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  • Errol Joseph avatar

    Let's Hold Hands

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
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    An encourgememt for the church to join hands together and to support each other in order to complete the work of God.

    DATE: February 13, 2000 TEXT: Exodus 17:8-16 THEME: "Lets Hold Hands" INTRODUCTION Incident occurs soon after Israel leaves Egypt. The Amalekites were a warlike nomadic people who would become bitter enemies of Israel throughout its history. Israel was in a hostile environment, engaged in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vance Elzinga avatar

    Holding Ourselves Accountable

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    Investigate the ingredients of Jesus call to his first apostles, and to us.

    20000430a - Holding Ourselves Accountable!!! Mt. 28 Opening: (Responsible Agents) Responsibility -- others can’t always do it for us. How about spiritual responsibility? If we have responsibility in the mundane things of life, how about the bigger things? Have you con-sidered your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Generosity & Holding Back Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

    We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jim Kane avatar

    We Hold These Truths

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
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    There are six truths, six values the church must hold, proclaim, and demonstrate so that others can experience God’s freedom.

    Our county will turn 226 on Thursday and I asked myself, “What would Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and others think of this country almost 226 years after they wrote and approved the Declaration of Independence? Would they like it? Would they recognize it? Would they still want to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eric Jackson, Sr. avatar

    Hold On Good Soldier

    Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
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    Endure Hardships

    2 Timothy 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. First, let me inform you of something you may already know. There’s a war ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Washburn avatar

    "Hold Me Jesus"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 18,001 views

    There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

    Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Holding Onto Hope

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
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    This message helps identify some of the things that contributes to the feelings of hopelessness. Find out how you can hold onto hope.

    A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy what the score was. “It’s 18 to nothing - we’re behind.” The man said, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged, aren’t you?” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy said. “We haven’t even got up to bat yet.” Hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Holding Steady In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    When the ship is being tossed, we need to drop anchor.

    Holding Steady in the Storm Illustration: Max Lucado story of the houseboat, along with the Navy story Thesis: In the storms of Life we need to set anchors The first of these anchors is Prayer James 5:13-18, 1 John 5:14-15 The second of these anchors is Faith If we pray unbelieving we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Taking Hold Of Contentment

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

    I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • steven cannon avatar

    No Holding Back In 2007

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    Don’t hold back this year!

    NO HOLDING BACK A single step with no regret is our theme today. There’s a saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. How do we take those steps that we need to take? How do we live with no regret? To look back over your life sometimes can be filled with regrets and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    Getting Hold Of Opportunities

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    Holding on to those opportunities that reach our lives.

    GETTING HOLD OF OPPORTUNITIES Luke 16:8,9 ““The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Holding Fast To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,341 views

    The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

    In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Holding Your Hand

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,407 views

    We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

    Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Hold Fast To The Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008
     | 7,434 views

    Hold fast to the Word, for we stand under the judgement of God’s Word. Do not compromise at all cost.

    Holding on to the truth is of vital importance. - It is a matter of life and death, blessing or suffering, reward or judgement. - Jesus emphasizes this need to the two churches. - They performed well in many ways but not in the guarding of God’s truth. We need to (1) HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Holds The Future? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    What could God do with your life?

    Who Holds the Future Aug 17, 2008 Zech 6 Intro: Would you think with me a moment about your life. Whatever place you are at, whatever your joys or frustrations, your struggles or victories, your dreams and your disappointments. Think about it for a moment, wrap your head around it, imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist