Sermons on Holding Back:

Living Water

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 12, 2024

Samaritan woman got a chance to drink this living water. This living water speaks and reveals numerous facets of Jesus. There was a deep desire or stronger urge to reveal or share about Jesus when the Samaritan drank this water. She could not hold back this stronger urge to share about Jesus

God in His mercy gave a young person a vision of Living Water. The young person was escorted to the bank of a glittering river in this vision. When viewed from various angles, the river appeared to be radiating many colours. Alongside the young individual, a visitor was present. The visitor told ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Magnificent Meekness

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on May 18, 2024

Biblical meekness is having the power to act yet holding back until we are led to act by the Holy Spirit. This is magnificent meekness and it is different than potential. God grants us the power of His meekness today and fully equips us to do whatever He is calling us to do.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 ESV) What does it mean to be meek in a biblical sense? Dr. Richard Tow describes it well in his book, “Beatitudes of Christ.” On page 65, he says, “Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is a manifestation of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Judges 21:25, Ephesians 6:10, Psalm 23:3

Stand Up, Get Ready And Hold On

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2004

Jesus is coming Soon!

Stand Up! Get Ready! Hold On! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I love to read Paul’s exhortations and encouragement to the Church because it reminds me that we won’t be here much longer, but we are headed for a better place. I know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold Tight To The Hope We Have Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 5, 2014

To show that we need to hold tight to the hope we have and fight the good fight of faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you holding tight? Are you fighting the good fight of faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to hold tight to the hope we have and fight the good fight of faith. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:23 (Amplified Bible) 10:23 So let us seize and hold ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go!?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 30, 2019

An advent series looking at letting go of what we hold onto which holds us back from experiencing Jesus.

Letting Go?! December 1, 2019 Have you taken inventory lately? As I approach this Christmas season, it seems like I’ve been doing that . . . which leads to this message. Do you have a lot of STUFF in your house? I mean, more stuff than you need? Can people mistake your home with an episode of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Heist

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Oct 26, 2005

Ever timid of preaching about tithing? Don’t be! Malachi 3:6-18 brings a strong word of exhortation to all believers. We ought not to rob God by holding back our giving any more than we would put on a ski mask and rob a bank!

The Great Heist. By Matthew Everhard. An expository sermon from Malachi 3:12-18 originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church on October 28th and 29th. Every seminary student who wants to be a pastor can tell you that there are two things that we are afraid to preach about. Two biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Back Into The Fellowship Of God Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon series on 1 john

Series: 1 John Week: Four Passage: 1 John 1:8 - 1 John 2:1 Title: Getting back into the Fellowship of God Focus: Repentance of Sin Introduction: Scripture: 1 John 1:8 - 1 John 2:1 Point #1: Recognition of Personal Sin (1 John 1:8) • Explanation: (NOTE: Remember he is speaking to believers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation # 1 Rev. 1: Intro: - 4-18 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 25, 2010

Today I’ll try and lay a foundation to build on as we start. From what we read, we’re told that it was pinned down about “95-96 A.D.” It was never God’s intention to hold back the meaning of the Revelation, but to show and to make known it’s meaning.

REVELATION # 1 REV. 1: INTRO: - 4-18-09 Today we’ll began a study of the book of the “REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” ***and I’m sure we’ll be here awhile but we’re in no hurry. Today I’ll try and lay a foundation to build on as we start. From what we read, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Resilience

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2020

How do we bounce back after a terrible experience? King David helps us to see.

Spiritual Resilience Resilience Synonyms: Flexibility, pliancy (pliable), recoil, snap, pliability, elasticity Resilience is desirable because ? [Enables you to bounce back after a struggle or loss; enables you to adapt to change, which is one of the few constants in life. Have you ever tried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Gotta Give God All Your Marbles! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We must NOT hold anything back from God, We must submit entirely to His will...

Date Written: July 31, 2006 Date Preached: August 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: You Gotta Give God ALL Your Marbles! Sermon Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

The greatest thing about giving God our whole life in worship is that through worship and God’s love in us everything else and every other person in our lives will receive the love of God through us as well.

Back to the Basics - Worship ME Take a look at this video this morning as we get into talking about worship this morning. It is David Platt talking about religion and sports. (Video) Isn’t that what someone from another country would see of our country when it comes to sports. Especially in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On To The Joy You Have

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 26, 2011

Joy comes from knowing God's Word.

August 28, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:32-29 Subject: Trusting God’s Word Title: Holding On to the Joy You Have Have you ever had anything stolen? Isn’t it a terrible feeling to think that something you once had and maybe even cherished was taken from you? And maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Back To The Alter

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jan 21, 2017

A revival message of coming back to the Lord. Renewing your relationship with God.

Intro: I live in Wichita, Kansas and this past week the weather has been extreme but the reason I say this is because for the past two years I have lived in the most southern tip of Louisiana where the cold winter months it only gets down at night into the 40’s and rarely in the upper 30s. But I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lay Hold Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

To lay hold of our calling is to get an eternal perspective. Not to wait for heaven, but to press toward the prize.

Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Hold On Your Calling Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Our goal is not to get to heaven, but to strive to lay hold of our calling.

Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist