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  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    No Prison Doors Can Hold Me Down

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 19, 2016
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     | 23,073 views

    There Are Many Iron Gates, Chains, Darkness, Prisons, death threats, fears, that hinder and imprison believers. Some are Self-righteousness, Pride, Worldly pleasure, The approval of the world, Doubt, Weariness in our labor for Christ, Discouragement.

    NO PRISON DOOR CAN HOLD ME DOWN ACTS 12:1-19 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 47,216 views

    This sermon helps us to endure the trials of life and teaches that no matter how hard things, keep holding on.

    Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back And then came a messenger unto Job, and said, the oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: …… Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding On To Our Past - Resentments, Regrets And Remorse

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 4, 2022
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     | 7,322 views

    "Holding on to our Past" is something that can inhibit not only our relationships, our outlook on life, but also our sense of identity and spiritual growth in Jesus.

    If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 readings prior to the Sermon. The assigned readings for this day were: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:7-16 and Luke 20:9-19. I will be Drawing from our New Testament reading in Philippians this morning. And I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hold It Together - Genesis 1:6-20 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021
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     | 2,625 views

    The problem is we don’t know what to worship just by looking at the scriptures. Some people mistake that to be worship creation itself. Some people worship creation instead of the Creator. They misunderstand the message.

    We’re studying the book of Genesis and we start, of course, with Genesis 1 which is creation. Last week we looked at God created the heavens and the earth. We looked at day one where God created light. One of the things we said is here’s what happens when you start to look at creation. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peter's Hold Of His Hand Series

    Contributed by Nana Adom on Apr 17, 2020
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    May we like Peter, recognise whose hands to hold, who to call on for help, in moments of adversity. Indeed his hands are never too far from reaching us in times of trouble.

    Matthew 14:22- 33 recounts the story of Jesus instructing his disciples to get into a boat heading to the other side. Midway through their journey the disciples encounter a terrible storm. Jesus at this point shows up in the middle of the storm walking on the sea- Peter realising it was master ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "what Holds You Captive?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2020
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    A sermon about experiencing true life through following Christ.

    “What Holds You Captive?” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the Soup Mobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sermon: When God Puts You On Hold!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2025
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    Can anyone relate? Have you ever been excited about what is in your heart, but at the same time felt boxed in, trapped, on hold, or on a plateau in life? Welcome to the crowd! A plan of action for dealing with delays.

    Sermon: When God Puts You on Hold! Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, “Once when he (Jesus) was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Holds When You’re Tested

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025
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    In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

    Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Letting Go Of What Holds You Down Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,277 views

    This is the 15th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#15] LETTING GO OF WHAT HOLDS YOU DOWN Luke 5:17-26 Introduction: In our text, a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus, who not only healed him physically but also addressed his need for forgiveness. This teaches us that true freedom starts from within. Just like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Bucket

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    Some times in our life we have our bucket in the wrong well.

    WHERE IS YOUR BUCKET John 4:When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, 2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) 3He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait On Me!!!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 15, 2021
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     | 12,531 views

    Oftentimes it is difficult for one to do what they encourage others to do.Someone can say pray for such and such and we can say I believe God will work mightily on your behalf, but when it becomes something personal then we oftentimes struggle between faith and doubt.

    Wait on Me! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes it is difficult for one to do what they encourage others to do. For example my mother will tell whomever the moment they mention they may do not feel well - to go see the doctor, but when she has something wrong she will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Don't Worry About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 19, 2025
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    Worrying about tomorrow does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow but it robs today of its strength.

    Don’t Worry About Tomorrow By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Matthew 6:34 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof”. OPENING:- Now I have stated for a long time about ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Grumbling Christian? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 978 views

    This sermon explores finding hope in Jesus, becoming more like Him, and shining His light in the world, even amidst challenges and darkness.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here together once again. We're here to share. To learn. To grow. We're here to open our hearts to the Word of God. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a beautiful passage. It's a passage that speaks of light. Of becoming. Of joy. It's a passage that ...read more

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    A Transformed Life - A Stewardship Message

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 58 ratings
     | 35,146 views

    I believe most people even non-followers of the Christ will give out of their excess.or abundance. We say we are followers of Christ but do we really trust him? Have we turned over our whole life to him or are we holding back?

    Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Luke: BIBLE "Who of you by being worried ....can add a single hour ....to their life?" END Aren't most of the struggles of this life, ......especially when viewed in hindsight, ......nothing more ....than an inconvenience? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Apostles' Creed: Our Savior Is In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
     | 2,498 views

    1. Our Savior has all authority and power. 2. Our Savior is our Advocate, 3. Our Savior is holding a place for us in heaven.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Our Savior Is in Heaven In our study of the Apostles’ Creed, we began with God the Father, and then focused on God the Son coming to earth: He was born, he died, and he rose from the dead. Now we say, “He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed