Sermons on Holding Pen:

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

I know of no better place to go for such a discussion than the song How Great Thou Art. Many Songs of worship and praise have been penned, but I know of none more renowned and beloved that this beautiful song.

HOW GREAT THOU ART TEXT: Psalm 8; John 4:23-24 INTRODCUTION: 1 Our topic today is titled, How Great Thou Art. 2 Last week we answered the question, “What is Worship. It is only logical to follow up such a subject with a discussion of the God we worship. 3 I know of no better place to go for such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2-6, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Are Surrounded Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 1, 2012

Are there times in your life when you feel penned in on every side and there is no where to turn for relief? Do you ever cry yourself to sleep only to wake up early? If so, then these psalms are for your comfort and hope.

Many think that Psalm 3 and 4 go together. Psalm 3 was to be sung in the morning and Psalm 4 in the evening. If this is true, then the situations are likely the same—David’s fleeing from his son, Absalom, who was trying to take over the kingship of Israel and kill his own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Can A Genuine Believer Lose Their Salvation?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

This is the concept of remaining in faith. Abiding in Christ. We must hold fast to our faith, not drifting away, while also knowing that Christ holds us firm, and we do not need to fear the Father losing his hold on us. This sacred balance is a difficult one.

Once an unbeliever has given their life to Christ, been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, reborn of Christ, and placed into the kingdom of God, can such a person fall away, and lose their salvation? This question is so incredibly important. It goes to the very core of the gospel: How does it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 11:19-22, 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, John 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas, Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 13, 2005

Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned these words that begin what

TITLE: CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TEXT: Colossians 1:19-22 Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is The Grace?

Contributed by Ralph Mayhew on Sep 16, 2002

So often we require justice, but we need to live out of grace, continually forgiving!

WHERE IS THE GRACE? This past week we have been re-inundated with stories of terror. Stories of loss, shock, pain, grief… By now we’re all too familiar with the scenes and the headlines And I could go on and tell some of the stories of September 11, but I sense that we’ve really had enough of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evolutionist Is A Fool Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2014

Those holding to evolutionary doctrine display a tragic lack of moral or ethical character.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." In years gone by I frequently addressed students enrolled in provincial and state colleges. Because of my training in the sciences, I was often asked to speak on the issue of origins. Especially along the West Coast of the United States ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2022

We are in a fight but we've already won if we hold to God's Word.

The Battle Belongs to the Lord A man had a dream where he saw two gated corrals and in one pen there were sheep – in the other goats. As he sat on top of the fence in between and he watched as Jesus came out and led the sheep out of the pen to their eternal reward. Then he watched as the devil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Somebody Important - Genesis 1:20-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

In the second statement that’s being broadcast is this broadcast statement that God makes that says I can hold it all together and I want to hold you together.

As we look at the book of Genesis, we start Genesis, we see that we have three different statements that are coming out of creation. I just want to remind you because we’ve looked at these over the last three weeks. The first statement that we have when we see creation is “worship me.” Now whenever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In The Hands Of Man

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Faith is the object by which man lays hold upon God. Faith is reaching into the unknown grasping that which is not and holding on until it becomes that which is. Reverend Walter Jacobson

God In The Hands of Man Exodus 32:7-14 There seems to be no controversy of the fact that man is in the hands of God. My soul finds repose in the awesomeness of this fact. Then again, how my soul shutters at the thought that such a worm as I as in the hands of such a sovereign God. We are aware ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About The Future?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Assumptions

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 20, 2003

Indentify and correct the two false assumptions many Christians hold

This past week, we dropped off Esther at my parents for a few days to train her to stay overnight. We had forgotten to bring diapers for Esther, so Susan and I went to Walgreen to buy diapers. I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?" The lady looked at Susan and I, and then ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: *other

Eureka!! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

We need to take hold of Jesus and never let go.

First Baptist Church September 15, 2002 John 1:43-51 "Eureka!" Have you ever misplaced something that you really wanted? Maybe you’re working with some tools and you lay one down and for the life of you, you don’t know where it is. Or you walk into a room to get something and you stop . . . ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006

Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

But, Is It Murder?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007

Consideration of the biblical teaching of societal responsibility to hold the murderer accountable.

Genesis 9:1-7 But, is it Murder? “God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith It Out 'til You Figure It Out!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties

Title (reaffirm / remind congregation through out) : FAITH IT OUT ’TIL YOU FIGURE IT OUT! Theme: Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties (adversities) We all get times of difficulties, discouragement & disappointments – maybe you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational