Sermons on Holding Pen:

God And The Wicked

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025

God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

“The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Grievously Abused Verse: "if My People..."

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 17, 2025

We have a high and holy privilege of asking anything of God, knowing that we will receive what we ask when we ask in the Name of Christ our Lord.

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” “If my people who are called by my name…” You will no doubt recognise the opening words of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From David Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

Lessons from David pt 2 "A somebody becomes a fugitive" Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Grace Ye Are Saved 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 28, 2016

To establish the truth, “by grace ye are saved” is not through faith only - but through “the obedience to the faith”- that is – “the gospel of the grace of God.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Man’s Condition before His Call by Grace 2. Man’s Condition during His Call into Grace 3. Man’s Condition after His Call to Grace Remarks. 1. This lesson is presented to answer the question is salvation by grace through the faith; - or by grace ONLY? Or is the recipient ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Find Joy Thru Family Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 26, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Opening video Illustration: Mighty! Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt. 7) Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Samuel 23:20, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dios Es Dios Y Nosotros No

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 29, 2022

Este sermón trata sobre si Dios tiene el derecho de determinar cómo debemos vivir nuestras vidas, especialmente cuando se trata de comportamiento sexual.

Dios es Dios y nosotros no 29 de julio de 2022 2 Crónicas 16:1-4 1 Tesalonicenses 4:1-12 Supongamos por un momento que eres el jugador estrella de la NBA en tu equipo de baloncesto. Has anotado más puntos, obtenido más rebotes, tenido más asistencias y acertado ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 2 Chronicles 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesús, El Siervo

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 25, 2024

Puesto que Él vino para servir, nosotros debemos vivir para servir.

Unas horas antes de que Jesús fuera entregado para iniciar sus sufrimientos en nuestro lugar, tuvo un tiempo muy íntimo y especial con sus discípulos. Fue en el contexto de la celebración de la pascua, cuando él se sentó con sus discípulos y tuvieron esa primera ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

El Autor Y Consumador De La Fe

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 28, 2019

Confía tu vida en el Cristo supremo, en él lo tienes todo.

Recuerdo que cuando mi hijo Josué era pequeño, de cuando en cuando, entraba en “profundas” reflexiones sobre temas que lo absorbían a esa edad. Comenzaba a dilucidar qué superhéroe era más poderoso. Recuerdo que me decía cosas como estas: “Papá, creo que ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Autor Y Consumador De La Fe

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 28, 2019

Confía tu vida en el Cristo supremo, en él lo tienes todo.

Recuerdo que cuando mi hijo Josué era pequeño, de cuando en cuando, entraba en “profundas” reflexiones sobre temas que lo absorbían a esa edad. Comenzaba a dilucidar qué superhéroe era más poderoso. Recuerdo que me decía cosas como estas: “Papá, creo que ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith’s Essential Content Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024

Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-15, James 2:18, Matthew 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:23, John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When The Elder Sins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014

Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

“Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Education Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2004

God went ot great lengths to teach His unwilling student a lesson.

INTRODUCTION • Have you teachers ever had a student who just did not get it? • As we look at Jonah 4 today, we will see a student who still did not get it. • As we left Jonah in chapter 3, we see that Jonah had a successful revival meeting in Nineveh. • Jonah’s message was preached and the people ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 3, 2004

This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal