Painful as they are, all our deaths and endings hold lessons we cannot live wisely without. What a lesson for such a hurried society as ours! I had fainted, unless I had believed to see. Like a horse that bucks off a thief, the natural creation comes undone under our rebellion. 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. Philippians 3:13-14. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. Like all men,God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to a saving knowledge of His Son Jesus Christ. Peter and two friends were rock climbing. Otherwise the stuff of life would have you so messed 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. MY RENT EXPIRED TWO MONTHS AGO. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, No matter what happens, Im still holding on to God, Still Holding On Bible Popular Verses John 3:16 James 4:7 Psalm 23:1 Romans 8:28 Matthew 6:34 Hebrews 11:1 Philippians 4:13 . And you hoped so much that it would soon pass over. But it didnt. read more, Scripture: Let's look at these closing verses together and see what we can learn for the strengthening of our own faith. Do not give the victory to your demons when you can turn those demons over to God! Daniel 3-4; Titus 2. 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! June 6, 2010 And when you dont see any light at the end of your storm it can make you to want to give up. read more, Scripture: When you see God, the enemy threats are small. Speaker: Turn your demons over to the Lord. This message will cause you to look over your life in retrospect,and when you do youll remember to give God the Praise! Though the road has been rough And the goings been mighty tough, still I ain't going Nowhere, I'm right here to stay. read more, Scripture: Courtesy LHM, Still Holding On We come from a people who looked on sadness and depression as a weakness; they thought you could rub the Georgia red clay on the injury and it would heal the injury. We must look to find ways that we can help by presenting God to those that are brokenhearted broken in spirit! And it kept on raging. read more, Scripture: Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. The storm is identified in verse 14 of the King James Version says, it was called Euroclydon. You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. His vision was based on Gods provision. If you are depressed in spirit today, I present to you a God that is compassionate, powerful, and merciful to those that hold on to His hand. GETTING FREE The life of a believer is not always rosy. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Have a blessed day. I want to help you today by presenting the Lord to you and showing you what God can do. He hadnt gotten over the trauma and the awesome impact of the first problem before he was hit with another problem. Admittedly faith comes to some a lot easier than it does to others. And ships that were caught in this typhoon like situation found themselves being kicked like footballs from one wave to the other. 2019 Ascent Church. Gods got work for me in Rome. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Learn more. (Elaborate on his Damascus Road Conversion-Acts 9) It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. We must grip tightly to our faith in Christ through prayer and mediation on a daily basis Then, whether our day is like a tried old nag or a bucking -bronco, holding on to our faith keeps us in the saddle until the ride is over. 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. we are not ready to launch out right now; But because they refused to listen they launched out to soon. Remember, the father said that the spirit (demon) in the son would cast him into the fire and into the water trying to destroy him. No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. hell can't hurt you. Job as you may recall faced a series of problems that came one behind another. 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. You also might be interested in. The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. 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. We find Paul in major trouble. And no one can better testify to that fact than Job. Today's sermon takes a look at holding on to God during sadness and depression Home Sermons Food For Thought Sunday School Bible Study Series Still Holding On by Reverend Leo H. McCrary II Key Verse(s): Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. We drift along, sometimes barely holding on to the hand of our Creator. You will be hated by all for My Names sake. I continued to read until I got to verse 30, and then an amazing thing happened. Nor does the Psalmist spend a great deal of time recognizing and complaining of how vicious the enemies are. There in that Philippian jail, Paul and Silas held on because they had something to hold on to. Copyright 2018-2021, Zewalk Encouragement Enterprises, LLC. Isaiah 41:10- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. As a pastor, I had visited church members in the psych ward before, but this time the church member was our dear friend Sarah. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. Hebrews 10:19-25, Denomination: Thus he prayed. These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. Taking it one day at a time. He is our All in All. Verses 4-5, the Psalmist describes this pursuit. read more, Scripture: 14 And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Sermon Text The Power to Hold On 11. Though I've been talked about and Oh I've been criticized. Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up, God has to give patience, and He does so through the learning process. He knew everything about our frailties and even our sins, but he chose us, came for us, and redeemed us anyway. But God spoke peace to Him and said, . Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Through the Lords mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. In the following decades, Jerusalems insurrection will lead them to war with Rome. Rather than focusing on the bombs bursting in air, he saw a flag waving in the morning breeze. and cause turbulence for you in your family; to cause an entire congregation to fall apart. February 17, 2008 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. We desperately need God to teach us. Peace, purpose and provision. As a matter of fact, Goodness does not show up alone; it brings along Mercy. However, if we look to ourselves or at the "beast . The question we must answer this morning is not will storms come, but how should we respond when the storms come? Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus Before we answer that question, we must ask, how did he see? And for that reason Job said in Job 14:1, "Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble". That is, are you still holding on to Gods hand? 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. Please note that the Psalmist does not engage in strategic planning to defeat the enemy. Our salvation did not start with us, is not sustained by us, and will not be completed by our strength. If the enemy assaulted him, God was his Deliverance. They asked Jesus about it. One friend was perched 60 feet up the granite wall. He has never let one of His children go; not one of them has ever been forsaken. TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 I pray you find your solid anchor again! Seeing God keeps us from fainting, failing, faltering, or falling away. We either dont think depression is real or we dont take depression as seriously as I believe we should. They did not faint while they were in jail. There in that Philippian jail, Paul and Silas held on because they had something to hold on to. Jesus once warned His people of the coming judgment. No, the Christian life is filled with strife. You will be hated by all for My Name's sake. Been a horrific two years for us, but we're still alive in the peace that we're still His. Had he fainted, he would have slain Saul out of revenge. Created by Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church. Sarah is more than a conqueror because the God who predestined her also promised that she would be glorified. I need prayer for that and my health. What a lesson for such a hurried society as ours! Written by Rev. Your great God has great plans for you. 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. When we have tried all that we can do we must trust God to do the rest, House of Judah Ministries Evangelical/Non-Denominational. In fact, sometimes what we want to do God doesnt have it for us at all. The wisdom we need in this world often wears black. Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster. Broken All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. Please pray for a friend with stage 4 cancer. The more you focus on God the sooner your purpose will head in the direction of your destiny. Sometimes it is good to only have a few friends versus having people around who are really your enemies. There are many lessons you will learn in life if you pay attention. With his nail-pierced. It was his job to hold the tension in the rope and to catch his climber if he fell. 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. power that the devil couldn't defeat, because it was deep in the rock. David also found that God had not only prepared a refuge, but that God was his Refuge. This ministry cannot be a ministry simply of Ill pray for you we must break away from that! How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled. Its hard to believe that another year has come and gone. The Apollo 13 Spacecraft Commander James Lovell quoted those now famous lines, Houston, we have a problem. The mission had a lot of issues, but Lovell was talking to his command center for direction. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I NEED GOD INTERVENTION UPON MY LIFE. I know what it is like to do everything possible to bring Gods gospel to the world, but only have a handful of people listen. 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 And when Gods judgment on our sin came crashing down on Him, He was holding on to you. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. Copyright 2023 Proverbs 31 Ministries. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Some Things I Know 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. Assembly Of God. When Jesus taught that a man to be his disciple must deny himself and take up his cross (Matt 10:38; 16:24), he was not speaking of self-denial or the bearing of heavy burdens; he was speaking of willingness to suffer martyrdom. Where in Jesus words do you find comfort and hope that can endure through judgment? I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. When you see God, you have seen everything. 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! (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. Depression, arguably, might be one of the worst spirits that one can pick up. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. 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. Joshua was not blind. Sometimes the outside world assumes that because we claim to know God personally that we have somehow risen above the stresses of life. The ship was destroyed some of them had to swim to shore. 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. And I signed the deed. All Rights Reserved. 63138 Sometimes, my brothers and sisters, life is just like that old saying: "When it rains, it pours". Paul said, Men you should have listened to me and not set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss.. 7And the LORD said to Satan, From where do you come? What we must do is prepare for God as our Refuge. Copyright 2021 Lutheran Media Ministry. Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. He didnt have a laundry 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. Subject: Perseverance We tried to take Gods gifts on our own terms, but the natural world wont rebel against its Creator. I want you to hear this message today and I want you to understand it clearly! A tear rolled down her cheek and she whispered, Guilty.. Give; Jobs; Contact; 2021 Annual Report; ARC Churches; About. Read Luke 21:5-38. This brings us to the third lesson: Gods Goodness will show up. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. I'm Still Holding On - Luther Barnes on Godtube.com the largest video sharing platform offering online Christian videos with faith-based, family friendly content. Just hold on to me, Darlin, just hold on to me.This story reminds me of the familiar saying, When youre at the end of the rope, hold onto your faith. Thats easier said than done unless you realize that the object of your faith is a personJesus Christ. Im so excited about starting this series today! For whatever reason, we like to ignore the subject of sadness and depression I do not understand why that is. Lord Jesus, You wept for a world in rebellion. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear. When we are in the midst of our distress, its not always easy to be of good cheer. This lesson also incorporates the truth that everyone will not like you nor will everyone be your friend. Sylvester M. Truss, Pastor www . God did not bring them all that way to abandon them in the midnight hour. This post is so timely for me, and Im sure for many others. As her parents helped her onto the horse, she cried, What do I do? 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. While there is no need to become paranoid, there is a need to be cautious because sometimes it is extremely difficult to tell who your friends are and who your enemies are. I wanna keep holding on to God coz Hes never giving up on me. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. Seven times in the book of Hebrews, the author captures the heart of Christianity in a simple, wonderful command: draw near. I cannot say that the book of Lamentations (wailings) is one of my favorite books in the bible. I know the itinerary. Patience is a learned virtue and can only be demonstrated in adversity. If its weighing you down, then it wont let you float like you ought to float. First I would like to applaud the commitment of Surely, Goodness and Mercy will follow you, all the days of your life and you will dwell in Gods House forever. And then sometimes although He has it for us, He doesnt have that for us right now; because He knows us better than we know ourselves and for that reason He knows where our spiritual level is where it needs to be. Encouragement. 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