Sermons on hold on to the rope: showing 226-240 of 78,500

Hold Onto Your Word

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2011

The most powerful thing you have in your life is the word of God, the devils main objective is to strip the word of God out of your life. (Hold onto your word) it makes you unsinkable.

Lu 8:22 ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. (He went into a ship with his disciples) The ship represents your life, your destination, the course of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding Onto The Next Generation

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 2, 2009

A sermon about the trend away from church by 20 somethings and 30 somethings and what the church can do about it.

The Ninth Sunday of Pentecost August 2, 2009 Psalm 78:1-8 In the great words of Colonel Hannibal Smith, “I love it when a plan comes together.” Note: Smith, played by George Peppard, was the leader of the A-Team for five seasons on television. Item #1: During his visit in June, our parish ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Holding God By His Word

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 4, 2014

Understanding the link between the Word of God, the promises of God and the hand of God.

One of the ways young children communicate with their parents and other adults before they can talk properly is by using their hands. A child can hold you by the hand and get you to do what he or she wants. For instance, my two year old daughter when she wants to drink water takes me by the hand to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

David Went Down Into The Hold

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018

When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

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

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

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

Stand Fast And Hold On.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2022

Let no man deceive you.

STAND FAST AND HOLD ON. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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