Sermons on holding on:

Grab On, Don't Let Go

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA HOLD ON

Grab on Don’t let go you will win Hebrews 10: 35-36 Illus: Bulldog and two Dobermans There was a Bulldog pup that lived in a fenced in yard. The little Bulldog was a peaceful little dog that loved to play in the yard. About three doors down lived two Dobermans, they were quite aggressive. Every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Glue

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2022

Jesus holds everything together!

Jesus is the Clue Colossians 1:11-20 Arthur Fry a chemist at 3M Corporation was having problems in the choir at Church. The pastor's sermon was especially boring, so Arthur began putting slips of paper in the hymnal for upcoming songs, but the slips kept fluttering out and on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hold Back In Your Witness To The World!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 11, 2003

Like Amos, God has called us to give a testimony to the world that is not always what the world wants to hear, but what God wants us to speak!

Amos 7:10-15 July 13, 1997 In years past, before GPS and other navigation wonders, the lighthouse was an important feature on every coastline. On the shoreline of Lake Superior, on a point that sticks well out into the cold waters of the big lake, there is a lighthouse on the shoreline. In a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Worry - She'll Hold Toghther

Contributed by Steven Goulstone on Jun 20, 2002

Talking from Luke regarding Jesus’ instructions on worrying

DON’T WORRY, SHE’LL HOLD TOGETHER Not many of you guys knew me when I was just a little punk in form 2. Well to tell you one thing about me, I was short. You know short, not short as in a couple of cm’s below everyone – try a head below everyone else. My nick name’s were shorty or short stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

"You Can’t Hold Me Down" Anymore!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2011

When you declare that you are redeemed by the blood of the lamb, have His favor and blessings on your life, you are pushing the door wide open, for God to do amazing, incredible, things in your life. And at the same time, slamming it shut on the accuser

You Can’t Hold Me Down, Anymore! Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Hold For A Very Important Message From God !

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 8, 2014

God is trying to tell us something but we keep hanging up on Him

PLEASE HOLD FOR AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GOD ! By Rev. Timothy G. Porter John 3:16 Introduction: The phone rang the other day and I answered it. After several seconds of silence, a voice on the other end of the line spoke and said: “Please hold for important ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weakening The Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2014

What a friend we have in Jesus, a friend who is competent and capable when the challenges of life seem more than we can bear.

Weakening the Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer (Mark 9:14-29) 1. A Barna poll in 2009 of people who professed to be some sort of Christian — not necessarily evangelical — states the following: “Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persevering In Faith: Holding On To God's Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 24, 2024

In Hebrews 10:35-36, the writer speaks to a group of weary believers, who are tempted to throw in the towel and give up their faith in the face of persecution and hardship. Instead of encouraging them to quit, the author urges them to press on, to hold tightly to their confidence in God’s promises.

Persevering in Faith: Holding On to God’s Promises Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT) – “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 41:41, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding On To God's Plan And Persevering In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on perseverance in marriage..

As Christians, we believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." However, we also know that marriage can be challenging, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 128:1-4

Go! And Hold Firm To The Hope In Christ - Hebrews 6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2025

We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus.

Go! And Hold Firm to the Hope in Christ - Hebrews 6 Introduction We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus. Today, we will explore what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20, Psalm 16:11, John 15:5, Philippians 3:14, Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 121:3-4, Matthew 6:33, 1 John 2:19, Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, John 16:33, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2020

Our faith in the promises of God are the anchor that holds us secure no matter what storm we are facing. The lifeline of God's promises anchors us to the very throne of God. Our job is to trust and hold on!

A. One day a young mother was feeling rather down and hopeless when she heard the phone ring. 1. The young mother picked up the phone and said, “Hello.” 2. A woman’s voice immediately said, “Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re overwhelmed with the three children, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Romans 15:13, 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Living Passionately In His Grace!” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

God is patiently holding back judgment.

1. PASSION… Webster’s defines it as: • “INTENSITY… OVERMASTERING FEELINGS… CONVICTION.” • Other words include ZEAL, ENTHUSIASM, & FERVENCY. Guys, that’s the kind of relationship with Jesus I want. • Jesus changed my life… and he changed yours. • He delivered us from the power of darkness and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go!?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 30, 2019

An advent series looking at letting go of what we hold onto which holds us back from experiencing Jesus.

Letting Go?! December 1, 2019 Have you taken inventory lately? As I approach this Christmas season, it seems like I’ve been doing that . . . which leads to this message. Do you have a lot of STUFF in your house? I mean, more stuff than you need? Can people mistake your home with an episode of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist