Sermons on Hold Forth:

The Meaning Of Church Membership

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jun 3, 2016

“Many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized." (Acts l8:8b) “When they believed they were saved and were baptized.” (Mark 16:16). And the moment they were saved, they became members of the church of God.

THE MEANING OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIP I Corinthians 12:12-27 “Many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized." (Acts l8:8b) “When they believed they were saved and were baptized.” (Mark 16:16). And the moment they were saved, they became members of the church of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light That Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs John 1:1-5 December 1, 2013 Christmas is four weeks away and though it is not a Christian holiday per say, it is a cultural celebration that has some connection with the Christianity so it is good for us to draw our attention to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold Your King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2022

The humiliation of Jesus, the frustration of Pilate, and the treason of the Jewish priesthood.

BEHOLD YOUR KING. John 19:1-16. The nineteenth chapter of John’s Gospel opens in the midst of the ridiculous drama of Pilate’s darting back and forth between the hypocritical Jewish leadership on the doorstep, who refused to come into the judgment hall of the palace ‘lest they be defiled and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divers Lusts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The term divers lusts refers to various kinds of evil cravings and desires that war against the soul. These lusts may appear pleasurable and harmless at first, but their end is destruction.

DIVERS LUSTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:6 (KJV) "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts," Supporting Texts: Titus 3:3, James 1:14-15, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 13:14, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Persecution Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024

It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

“Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"he Can Have My Room"

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 7, 2024

This is short sermon or devotional featuring the story of Wally and the Christmas Pagent "He Can Have My Room."

"You Can Have My Room" ”And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.“ Luke 2:7 KJV Wally was nine years old and in the second grade, though he should have been in the fourth. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Luke 2:1-18, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Samaritan For Today's Evangelism

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 13, 2020

Believers are called by God to engage in the reconciliatory of the works of the Lord and not promote our style of worship and every other thing that turns from the truth.

Once I heard words from a wise pastor that still evoke awe in my heart even as the time eclipses like a winding clock. In fact, all believers can attest to the instance of the truth of the scripture coming alive unexpectedly like a stream bursting forth. It simply means there is a possibility of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Connected PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the timely arrival of Jesus, our faith in His salvation, and our transformation into God's family through His profound love.

Welcome, beloved family of Christ, to this sacred gathering. We stand here today not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior. As we come together in fellowship, let us remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "To trust God in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Topics: Children, God

Do You Know My King?

Contributed by James May on Jul 9, 2006

Jesus Christ is my King. Do you know Him? He is more than I can describe, and yet he cares so much for me, more than I can understand.

Do You Know My King? Sunday, July 09, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We are living in a world gone mad. Who can deny that the word of God in Isaiah 5:20 is coming to pass before our very eyes? "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mile Wide And An Inch Deep Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 14, 2007

31st in a series on Ephesians. Paul gives Christians some instruction on how to avoid a faith with no depth.

Artemus Ward, an early American humorist, once described the South Platte River in northeast Colorado as “a mile wide and an inch deep”. It would be a considerable river, he mused, if it were turned on its side. Unfortunately, Ward’s description of the South Platte River could just as easily be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 19, 2023

This message looks at a prophecy given in 1965 that is being fulfilled in the Church today.

We’re going to begin tonight in First Timothy 4:1 and what I’m going to talk about has been on my heart for some time and it has to do with men and women who stand in the pulpit. When you understand how important a pastor is to a congregation, in terms of what he or she delivers to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:1-6, Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 24:3-4, Acts 17:11, Matthew 24:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Altered Gospel Is Creeping Into The Church

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 1, 2019

There are far too many people standing in the pulpit who are teaching false doctrine. What we’re seeing in the Church today was prophesied more than 50 years ago. This message looks at a portion of that prophecy.

In February, I saw a short videoclip of a young, charismatic pastor preaching to members of his congregation. I want you to listen to what he said. “I don’t beat nobody up for smoking, drinking and having sex and doing all that, not because I did it, but because I can relate. I can relate. If you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:5-6, Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 24:3-4, Matthew 24:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Acts 17:11, 1 Corinthians 1:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand And Strive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul said to put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Without this weapon of endurance we will not stand but fall wounded from his fiery darts of affliction.

William Lloyd Garrison was born in 1805 and when he became a man he had the audacity to think he could remove a mountain and altar the flow the river of history. Slavery was that mountain, and what a mountain it was. Slavery had existed from the dawn of civilization, and it was one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Good Soldiers

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006

We are in a spiritual conflict. It is not a new conflict, but for some of us, it is new. The bad news is that this conflict will continue to intensify until the time of Great Tribulation- it will get worse and worse. The good news is- we are going to wi

The Good Soldier II Corinthians 10:3, II Timothy 2:1-26 Pastor Rex Deckard For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)Casting down imaginations, and every high thing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are To Stand Against Temptation As Jesus Did

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 7, 2007

How to use the Word of God against temptation

IT DOESN’T COST A THING: There are so many things in life that don’t cost a thing. The wind blowing through your hair on a warm spring April day. The sounds of the ocean, as the waves dance and play. The laughter of a child, those are heaven sent. See there are so many things and it doesn’t cost a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:8

Denomination: Wesleyan