In Sermons: showing 16-30 of 47

Listen Up Sheep!

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 14, 2023

God is trying to get our attention. He has things to say, do we want to hear them? Are we listening?

"Listen up sheep” part 1 John 10:22-30 https://youtu.be/6RfkCc5Tlyo Something interesting happened: ? with my sermon this week ? I started off in one direction ? my introduction to that sermon became this sermon Today’s sermon is not as organized as I like: - I like to think the ideas ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold Fast

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 8, 2022

This is a warning to hold on to your salvation, to value it and to not turn away

“Hold Fast” Hebrews 10:26-31 In the Spring of 1924: Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him: Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Falling Away

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 5, 2022

This warning in the book of Hebrews speaks of: the impossibility of those who fall away from “being brought back to repentance.” The Hebrews are not in danger of having their salvation stolen, but are in danger of giving it away.

“The Danger of Falling away” Hebrews 6:4-12 Brent KerchevilleBrent Kercheville Credit: This sermon is an adaptation of Brent Kercheville’s sermon (West Palm Beach Church of Christ. I edited it for my use and added what I needed for my Church. Do you obey warning signs? When you are traveling and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warning Against Unbelief

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 24, 2022

That is actually the message we need to hear today: - is we need to believe - not that a coin is real and valuable - but that God is real, powerful and loves us

“Warning against unbelief” Sermon 2 Hebrews 3:7-12 Recently I saw a video: of a man standing on a busy street corner, next to a jewelry store that buys gold and silver. He was trying to give away something to people the who walked by He approached people one at a time: - and offered to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By Grace

Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 20, 2022

We are saved by grace or not saved at all. God does all the work, we provide the faith...."

“Saved by Grace” Ephesians 2:1-10 Today we will be in Ephesians 2:1-10: - I head to this text because - lately I have been preaching a lot - about the need for us to be faithful under times of duress - to stand for the Lord, even if we have to stand alone I’ve also been trying to stress: - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Christ Rule

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 23, 2021

We need to be busy making everything about Christ

“Let Christ rule” Colossians 3:15-17 There is a true story: of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to show off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around: oohing and ahhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime: her 7-yr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 30, 2021

God's people had to trust God's plan and they did just that. God gave them the victory and no man could take credit for the fall of Jericho. It was God's plan and God's victory.

“The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Jericho: Joshua 6 Joshua sermon 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwkDQaRzXg0 The battle of Jericho wasn't much of a battle: According to Joshua chapter 6, Joshua and the people did what God told them to do and God did the rest. The Israelites merely: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 17, 2021

God's people would have to trust HIm.

Crossing the Jordan Joshua 3 (sermon 2) Spring time has come …we see it is in full bloom. A few days ago I was trimming trees: - and I discovered a few new birds nests - that were hidden in the limbs of the tree - Springtime means the birds are making their nests and raising babies. Life is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Basics

Contributed by Gary Holt on Mar 6, 2021

The widow gave all she had to God and we need to follow that example.

“Giving basics” Mark 12:41-44 Mrs. Boman was a 6th grade Sunday School class teacher: One morning she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat tantalizingly over by her chair she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, phone bill, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Takes A Census

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 28, 2020

This covers all of 2 Samuel 24 in a brief sermon. There are many topics covered.

see the bottom for credits given “David takes a Census” 2 Samuel 24 Ticket in Linn County Missouri - Going to see Dalyn at here home in Northern Kansas - I was in a hurry, hadn’t seen her in a week - driving up from Ozark I had 220 miles to travel - at the time the speed limit was 55 most of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And Goliath

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 9, 2020

We must have more faith in God than we have fear within ourselves.

`David series David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-50 credit: This is an adaptation of Charles Swindoll's "David: a man of passion and destiny" Chapter 4. The flow and some exact text is from that chapter, however I added and edited it to make it my own sermon. An archaeologist was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Worry Sotm Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 13, 2020

There is no need to worry when God is the Lord of your life. God loves you and will provide for your needs.

SOTM “Do not Worry” Matthew 6:25–34 Scripture reading There is a story about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s prize cow was missing from a field through which the railroad passed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Prepared (5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 31, 2020

Jesus is coming back a second time to collect the faithful and issue rewards, we need to always be ready

“Jesus is coming BACK, BE PREPARED” Week 5 of 5 Matthew 25:1-13 Credit: Steve Shepherd, Troy Borst, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament Please stand for the reading of God’s Word: Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Cross: Memorial Day

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 23, 2020

The Lord's Supper is our weekly memorial of the Lord's death until He comes

“Remember the CROSS” Memorial Day 2020 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Credit: various sections were taken from K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004 Background research from Tom Fuller Memorial Day is a time when we remember a sobering fact: • The Cost of Freedom is Blood. • Once a year we observe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming Back, The Judgment (4 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 20, 2020

Jesus is coming back and we better be prepared to meet Him. There will be judgment of people to either heaven or hell.

“Jesus is coming BACK, Judgment” Hebrews 9:27/Matthew 25 CREDIT: I used Jeff Strite heavily as a source for this sermon. I do not think I improved on his work and can't really figure out what parts in the sermon below are mine and which are his. I share this sermon with hesitation, knowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ