Saul was so jealous of David that he actively sought to end his life. So the conflict between David and Saul is greater than petty jealousies and irritations between different kinds of people. When you call on him, not only will he rescue you, he will give you what you really need. I am entitling this today: Youre My Help Jesus, Youre My Service Times: Sunday School at 8:00 am / Worship Services at 9:00 am and 11:30 am / Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Bishop Lyle Dukes and Pastor Deborah Dukes, Senior Pastors, Sermon: Miracle Momentum from Bishop Lyle Dukes, Sermon: You Can And You Will from Bishop Lyle Dukes, Kingdom Youth Conference and Pre-Conference Events. Show me Lord, what You would have me to do. He didnt cry out to the universe. Diam lorem auctor sit, a a? If we were to take a Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. David was calling out to the Creator and Redeemer God whom he knew personally. If these weekly videos inspire you, share them! It's not easy staying positive when we run into daily trials and tribulations. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. background:-webkit-gradient( linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0.05, #d29105), color-stop(1, #f6b33d) ); We all need inspiration and transformation. Just because the Lord doesnt do what we expect him to do, or hope for him to do, doesnt mean he isnt listening. Let me give you an example. I know this to be true. And if you He has great affection for you. Davids life is a great example of this. if(typeof(networkedblogs)=="undefined"){networkedblogs = {};networkedblogs.blogId=1087788;networkedblogs.shortName="world-in-focus-international-ministries";} In 2003 our church theme is, "Lord, teach us to pray.". Yes you! Sometimes the enemy of our souls has gotten through our defenses and we need to fight him at close range. I read an article where a pastor told about a woman who fainted in church one Sunday while he was preaching. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done in, through and with your life. David knew something about the Lord which you might not know deep in your heart. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.". Matthew 5:1-12, Denomination: Luke 2:38 What do we do? But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!". border-bottom-right-radius:0px; Do you know what it is like to be stuck in a situation that is not good for you, but you are too afraid are just unable to do anything about it? That's what this sermon series is all about. 1. David knew he could not defeat an army of that size, especially since he knew those men since he had fought with them and had even been their commander. He is willing to be reproved. Allow God to choose the best way to help us (vs. 2-4). Lord, help me to hold out (3X's) Until my change has come Verse My way may not be easy You did not say that it would be But when it gets dark Can't see my way Told me to put my trust (3X's) in Thee Bridge Hold out When my way gets weary I can Hold out Until my change comes Vamp Hold out Hold out, don't give up Help is on the way Rap His words were not "words of uprightness." Cause me to understand wherein I have erred. Not only that, he delights in answering when we call on him. because when the storm is over, even if you don't make it, I will. read more, Scripture: Yet, through this bumpy road a few things have become very clear for me. When we face times of trouble we should immediately call on the Lord for help. Summer Psalms #14 - When You Wind Up Over Your Head width:153px; There is perhaps nothing that grates on our faith like waiting. He understood and testified to the fact that is was the Lord who delivered him from the lions and bears, and it was the Lord who delivered him from being killed by Goliath. Without Your grace and favor, I go astray; So take my hand, O Savior, And lead the way. Jesus at this point shows up in the middle of the storm walking on the sea- Peter realising it was master He was devoted to God above all else. Baptist, The Holy Spirit helps us realize that a person living according to a lawful orientation is always looking for guidelines by which everyones actions can be regulated. Afterwards he became the king of Israel, the father of Solomon, and the ancestor of the Lord Jesus. According to the New Testament, the rite was instituted by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper; giving his disciples bread and wine . Luke 2:38. Fear is one of the greatest enemies of humankind. Even when I feel like punching everybody in the face God, please calm me down and let me understand that not everybody is just like me. Tim Hansel I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me. Your email address will not be published. We are continuing through the Second Book of the Psalms now on Wednesday evenings. The Word of God shows us. We have for several weeks been looking at life choices and today plan to finish this series. The Lord may answer by having you do something or by having someone else do something. With his nail-pierced hands, Jesus the potter reaches into the messy clay of our lives and sculpts each of us into a masterpiece. He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me. (v.19). David didnt cry out to just any God. The sermon shares how David was in mire and muck needed help as we all do he trusted god and God delivered. Thank You. 14. 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. James Cleveland's gospel classic, "Lord Help Me To Hold Out" is a humble prayer. If you are in trouble, cry out to the Lord. 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. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius:0px; Our problem, like Jacob's, is that all too often we want to use God and His blessings to further our own ends. Candidates must attend the class "Why We Baptize", PGlmcmFtZSB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vZHJpdmUuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS9maWxlL2QvMEI1cFRCTm96ZWlINGRTMWtYMnhhVTFOWmRqUS9wcmV2aWV3P3N0YXJ0PTEmYXV0b3BsYXk9MT9mcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==. The story of David is one of the most legendary of all time. Subscribers receive full access to the archives. Let me clarify that calling out to the Lord does not mean that he uses obvious supernatural means to answer your prayer. Psalm 91:14-16 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I Lean on him to pull you out of these deep waters. Spread the word if you need a word! "We catch it from every direction but we don't let them squeeze the life out of us" (CP). And they brought a minchh to the Lord, an offering, a gift, to the Lord: gold, and frankincense, and myrrh [Matthew 2:11]. TRUSTING GOD WHEN GOD PUTS YOUR LIFE ON HOLD! If it is a song, let us make it a wonderful song. Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. He will never abandon you. Once you begin to call on the Lord for help, you will start to know in your own personal experience the same thing that David knew to be true and wrote down for us in the psalm. Arrow prayers Lord, Help me confront all that I have done before I knew You, Help me stepup and step out, Help me to know that You are with me when these hard things present themselves before me, I am the weakest of them all but You choose to show me, teach me, to have me confront all of lifes hard and scarey steps. Refrain: Lord help me to hold out (8X) I believe I can hold out (sopranos,altos) (4-6X) Hold out (tenors) Lord Jesus Help Me to hold out , beleive i can make. Psalm 121:1-2, Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 33:20, Denomination: Hold on a little while longer. 9344 Sermon Outlines N.T. He's fighting for you. Perhaps you have heard the song, "Lord Help Me To Hold Out." It is a call for perseverance in the midst of the storms of life. We must hold out and keep believing that we will see the goodness of the Lord, not just for some, but for all, while we yet live. I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. It is taken from the book of Isaiah chapter 41 and verse 10. Most of the other times is it used by God to describe his feelings of compassion toward his people. Psalm 119:88-89, Denomination: We all go through challenging or awkward times in our lives. Have you ever been in the situation when you needed to pray an instant prayer for Gods help, in a situation of great danger? And while He will not necessarily deliver us from troubles, He will give the hope and strength to thrive as we live through them. If not, then perhaps today is the day when that all changes for you. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide controlled consent. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. Introduction- Call out to the Lord Jesus. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Verse 24. ", i was wheeling (driving) my children to school when this call kept coming. ***REALIZE WHEN YOU CRY OUT TO GOD- YOU HAVE HIS FULL ATTENTION. 3. A BREAKTHROUGH IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, II. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. Dont let yourself think that he doesnt care about you. -webkit-box-shadow:inset 0px 1px 0px 0px #fed897; 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. It doesnt ask for the removal of storms, but it only asks that God would help the singer to hold on until my change comes. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Why You Need The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults, How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression, Why Jesus Knew Great People Acknowledge That Without Him They Can Do Nothing, With Him They Cannot Fail, Arror Prayers: From Your Heart To The Heart Of God. In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. That Isaiah passage is a very good one to remember. The Lord is MY personal comforter, guide, and supplier of everything that I really need. SATAN HAS A WAY OF DISCOURAGING GODS PEOPLE. background:-webkit-gradient( linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0.05, #f6b33d), color-stop(1, #d29105) ); Lord, help me to hold out [x3] Until my change has come [Verse:] My way may not be easy You did not say that it would be But when it gets dark Can't see my way Told me to put my trust [x3] in Thee [Bridge:] Hold out When my way gets weary I can Hold out Until my change comes [Vamp:] Hold out Hold out, don't give up Help is on the way [Rap:] Lord, I want to trust and obey You and to rest my weary soul on You and not rely on my own strength, for there is nothing I can do. You will find out that God is your refuge. Text: Psalms 121 Introduction: When things look dreary, like there is no hope, you can call on the Lord, like David. How Can We Have Hope When Everything Looks Hopeless? The Eucharist (/ ju k r s t /; from Greek , eucharista, lit. Another said For that big purchase Help is here! read more, Scripture: read more, Scripture: We were in a traffic jam and we passed a horrible wreck. New International Version (NIV), Posted by: Minister Evelyn Diane Thomas April 10, 2012. When you follow Jesus and he starts to open your mind to see what he is truly like and not just what you think he is like, then you begin to understand that his plan is for you to love him like he loves you. 2 Timothy 4:9-18, Denomination: John 15:26-27. This is the 1st Sunday after we Mark 13:35-37. He also killed all the men, women and children in that city. Until a change has come. Support our work. When you can't cope, hold onto the rope of hope. John was panting, as he spoke. Matthew 15:25. Do you remember a time when you called on the Lord for help? 89 LAMED. Phone: 703.957.9684, "For You Shall Go Out With Joy" ~Isaiah 55:12, https://www.joy4lifeministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Keep-the-Faith-Pic.png, http://www.joy4lifeministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Joy4LifeTextLogocropped.png. We all go through challenging or awkward times in our lives. 2. Help me, O Lord my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness. .emd_dl_orange_dark:hover { This morning I am wondering how many lives have been saved with two other words, HELP, LORD? Keep holdin'on, cause you can take it. CTWeekly delivers the best content from ChristianityToday.com to your inbox each week. .emd_dl_orange_dark { In that context, we can properly receive His blessings. If you feel it's raining all in your life. Did you know that the Lord wants to be around you? God and sinners reconciled I pray I can hold out until it does. Mercy Me is a Christian band (I Can Only Imagine) and recently they sang a song called, Hold Fast. Bart Millard tells the story of the inspiration for Hold Fast. Peace on earth, and mercy mild, YOURS, MINE, or OURS The Lord is your shield against the work of the enemy when it hits close to home. Remember that David killed Goliath, the Philistine. Isaiah 41:10-13, Denomination: The problem was that Saul could muster up an army. 4. Et tempor, facilisis cursus turpis tempor odio. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me." I do not believe that this is Gods will. And he had killed a whole bunch of other Philistines after that also. Forgive my hidden faults. Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 1:1-20:20. Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. (Jn 15:5) Ask the Lord to help you Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done and find sweet relief. Brian Bill I WOULD BE IN THE PANIC MODE IF I FELL IN. Ahimelech gave him some food and also the sword of Goliath which was being kept there. He talks about the cords of death and Sheol (which is another word for death) tying him up so that he could not escape. When says that God is his rock, he is referring to a rocky cliff which is so high up that an enemy is unable to get to him. AND HONOR HIM, THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU ARE CALLING OUT TO GOD, ISAIAH 49:8- THIS IS WHAT THE LORD SAYS, IN THE TIME OF MY FAVOR I WILL ANSWER YOU, AND IN THE DAY OF SALVATION I WILL HELP YOU, ISAIAH 65:24- BEFORE THEY CALL I WILL ANSWER, WHILE THEY ARE YET SPEAKING I WILL HEAR, THIS IS WHAT THE LORD SAYS, HE WHO MADE THE EARTH, THE LORD WHO FORMED IT AND ESTABLISHED IT, THE LORD IS HIS NAME, CALL TO ME AND I WILL ANSWER YOU AND TEL YOU GREAT AND UNSEARCHABLE THINGS YOU DO NOT KNOW., YOU CALL, HE WILL RESPOND, WITH THINGS YOU ARE SEARCHING FORLIKE ANSWERS, IF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW MUCH HE CARES FOR YOU- TELL YOUR NEIGHBOR - JESUS LOVES YOU, HE RESPONDS BECAUSE HE IS LISTENING FOR YOUR CALL, I AM THE LORD OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, I WILL TEACH YOU UNSEARCHABLE THINGS, GOD SENDS OUT HIS HELP- WE JUST USUALLY GIVE UP BEFORE IT GETS THERE, WE CASH OUR CHIPS OF LIFE IN TOO EARLY. Stone Mountain, GA 30088. Saul was not a man who knew God and who put his trust in God. Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? Hes fighting for you. "Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. WHEN WE ARE CALLING OUT TO THE LORD- KNOW, HE LIFTED ME OUT OF THE SLIMY PIT, OUT OF THE MUD AND MIRE, GOD WANTS TO LIFT YOU OUT TODAY OUT OF THE PIT YOU ARE IN, ***GOD IS IN THE PEOPLE BUSINESS AND HE DESIRES TO TAKE CARE OF US, THEY TELL ME THE MORE YOU MOVE AROUND IN QUICK SAND THE FASTER YOU SINK. The Lord my Help MANY OF US TODAY AND SOME OF US IN THE PAST HAVE BEEN DISCOURAGED. Publication date 2014-07-13 Topics Jesus, God, Salvation, Spirituality, Holy Spirit. He likes you and wants to be with you. It was simply that his plan for us was different than what we wanted. Whats mine is yours and Im going to share it. David was not crying out to someone he did not know. read more, Scripture: You dont have to act somber and repentant for the Lord to want to rescue you. Unfortunately, your shopping bag is empty. Lord Jesus, help me in my time of trouble, and help me to get to know you better.. Full Stems Available with Click and Cues @ Loop Community link: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/multitracks/lord-help-me-to-hold-out-by-bobby-allen-20387See . God allows this to happen to us, and others, to encourage faith, which allows for our spiritual growth. When David cried out to God for help, Im sure he was hoping that he could find a safe place to live away from Saul, but that didnt happen for years. read more, Scripture: Just look around and see what is going on in our world today, we are in great need for help because we are making a shamble of this life and our only help is found only in God Himself, our Jehovah Ezer. He really was in danger for his very life. It is a greater conflict between those who trust in God and those who trust in human ability and understanding. David knew in a very personal way that it was God who protected him, and so he wrote this words from the beginning of Psalm 18. text-indent:0; My way may not easy, You did not say that it would be, But when it gets dark, I cant see my way, You told me to put my trust in Thee, Thats why Im asking you to help me to hold out. (Philippians 2:12) We must agitate, irritate, and require that our Nation live the ideals that it so eloquently writes and speaks. The Power to Hold On. Summary: To get the church to understand that if we are to share in His glory, then we should be willing to share in His suffering 1 2 3 Next HOLD ON JUST A LITTLE WHILE LONGER Romans 8:18-24 My brothers and sisters as we go through life, we discover that it is full of ups and downs. David says that the Lord is the horn of his salvation. All I Want for Christmas is Hope He gets your pain and your problems. Proverbs 19-20 30:7). Lord Help Me To Hold Out, featuring Spencer Taylor and Doug Williams. May we like Peter, recognise whose hands to hold, who to call on for help, in moments of adversity. "Hard-pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in" (NEB). Some have argued both from religious and from atheistic points of view that "good" and "evil" are nonsensical concepts. Sermon from July 13,2014. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, I was standing in the back of the bus going to our next concert. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." read more, Scripture: But He did not remove the cup of suffering. Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. O LORD, be my helper!" (Ps. 40:1-3. Heres what you can do and what you need to do. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. We must hold out for peace. As a teenager, David killed the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone. His words found in Psalm 18 show us how he responded to it and came through to the other side. When we are in trouble, the words we use to cry out for help are not as important as the person to whom we call. background-color:#d29105; As we will see a little later, David knew he could trust God to save him because he knew who God was. We offer 30,000+ outlines and 10,000+ free sermon illustrations from top Christian pastors and communicators. We will find ourselves in situations that are almost unbearable. -->. It doesn't ask for the removal of storms, but it only asks that God would help the singer to hold on until "my change" comes. Christian/Church Of Christ. OPENING: - The other day while driving down the road I passed a billboard that said, Help is here then another said, For lifes unexpected moments Help is here! At one point we read that Saul brought 3000 men to the party.