The depressed spirit now comes into the church and we dont know how to treat the depressed spirit thats sad! He knew everything about our frailties and even our sins, but he chose us, came for us, and redeemed us anyway. Am going throw a rough time, Ive applying for a job for so long and it seems like God is not interested in me. Seeing election anchor Sarah in the psych ward gave me a fresh perspective on why God has revealed to us that we were chosen by him before he formed the world. Amen. He had to deliver: messages of the fall of Jerusalem; messages of death; messages of captivity. This brings us to the third lesson: Gods Goodness will show up. Philippians 3:13-14. What we must do is prepare for God as our Refuge. They talk but have no power to fight against God. The truth is that we still need one another even when the world is calling you to a season of recreation. God is still in control. They did not faint while they were in jail. Dennis O'sullivan. 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. 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. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. 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 Thanks for commenting. Yet, Lamentations, like other books in the Bible, serve a very important purpose for the readersof the Bible. Peter could have run for cover, but it would have meant letting go of the belay. While I was there, I had the It may not even be in Gods will for our life. Broken No, the Christian life is filled with strife. read more, Denomination: 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. 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. Nor does the Psalmist spend a great deal of time recognizing and complaining of how vicious the enemies are. Not only must we see God, we must also seek His goodness. O say can you see, were the first lines in Francis Scott Keys Star Spangled Banner. Take care, stay encouraged and God bless you my encouragers. 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. He and the climber survived the rockfall. It is certainly not to focus on the bad things in life. In fact, sometimes what we want to do God doesnt have it for us at all. If you are depressed in spirit, I want to also share this scripture from Lamentations 3:25: The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. If they need counseling (professional help) we must still be there for those that are in need. Romans 4:20-22 Copyright 2018-2021, Zewalk Encouragement Enterprises, LLC. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 63138 She looked at me that afternoon from her hospital bed, almost without recognition, with deep pain in her eyes. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. 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. Had he fainted, he would have slain Saul out of revenge. They talk but have no power to fight against God. And not only did He tell me I was going to make it there but not one life on board this ship will be lost. Now the ship is going to be torn up but not one life will be lost. As a matter of fact, Goodness does not show up alone; it brings along Mercy. It is commonly accepted that the prophet Jeremiah is the author of this book and I guess you can say this is fitting when you consider that Jeremiah is known as the weeping/crying prophet. We find Paul in major trouble. David held on and did not faint while facing the threats of King Saul. God has to give patience, and He does so through the learning process. So that they may come to know Christ! April 20, 2008 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. Sermons Podcasts. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. we are not ready to launch out right now; But because they refused to listen they launched out to soon. We would visit her whenever we could. Seeing God keeps us from fainting, failing, faltering, or falling away. SERIES: To Live Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. He serves as the pastor of Northshire Baptist Church in Manchester Center, Vermont. Lamentations 3:22 NKJV Sadness and depression The empire will send its legions. What do you do when the problem is upon you? Im so excited about starting this series today! Suddenly, a thousand feet above them, a 500-ton slab of granite cut loose and cartwheeled toward earth. Privacy Policy. Water would splash upon those on board. 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. (Elaborate on his Damascus Road Conversion-Acts 9) There in that Philippian jail, Paul and Silas held on because they had something to hold on to. and cause turbulence for you in your family; to cause an entire congregation to fall apart. I knew that Sarah needed bedrock gospel truth under her feet, so I turned to Romans 8 and began to read to her, There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Her eyes flashed with recognition. For more encouraging thoughts, click HERE or visit my devotional site HERE. Do not give the victory to your demons when you can turn those demons over to God! Please guys pray with me, i desparately need i breakthrough. Remember, He has a firm grip on youand His grip is much tighter than yours will ever be! 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. Thank you. And she looked exhausted. that storm is still ragging and getting worse. Your great God has great plans for you. David held on and did not faint while facing the threats of King Saul. Paul said, Men you should have listened to me and not set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss.. 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. I know the itinerary. You must see Him as everything to you and recognize that His mercy endures forever. read more, Scripture: TOPIC: live a life of holiness 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. Its a sign of things to come. Thus he says in verse 13. Because Paul's story ended just the way the Lord had promised. And no one can better testify to that fact than Job. Why spend time giving credit to the enemy when you can spend time giving praise to God? (16) - Philippians 4:6-7 The first thing you can do is wait patiently for God, even when you are afraid. Ive never done this before! prayed for you too. Our Story; Our Pastor; Beliefs; Values; Kids; Students Unconditional election knocks the wind out of our pride, but it also buoys us up when we feel like were drowning. 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. When we have tried all that we can do we must trust God to do the rest, House of Judah Ministries Keep on pressing and stay focused on your God given purpose. The heart is the soul. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. Created by Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church. For a Godly and Christ like husband to find me. What do I do?Her grandfather said in a reassuring tone, Dont worry about the horse or about how to ride it. How has God sent people into your life to hold you through disaster or disappointment? Too often I saw the doctrine through the lens of debate rather than through the lens of worship and trust. 13. What we must do is prepare for God as our Refuge. Holding on seems to be a helpless act, but it is a powerful testimony of trust. Morning Worship Please pray for a friend with stage 4 cancer. God empowers us to STAY up before He SHOWS up so that we dont MESS up what He is SETTING up and it all begins when we hold on to our faith. I wanna keep holding on to God coz Hes never giving up on me. 14:27, NLT) It's basically Jesus saying to you, "Hey child, I've got this covered. When we say somebody is broken-hearted or spiritually depressed, we are saying that they are depressed in their soul. read more, Scripture: Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : You Can Look Back,even Look Ahead,but Don't Forget To Look Around You, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. Simply seeing God is insufficient to solving our problem. 14 And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. He saw Gods goodness when they crossed the Jordans. He answers in the next verse For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. David also found that God had not only prepared a refuge, but that God was his Refuge. Hebrews 10:19-25, Denomination: 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! The Psalmist recognized that he had enemies. This devotion pairs with this weekends Lutheran Hour sermon, which can be found at lutheranhour.org. We are not destroyed because the Lord loves us and does not allow this world to consume us! This brings us to the third lesson: Gods Goodness will show up. GETTING FREE 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. Some Things I Know My mortgage is behind, my si5lost her job and we have mo money to pay the mortgage. 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! But "I'm still standing!" I have something to hold onto for I choose Jesus. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be 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. Our salvation did not start with us, is not sustained by us, and will not be completed by our strength. Anniversary Sermon Sermon Text The Power to Hold On 11. 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. People wondered if this was Gods judgment, and if the deceased had gotten what they deserved. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. You will see that He will always provide everything you need. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. 11. We drift along, sometimes barely holding on to the hand of our Creator. Thus he says in verse 13, I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. You must come to the place where you trust in God and His power. 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. We tried to take Gods gifts on our own terms, but the natural world wont rebel against its Creator. Others made it on broken pieces of the ship, but at the end of the day they were able to say, We made it!, Im glad that even in a storm the Lord still has the last word. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb which had been photographed in my mind called trouble. October 8, 2017 Posted by Rev Marvin Moss Sermons. I loved your ending line. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Just as God makes each of us more than conquerors, he empowered Sarah to conquer. Imagine how sad and depressed Jeremiah and his brethren were in those days. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Turn your demons over to the Lord. Held in the nail-pierced hands of the potter Over the last 17 years of walking with Jesus, I have learned that God hasn't wasted a single hurt, disappointment, or tragedy. Verses 11-12. 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. Peter and two friends were rock climbing. But we do hold onand, praise His name, even more than that, He holds on to us. read more, Scripture: Ive been needing this coz of difficult times Im going through and God seemed silent to me. My bothers and sisters, in spite of the shaking, Because Gods will is for me to make it to Rome. With his nail-pierced. James 1:1-3. Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. It all depends on what you see rather than what grabs your attention. You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled. The people that i apply with, get the called and they dont even christians, but i always get regrets. Please God, help us all! 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. The first learning objective is to see. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. And you hoped so much that it would soon pass 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. 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. Thank you and please pray for my mind and body. If its weighing you down, then it wont let you float like you ought to float. Im still holding on, If a man die, shall he live again? Subject: Perseverance And the record is that the wind kept on blowing. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 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 the whole thing will come crashing down on their heads. One situation at a time. Apostolic. Yosemite Valley, California, is a dangerous place, where devastating forces clear the way for new creation. water can't drown you. When you see God, the enemy threats are small. David recognized that even if there were no enemies to complain about, he would still need God to be good, gracious, and kind. All Episodes Devotionals. You will be hated by all for My Names sake. I just cant stop my tears reading your encouraging post. But not a hair of your head will perish." My brothers and sisters, there is a danger in missing the message. And isnt that just like life; sometimes before we can put one problem to rest, you find yourself assaulted by another. Being reminded of Gods choice to love her in eternity past was a comfort for Sarah on that bleak afternoon. It takes a patience that you and I dont have. 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. Im a young guy battling temptation and trying to be a light for Jesus in my family. 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. God created the universe and crystalized His creation with an embedded order. It was a wind of great fury that came out of the Northeast. Whenever the darkness of life invaded, God was his Light. No, we must help lift each other up and bear with one another if we are going to overcome. Peter and the other friend were below. Thank you deeply for being used of God!~. 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. As a matter of fact, Goodness does not show up alone; it brings along Mercy. Prayers for "a touch". He saw the challenges that Moses faced with such a stiff-necked bunch of rebellious Israelites. Read Luke 21:5-38. Paul and Silas would still say, dont faint. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. David knew where his help came from. Through the Lords mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. PROP. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Again I repeat, patience is required in faith in God! I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. And ships that were caught in this typhoon like situation found themselves being kicked like footballs from one wave to the other. Thank you so much for your post! Amen to God's loving and caring people as yourself. These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. I had to wipe many tears from my eyes. He held on because he was holding on to God. 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 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. One friend was perched 60 feet up the granite wall. Baptist, In times of doubt or uncertainty we will find strength in knowing God can and will work it out. Verses 4-5, the Psalmist describes this pursuit. HE knows if we havent matured in Christ. Surely, Goodness and Mercy will follow you, all the days of your life and you will dwell in Gods House forever. 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. 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. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. 14. 12. I want to help you today by presenting the Lord to you and showing you what God can do. When I visited Sarah a few days later, she was doing better. The wisdom we need in this world often wears black. I'm holding on as good as I can.. 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. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. We can and that is the very thing we need. But we find ourselves caught up in a spiritual rebellion against God. Summer takes it toll on church attendance. Other times, however, life gets to be a bitter battle just to stay afloat. When He approached Jerusalem, He wept for the city. It all depends on whether we will allow patience to have its perfect work. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out. Written by Rev. We simply walk away from what could have been our destruction. So Satan answered the LORD and said, From going to and fro on the earth, Some of the things you and I have had to face would have been impossible to survive had it not been for God. 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. Job 1: 6-12 We must remember that when it comes to faith, patience is a requirement and it takes time for some to learn patience. He didnt have a laundry And shortly after their launching, they fell into the midst of a raging storm. 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. 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. 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. If you dont have enemies, you will problem learn little about patience; but then we have established that we all have enemies. We Pray: Why do you think God is your Light? That's 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; don't give up in the storm but hold on and keep your faith. The Bible does not tell us why some people today are saved from tragic accidents and others arent. Its alright for somebody else to encourage you but maybe they are not going through what you are going through. Thank you and God Bless, WOW!~ you're absolutely right!~ This post seemed like it was just for me. | Site Design by Shaine Freeman. Courtesy LHM, Still Holding On There is something profoundly stabilizing about knowing that the most powerful One in the universe holds you (John 10:2829). read more, Scripture: Thank you for your words of encouragement and the reminder that The Lord will hold on to us when our grip loosens a bit. One of the treatments had taken a horrible turn. 132 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares: 132 views, 2. 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