Sermons on Holding Fast:

Steadfast Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

Holding on to God's unchanging hand in times of trouble

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in a common purpose, a shared journey of faith, and a collective desire to draw closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to immerse ourselves in His word, to seek His guidance, and to find ...read more

Topics: Trusting In Jesus

Questions Concerning Our Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

Faith is the glue that holds our lives together.

You have heard me say from time to time how important our faith is in the teaching of the Bible. It is the same in the teaching of our Lord Jesus. Using Peter for an example, perhaps at the greatest hour of trials and testing in his life, Jesus said, “I have prayed for your faith. If his faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender Sounds Like Victory To Me

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 3, 2025

How to let go and hold on at the same time.

The Need of Surrender When Surrender sounds like Victory" *the word surrender is not in the Bible, but "yield" is. It is the KJV word equivalent. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

#65 Buried, He Carried My Sins Far Away Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 10, 2022

People love to fast forward through commercials during recorded TV shows and podcasts. That’s what we often do with the burial of Jesus. We focus on the cross and fast-forward to the resurrection. But the burial of Jesus is part of the Gospel.

#65 Buried, He Carried My Sins Far Away Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 10, 2022 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 15:42 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was a kid, the only kind of recordings we had were vinyl records. With modern inventions, like cassette tapes and 8-track tapes came an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Things In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015

To establish that the evangelist or minister is charged with "setting things in order and ordaining elders in every city and every church." This lesson discusses the characteristics of church leadership and clarifies the phrase: "the husband of one wife."

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Evangelist's Charge: "Set Things in Order" 2. The Eldership's Charge: "Hold Things in Order" 3. The Evil Teacher's Charge: "Get Things in Order" Introductory Remarks 1. Paul's work in Crete needed to be completed before he ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025

GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 7, 2010

Faith is a action word. It is not something you hold, but something that holds you. It is a relationship with Jesus Christ and will drive us to have a deeper relationship with Him.

What is real faith? Hebrews 11:1-10 Introduction I want to talk to you a minute about faith. I have heard it all. My faith is personal. My faith is what I believe. Faith is ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Pocket Change

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 20, 2009

Do we have a correct view of money? Do we hold stuff or does stuff hold us? It is time to have a pocket change!

Pocket Change Text: Mark 12:41-44 41And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. 43Calling His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Too Shall Pass

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture.

Sermon- This too shall pass. - I wish I was standing at the pulpit right now. So I could see a show of hands, as I ask this question. Q- How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture. - Here’s the topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Communion?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2015

Answer: "Yes, it is possible, but it’s highly unlikely. It would be like: A student who will not go to school; A soldier who will not join the army; A citizen who does not pay taxes or vote; A salesman with no customers; An explorer with no base camp...

What Is Communion? Text: Hebrews 10:19-25NKJ An old question: "Can I be a Christian without joining a church or attending worship?" Answer: "Yes, it is possible, but it’s highly unlikely. It would be like: A student who will not go to school; A soldier who will not join the army; A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 11, 2021

Les us do as God leads to keep these things.

LET US Fear HEBREWS 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Labor HEBREWS 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Come Boldly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2021

We need to fear God for who he is

LET US Fear HEBREWS 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Labor HEBREWS 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Come Boldly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Priority One Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2005

God has a top priority plan for you! He invites you to hear, receive, stand in and be saved by a power that only heaven can offer.

(Begin by blowing up a balloon and holding up a straight pin) What will happen if I take this pin and puncture this balloon? Watch. (Pop the balloon). Now this pin only makes a tiny hole, but that’s all it takes to explode a perfectly good balloon. In the events of history there is one tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Admonitions

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Jul 29, 2003

To establish as children of God we are always in need of Christian admonitions.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Let Us Draw Near: 2. Let Us Hold Fast: 3. Let Us Consider: Remarks: 1. Webster defines admonitions as, "to caution, advise, or encourage. To reprove or warn in a mild manner, to urge to duty, or remind of an obligation. When one admonishes he counsels, advises, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Be ready for warfare

The whole armour of God Introduction: - It is our protection against the Evil - It is our protection against the Devil • Because the Devil wants to bind the heart of the believers (Matthew 12:29-30) • Because the Devil wants to blind the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God