Sermons on Keep Holding On:

Burrs In Our Saddle Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 2, 2003

The third message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

“Burrs in Our Saddle” Are You an Old Dog? INTRODUCTION: It is amazing to me the lengths a horse will go to removing, or trying to remove a burr under its saddle. The burr, as small as it is, is a source of great discomfort. That burr causes major discomfort to the horse. Discomfort to the point ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Bag Of Rice

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

We keep putting off until "later" embracing the marks of discipleship -- prayer, Bible study, tithing...

(The pastor takes a bag of rice, and carefully counts out aloud ten measures of the rice placing each measure into a pot. Then taking back a single measure from the pot of rice, places that single measure on the Lord’s Table. The pot stays on the pulpit as the pastor reads the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Chain Of Command

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Go On To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005

As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

These Little Foxes

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

How can a christian keep himself pure and usable to God? Find out as you read this sermon.

THESE LITTLE FOXES Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines… Songs 2:15 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, and neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. James ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Stop Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon encourages believers to keep moving forward for the Kingdom.

Sunday Evening, November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basic” [#7] DON’T STOP Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: 1. I love the “snooze button.” I can’t get up in the morning without hitting that button as least twice. In fact, I usually set my alarm 30 minutes earlier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Protect Our Most Valued Resources Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Personal time with Jesus protects that which is most important in our lives--and keeps us on task

One hundred forty vertical stone slabs that stretch 494 feet long and stand 10 feet tall at the highest point. Engraved on this coal-black wall are 58,132 names of American soldiers dead or missing. If you’ve been to the Vietnam Memorial, you have witnessed the somber silence that sets on the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22, Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Much Luggage

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 11, 2001

What do we do, what do we have that keeps distance between us and God

What do we do that keeps us from getting as close to God as could be. I. God wants us to be close to Him 1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not parish, but have eternal life.” 2. As He did with many characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying On Track Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Transfiguration - No One Except Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

Anniversary Sunday. There is much to be honoured in our past, but we must always keep our eyes on Jesus.

Apprenticing Under The Master (for 95 years! – Anniversary Sunday) February 12, 2006 Mark 9:2-13 The Transfiguration – “No One Except Jesus” 95 Years! Wow! This church began as a prayer meeting in a house on Ellis Ave in 1908. On February 12th in 1911 Swansea Baptist Church had its first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: *other

Church Conflict Part Deux Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Promises...promises

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

Our verbal commitments, and the way we keep them, say something about our Father in heaven.

Promises… Promises… Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ’Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sack Full Of Feathers Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008

Words fly away like feathers freed from a sack. It is important to keep a check on our words

A Sack full of Feathers James 3:1-12 This morning we are back on the subject of a faith that works. We have been looking into the book of James and dealing with the direct teaching about faith and trials and expectations. According To James self-control is a part of our faith as Christians ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Almighty Dollar Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Five misconceptions about what money will bring to our lives, and five facts to keep money in perspective.

Play Song – Enjoy Yourself by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson Recorded by Guy Lombardo, 1950 You work and work for years and years, you’re always on the go; You never take a minute off, too busy makin’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Wesleyan