Sermons on Hold The Ropes:

Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

We face storms in life and find security in the anchors God provides.

There will be a time in the life of most Christians that you will come upon a real storm. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your Christian life. We are living in a day when Christianity is not growing like it should. Largely the reason is that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding A Grudge

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2018

People are hurt by those who hold grudges instead of following the will of God.

Holding A Grudge Mark 6: 14 – 29 Intro: A Judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce. He asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About 4 acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I mean what is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hold Fast Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna

** the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna __Smyrna was a seaport city about 35 miles north of Ephesus __Today it is called Izmir, Turkey __Presumably, this church was founded during Paul’s ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19:10) __ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8

Denomination: Other

Hold On!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019

We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Holding To The Promise

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2012

Message about holding on to the promise that the Lord has given.

Holding to the Promise 2Ki 4:8-37 (8) Now it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a notable (great, godly) woman, and she persuaded him to eat some food. So it was, as often as he passed by, he would turn in there to eat some food. Notable, great woman. Why? Some say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Stand And Hold!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 28, 2012

We should stand on what we believe! We should stand on what we confess! We should stand on who we are, and what we are! We should stand on God’s promises!

1 Cor. 15:1-2-Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. Gospel-The Good News….The death, burial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016

How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope To Hold On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Looking at how God gives Elijah Hope

“Hope to Hold On” 1 Kings 18-19 7/24/3005 I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined that our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Fast!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2013

It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful!

Hold fast! Revelations 3:11”Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” • It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful! • It’s fine to be ambitious and aggressively passionate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding On To The Sword! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2022

A final look at David's mighty warriors. We look at Eleazer today

Becoming a Dreamer 2 Chronicles 23:9-10 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 June 19, 2022 One of the things I appreciate in people is when they talk to you, they tell it the way it is. There’s no beating around the bush, no hemming and hawing. They don’t tell me a story, hoping I’ll get the point. Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Chronicles 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2022

A church's size and circumstances don't define its effectiveness or true power. It's our faithfulness to the Word and our testimony.

Hold On! lanny smith Seven / Church at Philadelphia / Revelation 3:7–13   • Storybook rock song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. • One of band’s biggest hits (1987). Chosen #1 song of the ‘80’s in a VH1 listener poll. • Story of a couple (loosely based on writer’s experience) who fall on hard ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:21, 2 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On To Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 12, 2023

God wants us to have faith that not only moves mountains but keeps the mountains away. Want more faith, you as a child of God has faith but Word of God makes it work and strengthen it.

HOLDING ON TO FAITH! The devil continues to try to steal, kill and destroy, but we must remember John 4:4 (KJV) Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. I. Paul said "I have kept the faith". - 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 1:5, 1 Timothy 6:12, Jude 1:3

Hold On To The Good Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 15, 2022

Paul urged the believers at Thessalonica to appreciate, value, and esteem Pastors who serve them. Appreciate means being acquainted with your shepherd and their prayer life, understanding their preaching, teaching.

AMC, 16.01.2022 Theme: Hold on to the Good Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 Greetings: Introduction: We began this year with the theme: Do well in everything and every place (1 Kings 2:3), then the monthly theme is Do Good (Deuteronomy 12:28). We had meditated on the theme: Always Go Well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

Just Hold On

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 19, 2022

It doesn't matter how bad things might seem, Just Hold On

I wonder if there is anyone here that ever seems like bad things are always happening to them. It seems like that you are always getting the short end of things. However, after going through all of your trails what you have learned is that through it all God is always right there with us, getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 8, 2022

This is a warning to hold on to your salvation, to value it and to not turn away

“Hold Fast” Hebrews 10:26-31 In the Spring of 1924: Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him: Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ