Sermons on Holding Fast:

God Is Like Vo5 Hairspray: He Holds In All Kinds Of Weather

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Can we trust God in spite of "Bad Hair Days" when everything is at its worst?

April, 2007 “God is Like VO 5 Hair Spray: He Holds in All Kinds of Weather” Acts 27:27-44 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the expression, “I’m having a bad hair day today?” That seems to be a fairly common expression and doesn’t simply refer to your hair looking absolutely terrible, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 6:19-24 Where Do You Hold Your Treasure?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

What unhealthy and unholy meanings have you assigned to money? When used properly, money is a powerful tool for the Kingdom of God.

Go ahead and turn to Matthew chapter 6, starting at verse 19. We're just going to be looking at five verses today, and we'll slowly walk our way through these. It says, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Pit To Praise: Embracing God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Evangelist Thompson Seley on Jul 28, 2023

Life often throws us into pits of despair, but God is always there to lift us up and set our feet upon a rock. Exploring the powerful message of hope and deliverance offered by Psalm 40. Let us dive into this psalm of praise and discover the promises it holds for each one of us.

Title: "From the Pit to Praise: Embracing God's Faithfulness" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather in the presence of our loving God to be inspired and reminded of His unwavering faithfulness. Life often throws us into pits of despair, but God is always there to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 43:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 9:10, Psalm 40:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Sabbath - Balancing A Schedule Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 25, 2009

Life get’s busy pretty fast but yet God calls us to this thing called Sabbath. What is it and how does it work in our fast paced society?

As I was looking through the suggestion cards last week, there was one that stuck out to me that I thought would be a good place to start the year with. The question was, “How do you find time for friends, family, school and religion in everyday life?” We all have so much in our lives that we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

This lesson explores the power of prayer in the name of Jesus. It also presents the associated practice of fasting. Prayer and fasting are powerful principles which release the power of God in the lives of believers.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF PRAYER - POWER PRINCIPLE SIX OBJECTIVES: • Explain how prayer and fasting release God's power. • Define prayer. • Identify various levels of prayer. • Identify various types of prayer. • Identify hindrances to prayer. • Define ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

They Are All Dead

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Jesus lives and holds the keys of death

THEY ARE ALL DEAD ! Adam is dead. Abraham is dead. Moses is dead. The prophets are dead. Buddha is dead. Mohammed is dead. Krishna is dead. Confucius is dead. Mormon Joe Smith is dead. Caesar is dead. Solomon is dead. Kings, nations, cultures, civilizations, governments and great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Catholic

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Fourth Commandment, Part 2: The Value of Sabbath in a Fast-Paced Society

God’s Day Off Introduction – Busy, Busy, Busy Tattoo Syndrome A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried a story about a basset hound named, “Tattoo.” One evening, Tattoo’s owner accidentally shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still attached to it. Tattoo didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Father Will Reward You

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009

A sermon on hypocrisy or pompus piety from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Evening Service for 8/9/2009 Matthew 6:1-6, 16- 18 Introduction: Did you grow up in an openly “religious” home? WBTU: A. Jesus has been talking about superior righteousness (Matthew 5:20- Righteousness exceed the Pharisees), now he warns them of the danger of religious hypocrisy. B. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit And Great Commission Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2011

If we want to be in the center of God's plan for us, we must seek Him individually and we must be in deep connection with an individual church that is faithful to the Word.

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit and Great Commission (Acts 12:24-13:3) Transitions can be hard to make; we have recently transitioned to an empty nest, the lost of dear family members, and a host of other adjustments based upon changes in our society, as you also have had to do. We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 31, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Private Viewing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2011

Piety should not be on public display; this doesn't mean that Christianity should be practiced in private.

An old joke says, people would be equally shocked if they saw Christianity doubted or saw it practiced. Of course nowadays lots more people openly doubt Christianity than they used to, but I don’t think many more people openly practice Christianity than they used to. At least not in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like Donkey

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 1, 2012

Like Donkey 1) Located; 2) Loosed; 3) Led (Outline adapted from Philip Sims.)

“The Donkey” (by G. K. Chesterton, 20th century English author and poet) When fishes flew and forests walk’d And figs grew upon thorn Some moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Ezra - A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2014

In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013

Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free