need.

Faith in Need 08/03/08 AM Text – Mark 5:21-42 Our lesson today deals with two of the very best examples of faith to be found in all the scriptures. We will meet two very different people who have two things in common, both are suffering tragedy, in deep need of help and both look to Jesus to meet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ