Sermons on What Is Holding You Back:

You Did - What? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30

Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 But ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

With What Are You Building Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006

Part of a series working through the 3:16’s of the New Testatment.

Introduction I. It has been suggested by some that I have been speaking a lot, perhaps too much, about church growth, and church health lately. A. I have tried to take those comments very seriously, and evaluate the validity of “too much.” B. I will confess that I honestly believe that church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Is It You Want? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 29, 2013

If you could have one desire filled, what would it be?

Three men had been stranded on an island for ten years when they discovered a bottle which had washed up on the shore overnight. In their struggle to claim the precious cargo all three rubbed the bottle. Instantly a genie appeared. Unable to determine the proper ownership of the bottle the genie ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

Holding The High Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To understand the spiritual war believers are engaged in and the importance of putting on the full armor of God to stand firm against the forces of evil.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's critical for every believer to understand - the spiritual war we're engaged in every day. This isn't a battle with physical weapons or soldiers, but a fight against spiritual forces of evil. Sounds intense, doesn't it? But don't ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Topics: High Ground, Relationships

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt

Contributed by David March on Mar 22, 2002

This sermon deals with the times in our Chirstian walk where God is trying to move us forward but as His children we are not quite sure we want to go.

Text: Numbers 14: 1-4 1That night all the people of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. 2All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this desert! 3Why is the LORD bringing us to this land only to let us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Numbers 14:1-4, Isaiah 31:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Oct 18, 2000

I remember as a young youth pastor, we went to a live concert where a man named Keith Green was giving a free proformance.

I remember as a young youth pastor, we went to a live concert where a man named Keith Green was giving a free proformance. As he walked on the stage, all that was on the stage was his pianio. His first song he sung was called "so you wanna go back to Egypt". That title stuck in my mind, as never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

You’re Taking Her Back? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 54 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 54: 1 – 17 You’re Taking Her Back? 1 “Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, you who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"What Are You Like?" Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 11, 2002

The answers to knowing what God is like are found in Jesus.

“An Interview With God” WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? John 14:7-11 May 11, 2002 Introduction Have you ever had a pen pal? In past school years, my wife has had the students in her class form pen pals with the students from a class from a different state. Usually, the other class’ teacher is a friend of my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Inside Of You

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

self-examination

What is Inside of You Joh 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. Tit 3:3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Anchors Of Faith You Can Hold Onto

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

Storms come into every live, even the Christian. During those times we have 4 anchors that will hold.

TEXT: Acts 27:23-25 TITLE: FOUR ANCHORS OF FAITH YOU CAN HOLD ONTO I want to briefly share this true story with you: On January 17, 1984 a son was born to Richard & Lindsay Roberts. Thirty-six hours later the precious life of little Richard Oral Roberts slipped away forever to rest in the arms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding On When It Doesn’t Make Sense

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

Holding on when it doesn’t make sense is one of the greatest demonstrations of faith. It is a declaration to heaven and earth that your trust is not in what you see, but in the God who holds your future.

HOLDING ON WHEN IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 13:15 Key Verse: “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” (Job 13:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Love Don't Love You Back

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2025

What do you do when you've been sowing love—planting it, watering it, tending it—and it seems like love don't love you back?

The Waiting Place Church, we gather here on this last Sunday of Advent, standing in that holy space between promise and fulfillment. We've been waiting—waiting like our ancestors waited, waiting like Mary waited, waiting for Love to show up and show out. But let me ask you something this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Back To School

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003

Practicial advise for youth going back to school.

INTRO.- Children are wonderful. How dull life would be without them! And remember we were once children too! ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ