Sermons on Holding Back:

Reaching Out To Sinners

Contributed by Don Parmely on May 6, 2009

Stop putting so much effort in trying to win back former church attenders and go after the people no other churches want.

I. Introduction A. This evening I want us to think outside the box: 1. That is, outside of the box that is the 4 walls of this church. 2. Perhaps even outside the box of our preconceived notions of what evangelism is all about. B. I want to start with asking Sister Van Brocklyn to come and share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016

Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Apostasy

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE END TIMES BEING CLOSER IS A RISE IN APOSTASY, PEOPLE WHO WERE "BELIEVERS" TURNING THEIR BACKS OF THE FAITH.

THE GREAT APOSTASY 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-3 OUR “END TIMES” CLOCK IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR. WE SAW LAST WEEK WITH ISRAEL’S RE-EMERGENCE AS A NATION, THE CREATING OF MANY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSARY FOR THE OCCURANCE OF THE RAPTURE. OUR END TIMES CLOCK NOW STANDS AT 11:30 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Render To Caesar What Is Caesar's

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2014

Seemingly a Catch 22 position, yet Jesus wonderfully side steps the controversary. By using the Gk word "apodote" Jesus challenges us even today: "The coin bore Caesar's image: give it back to him. You bear God's image: so give yourself back to Him."

Sermon: Render to Caesar what is Caesars’s Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Failure Is Impossible.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

Nehemiah chapter 6, is all about threats and deception coming from the enemies of God. 42,360 Jews came back to Jerusalem to make a difference. They didn’t come back to be defeated! You see, these enemies did their best to get Nehemiah off track. If not murdered in cold blood.

Failure Is Impossible. Nehemiah 6:16NIV Failure is impossible! These were the words spoken by Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), known for her immovable stance on women’s rights in the US. Though she faced constant criticism and later an arrest, trial, and guilty verdict for voting illegally, Anthony ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:16, Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Drawing A Line In The Sand" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2016

It is time for God's people to declare that we are drawing a line in the sand. We will not choose to go back to Egypt. We will continue to advance to the Promised Land!

Drawing a Line in the Sand” Joshua 4 For most of us when we go on a trip we often purchase something, a souvenir that reminds us of that place. It’s not the cost of the item that really matters, it’s the memory behind it. Two years ago I went to a baseball game in Kansas City to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 18, 2001

St. Paul encourages us to fight the good fight of faith, holding on tightly to the salvation that we have been given and being content with God’s blessings.

The United States has attacked Afghanistan. It has begun. The long war on terrorism. We don’t know how long it will last. We only know that it will be a long and difficult struggle. This morning, Paul encouraged Timothy to “fight the good fight of faith”, to join in hand to hand combat against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

We were not called, chosen, and anointed by God to HOLD THE FORT till Jesus comes, But to Posses the land (The violent take it by force) Faith is a violent force.

1Ti.6: 12 The bible is our training manual for strategic warfare. (It was written from a military perspective.) Exo.15: 3 The Lord is a man of war, The Lord of hosts is his name. 2Sam.22: 35 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 22:40 For thou hast girded me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is My Provider

Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005

Let us not forget in trying times, that God is still our Provider. Don’t let the fear, frustration, worry and fretting take hold of your heart.

God is My Provider By Pastor Jim May This will be a short message. This has been a very trying and tiring week for us all with the passing of the storm and the events that have taken place. I feel that God would have me to just give you a few words of encouragement from the Bible and then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Is The Substance Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Brewster on May 10, 2004

Faith is the substance. This is part 2 showing how we can grab hold of the promises of Christ from the supernatural realm and bring them into the natural realm of life.

FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE PART 2 Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. SUBSTANCE is what pulls things from the supernatural realm into the natural realm for us The more we give ourselves to God - the more we can pull from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vain Belief

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 18, 2007

Paul said, "Hold fast to what I preached...unless you believed in vain." What it means to have "believed in vain" - an example of and results of "believing in vain"

I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE “BELIEVED IN VAIN”? 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Teach Me Your Paths Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2020

Psalm 25:1-22 shows us that we can prevail in life's troubles when we hold to three never-failing truths.

Scripture This is our second Sunday of not having a corporate worship service in our sanctuary. We are not able to meet together in person as the gathered, corporate, covenantal people of God to worship our Triune God. Instead, we are having Virtual Fellowship, which our modern technology enables ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Entering Rest And Finding Grace

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2019

Our rest based in the finished work of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us hold fast our profession and come boldly to the throne of grace.

ENTERING REST AND FINDING GRACE. Hebrews 4:1-16. “Let us therefore fear” links this passage with the previous chapter. It has to do with the promise of “entering into His rest”, “lest any of you should seem to come short of it” (Hebrews 4:1). The promise of entering the promised land was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Bigger Than Money Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 23, 2018

This message focuses on stepping out of the American Dream's pursuit of escalating standards of living. Instead we are to hold our money lightly and "freely receive, freely give."

- In some ways this is the second part of last week’s sermon. Last week we looked at this passage in Matthew 10:8 about freely receiving and freely giving. We talked about living life with an open hand and whether we are living stingy lives. - I want to return to that same passage this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist