Gods Richest Blessing, Ron. Please pray that God would provide me with the finances to pay off the debts and take care of my bills. He serves as the pastor of Northshire Baptist Church in Manchester Center, Vermont. God has to give patience, and He does so through the learning process. David held on and did not faint while facing the threats of King Saul. we are not ready to launch out right now; But because they refused to listen they launched out to soon. It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. Pentecostal. David said that God was the best thing that could ever happen in his life. We have been given authority (power) over these unclean spirits the power to present them to the Lord. What did David see? David also found that God had not only prepared a refuge, but that God was his Refuge. God did not bring them all that way to abandon them in the midnight hour. Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination: Why spend time giving credit to the enemy when you can spend time giving praise to God? Someone I tell you is in one of lifes storms. Look at how we can receive the peace and rest the Lord has promised us. When I visited Sarah a few days later, she was doing better. The life of a believer is not always rosy. read more, Denomination: Its a sign of things to come. I know its difficult and the situation is serious but Im coming through!. Its hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Baptist, In times of doubt or uncertainty we will find strength in knowing God can and will work it out. He saw Gods goodness when they crossed the Jordans. God is still in control. And shortly after their launching, they fell into the midst of a raging storm. We would visit her whenever we could. :O) I cherished EVERY WORD! Sarah was crying out the words of Romans 8:30 with me, like a drowning woman holding on to a life preserver. Thus he says in verse 13. read more, Scripture: And as it neared towards the end of this series of days, some say day thirteen, Paul realized that the men had reached a state of hopelessness. But we find ourselves caught up in a spiritual rebellion against God. Dennis O'sullivan. This brings us to the third lesson: Gods Goodness will show up. We drift along, sometimes barely holding on to the hand of our Creator. Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. 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. For Paul said, I perceive that it would be life threatening if you set sail right now. But the captain disregarded what Paul had to say. They asked Jesus about it. 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. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 6Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD and Satan also came among them. Yosemite Valley, California, is a dangerous place, where devastating forces clear the way for new creation. David K. Flowers I can go beyond the preacher and say there are some people in here right now who wish they had listened to their mother, father, grandma and granddaddy when they said don't do something. I. Assembly Of God. Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up. In my Christian life there are some things I have come to know. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. 9. Why do you think God is your Light? 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. Where in Jesus words do you find comfort and hope that can endure through judgment? They talk but have no power to fight against God. I imagine, in my finite mind, that Jeremiah would lay down at night and weep over the saddening messages he had to deliver to the people. The previous years I walked on the mountain top with Him so much. You may not like it, but storms are there to test you, your character, integrity and even your faith. Learn more. So rest in knowing that when you keep holding on, you will see that in your weakness, God will be your strength. 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. You can do nothing without God. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out. The spirit of depression is also spoken of in scripture and, and I feel it is one of the most powerful wiles of the devil. TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 We desperately need God to teach us. April 20, 2008 I encourage all of you reading todays message to first read Lamentations 3:14-26. The ship was destroyed some of them had to swim to shore. If I can pray for you, please let me know. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. You will see that He will always provide everything you need. TEXT: Mark 1:21-28 Three Roads To Bethlehem. Lamentations 3:22 NKJV Sadness and depression Holding on To My Faith Part 2 David recognized that even if there were no enemies to complain about, he would still need God to be good, gracious, and kind. And the problems just kept on coming. With his nail-pierced. At one point, Joshua prayed that the Sun would stand still and the moon would stay in place until they finished the battle. Had he fainted, he would have slain Saul out of revenge. We must have faith to remain and be there for those that are broken-hearted, and also those that struggle with other infirmities. many people make true the words of the O'Jays. Yet, Lamentations, like other books in the Bible, serve a very important purpose for the readersof the Bible. And she had nothing in her beak. However, if we look to ourselves or at the beast, whatever that may be, then we will always feel weak, helpless, and afraid.Like the grandfather, who was an excellent rider, our heavenly Father is even greater. 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. This brings us to the third lesson: Gods Goodness will show up. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Thus he prayed. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from his hand.. Please note that the Psalmist does not engage in strategic planning to defeat the enemy. 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. And for me to have a traumatic brain injury, anxiety and my left eye was botched by a plastic surgeonthat my face would look pleasing again as an ambassador for Christ. RELP Episode 71 Vital Steps Before Implementing Change, 8 Powerful Questions Leaders Should Frequently Ask, RELP Episode 70 Solving a Problem Matter of Perspective, 7 Healthy Organization Characteristics Observed by Good and Bad Experience. Other times, however, life gets to be a bitter battle just to stay afloat. Well I can break it down as simply as this; youre launching out too soon when you do something before God says do it. 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. He is our All in All. One subject we dont like to broach in the church today is depression. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 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. When we say somebody is broken-hearted or spiritually depressed, we are saying that they are depressed in their soul. We tried to take Gods gifts on our own terms, but the natural world wont rebel against its Creator. Today let the words of this old faithful hymn sink deep into your soul.What a friend we have in Jesus,all our sins and grief to bear!What a privilege to carryeverything to God in prayer!O what peace we often forfeitO what needless pain we bear,all because we do not carryeverything to God in prayerHave we trials and temptations?Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouraged;take it to the Lord in prayer.Can we find a friend so faithfulwho will all our sorrows share?Jesus knows our every weakness;take it to the Lord in prayer.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. So that they may come to know Christ! James 1:1-3. I used to experience election merely as theoretical. As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. 2019 Ascent Church. Flying at 200 mph. Once Jerusalem fell, Jeremiah wrote this book of Lamentations. That is what I call holding on. It was his job to hold the tension in the rope and to catch his climber if he fell. They talk but have no power to fight against God. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. 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 to make matters worse: For this storm didnt just last a few days. power that the devil couldn't defeat, because it was deep in the rock. He will bring you into His new creation. Our Lord said, You will know a tree by its fruit. Thus it behooves us to be careful as we journey through this life. And the record is that the wind kept on blowing. He i>is saying that whatever happens, He will hold onto you. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. And the good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort, KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT! And ships that were caught in this typhoon like situation found themselves being kicked like footballs from one wave to the other. That is far from the truth. This makes us realize that God is everything. Its alright for somebody else to encourage you but maybe they are not going through what you are going through. So, how do we fix our broken heart or the broken-hearted? These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster. And to all who trust in Him, He promises, Not a hair of your head will perish. Jesus is not saying nothing bad will happen to us in this mortal life. If the enemy assaulted him, God was his Deliverance. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. That storm was the granddaddy of all storms. "Unconditional election knocks the wind out of our pride, but it also buoys us up when we feel like we . Though the road has been rough And the goings been mighty tough, still I ain't going Nowhere, I'm right here to stay. Thanks for prayer for no fear. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. We must remember that when it comes to faith, patience is a requirement and it takes time for some to learn patience. ", I'm encouraged this morning knowing my soul is anchored to the same one that was led up Calvarys hill early one Friday bearing the sins of the world on HIS shoulders and there HE. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out. 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. IVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A JOB FOR A WHILE NOW, SOMETIME THE PEOPLE WE APPLIED TOGETHER ARE CALLED BUT FOR ME I GET NOTHING NOT EVEN A FLASH. I tell those that are depressed in spirit brokenhearted and sad you are not weak. Thus he prayed, Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. HOLD ON TO THE SAVIOR'S PROMISE The Lord has promised us rest but He did not promise to take away all of our trouble. 13. That teaching and leading is our Refuge. You might be saved/sanctified/spirit-filled/speak in tongues/fire-baptized/anointed and appointedbut you are still Look to the Lord. 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. I know the itinerary. And isnt that just like life; sometimes before we can put one problem to rest, you find yourself assaulted by another. Been a horrific two years for us, but we're still alive in the peace that we're still His. If we hold on long enough someone is going to come to our rescue. 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. Todays Bible in a Year Reading: You will be hated by all for My Name's sake. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. She knew that nothing could separate her from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. It is certainly not to focus on the bad things in life. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 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. Job as you may recall faced a series of problems that came one behind another. There are those who frequent the pew Sunday after Sunday, who are not listening to a thing that is being preached. What do you do when the problem is upon you? I know tonight some of you are going through the greatest fire of your life, and its the kind that hurts, and the kind that makes you cry, And I know its going to sound crazy, but what you ought to be doing is praising No, the Christian life is filled with strife. Sometimes it is good to only have a few friends versus having people around who are really your enemies. But it didnt. I can tell you from my own experience that the problems of life can sometimes come upon us and before we can get one thing straightened out, we are bombarded with another. Reflection Questions: He knew everything about our frailties and even our sins, but he chose us, came for us, and redeemed us anyway. Verse 1, The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear. 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. Genesis 32:22-29, Denomination: 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. Bible Popular Verses John 3:16 James 4:7 Psalm 23:1 Romans 8:28 Matthew 6:34 Hebrews 11:1 Philippians 4:13 . The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. So what Im still gonna hold on, though He slay me yet will I trust him. read more, Scripture: 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. Jeremiah was sent off to Egypt (Jeremiah 43 & 44), again he was very sad and depressed, yet he still held on to his faith in the Lord. It all depends on what you see rather than what grabs your attention. 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. When you see God, the enemy threats are small. You must see Him as everything to you and recognize that His mercy endures forever. SERIES: To Live Through the Lords mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. If your life has been broken into many pieces come to Jesus. 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. We must not think that we can tell them to have faith and then leave it at that; our faith is also required. All Rights Reserved. He saw the challenges that Moses faced with such a stiff-necked bunch of rebellious Israelites. Isaiah 41:10- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 132 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares: 132 views, 2. For my face to look pleasing and pretty. 51 : 17, 34 : 18, 69 : 20, & Prov. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see. There are three that I think are essential if you are to have any degree of success and sanity in this world. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter 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. If they need counseling (professional help) we must still be there for those that are in need. If you have been reading, listening, or watching my sermons over the recent years then you know that the heart is very important to me. God bless you! God didnt give us insight into the great mysteries of his sovereign grace to confuse us, but to comfort us with his unstoppable, eternal love for us. There are many lessons you will learn in life if you pay attention. And they were in this life threatening situation all because they (1) didnt listen; and they (2) launched out too soon. What Has Jesus Called Us To Do. The walls come tumbling down. For quite a while now Ive been wondering Sometimes the outside world assumes that because we claim to know God personally that we have somehow risen above the stresses of life. 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. You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. hell can't hurt you. I can imagine in my mind Joseph saying Im standing on the promise that you said I would be the head and not the tail, you made me some promises when I was in my fathers house, and Im still holding on to the promise, It's been some dark days and lonely night, I been forgotten, falsely accused but Im still holding on, I just dont believe he brought me this far to leave me now, to leave me here. And it kept on raging. Here are some scriptures to encourage you to keep holding on to God. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Genesis 40:14-15, Denomination: Taking it one day at a time. Christ has both hands on the reins. Sometimes, my brothers and sisters, life is just like that old saying: "When it rains, it pours". Luke 21:16-18 Please God, help us all! 7And the LORD said to Satan, From where do you come? You hear a lot of talk about what will the new year bring, what does the future hold? Please pray for a friend with stage 4 cancer. Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. Too often I saw the doctrine through the lens of debate rather than through the lens of worship and trust. At that moment, neither of us was arguing for the doctrine of Gods absolute sovereignty over salvation. Note that David proclaims how he saw things through God. Thank you so much for your prayers. Please pray for me. I'm still holding on. 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 The empire will send its legions. When you see God, life is not a problem. Do you see it? 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