SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Holding Firmly:

showing 1,186-1,200 of 83,319
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Perry Greene avatar

    All In Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    To follow God requires 100% effort. It's "All In" or "All Out" in our service -- no holding back!

    1. Examination At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    The Thief Named Grudge Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,182 views

    To share how holding a grudge is no good for anyone and how we must lay them to the side and move on in life.

    We often hear the term "holding a grudge". What is a "grudge", what does it look like, and how does one "hold it"? "Grudge" is an actual word and it’s dictionary meaning is: a feeling of resentment or ill will over some grievance, or to harbor resentment. To "hold or carry a grudge" would then ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014
     | 4,279 views

    A look at seven things that hold us back from getting the miraculous answer to prayer that God has for us.

    A Sad Truth: Not everyone gets the answer God was willing to give. - Matthew 9:30a. Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle: 1. Can’t see things clearly. - Matthew 9:27 – “two blind men” 2. Public ridicule. - Matthew 9:27 – “calling out” - The Greek ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Imperfect People Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2016
     | 11,276 views

    We hold a holy treasure in clay pots, but that's all that's needed to share the gospel and honor God.

    2 Corinthians 4:1-15 “Imperfect People” INTRODUCTION Many illustrations are used to explain the deep truths of God’s grace and our lives as Christians. In the thirteenth chapter of Matthew Jesus explains to his disciples that God’s kingdom is like a mustard seed (vs. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,163 views

    In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

    Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • bala samson avatar

    Barzillai

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 8, 2023
     | 1,682 views

    Hold on to people who had helped you in your wilderness experience! One such man with a heart of gold is Barzillai!

    Barzillai 2 Samuel 19:31”Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was very old, being eighty years old; and he had sustained the king while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,873 views

    Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Year Of Jubilee thumbnail

    The Year Of Jubilee PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    To explore the concept of the Year of Jubilee as a divine principle of freedom, restoration, and renewal that still holds relevance for us today.

    Hey there, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today. We're about to dive into a very special topic, one that's full of hope and promise – The Year of Jubilee. We'll be looking at this from three angles: A Time of Freedom, A Time of Restoration, and A Time of Renewal. This ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Fire Shut Up In My Bones thumbnail

    Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,499 views

    Encourage believers to hold onto the power and warmth of God's Word, even in the face of discouragement, and to not be silenced by the opinions of others.

    Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to us about the power of discouragement, the fire of God's Word, and the importance of not letting others shut you up. As Samuel Chadwick once said, "Destitute of the Fire of God, nothing else ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Be Steadfast In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 58 views

    Trust Jesus completely, especially in suffering, because He holds our past, our present, and our future.

    Be Steadfast in Suffering Revelation 2:8-11 Rev. Brian Bill February 7-8, 2026 In 2008, Christianity Today featured a story called “A Victorious Family.” Here are a few excerpts. Thirty years ago, in the city of Izmir, Turkey, a devout Muslim man named Necati was studying under a radical Islamic ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025
     | 616 views

    Your story is still being written, and with God, the end will be glorious. Hold on in faith, for your condition is not your conclusion.

    YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:7-9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 30:5, Micah 7:8, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with situations that appear final, hopeless, and unchangeable. Many people mistake their current ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Funeral Message / Service

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,422 views

    A well lived life is reflected not by accomplishments, successes or accolades, but by relationship – a relationship not only with others, but a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

    NOTE TO READER: First is the message, then the funeral as given. The benediction ties into the body of the message and reasserts the power of the resurrection. We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: Embracing Peace In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,230 views

    As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance.

    Advent: Embracing Peace in the Midst of Chaos Introduction: As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance. Listen to the words of Psalm 46 God is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Burn The Ships Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    We can become so consumed with holding onto things that we think fulfill us that we miss holding onto the one that can fulfill us. This series can be viewed or listened on Itunes under ExperienceChurch.tv or on our website at www.experiencechurch.tv in

    American Idols – 3 Burn the ships Have you wondered why we tend to miss the obvious… Here are some claims that were put on Pastors resumes. • "In the five churches I have faithfully served over the past two years ..." • "My hobbies are pit bulls and automatic weapons." • "I am willing to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

    It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren