sermon i'm still holding on

And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Sometimes when you're at the end of your rope you have to learn how to tie the knot and still hold on, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. 2019 Ascent Church. When we know that we have a place to go and also someone to go to that can handle life, that keeps us from fainting. Long ago, a building collapsed; several people were killed by the falling stones. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. I just bought a glass company last month, and It was threw reading Gods Word that I found the answer to "should I sign the deed or not" God led me Jerm.32. We know that something better is about to take place. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Denomination: Had he fainted, he would have slain Saul out of revenge. If we hold on long enough someone is going to come to our rescue. Morning Worship Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination: (Elaborate on his Damascus Road Conversion-Acts 9) You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. I used to experience election merely as theoretical. joy that the devil could take, because it was deep in the rock. Or maybe after getting his job back as chief butler, he didn't want to give someone else the limelight, or perhaps he feared to remind the pharaoh that he had previously sent him to prison. Thank you for All you do! Bible Popular Verses John 3:16 James 4:7 Psalm 23:1 Romans 8:28 Matthew 6:34 Hebrews 11:1 Philippians 4:13 . But I cant really criticize the captain too much; if I am to be totally honest, there have been times in my life, when I have departed too soon. One subject we dont like to broach in the church today is depression. We find Paul in major trouble. He had to deliver: messages of the fall of Jerusalem; messages of death; messages of captivity. Job 1:6-12. To keep that faith certainly says a lot about Jeremiah, but what about us? read more, Scripture: The spirit (demon) of sadness and depression has jump inside and possesses many today. Even with that, we need Gods plain path. Courtesy LHM, Still Holding On If I can pray for you, please let me know. You dont know the heartache. First thing we can learn is: Now before they set sail from the island of Crete, Paul had already told the captain, I dont think you ought to make this trip, at least not now. It all depends on whether we will allow patience to have its perfect work. 14:27, NLT) It's basically Jesus saying to you, "Hey child, I've got this covered. Thank you and I would be grateful for ur prayers along with anyone else who reads this postI believe I can do all things threw the greater one who lives in meits just that I have become so busy and caught up in this whirlwind You will see that He will always provide everything you need. October 8, 2017 Posted by Rev Marvin Moss Sermons. Paul said, I had a visitor tonight, an angel of the Lord came to me and that angel told me dont worry everything will be alright. I want to help you today by presenting the Lord to you and showing you what God can do. David held on and did not faint while facing the threats of King Saul. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. As disciples ourselves, because we are followers of Christ, we too have a ministry that we must share with all nations, but especially to those that are brokenhearted. We say Jesus helped me and expect that if they say His name He will be healed. The cross is nothing else than an instrument of death. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. It is our duty and responsibility, as believers, to be there for those who are defeated and broken in spirit. ", When you are in a storm you have to learn to sing storm songs; and some of the songs I love to hear while going through my storm, I'm so glad troubles don't last always! But, these last two years have been the testing of my life. Yosemite Valley, California, is a dangerous place, where devastating forces clear the way for new creation. Christ has both hands on the reins. Keep holding on to God. 14. When you see God, life is not a problem. We Pray: In our weakness, the Lords strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). He knows theyll be telling the Romans to crucify Him, but to release a man guilty of insurrection. Philippians 3:13-14. If you dont know who your enemies are, you had better ask God to teach you and to lead you in the right path. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? If you dont have enemies, you will problem learn little about patience; but then we have established that we all have enemies. Christian/Church Of Christ. Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. And there is somebody in here thats is in a storm right now and it's not a storm that has been around just a little while, but youve been in that storm for a long time. Whenever the darkness of life invaded, God was his Light. read more, Scripture: The truth is that we still need one another even when the world is calling you to a season of recreation. He didnt have a laundry We desperately need God to teach us. He saw the challenges that Moses faced with such a stiff-necked bunch of rebellious Israelites. I loved your ending line. O, if only the Saints of God would look to their Heavenly Command Center. Even with that, we need Gods plain path. Rather than focusing on the bombs bursting in air, he saw a flag waving in the morning breeze. What Has Jesus Called Us To Do. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the Beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His Temple. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. For so long we stand ashamed to live within ourselves and we turn the victory over to our demons and allow them to gain the victory. David also found that God had not only prepared a refuge, but that God was his Refuge. Scripture: I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Joshua held on and did not allow the fear of leadership to keep him from doing his best for God. He will bring you into His new creation. Thats all I had to tell you---(1) if you find yourself in a storm because you failed to listen; and (2) you launched out to soon; and (3) the storm is lasting to long; dont give up in the storm but hold on and keep your faith. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see. While I was there, I had the Hope that the Lord would keep not only him but also his people as well. But God needs somebody in the storm to have faith and say even in the storm, I know its rough and I know its hard but Im coming out! And the problems just kept on coming. Amen. And isnt that just like life; sometimes before we can put one problem to rest, you find yourself assaulted by another. In fact, sometimes what we want to do God doesnt have it for us at all. He saw Gods goodness on the battle field. Nor does the Psalmist spend a great deal of time recognizing and complaining of how vicious the enemies are. Have you been barely holding on lately? we are not ready to launch out right now; But because they refused to listen they launched out to soon. We depend on His goodness and that keeps us from fainting. They did not faint while they were in jail. Tim Counts is married to his best friend, Melanie, and they are the proud parents of three children. Someone I tell you is in one of lifes storms. Learn more. The question we must answer this morning is not will storms come, but how should we respond when the storms come? I tell those that are depressed in spirit brokenhearted and sad you are not weak. Admittedly faith comes to some a lot easier than it does to others. No, the Christian life is filled with strife. Why spend time giving credit to the enemy when you can spend time giving praise to God? Sometimes the outside world assumes that because we claim to know God personally that we have somehow risen above the stresses of life. I am in desperate need of secure (or any kind of) employment. Why spend time giving credit to the enemy when you can spend time giving praise to God? Peter and the climber were tied into a rope system called a belay. and cause turbulence for you in your family; to cause an entire congregation to fall apart. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Luther Barnes - I'm Still Holding On - YouTube 0:00 / 5:53 Luther Barnes - I'm Still Holding On malacomg 732K subscribers Subscribe 1.7K 116K views 4 years ago Luther Barnes and The Sunset. Philippians 2:12-18, Denomination: Perhaps he was so elated to be restored to his high position that he forgot what Joseph had asked of him. It may take some time, maybe even a lifetime, but He will come through on His promises, all God want us to do is trust Him enough to keep holding on. Jesus, the Righteous Son of God, indeed God in the Flesh, had enemies. For my face to look pleasing and pretty. She knew that nothing could separate her from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be Were on a mission to change that. Please check out my latest Episode of #StayEncouraged Stop, Pause and Pray. He i>is saying that whatever happens, He will hold onto you. Perseverance, Faithful, Strength, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Now, He is alive again. For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. O say can you see, were the first lines in Francis Scott Keys Star Spangled Banner. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Please pray for me. Apostolic. How do we learn patience, and more importantly, how do we hold on to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 51 : 17, 34 : 18, 69 : 20, & Prov. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most, Sometimes when you're at the end of your rope you have to learn how to tie the knot and still hold on, Im still holding on Genesis 40: 14-15 And in some of our lives rather than the storm getting better, in spite of all of our prayers. Solely because wealways say that and we never ever pray for those we say that too. And when you dont see any light at the end of your storm it can make you to want to give up. This message will cause you to look over your life in retrospect,and when you do youll remember to give God the Praise! I reminded her of the care of her church family and the love of Christ for her. He held on because he was holding on to God. But God spoke peace to Him and said, be strong and very courageous. Joshua did not grow weak and say, I cant do this. Instead he was courageous. I'm still holding to his hand You see when I was young, I gave God my hand, And I told him to lead the way. Where in Jesus words do you find comfort and hope that can endure through judgment? GETTING FREE Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). :O) I cherished EVERY WORD! I'm like Ben (above) the last two years have been extremely difficult. The first lesson to learn is that you will have enemies no matter how good you try to live. All rights reserved. When we have tried all that we can do we must trust God to do the rest, House of Judah Ministries Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. Please pray for a friend with stage 4 cancer. All Rights Reserved. Through the Lords mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. At the time of our text, scripture tells us that Paul was in serious trouble; so much trouble that it placed his life and the lives of others around him in mortal danger. Lord Jesus, You wept for a world in rebellion. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Been a horrific two years for us, but we're still alive in the peace that we're still His. I know I have come a long and still have a long way to go. Surely, Goodness and Mercy will follow you, all the days of your life and you will dwell in Gods House forever. Title: Beating the Summertime Church Blahs! I wont let you go, no matter what happens.. This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation. Sylvester M. Truss, Pastor www . As a pastor, I had visited church members in the psych ward before, but this time the church member was our dear friend Sarah. God did not bring them all that way to abandon them in the midnight hour. SERIES: To Live Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. We trust; we lean; we grab tight as we walk through the valleys, longing and hoping for the day of victory; for another trip to the mountain top; in which we have full confidence will one day come. There is something profoundly stabilizing about knowing that the most powerful One in the universe holds you ( John 10:28-29 ). It lasted fourteen days to be exact; now when it first started the crew members hoped with all that was within them that it would soon pass over. I want to focus on sadness and depression in my message today. I'm still holding on Genesis 40: 14-15 14 And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. God is still in control. What do you do when the problem is upon you? Our Lord said, You will know a tree by its fruit. Thus it behooves us to be careful as we journey through this life. It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the year 2006, and now in a few hours the ball will drop and it will be 2007. I. That storm was the granddaddy of all storms. Prayers for "a touch". Thank you so much for your prayers. Suddenly, a thousand feet above them, a 500-ton slab of granite cut loose and cartwheeled toward earth. But we do hold onand, praise His name, even more than that, He holds on to us. All we have to do is hold on.Dear Lord, No matter how wild the ride gets, I trust that You are in control and Im safe holding on to You, in Jesus Name, Amen. You see me shaking hands and telling people to hang in there but they dont know what Im going through. We have allowed such spirits to go undiagnosed and untreated in the world today, and now the depressed spirits have gotten into our brethren and will not let them go. Job as you may recall faced a series of problems that came one behind another. Am going throw a rough time, Ive applying for a job for so long and it seems like God is not interested in me. For we are told that they were on a small ship caught up in the midst of a storm. Like a horse that bucks off a thief, the natural creation comes undone under our rebellion. I will hold on! Again, I can say a name all day long, but if there is no faith in my saying it, what does it do? This ministry cannot be a ministry simply of Ill pray for you we must break away from that! David said that God was the best thing that could ever happen in his life. Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Gospel Choir with Deborah Barnes on lead. She is not a conqueror because she overcame her depression immediately, or because the cancer stopped spreading. that storm is still ragging and getting worse. read more, Scripture: And no one can better testify to that fact than Job. Why desire and seek after to dwell in the House of the Lord? Now the storms of life can come in so many ways. When we look at vv.4-11 of Phil.Chapter 4. He knew everything about our frailties and even our sins, but he chose us, came for us, and redeemed us anyway. 12. So rest in knowing that when you keep holding on, you will see that in your weakness, God will be your strength. He answers in the next verse For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion. Again I quote the Apostle Paul (Ephesians 6:12) in saying that we do not wrestle against the flesh and blood but against principalities! You can do nothing without God. Truthfully, I believe this to be the case because most people choose to continue to ignore things of the spiritual realm and we do not know how to properly diagnose the problem. ", Psalm 30:5 says, "Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.". I am above the storms, I walk above your challenges, and every adversity that's sucking the life and the strength from you, they're now Mine.". It is so comforting to think that when I lack the power to hold on to God He is still able to hold me. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb which had been photographed in my mind called trouble. Being reminded of Gods choice to love her in eternity past was a comfort for Sarah on that bleak afternoon. That is far from the truth. When they found his lifeless body lying in the rubble, Peter was still holding on, saving his climbers life. 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