Sermons on Letting Go:

Rise To Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores how prayerful preparation, active participation, and pioneering spirit, as exemplified by Nehemiah, can lead to personal and communal transformation.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We are gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of our Creator. The same Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has ordained this very moment for us to gather, to learn, and to grow. We are here to draw from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Topics: Courage, Go

Go Run And Tell That

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Nov 29, 2023

Don’t let the trials of this life get you all out of sorts but go to the one who can save you and set you free from all your sins.

“Go Run and Tell That” Matthew 8: 28-34 Have you ever found something, and you just want to go and tell someone? How about you did something that was so great and sometimes extraordinary that you just can’t keep it to yourself? Well in this story there was a man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Go!

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003

“How do we respond to God’s leading? How should we?

This afternoon is the baccalaureate service at the high school. I have been privileged to work with several members of the class of 2003 in helping them plan the service. The other day, as we walked to the auditorium during one of the planning meetings, I engaged some of them in conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Go!

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 23, 2009

Until the time of Jesus’ resurrection, the mission was primarily to other Jews. Non Jews were proselytized; however they sought Jesus and his disciples out. Here Jesus explicitly commands the disciples to reach out.

This morning we have heard the life story and call of Faye to go and serve China in mission. Her mandate is the same as the one upon which the Church as we know it is built. It comes from a directive issued by Jesus himself to his disciples just prior to his ascension into heaven. We find it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Go For It

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 30, 2007

The benefits of the kingdom come to those who "lose" their lives for the gospel: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

Go for It Mark 8:34-38 (read 8:27-38) Did you ever see me ski? I admit my heart wasn’t into it too much. Not being very good at it, I couldn’t really see the point of going up and down a hill in the cold. When I did go down the hill, I kept thinking about how not to break or sprain anything. My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go!

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Go! You heard God call, you are ready for the work now go out and make disciples.

The name Wilma Rudolph is an important one in sports history in general and women’s sports history in particular. For those of you my age and older, it should be a recognizable name. And those of you who are younger — and who have never heard of her — ought to hear her story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

For Jesus’ Love 12 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2017

Let go and let God, push and pull, volley and lead us to run our race to fulfill God’s purpose to see and own our purpose in our lives, our gift.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 12 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 22, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

This Is Going To Be A Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2020

Covid -19? CoronaVirus? It is OK? We will make it. God has your back. This is a good day, a really, really good day. Sunshine? Rain? Snow? Feeling good? Feeling bad? WE CAN HAVE JOY AND PEACE! Let not your heart be troubled!

THIS IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY! A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD GOD SAY TO US TODAY IF WE WOULD LISTEN? Do we realize the church has quit practicing and has LOST SEVERAL SPIRITUAL ARTS WE NEED IN THE CHURCH TODAY. 1. We refuse to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, John 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 6, 2009

We cannot force people to come to Christ; but, we must let them come by providing opportunities for them to witness the power of God in our lives.

Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Let Them Intro: It was 1928. A man was at the side of the road working on his Ford auto that he couldn’t get to run. --- A new Ford pulled up, out stepped a well-dressed gentleman in a derby with a cane. He looked at the engine and suggested, “If you’ll adjust this screw here, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True And False Conversions

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

There are two types of people, the ones who have sold out to the Lord, and those who have the desire but refuse to let go of their worldy ways. Only one is going to make their home in the kingdom.

Acts 8:5-9:1 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Seems Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

Listen to what Joshua was facing in today’s scripture reading. Sometimes we’re faced with situations that uproot us and cause us to go deep within ourselves. How do you let go and let God have control?

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church—Pastor Don Hawks WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL Joshua 1:1-11 Pew Bible, OT pp. ------- INTRODUCTION • The Universal questions: “How can I be happy?”; “How can I get better control of my life” “A person is about as happy as he makes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Let It Show

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

DEMONSTRATING PRAISE

LET IT SHOW PS. 9:1-2 1. INTRODUCTION. THE FACT THAT GOD WOKE US UP THIS MORNING OUGHT TO PRODUCE PRAISE. THE FACT THAT GOD IS BETTER TO US THAN WE ARE TO OURSELVES, AND HE IS BETTER TO US THAN WE DESERVE, IT OUGHT TO PRODUCE PRAISE. THE FACT THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT US FROM A MIGHTY LONG WAY SHOULD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1, Psalm 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

Let Others Off The Hook

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 24, 2007

You can be assured at sometime in your life your going to be hurt by another person. So what can you do about it? Is there a healing for emotions? Is there mending for a broken heart? The answer is yes but the remedy is so often overlooked.

2nd Samuel 14:13-14 / Let Others Off The Hook 13And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished. 14For we must needs die, and are as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fail Forward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, forgive others, and promote love, living a life worthy of God's calling and maintaining unity in the Spirit.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body, united in our faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as flawed individuals, saved by grace and striving each day to walk in the path that God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Topics: Believers Let Down

Let It Flow

Contributed by Juan Lane on Mar 26, 2006

What’s really stopping you from doing the will of God in your life

Let It Flow Scripture Reference: Exodus 4:1-4 (KJV) Exodus 4:1 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal