Sermons on Holding Back:

The Consequences Of Hold On When We Should Be Turning Loose

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 16, 2007

a sermon dealing with holding on to what we want instead of what God wants

Consequences Of Holding On When We Should Be Letting Go Mark 7:14-23 Prayer Introduction Good Morning I hope that you all had a very good week last week and that God Blessed you during the week. In fact I know that He did because you are here this morning that is a blessing in itself especially ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2021

Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward.

“Don’t Quit” By Bishop Melvin L Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Earlier this week I had a friend of mine text me and in the text they said, “I went to the doctor and he told me it is C pray for me Melvin I am scared”. As I began to text back and forth with my friend and try to encourage them and pray with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Overcoming Your Past

Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Jan 7, 2008

There are negative things from our past that hold us back, we can overcome the past and experience a great today and tomorrow.

Text: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 15 - Prodigal Title: Overcoming Your Past Subject: Overcoming sin and faults Proposition: You can overcome your past. Interrogative: How can I overcome my past? Transition: Scripture shares with us several truths to help us overcome our past. Objective: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Worry - She'll Hold Toghther

Contributed by Steven Goulstone on Jun 20, 2002

Talking from Luke regarding Jesus’ instructions on worrying

DON’T WORRY, SHE’LL HOLD TOGETHER Not many of you guys knew me when I was just a little punk in form 2. Well to tell you one thing about me, I was short. You know short, not short as in a couple of cm’s below everyone – try a head below everyone else. My nick name’s were shorty or short stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Weakening The Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2014

What a friend we have in Jesus, a friend who is competent and capable when the challenges of life seem more than we can bear.

Weakening the Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer (Mark 9:14-29) 1. A Barna poll in 2009 of people who professed to be some sort of Christian — not necessarily evangelical — states the following: “Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007

We are called to hold on to what we believe

A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"You Can’t Hold Me Down" Anymore!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2011

When you declare that you are redeemed by the blood of the lamb, have His favor and blessings on your life, you are pushing the door wide open, for God to do amazing, incredible, things in your life. And at the same time, slamming it shut on the accuser

You Can’t Hold Me Down, Anymore! Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Hold Firm To The Hope In Christ - Hebrews 6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2025

We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus.

Go! And Hold Firm to the Hope in Christ - Hebrews 6 Introduction We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus. Today, we will explore what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20, Psalm 16:11, John 15:5, Philippians 3:14, Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 121:3-4, Matthew 6:33, 1 John 2:19, Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, John 16:33, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kiss Your Ox Goodbye

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

What is holding your back from fulfilling your destiny in Christ? It is time to leave everything behind! This challenge to turn your back on every distraction will cause you to kiss your ox goodbye!

“Kiss Your Ox Goodbye” Text: I Kings 19:19-21 I. Introduction Elijah has been whining to God. He has claimed to be the only true prophet left. But God responds by telling Elijah that not only is he not the only one left there are 7000 men who have not bowed their knee to Baal. Then God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sardis-Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017

To the Sardis church-those whose faith had become like used up coals-a mere ember where a flame of life and light-giving heat had once been-Jesus says Remember, Keep, and Repent.

Day 11 To the angel of the church of Sardis, write These things says He who has the spirit of God, and the seven stars I know your works, and that you have a name that lives, yet you are dead. Be vigilant, and strengthen the things that remain, which are near death, For I have not found your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Do You Think Christ Would Get Involved Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2010

As the world changes do you?

DO YOU THINK CHRIST WOULD GET INVOLVED TODAY John 7: 1After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2Now the Jew’s feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life's A B*$ch, And Then.... There's Help

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 21, 2010

In which direction do you turn when life runs over you like a cement truck?

Psalm 121 - BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 26 September 2010 ................................................................................... From where does your help come? In which direction do you turn when life runs over you like a cement truck? (1) life can be tough - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Your Set Back May Be A Set Up

Contributed by Patricia Tuaweri on Feb 8, 2014

What we sometimes consider or call challenges may be God's way of moving us away from our present predicament to a higher place

TEXT : 1 Samuel 9:1-27 A set back according to dictionary.com is a problem, difficulty, mishap, challenge or misfortune. The truth is, everybody on earth is going through one form of challenge or the other. Our text is a continuation of the previous chapter. Which ended with its own challenges.The ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Model Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2014

The emphasis in this textprovides a model for the what the church should strive to become.

“The MODEL Church” Thus far we have studies 6 churches with one remaining; all exhibiting various problems. This evening we will continue to look at what I call the MODEL church. Looking at the churches on the surface; we would have not seen what our Lord saw in each. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down Mini Series Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

The text takes place 40 years after Moses had freed God’s Chosen from Pharaoh’s Egypt.

“And The Walls Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series (Part 1 of 2) Joshua 5.13-6.5 January 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The text takes place 40 years after Moses had freed God’s Chosen from Pharaoh’s Egypt. 1 It’s interesting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist