It is good to know that when life is overwhelming Gods goodness will give us power to hold on. This post is so timely for me, and Im sure for many others. It is certainly not to focus on the bad things in life. What do you do when the problem is upon you? 3. We must remember that when it comes to faith, patience is a requirement and it takes time for some to learn patience. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out, Joshua held on and did not allow the fear of leadership to keep him from doing his best for God. And the whole thing will come crashing down on their heads. And I signed the deed. Long ago, a building collapsed; several people were killed by the falling stones. Being reminded of Gods choice to love her in eternity past was a comfort for Sarah on that bleak afternoon. All Rights Reserved. This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation. Now, He is alive again. But it didnt. Because Pauls story ended just the way the Lord had promised. But not a hair of your head will perish." The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. *other. Sarah is more than a conqueror because the God who predestined her also promised that she would be glorified. TEXT: Mark 1:21-28 Three Roads To Bethlehem. Let's look at these closing verses together and see what we can learn for the strengthening of our own faith. Thanks for prayer for no fear. Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination: It all depends on whether we will allow patience to have its perfect work. Once Jerusalem fell, Jeremiah wrote this book of Lamentations. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. water can't drown you. Just hold on in order to hold out. Not only must we see God, we must also seek His goodness. Last week, we established that the disciples should have been able to heal the fathers son (Matthew 10:1) of his unclean spirit, but they were unable to do so (Mark 9:18). He knows how to ride, which direction the horse will run, and how long the journey will last. David knew where his help came from. Why would God show us His Deliverance if we could not run there in the time of trouble? It came howling like ten thousand wolves. read more, Scripture: He saw Gods goodness on the battle field. I hate to be the bearer of important news, but I think I should inform you and remind youyou will have to go through some things. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. We know that something better is about to take place. Genesis 32:22-29, Denomination: I believe I already live in a world that is rather sad and depressing, so I dont personally care to ever escape, in my mind, to reading something thats also sad and depressing. So often, my brothers and sisters, the warning is given, but because we were not listening, We find ourselves in stormy situations. Do you know that there is always hope in the Lord? The storm is identified in verse 14 of the King James Version says, it was called Euroclydon. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out. Why spend time giving credit to the enemy when you can spend time giving praise to God? Look at how we can receive the peace and rest the Lord has promised us. INTRODUCTION: Good As a matter of fact, Goodness does not show up alone; it brings along Mercy. Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 I'm Still Standing, Part II (God's Protection) Page 1 of 6 (December 20, 2020) 1 Sermon: The Fight of Holiness: I'm Still Standing, Part II (God's Protection) Lesson Text Ephesians 6:13-18 (AV)13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. When Sarah was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, my wife began to bring her soup. But here it is still raging. You also might be interested in. It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. As these events (the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.) prefigured the future Final Judgment, which of Jesus warnings do you need to take to heart today? Key Verse(s):Through the Lords mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. Paul said, Men you should have listened to me and not set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss.. Give; Jobs; Contact; 2021 Annual Report; ARC Churches; About. Please pray for me to get a financial miracle. His enemies were dogging his every step, but God was with him. Joshua was not blind. We must have faith to remain and be there for those that are broken-hearted, and also those that struggle with other infirmities. read more, Scripture: David held on and did not faint while facing the threats of King Saul. Holding on seems to be a helpless act, but it is a powerful testimony of trust. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. And when you dont see any light at the end of your storm it can make you to want to give up. Now what constitutes launching out too soon? Jesus, when he was in Nazareth at the start of His ministry, announced that He had come to heal the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18); notice that Jesus says to heal. So, with boulders the size of Volkswagens crashing down around him, he stood his ground and held the rope. I loved your ending line. A tear rolled down her cheek and she whispered, Guilty.. Jesus once warned His people of the coming judgment. Peter was the belayer. If its weighing you down, then it wont let you float like you ought to float. Thus he prayed. First I would like to applaud the commitment of I am in desperate need of secure (or any kind of) employment. 1 John 3:5. Peter could have run for cover, but it would have meant letting go of the belay. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour. People wondered if this was Gods judgment, and if the deceased had gotten what they deserved. He has never let one of His children go; not one of them has ever been forsaken. 2. That was the promise she was holding on to the last time I saw her, and it is the promise that she will be praising Christ for the next time I see her. So, how do we fix our broken heart or the broken-hearted? (Elaborate on his Damascus Road Conversion-Acts 9) Sounds familiar? 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. You see me shaking hands and telling people to hang in there but they dont know what Im going through. It is a great advance spiritually to be able to say, "I believe God has allowed this difficulty for my good and his glory." We are all born dying. 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now Im here in prison, but I did nothing to deserve it., Hallelujah this morning Im still holding on, I dont care what it looks like, I dont care what people say about me, I dont care how they look at me, by now you should give up, theres nothing left, but Im still holding on to His hand, This lesson takes me to the story of Joseph, Joseph is in Potiphars jail accused of a crime he didnt commit with the promise from the butler that he would remember him when he was free, It actually seems a little hard to believe that the butler, after seeing Joseph's interpretation of the dream come true before his eyes, would actually forget about Joseph's request for a mention to Pharaoh. I believe there are three forms of depression: physical depression, mental depression, and spiritual depression. It was his job to hold the tension in the rope and to catch his climber if he fell. Perhaps he was so elated to be restored to his high position that he forgot what Joseph had asked of him. Lamentations is a rather sad and depressing book. I believe my testing time is coming to an end (though the pain is deeper than ever) And these words were such a source of hope to me. SERIES: To Live Im still holding on, If a man die, shall he live again? There are those who frequent the pew Sunday after Sunday, who are not listening to a thing that is being preached. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Remember, He has a firm grip on youand His grip is much tighter than yours will ever be! Learn more. Yosemite Valley, California, is a dangerous place, where devastating forces clear the way for new creation. If you dont have enemies, you will problem learn little about patience; but then we have established that we all have enemies. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear. The previous years I walked on the mountain top with Him so much. You will see that He will always provide everything you need. These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. 6Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD and Satan also came among them. Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ. Christian/Church Of Christ. 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. All Rights Reserved. God did not bring them all that way to abandon them in the midnight hour. ", "Jesus be a fence all around me everyday! 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And they were in this life threatening situation all because they (1) didnt listen; and they (2) launched out too soon. I'm like Ben (above) the last two years have been extremely difficult. God, in His judgment, is leveling the ground for everyone to clear the way for something new. Romans 4:20-22 He is our All in All. Thanks for commenting. The spirit of sadness and depression are no different than the demon that possessed that fathers son. I have struggled with debts for quite some time now and I feel overwhelmed. David said that God was the best thing that could ever happen in his life. I have pulled back from the people in the church I attend and this had caused me to feel isolated and neglected. Yet, I tell you today that there is a spirit of depression and that spirit of depression is growing and spreading like a wildfire in the world today. But we do hold onand, praise His name, even more than that, He holds on to us. Pentecostal. Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus June 6, 2010 1.5K views, 22 likes, 13 loves, 84 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Westside Missionary Baptist Church-Decatur Alabama: Sermon: I'm Still Holding On Powered by Restream. They sang and prayed until God shook the jail house. (Romans 15:1) bear with the infirmities of the weak. We all have our weaknesses we all have our weaknesses but they do not make us weak. OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 Please pray that God would provide me with the finances to pay off the debts and take care of my bills. I want to help you today by presenting the Lord to you and showing you what God can do. Taking it one day at a time. Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up. 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now I'm here in prison, but I did nothing to deserve it." They said I wouldn't make it How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled. Why do you think God is your Light? For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion. Imagine how sad and depressed Jeremiah and his brethren were in those days. Philippians 3:13-14. 12. I have grown tired and unsure of myself and my abilities to bring company back to a state of success..at any rate I drove down to a shady spot under a tree to pray(overwhelmed today) and the song came on k love about hold on to him who's holding on to you..this is playing the same time as I read your post, and has bought me much encouragement in a time of great need! I had to wipe many tears from my eyes. No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. They did not faint while they were in jail. Hold On, Im Not Done Yet! No, we must help lift each other up and bear with one another if we are going to overcome. Though the road has been rough And the goings been mighty tough, still I ain't going Nowhere, I'm right here to stay. You dont believe me I dare you to ask Job, after he lost everything he had, all his cattle, all his oxen, all his children, all his wealth and his health, somebody can help me testify Job said Naked I came from my mothers womb, and naked shall I return. I'm still holding on. I wanna keep holding on to God coz Hes never giving up on me. When it seemed like there was no hope for the children of Israel, Jeremiah reminded the people that there is always hope in the Lord! For whatever reason, we like to ignore the subject of sadness and depression I do not understand why that is. When we are in the midst of our distress, its not always easy to be of good cheer. I know its difficult and the situation is serious but Im coming through!. Have a blessed day. read more, Scripture: Paul says (Romans 14:1) that we should receive one who is weak in the faith. 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. Even with that, we need Gods plain path. Flying at 200 mph. But you must remember in the storm once you receive news that God is going to deliver you, the devil will turn up the volume and cause the wind to get louder. God will make a way He i>is saying that whatever happens, He will hold onto you. Because God was in his life, he said I cannot raise my hand against the Lords anointed. When you have God, you dont need to faint. I know the itinerary. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; At that moment, neither of us was arguing for the doctrine of Gods absolute sovereignty over salvation. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter David also found that God had not only prepared a refuge, but that God was his Refuge. Please note that the Psalmist does not engage in strategic planning to defeat the enemy. Broken Just as God makes each of us more than conquerors, he empowered Sarah to conquer. died until the redemptions price was paid in full; and died until the debt for sin was satisfied; I tell you this morning, brothers and sisters, many times you see me smiling; but you dont know what Im going through. It may not even be in Gods will for our life. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Why would God turn the Light on our life; certainly not to see misery? Peter and the climber were tied into a rope system called a belay. When the clouds seem to be blocking our Fathers face, when all of our relationships are being dragged through a valley, when we hear of a relative diagnosed with Alzheimers, we need the security of electing grace. For more encouraging thoughts, click HERE or visit my devotional site HERE. And she had nothing in her beak. She is not a conqueror because she overcame her depression immediately, or because the cancer stopped spreading. Again I repeat, patience is required in faith in God! Had he fainted, he would have slain Saul out of revenge. And ships that were caught in this typhoon like situation found themselves being kicked like footballs from one wave to the other. Most of us have sung about this truth. 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. You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. So rest in knowing that when you keep holding on, you will see that in your weakness, God will be your strength. I did take on a mountain of debt and over the period of almost two months, and 100's of calls from debt collectors. Feb 18, 2018. 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. :O) I cherished EVERY WORD! Been a horrific two years for us, but we're still alive in the peace that we're still His. The heart is the soul. TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. He saw the challenges that Moses faced with such a stiff-necked bunch of rebellious Israelites. Here are some scriptures to encourage you to keep holding on to God. The first lesson to learn is that you will have enemies no matter how good you try to live. The spirit (demon) of sadness and depression has jump inside and possesses many today. The wisdom we need in this world often wears black. Now this was not Pauls only trouble, you bible readers are aware that he had trouble before they encountered the storm. 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