Sermons on Risk Taking:

Take Up The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 8, 2010

We are to take up the Shield of Faith; but remember, it is mainly for defense not offense; know your apologetics, defend your faith, and not be offensive!

Is there evil in the world? All we have to do is follow the recent quadruple murder here in Milwaukee, which includes 2 babies!! Did you know that one of the ladies murdered witnessed the murder of her own mother when she was a kid right here in Milwaukee? Although God through Jesus Christ has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Take The Revelation Seriously? Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

The Revelation was never intended to be take literally. Now, before you get angry with me, let me tell you that I do take the Revelation seriously and I do take it literally. This book is of vital importance.

I. Introduction A. Under the Romans 1. At the time of the Greek Empire, the Jews asked Rome for help a. The reason was that the Greek King had persecuted the Jews, desecrated the temple, and murdered faithful followers of Jehovah. b. The Romans were their liberators, at first c. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Take Hold Of The Eternal Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020

Consider different aspects of "Take Hold of the Eternal Life" from 1 Timothy 6:12 (Outline from Thomas Guthrie at: https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/guthrie/man's_great_duty.htm)

HoHum: News article in April 1996 from Chico California- Person suspected of stealing and eating the cremated remains of 4 people in hopes of attaining “everlasting life” has been arrested. Rodney Hines, 36, told police he snorted some of the ashes and sprinkled others on his food because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, Daniel 12:2, Hebrews 9:16-17, Ephesians 1:5, Titus 3:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving God Takes Trust

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 12, 2021

Sometimes what God permits us to lose or endure, points us to the truth that He is all we really need. It's a matter of learning to trust God in the good and in the bad. It's a matter of trusting God and not trusting the things that He provides.

Do you trust God? I mean do you really trust God? Back in 1859 there was a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. He amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. The cable sagged about 60 ft in the middle and formed a sharp slope and the drop below him was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Opportunity To Reach The Lost

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

MAYBE WE CAN GET SO BUSY DOING OUR RELIGIOUS PROGRAM THAT WE FORGET THE LOST GOING TO HELL? We must love the lost.

OPPORTUNITIES? NEVER FORGET THE BURDEN FOR THE LOST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Genesis 48 is known as the BRIDAL SEARCH chapter. Psalms 51 is known as the REPENTANCE chapter. I Corinthians 13 is known as the LOVE CHAPTER. Hebrews 11 is known as the FAITH CHAPTER. Come let us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-8, Luke 14:9-10, Proverbs 4:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take The Old And Make It New

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2024

John learned the importance of love and he encourages every Christian to realize that fact. Obviously being with Jesus made a big difference in his life. Spend time with Jesus and it will change anyone!

Alba 6-23-2024 TAKE THE OLD AND MAKE IT NEW I John 2:7-11 Last Sunday we looked at I John 2:3-6 and found three things that help us to answer the question, “Do You Know Jesus?” There we found that keeping His commands, exhibiting His love and walking like He walked are markers that will define ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Control Of Negative Thoughts Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

As Christians, we have the power to take control of our thoughts, replacing them with truth and positivity. In this sermon, we'll explore biblical strategies for managing negative thoughts.

Taking Control of Negative Thoughts Negative thoughts can be overwhelming, leading to anxiety, depression, and a distorted view of reality. As Christians, we have the power to take control of our thoughts, replacing them with truth and positivity. In this sermon, we'll explore biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Philippians 4:8, Isaiah 26:3

What It Really Takes To Worship Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 9, 2002

The call of worship on our lives requires sacrifice. Like Joshua, we can build an altar. Fifth in series of messages on Joshua

“What it really takes to worship” Joshua Ch. 8 In Joshua Ch. 7 God gave Joshua a mission. The mission was to remove sin and disobedience from within the camp. He brought everyone forward tribe by tribe, family by family, until he discovered the cheat. Achan was found to be the culprit. He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

Taking Care Of The Little Ones Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2002

This message was delivered as part of Baby Dedication Sunday.

Today is a special day as we have 11 babies that are here to be dedicated by their parents. Before we do that let me share with you some important things about children… In this life there are certain "Rites of Passage". Some are connected to the passage of years. For example when you reached ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watching The Steps We Take Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23-25, Luke 5:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Steps We Watch Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

3 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. It’s fine to watch where you are walking but in walking the Jesus walk we must not be afraid of taking the steps He lays out before us! Remember it is Jesus who is leading!!

TAKING THE STEPS WE WATCH Mark 1:16-38 Read at beginning of service Mark 1:16-38 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Tip From Andrew

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at how we can be involved in evangelism.

Take a Tip from Andrew John 1:35-42 February 10, 2002 Introduction Today, in line with what Brother Joe shared with us, I wanted to use our time together to expand on the theme of winning men and women, boys and girls, to the Lord Jesus Christ. By the way, God used the Gideons to awaken my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take Your Burdens To Jesus

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

We all have troubles in our life. We have times when things just seem to go against us, but it is at these times...when our faith is tested..that we must be strong. Instead of turning to self or turning to man...we need to turn to Jesus.

Jesus Is Our Burden Bearer? Father the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping. I commit myself to do the very best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me that I may speak for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Love Takes You In

Contributed by Roger Nix on Jan 11, 2003

Finding Our Home In God

When Love Takes You In Let’s turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1:3-6. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational