Sermons on Risk-Taker: showing 61-75 of 253

Fear And Worry

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

This morning lets take a hard look at what scares us.

Fear and Worry Good morning everyone, welcome to online service- Let’s pray- Prayer- Father, thank you for Jesus- Thank you Father for your willingness to meet us where we are at and take us where we need to be. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that desires to guide and lead through life’s trials ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Falsely Accused Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023

Like Stephen, we need to be bold in the face of opposition.

FALSELY ACCUSED TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Lord Don't You Care?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2018

Title is not original. Some thoughts from Rev. Ken Klaas, and others with quotes from Leonard Sweet "Aqua Church" on risk taking for a church to change and grow. This sermon is about who we trust in the "storms of life". Does God really care? Yes.

In Jesus Holy Name June 24, 2018 Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost V Redeemer “Lord Don’t You Care?” (read the text) Our story takes place on the Sea of Galilee. The story begins with Jesus having put in a long day of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

God Encounters: Ezekiel (Religious Experience Vs. Religious Action) Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 24, 2004

This is about Ezekiel’s God encounter. It explores the difference between religious experience and religious action. Religious EXPERIENCE means nothing without ACTION.

Read Ezekiel 1:4-3:15. This is a bizarre vision. Not all God encounters are alike. We see here two things: Religious Experience (ch. 1) and Religious Action (chs. 2 & 3). What is the difference between the two? * Religious Experience is… In chapter 1, we see Ezekiel’s strange religious ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am A Rock Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

As a kid, we loved nicknames. It meant acceptance, identity. Once playing baseball, someone called me, "Slugger." Thrilling. What must it feel like to have the Lord give you a name? Fulfill your potential.

A Man Called Peter John 1:40-42 Intro. Opening day of the 1954 baseball season. A rookie named Jim Greengrass put on a stellar performance. With a made for baseball name, he went 3 for 4 with a couple of extra-base hits. Another rookie started that day also. Didn’t do so well. Struck out 4 times, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Characteristics Of Obedience

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 17, 2008

As Ruth stepped out of her comfort zone in obedience to God, we are also called to do just the same.

I hope you enjoyed this comical look at living in the comfort zone. Today we will be looking at how one amazing woman of God did just the opposite – she stepped outside of her comfort zone to trust and obey God no matter where His path led. Let’s pray. If you have your Bible please turn to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011

Joshua’s life reminds us that success in life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your life to become a God Chaser.

Communion Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to the churches so much that some of us claim to know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only The Truth Can Prevail

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 21, 2015

God can get their attention, but what will you do with it?

There are some things that only happen once in a lifetime. Occurrences that make you stop in your tracks and say to yourself, “I can’t believe that just happened.” Maybe you remember the fall of the Twin Towers or something joyous like the birth of your first child? At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Epaphroditus: A Man Of Great Courage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

People of courage are people who put their complete trust in Jesus.

Epaphroditus: A Man of Great Courage Text: Phil. 2:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There's an old story of a rich guy who threw a party at his mansion. One of his pride and joys was his new saltwater pool in which he had the ability to let swim in various specious of ocean fish. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Pass Me By..

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 19, 2008

It was a story neatly tucked between the jostling, pushing crowd meeting JESUS at the seaside and the urgency of Jairus’pleadings... and then,that infamous word;"WHO TOUCHED ME?" May our longing and need for GOD let not just pass us by,today!

The scene was so poignant... what with the approach of a very influential man in the person of Jairus, and the emergency situation he was in... Verse 24 said that our LORD went with him... The characters in this passage suggests different attitudes of God’s people. Those who just want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guideline #5: Step Out With A Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 14, 2003

Active faith: what it requires and the results of its implementation in the church

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #5: “STEP OUT WITH A BOLD FAITH” (Material basically from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A little old lady was given a much desired mission assignment to the Apache ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Your Handicaps

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Another look a Bartimaeus and how we can identify with him.

OVERCOMING YOUR HANDICAPS MARK 10:46-52 As we finish up our series on trusting, I thought that we’d look at a man who gives us a good example of how to trust God… I believe that many of us can identify with this man in our text… He is an example of many of us in the church who have had to trust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Squirrels Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 9, 2001

Sometimes playing it safe is dangerous

Introduction Are you a Risk-taker or a safety-seeker? Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. It cost an additional $2,500 for the room—which can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Biblical Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003

In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

“Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Revolutionary Servants

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

In Nehemiah 11, the people are faced with the challenge of re-populating the holy city of Jerusalem. Since the walls and gates of Jerusalem were now restored, it was important that the builders inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. Now

Revolutionary Servants Nehemiah 11:1, 12:26 In Nehemiah 11, the people are faced with the challenge of re-populating the holy city of Jerusalem. Since the walls and gates of Jerusalem were now restored, it was important that the builders inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. Now ...read more

Denomination: Methodist