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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Holding On To Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,531 views

    God is not through with the Jew...or with you.

    Holding on to Hope Romans 11:11-24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/2/08 Certain names will always be associated with the Chicago Bears: Papa Bear Halas, Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, and Walter Payton. And perhaps the greatest middle linebacker ever to play the game was Mike Singletary. For 12 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Strong Holds"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that many of us are battling/warring “little things” that is hindering our destiny in God.

    12 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We are Christians at War, and many of us are battling/warring against little things (that have STRONG holds on us mentally and spiritually) which are hindering our DESTINY IN GOD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hold Fast

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Salvation is not an event but a process, as such Paul calls upon us to hold fast to the hope of the ressurection. This holding fast includes - Recognizing the gospel message Receiving the gospel message Remaining in the gospel message

    Hold Fast – The Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:1-10 08/31/2008 INTRODUCTION I can remember as a kid being terrified of the water. I had almost drowned as a small child and did not recover from that fear until about 10 years later. I used to wear a life jacket and hold onto the side of the pool as tight ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Hands Holding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008
     | 4,805 views

    For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

    You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Holds

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    David was successful against Goliath because he was able to transfer a very physical, fleshly circumstance from the carnal realm to the spiritual realm.

    Strong Holds Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (King James Version) 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010
     | 5,210 views

    Contemporary Christians must hold on to the teachings of Christ Jesus until He returns.

    2 Thessalonians 2: 1 – 5, 13 – 17 / The First Fruits Intro: Have you ever been in a situation when you think to yourself, “What the heck is going on here?” --- I used to do that a lot before I got my hearing aides. I was really in a constant state of confusion because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Not Holding Back Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,444 views

    True treasure is found only in Christ.

    Not Holding Back Matthew 13:44-46 Rev. Brian Bill 7/26/09 [Demonstrate use of metal detector] Because people have always been fascinated with the idea of finding hidden treasure, NBC has produced a reality-based TV show called “Treasure Hunters.” While I’ve not seen the show, here’s the promo: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold On To Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,221 views

    Easter Sunrise Sermonette

    EASTER SUNRISE “Hold on to Jesus” John 20:10-18 READ JOHN 20:10-18 10Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holding The Rope

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    SPIRITUAL GIFTS

    HOLDING THE ROPE ACTS 9: 19-25 KEY VERSE: ACTS 9:25 FOCAL POINT: NO PART OF MINISTRY IS UNIMPORTANT INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE PAUL WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MANY DIFFERENT MEN AND WOMEN HELP HIM IN HIS MINISTRY: THERE WAS AQUILLA, BARNABAS, FAIUS, LUKE ONESIMUS, PRISCILLA, SILAS, TIMOTHY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,827 views

    Part 6 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

    Opening: On the top of your notes... How many doors are in this room/sanctuary portion of the building? Don’t turn and count... just take a guess... write it down. (WB ~ 20/NR ~ 12). How do you know that? I’m told ppl who are bored w/ sermons count all types of things... pews... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Hold The Rope

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 37,933 views

    In this sermon you will learn to uphold other believers as they serve Jesus Christ.

    (In introducing this sermon give everyone a piece of rope.) State: a rope is such a common ordinary item. Yet, a rope can fulfill a worthy task. Today we are going to look at a passage where a rope played a significant role in an act of service. The text is found in Acts 9:25. “Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Anchor Holds

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,438 views

    Exploring the analogy of an anchor in our walk with God.

    THE ANCHOR STILL HOLDS TEXT: Hebrews 6:15-20 Hebrews 6:15-20 -- And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Hold The Ropes Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,457 views

    Like the paralytic in Mark 2, school kids need someone to hold the four ropes for their encouragement and success in school.

    Holding the Rope Mark 2:1-12 One of the stories we read in VBS was the story of the man who was completely helpless. He couldn’t walk; he couldn’t use his hands. The only way he could get anywhere was when his friends carried him. Then the news got around that Jesus was healing people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Holding On To Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 101 ratings
     | 45,917 views

    Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    When confronted with false teaching and legalism, we need to Hold Fast to the Gospel of Grace.

    I Timothy #1 Hold Fast CHCC: April 15, 2007 I Timothy 1 INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900’s this ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for a hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ