Sermons on risks: showing 1-15 of 13,535

Risk?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Risk It

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Nov 8, 2005

Life is not about playing it safe, nor is the Christian faith. Faith requires that we take risk, just like Peter took a risk stepping out of the boat.

Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was always taking risks. He would jump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Risk It

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message encouraging young leaders to step out in faith and risk, including biblical instruction and advice from 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ RISK IT 1 Timothy 4:10-16 All of us have moments in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 16, 2001

Are you willing to risk an encounter with Jesus? This is a new look at a very familiar scripture Passage

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing This morning’s scripture lesson one we probable have all heard before. It is about the 10 lepers who call out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. Jesus does indeed have mercy on them. He tells them to show themselves to the priest. He did this because that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Grace And Risk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to take risks for Him. What have we risked today?

GRACE AND RISK Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jimmy Draper, in his 1984 SBC address, spoke of visiting missionaries who risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. He noted how little he, by comparison, risks. Most of us can say the same thing. Has Christ called us to risk for Him? I. A PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk Of Preaching

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 22, 2001

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-32 "The Risk of Preaching" I am a avid basketball fan of college basketball. I enjoy watching or listening to almost any college basketball game. I enjoy college basketball more than professional football or any other professional sport. I especially am a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-32, Luke 4:13-30, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Risk Taker

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001

Take a risk for Him in the new millennium!

Risk Taker Thesis: "Take a risk for Him in the millennium!" Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Risk Of The Steward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Sacrfice: Risk Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

In order to sacrifice for God we will need to take a risk for God.

Last week we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Risk, No Reward

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

fighting for your rights

Sermon Galatians 6:4 Each one should judge his own conduct. If it is good, then he can be proud of what he himself has done, without having to compare it with what someone else has done. (Today’s English Version) No risk, no reward! Introduction: We learn that this is Paul writing to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Risk? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 10, 2006

In order to get all we can out of our relationship with God we must risk all we are.

Dare to Pursue “Ready to Risk?” September 10, 2006 Introduction: Risks can be scary. Risks can be life-changing and exhilarating, or they can be disasters. Some risks are easy to take and others come with considerable calculation of the costs. One constant thing about life is that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth The Risk?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 13, 2006

Are we making the most of our opportunities?

IS IT WORTH THE RISK? A guy was talking to his pastor about talents, abilities and natural gifts one morning. He said, “Pastor, I think I have only one talent.” The pastor asked, “What’s your talent? The man said, "I believe I have the gift of criticism." The pastor replied, "Then maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The At Risk Generation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2002

We study how the Wine, Dine, and Whine attitude of seeking pleasure and entertainment, that is putting this generation AT RISK!

THE AT RISK GENERATION. PLEASURE SEEKERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philippians 3: 19 WHOSE END IS DESTRUCTION, WHOSE god IS THEIR BELLY, AND WHOSE GLORY IS IN THEIR SHAME, WHO MIND EARTHLY THINGS. Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19, Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Risking It All

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

We say God is all-powerful, but when push comes to shove are we ready to put all our faith in Him? Is believing in God a risk?

President John F. Kennedy once said, “There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” History is strewn with people who took risks and in so doing they changed the course of history. It is something we don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7