Sermons on Hold Up:

What Values Do You Hold Sacred?

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 29, 2009

Independence Day Sermon. How the Founding Fathers ordered their values and how Christians everywhere are to commit to Jesus’ values.

Grant S. Sisson Countryside Christian Church, Shreveport, LA 2009-06-28 One of the most profound things I learned in graduate school was taught to me by one of my professors. He is now my Counselor Intern Supervisor, my mentor, and my good friend, Tom Moore. It was really more of a question than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Psalm 27: Holding On To God's Unchanging Hand Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

David gives us three great lessons (plus many others) to help us to trust in the Lord more.

One thing that can so greatly be seen within this psalm is David’s complete trust in the lord. He had a confidence based not in his own abilities, but in the strength of the lord; mounting confidence which his enemies and even armies and war could shake. He knew from his past deliverances ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Prison Doors Can Hold Me Down

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 19, 2016

There Are Many Iron Gates, Chains, Darkness, Prisons, death threats, fears, that hinder and imprison believers. Some are Self-righteousness, Pride, Worldly pleasure, The approval of the world, Doubt, Weariness in our labor for Christ, Discouragement.

NO PRISON DOOR CAN HOLD ME DOWN ACTS 12:1-19 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Charismatic

What The Household Holds, Culture Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 10, 2009

What our household holds, Culture pt 1 You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

At ECC we have had for many years values that this Church will be a place where people are Valued, Loved and considered Vital because we want to become and keep becoming a Household that holds People of Purpose, People of Potential and People in Partnership. Over the next four weeks I want to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fired Up!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2014

Two areas of our life that should consume us!!

A. W. Tozer and he was quite critical of churches that did not have any real expectation of God’s healing power in their midst. He said this: “In many churches, Christianity has been watered down until the solution is so weak that if it were poison it would not hurt anyone and, if it were medicine, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loosening The Enemy’s Hold On Our Finances Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2011

WE can get the enemy out of our financial business of we choose to!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How would you like to have more money left at the end of the month instead of more month left at the end of your money? • Are you tired of feeling like you are just getting by? Are you tired of stressing over finances all the time? • How would you like to feel a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go On To Grow Up!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 4, 2001

The writer of Hebrews calls us to seize the opportunities God has set before us to grow up into the fullness of Christ. This study also deals with the ageless debate of "can a follower of Jesus ’fall’ from grace?’"

Go On To Grow Up! Hebrews 6:1-8 The opportunities are limitless. On any given day of the week there are opportunities for people of all ages to attend a Bible study, sing songs of praise unto the Lord of glory, and spend time drinking deeply of God’s good Word. You want to study Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifted Up On High Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Jesus said that if He was lifted up, he would draw all men unto Him. "Lifted up" has a double meaning. Here it means being lifted up on a cross

Lifted Up on High John 19:16-24 Introduction Last week we saw the fateful decision of the Jewish leaders to accept Caesar and reject Jesus. This was in effect the end of the Jewish nation. No longer do the physical descendants of Abraham through Jacob have any exclusive privilege with God. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 22, 2008

Sometimes the urge to blend in socially as Christ followers effects the level of our commitment. Eventually, you may end up compromising your commitment that will soon affect your character and the way others will begin to see you. Discover why we hide wh

Start with wearing themask in darkness and shining the light on it... Read “In The Dark” story: A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four engaged in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Up Wins

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007

The greatest most momentous occasion is yet to occur, make sure you are ready for it, or blame yourself.

The Two Resurrection Scripture Reading: Jh. 14:1-3 As a boy we use to play a game at the sea, last up wins. We all would dive under the water and the boy who holds his breath longest and stay under water would be the winner, but there is coming a time when the first to come up will be the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

Giving Up On Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

We like to do things our own way. God often times is much too slow for our schedule ? or He doesn?t do things the way we would ? so we short circuit His work by coming up with our own, much better plan - but that can mean giving up on grace.

Do you ever read The Family Circus? I always like the ones where the Mom and Dad tell their oldest son to go get the mail or something - and instead of walking out the door and down the driveway and back - he goes out his window, around back, through the garden, plays with the dog, jumps the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get Prayed Up

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Grow Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 30, 2009

The marks of a mature Christian

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Having And Holding God’s Vision

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We must have a clear vision from God in order to stand strong

Intro: Pro 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Psa_33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! I. Take a Stand (v.1) -We do not take a stand because we do not see a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015

An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist