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The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. God bless you! Proverbs 3:5, Dan 3:2-30 There are many lessons you will learn in life if you pay attention. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. It seems like all of us are going through some kind of trouble. He saw Gods goodness when they crossed the Jordans. Saint Louis Mo. Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Gospel Choir with Deborah Barnes on lead. The domino effects leading to our salvation did not begin at birth, or even at Christs birth, but in eternity past when God foreknew us. Seeing God keeps us from fainting, failing, faltering, or falling away. Please pray that God would provide me with the finances to pay off the debts and take care of my bills. The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. So rest in knowing that when you keep holding on, you will see that in your weakness, God will be your strength. Look at how we can receive the peace and rest the Lord has promised us. all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come and until then Im still holding on, Paul can testify that when his ship wrecked and was destroyed and it looked like no one would make, but my bible says some swam to shore but somebody like myself grabbed hold of the broken pieces, when you cant swim you are the one that should have drowned, the waves and the currents should have taken me under, the wind should have blown me farther out to shore, but when the storms ceased youll find me still holding on to the broken pieces, Im reminded of a story I heard a long time ago, story is about the different kind of fishes and he said sometimes the water is troubled, he said the catfish is a scavenger and he lives at the bottom of the sea collecting all the mess he can get, the goldfish is a beautiful fish but so aggressive that he cant get alone with no other fish other than it own kind, then there was the school of fish, these fish came together in a large group, they all swim in the same direction, the shark was in a class of its own because it was so large everyone was afraid of him, so he threw his weight around, then there was the minnow fish, this is the smallest fish is the sea, most of the time ppl use them as bait for fishing, one day a storm came and caused a whirlwind and it entered into the sea, the scavenger at the bottom of the sea was so busy collection everybodys garbage and got caught up in the wind, the goldfish was so busy fighting each other that they didnt notice the wind until it was too late, the school of fish was such a large group of fish that they couldnt separate from each other so the current took them all under, the shark was so big that he couldnt get out the way in time enough and got caught up in the whirlwind and the next day they was all washed up to shore, and someone asked the question what happened to the little minnow fish, the little fish was swimming close to shore he said Im still here Im still holding on, Scriptures: If they need counseling (professional help) we must still be there for those that are in need. Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination: All Rights Reserved. If you dont know who your enemies are, you had better ask God to teach you and to lead you in the right path. God heard Joshuas prayer. Lord Jesus, You wept for a world in rebellion. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out. I have to tell you this morning my brothers and sisters, the storm is raging, but God has told me to tell you: "Everything will be alright! In fact, she died a couple of years later. and when your built on the rock, hell can't move you. Simply seeing God is insufficient to solving our problem. 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. Admittedly faith comes to some a lot easier than it does to others. Now the storms of life can come in so many ways. The first learning objective is to see. Sometimes, my brothers and sisters, life is just like that old saying: "When it rains, it pours". In other words, Lamentations was written during a rather hard, sad, and depressing time for Israel. Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up. His enemies were dogging his every step, but God was with him. This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation. Christ has both hands on the reins. Sermon Text The Power to Hold On 11. 17 : 22 She had no family nearby, but lived just a few miles from us. The life of a believer is not always rosy. Take care, stay encouraged and God bless you my encouragers. Jesus once warned His people of the coming judgment. Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. I tell those that are depressed in spirit brokenhearted and sad you are not weak. However, if we look to ourselves or at the "beast . My mortgage is behind, my si5lost her job and we have mo money to pay the mortgage. 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. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be Our Lord said, You will know a tree by its fruit. Thus it behooves us to be careful as we journey through this life. We can stand tall through the painful toils, because our Redeemer lives and He is our refuge through every storm of life. Too often I saw the doctrine through the lens of debate rather than through the lens of worship and trust. Thank you and God Bless, WOW!~ you're absolutely right!~ This post seemed like it was just for me. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. We must remember that when it comes to faith, patience is a requirement and it takes time for some to learn patience. For you see all of these days they had not been able to see the sun or the stars. 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. 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. If you have joy, let others see it! My bothers and sisters, in spite of the shaking, Because Gods will is for me to make it to Rome. 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 we look on the human side of the issue, we could faint; but when we see things from Gods perspective we see the goodness of the Lord. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Summer takes it toll on church attendance. The ship was destroyed some of them had to swim to shore. When you force yourself to look higher than your problems, you will begin to see God by Gods Light. 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. As her parents helped her onto the horse, she cried, What do I do? For a Godly and Christ like husband to find me. There are three that I think are essential if you are to have any degree of success and sanity in this world. You might be saved/sanctified/spirit-filled/speak in tongues/fire-baptized/anointed and appointedbut you are still I. And the report is that on the third day they started throwing heavy cargo overboard. 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. For more encouraging thoughts, click HERE or visit my devotional site HERE. We desperately need God to teach us. Read Luke 21:5-38. But, these last two years have been the testing of my life. Having trouble logging into your account? *other. Holding on seems to be a helpless act, but it is a powerful testimony of trust. The question we must answer this morning is not will storms come, but how should we respond when the storms come? (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. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. 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. Before we answer that question, we must ask, how did he see? As we sang In Christ Alone together, our voices rose loudest when we sang, From lifes first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. Now that storm was an awful storm. : Its important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless He answers in the next verse For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion. It is so comforting to think that when I lack the power to hold on to God He is still able to hold me. Thank you for your words of encouragement and the reminder that The Lord will hold on to us when our grip loosens a bit. 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. Amen. God is still in control. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. Give; Jobs; Contact; 2021 Annual Report; ARC Churches; About. At one point, Joshua prayed that the Sun would stand still and the moon would stay in place until they finished the battle. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. The truth is that we still need one another even when the world is calling you to a season of recreation. 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). Luke 21:16-18 No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. 63138 Joshua held on and did not allow the fear of leadership to keep him from doing his best for God. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. 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? Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Verses 4-5, the Psalmist describes this pursuit. The sound of it was eerie. 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. It was a wind of great fury that came out of the Northeast. For my face to look pleasing and pretty. 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. Gods Richest Blessing, Ron. And the men on board the ship would be rolling about and tossed to and fro like marbles on a concrete floor and rising up and down like a see-saw. Suddenly, a thousand feet above them, a 500-ton slab of granite cut loose and cartwheeled toward earth. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. But the Bible does tell us that God intends to save us through His judgment (see Romans 8:3). read more, Scripture: You dont know the heartache. And the record is that the wind kept on blowing. Keep on pressing and stay focused on your God given purpose. 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. Scriptures tells us that the storm kept raging so they took down the sails because they could not go against the wind and they decided to float with the storm. We Pray: What do you do when the problem is upon you? October 8, 2017 Posted by Rev Marvin Moss Sermons. Flying at 200 mph. of demands and stresses, as I am new to business. 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. If you don't mind this morning; grab a neighbor by the hand and say, "Neighbor, no matter how long or how strong the storm in life is: You will make it! Our ministry must be about genuinely presenting Christ to those around us. This post is so timely for me, and Im sure for many others. So in all things, keep God first and let Him deal with your worst. Ps. Romans 4:20-22 When we have tried all that we can do we must trust God to do the rest, House of Judah Ministries We have been given authority (power) over these unclean spirits the power to present them to the Lord. That is what I call holding on. I wont let you go, no matter what happens.. There in that Philippian jail, Paul and Silas held on because they had something to hold on to. He will raise you from the dead. 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. 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. Joshua was not blind. Once Jerusalem fell, Jeremiah wrote this book of Lamentations. The reason for not fainting was greater than the reason to faint. Why would God turn the Light on our life; certainly not to see misery? 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. TITLE: To LIVE - SHINE Being reminded of Gods choice to love her in eternity past was a comfort for Sarah on that bleak afternoon. We must also Proclaim God as our Light. We must also Proclaim God as our Light. 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. 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. Gods goodness in the land of the living is to escape the enemy by entering Gods presence. We know that something better is about to take place. 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". Sounds familiar? Patience is a learned virtue and can only be demonstrated in adversity. God did not bring them all that way to abandon them in the midnight hour. And when you dont see any light at the end of your storm it can make you to want to give up. I know its difficult and the situation is serious but Im coming through!. :O) I cherished EVERY WORD! He saw the challenges that Moses faced with such a stiff-necked bunch of rebellious Israelites. The depressed spirit now comes into the church and we dont know how to treat the depressed spirit thats sad! I reminded her of the care of her church family and the love of Christ for her. TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 We must not think that we can tell them to have faith and then leave it at that; our faith is also required. When we say somebody is broken-hearted or spiritually depressed, we are saying that they are depressed in their soul. He serves as the pastor of Northshire Baptist Church in Manchester Center, Vermont. 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 In my Christian life there are some things I have come to know. At that moment, neither of us was arguing for the doctrine of Gods absolute sovereignty over salvation. Paul and Silas would still say, dont faint. She looked at me that afternoon from her hospital bed, almost without recognition, with deep pain in her eyes. ", 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. 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. Please God, help us all! 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. When you see God, you have seen everything. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. "Still Holding On" Luke 21:16-18 [Jesus was saying to His disciples,] "You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. Morning Worship In our weakness, the Lords strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). Unconditional election knocks the wind out of our pride, but it also buoys us up when we feel like were drowning. You hear a lot of talk about what will the new year bring, what does the future hold? If we hold on long enough someone is going to come to our rescue. Paul was in the same boat that the captain was in. 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. Keep me in Your grip, so that I can hold the line for others. Sarah could not hold on to God in her darkest hour, but she knew that he was still holding on to her. You will be hated by all for My Name's sake. Its hard to believe that another year has come and gone. And as it was with Job so it was here in the text. You see he had already been arrested and he was on his way to Rome to stand trial. We tried to take Gods gifts on our own terms, but the natural world wont rebel against its Creator. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Holding on seems to be a helpless act, but it is a powerful testimony of trust. Peace, purpose and provision. I have felt swept here and there by the circumstances of my life. Please keep me in your prayers! I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. It is certainly not to focus on the bad things in life. God, in His judgment, is leveling the ground for everyone to clear the way for something new. read more, Scripture: June 6, 2010 I had to wipe many tears from my eyes. He will bring you into His new creation. No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. Darryn Zewalk | Official Website of Mr. So rather than becoming impatient and reactive over the presence of the enemy we, like David, can be calm knowing that God is near. Hebrews 10:19-25, Denomination: Verse 1. What do I do?Her grandfather said in a reassuring tone, Dont worry about the horse or about how to ride it. When we are in the midst of our distress, its not always easy to be of good cheer. Please note that the Psalmist does not engage in strategic planning to defeat the enemy. 1. *I must go to my seat less I keep you too long, but you know when the storms of life are raging its easier said than done to be of good cheer. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see. It is our duty and responsibility, as believers, to be there for those who are defeated and broken in spirit. 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. That teaching and leading is our Refuge. Summer is officially here - not according to the calendar but according to the annual exodus from church to the Lake, vacation, pool, golf course etc Thus he prayed. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Hope that the Lord would keep not only him but also his people as well. The Bible does not tell us why some people today are saved from tragic accidents and others arent. You can do nothing without God. Surely, Goodness and Mercy will follow you, all the days of your life and you will dwell in Gods House forever. You will see that He will always provide everything you need. All Episodes Devotionals. [If a can put a pen here quickly and tell you, just because you are a child of God does not mean you will not have trouble.]. I just came upon your site and found it so what I needed to read, especially about what to do and not do in a crisis. Again I quote the Apostle Paul (Ephesians 6:12) in saying that we do not wrestle against the flesh and blood but against principalities! joy that the devil could take, because it was deep in the rock. 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now I'm here in prison, but I .read more Scripture: Genesis 40:14-15 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. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. I want to help you today by presenting the Lord to you and showing you what God can do. They sang and prayed until God shook the jail house. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Verse 1, The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. read more, Scripture: These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. They did not faint while they were in jail. He didnt have a laundry Baptist, In times of doubt or uncertainty we will find strength in knowing God can and will work it out. 14:27, NLT) It's basically Jesus saying to you, "Hey child, I've got this covered. Copyright 2021 Lutheran Media Ministry. 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. O, if only the Saints of God would look to their Heavenly Command Center. Praise Him in the times of glory and Praise Him in the times of trouble. Paul decided he would step in at this point and he reminded them that they should have listened to him, for he had warned them before they left Crete not to set sail. This devotion pairs with this weekends Lutheran Hour sermon, which can be found at lutheranhour.org. That is far from the truth. 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. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. Solely because wealways say that and we never ever pray for those we say that too. 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