Sermons on Carry Away:

The Lord Gave And The Lord Have Taken Away

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 9, 2018

To show us that GOD made us faithful steward and GOD is not like human beings that He gives and He takes away, but GOD entrusted to us everything.

The LORD Gave and The LORD Have Taken Away Text: Amplified Bible: Job 1:21 And said, Naked (without possessions) came I [into this world] from my mother's womb, and naked (without possessions) shall I depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed (praised and magnified in worship) be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Shall Wipe Away Every Tear

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2022

How many of us remember our parents wiping away our tears? The Lord shall show this personal care for us at the end of time.

He shall Wipe Away Every Tear Revelation 7:9-17 We are now come to the 4th Sunday of Easter this morning. As this is the Easter season (Eastertide), we reflect during this time the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its implications. Last week we looked at the text from Revelation 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happens When You Fall Away Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 7, 2021

What happens when a believer falls away from the faith? What really constitutes as salvation? Where do we get the assurance of our salvation from? Are some falsely assured they are saved? This message addresses these questions.

I received a call from a precious sister in Christ a couple months ago that was intended to encourage me. And it did, in some respects. This sister was calling to share with me that she had used my approach to witness to a friend who had by marriage also become a member of our extended family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 3:14, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:12, Mark 13:13, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven Isn't Too Far Away

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Everything you wanted to know about Heaven and how to get there.

Heaven Isn’t To Far Away However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013

Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Methodist

When We Ask God To Go Away Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2020

There are times when we instantly reject the message of God because it offends us and hurts us. We don't even want to consider it's true. But what happens when we ask God to go away?

- Image: a broken mirror with most of the pieces missing. - Maybe do the image as a drawing on a piece of butcher paper, with four of the ten pieces colored in blue to look like a mirror. - Discuss how little of yourself you would know if you had such a limited mirror. We look at ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Cheerfully Give Away As Much As Possible Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on encouraging cheerful giving based on the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians 9, despite the challenges faced by a dysfunctional church.

In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul has a difficult task. He’s responsible for encouraging a church to give to a very important cause. But here’s the deal, they are a pretty dysfunctional bunch. They have tons of problems. He tried addressing these problems in the past and received mixed reviews. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Cheerful Giving, Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

How To Cheerfully Give Away As Much As Possible Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Since everything we have belongs to God, we should joyfully give away as much as we can, knowing that our giving has eternal impact.

God gives us good things not just for us to enjoy, but also to share with others. We're like a pipe that God's blessings flow through. When we share, it's like planting seeds that will grow into something bigger. Ever play a game of 'Where's Waldo?' Sometimes, Waldo is right there, but we miss him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Charitable Acts, Altruism, Happiness In Giving, Selflessness

Do We Want Jesus To Go Away?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 19, 2025

We must welcome the work of God into our lives to conform us into the image of Jesus. How are our actions and attitudes ways we are literally asking Jesus to go away?

IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “THE ANDY GRIFFITH” SHOW, YOU MAY REMEMBER THE LOVEABLE CHARACTER NAMED OTIS. HE WAS WELL KNOWN AROUND TOWN AS BEING “THE TOWN DRUNK.” HE WAS HARMLESS AND SEEMED TO BE MORE OF A TOWN MASCOT. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE IN OUR STORY IN LUKE. INSTEAD OF A HARMLESS, TOWN MASCOT, WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, 1 John 4:16-17, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Shall Roll Us Away The Stone?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 13, 2025

The women on their way to apply spices to the body of Jesus were concerned because the inability to roll the stone away. To their surprise they discovered the stone had already been rolled away, leading to their encounter with the angel who announced Jesus's resurrection.

Here in our text, we find 2 ladies going to the grave side of someone they love very much! As they approached the place where Christ was, or so they thought, they brought him sweet spices to show remorse, regret, and respect for who he was. As they approached the grave site they were forced with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Baptist

When Wickedness Is Burned Away Like Stubble

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2025

However we phrase it, the end is approaching, one day at a time.

Thirty-Third Sunday Integral 2025 Every November we who use the common lectionary are reminded that what we have in this life, this earth, is only temporary. We sinners are forced into an examination of our life and aspirations and face our end. Recall that the word “end” can have several ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-12, Jeremiah 29:14, Psalm 98:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19, Malachi 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

It Is Never Easy Working With People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2017

A good potter never throws away the clay, he will try again. Sure, hurt people hurt people... But we cannot give up and throw away the baby in the dirty water. God's focus is about people! Never give up!

IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25, Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022

God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Sin

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2004

Let us never forget that even though we are forgiven, washed in the blood and cleansed from sin, that there is still a high price for sin that must be paid.

THE HIGH PRICE OF SIN by Pastor James May All around the world, congregations are gathering this day to celebrate the Lords’ Day. In every pew, and in every chair, there will sit a man, woman or child who comes with only one intent in mind and that is to, somehow, make Heaven their home. In this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15, 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passionate Commitment Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 25, 2021

A Disciple is passionately committed to Jesus Christ.

Discipleship Matters: Passionately Committed to Jesus Luke 14:25-35 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-25-2021 Fan vs Fanilow I’ve been asked if my love for Barry Manilow is real or a joke. I can assure you it is real. When I took piano lessons as a kid, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist