Paul said, I had a visitor tonight, an angel of the Lord came to me and that angel told me dont worry everything will be alright. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 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
Isaiah 41:10- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. We must learn to actually live and boast in our infirmities not allow the infirmity (weakness) to have the victory over us. What do you do when the problem is upon you? Other times, however, life gets to be a bitter battle just to stay afloat. Yet, Lamentations, like other books in the Bible, serve a very important purpose for the readersof the Bible. Keep on pressing and stay focused on your God given purpose. can cause our life to end up in a storm; Those on board this ship along with Paul were in an awesome storm. I want to make sure we are clear on the subject of the broken-hearted. 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. 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). Lamentations 3:22 NKJV. 7And the LORD said to Satan, From where do you come? He will raise you from the dead. My faith is stronger and my love for Him greater. Copyright 2018-2021, Zewalk Encouragement Enterprises, LLC. read more, Scripture:
Reflection Questions: TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; New Living Translation. In our weakness, the Lords strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). 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. We have been given authority (power) over these unclean spirits the power to present them to the Lord. God has to give patience, and He does so through the learning process. 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 say that this spirit is not a spirit that is of the Lord who Himself is of love and joy. We must also pursue God as our Deliverance. 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 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Imagine how sad and depressed Jeremiah and his brethren were in those days. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, No matter what happens, Im still holding on to God, Still Holding On Sylvester M. Truss, Pastor www . 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 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. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Im quite sorry if you are new to the faith and that surprises or disappoints you. I reminded her of the care of her church family and the love of Christ for her. If they need counseling (professional help) we must still be there for those that are in need. How has God sent people into your life to hold you through disaster or disappointment? There is something profoundly stabilizing about knowing that the most powerful One in the universe holds you (John 10:2829). There are three that I think are essential if you are to have any degree of success and sanity in this world. 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. Please God, help us all! And no one can better testify to that fact than Job. 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". Saint Louis Mo. Why would God turn the Light on our life; certainly not to see misery? Once Jerusalem fell, Jeremiah wrote this book of Lamentations. Jesus said to them, Do you think that they were worse sinners than all the others? I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Hold On, Im Not Done Yet! 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. and when your built on the rock, hell can't move you. No matter what may be trying to keep you down, keep looking up to God. 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. Peter and the other friend were below. We must remember that when it comes to faith, patience is a requirement and it takes time for some to learn patience. I know the itinerary. I'm still holding on.
He held on because he was holding on to God. Wait patiently for God, even when you are afraid. When Sarah was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, my wife began to bring her soup. Baptist, In times of doubt or uncertainty we will find strength in knowing God can and will work it out. Romans 4:20-22, Denomination:
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 guys pray with me, i desparately need i breakthrough. It may not even be in Gods will for our life. Share 4. The heart is the soul. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. 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. Ive been needing this coz of difficult times Im going through and God seemed silent to me. 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 When He approached Jerusalem, He wept for the city. Philippians 2:12-18, Denomination:
They talk but have no power to fight against God. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour. Verse 1, The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear.
He will bring you into His new creation. 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. Psalm 51:17-34, Proverbs 17:22, Denomination:
All Rights Reserved. Verses 11-12, 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.
However, if we look to ourselves or at the "beast . (16) - Philippians 4:6-7 The first thing you can do is wait patiently for God, even when you are afraid. Genesis 32:22-29, Denomination:
Christ has both hands on the reins. 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. Even with that, we need Gods plain path. . I tell those that are depressed in spirit brokenhearted and sad you are not weak. Joshua was not blind. Its hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Thank you and God Bless, WOW!~ you're absolutely right!~ This post seemed like it was just for me. And there are some things you need to get rid of in a storm. That is the point where we learn to hold on and hold out until the change comes. I feel like we, today, need to hear this! Lord Jesus, You wept for a world in rebellion.
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 There in that Philippian jail, Paul and Silas held on because they had something to hold on to. Seeing God keeps us from fainting, failing, faltering, or falling away. So that they may come to know Christ! I used to experience election merely as theoretical. Thank you so much for your post! In fact, she died a couple of years later. I need the community support that God has provided in His church so that when Im feeling weak others can help to hold up my arms. You also might be interested in. 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
Todays Bible in a Year Reading: 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. GETTING FREE 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. 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! Please note that the Psalmist does not engage in strategic planning to defeat the enemy. David recognized that even if there were no enemies to complain about, he would still need God to be good, gracious, and kind. 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. Thank you for All you do! I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 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. *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. to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. We either dont think depression is real or we dont take depression as seriously as I believe we should. Wildwind Community Church And ships that were caught in this typhoon like situation found themselves being kicked like footballs from one wave to the other. Because Paul's story ended just the way the Lord had promised. Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination:
For you see all of these days they had not been able to see the sun or the stars. The trouble, we realized, was that the disciples did not present Jesus to the father or to the son. He saw the challenges that Moses faced with such a stiff-necked bunch of rebellious Israelites. Again I quote the Apostle Paul (Ephesians 6:12) in saying that we do not wrestle against the flesh and blood but against principalities! Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. David recognized that even if there were no enemies to complain about, he would still need God to be good, gracious, and kind. OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 Sermon: I'm Still Holding On | Sermon: I'm Still Holding On Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Text: Psalm 15 Rev. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. MY RENT EXPIRED TWO MONTHS AGO. The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. 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. He serves as the pastor of Northshire Baptist Church in Manchester Center, Vermont. read more, Scripture:
We are not destroyed because the Lord loves us and does not allow this world to consume us! The people that i apply with, get the called and they dont even christians, but i always get regrets. Courtesy LHM, Still Holding On As her parents helped her onto the horse, she cried, What do I do? Anniversary Sermon Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. There are three that I think are essential if you are to have any degree of success and sanity in this world. We Pray: She is not a conqueror because she overcame her depression immediately, or because the cancer stopped spreading. Sometimes the outside world assumes that because we claim to know God personally that we have somehow risen above the stresses of life. read more, Denomination:
I had to wipe many tears from my eyes. 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. As a matter of fact, Goodness does not show up alone; it brings along Mercy. Just hold on in order to hold out.
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This devotion pairs with this weekends Lutheran Hour sermon, which can be found at lutheranhour.org. 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. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. | Site Design by Shaine Freeman. And it kept on raging.
Lamentations is a rather sad and depressing book. 12. Are you still holding on to His hand?
Our ministry must be about genuinely presenting Christ to those around us. 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! David knew where his help came from. Im so excited about starting this series today! Now the storms of life can come in so many ways. Verses 4-5, the Psalmist describes this pursuit. So, how do we fix our broken heart or the broken-hearted? How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled. Jesus, the Righteous Son of God, indeed God in the Flesh, had enemies. prayed for you too. God created the universe and crystalized His creation with an embedded order. Patience is a learned virtue and can only be demonstrated in adversity. Have you been barely holding on lately? 13. Sometimes when you're at the end of your rope you have to learn how to tie the knot and still hold on, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Our God is the only one that can see us through the chaos of this messed up life. When you force yourself to look higher than your problems, you will begin to see God by Gods Light. My mortgage is behind, my si5lost her job and we have mo money to pay the mortgage. 14. This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation. We hold on to the promises that His love never fails; that He will never let us be put to shame; that His strength is perfect when our strength is gone. 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. That is what I call holding on. Peter could have run for cover, but it would have meant letting go of the belay. If you dont know who your enemies are, you had better ask God to teach you and to lead you in the right path.
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Paul says (Romans 14:1) that we should receive one who is weak in the faith. The reason for not fainting was greater than the reason to faint. A Sermon for Your Pastor 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. The life of a believer is not always rosy. Depression, arguably, might be one of the worst spirits that one can pick up. He had to deliver: messages of the fall of Jerusalem; messages of death; messages of captivity. The one thing that I've learnt Church, is that when you've passed through the storm, you'll be a much stronger person.yes? For a Godly and Christ like husband to find me. 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. On June 13, 1999, Peter Terbush was killed by a rockfall in Yosemite. 3. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. Praise Him in the times of glory and Praise Him in the times of trouble. God bless you, I feel the same..wow..this hit me too.I thank God he doesnt let go even when I seem to. I have struggled with debts for quite some time now and I feel overwhelmed. Feb 18, 2018. 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. Genesis 40, Genesis 40:14-15, Sermon Topics:
Perhaps he was so elated to be restored to his high position that he forgot what Joseph had asked of him. 9. We spend so much time blaming others for not having faith. Surely, Goodness and Mercy will follow you, all the days of your life and you will dwell in Gods House forever.
But to make matters worse: For this storm didnt just last a few days. 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. Encouragement. It Hurts But I'm Still Holding On. This ministry cannot be a ministry simply of Ill pray for you we must break away from that! God, in His judgment, is leveling the ground for everyone to clear the way for something new. Dark side effects landed Sarah in the psych ward. Give; Jobs; Contact; 2021 Annual Report; ARC Churches; About. Peter and two friends were rock climbing. One situation at a time. People wondered if this was Gods judgment, and if the deceased had gotten what they deserved. Joshua was not blind. 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. Because God was in his life, he said "I cannot raise my hand against the Lord's . 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. At that moment, neither of us was arguing for the doctrine of Gods absolute sovereignty over salvation. 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. The storm is identified in verse 14 of the King James Version says, it was called Euroclydon.
I will hold on! 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! They asked Jesus about it. Its alright for somebody else to encourage you but maybe they are not going through what you are going through. His enemies were dogging his every step, but God was with him. Job 1:6-12. Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Gospel Choir with Deborah Barnes on lead. His love for you is far greater than any obstacle that may be trying to stop you from reaching your destination. That is far from the truth. I am now realizing just how important it is for me to re-anchor myself in Him His word, His presence and His people. But "I'm still standing!" I have something to hold onto for I choose Jesus. These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. And isnt that just like life; sometimes before we can put one problem to rest, you find yourself assaulted by another.
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