Sermons on Take Him By Force:

Heroes (Do You Have What It Takes?)

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

What makes a Hero? Jesus is our Biblical example of hero and calls each one of us to become a hero. Traits of Hero - Selfless, Servants heart, Sacrifice. This is a reworking of my highly rated "Greater Love" memorial day message from May 2007

HEROES Jn 15: 12-13 INTRO WHAT MAKES A HERO WE NEED THEM, LOVE THEM, DO WE UNDERSTAND THEM? LOOKED UP TO, BUT MORE - WHO WERE YOUR HEROES GROWING UP? WHY? BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DID / ACCOMPLISHED OR WHO THEY ARE - THEIR CHARACTER HOW THEY TREATED YOU WHAT MAKES A HERO? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking On The Attributes Of Jesus By The Power Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 11, 2010

As we take on the attributes of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit it is good, we understand that it is good, no matter what may hit us!

An old friend of mine I’ll call him ‘T’ occasionally sends me texts by mistake, this happens roughly once every few months. This I think happens because my name will be at the top of his phone list, my name starting with ‘A’. This also happened with another old work mate when I was working in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014

Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.

Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Did Jesus Take It And Make It?

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are three Christ-like qualities that will empower us to take it and make it.

“ HOW DID JESUS TAKE IT AND MAKE IT? ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com 18:12-19 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. There ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-19

Take Life’s Journey With The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2012

1. Jesus will give us strong help (vs. 1-2) 2. Jesus will give us steady help (vs. 3-4) 3. Jesus will give us sheltering help (vs. 5-6) 4. Jesus will give us saving help (vs. 7-8)

Take Life’s Journey with the Lord Psalm 121:1-8 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 6, 2012 *One of the best trips Mary and I ever took was in the summer of 1976. We went all the way from Florida to Canada, living in a pup tent. Our vacation budget was $10 a day. One night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Leap Of Faith And Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 13, 2015

When we feel the storms of life, we need to remember this story of Peter stepping out of the boat and walking toward Jesus, and the leap of faith he took. If he could do it, so can we.

Three local ministers decided to go fishing one day. They got into a boat, went a short distance out on the lake, and started fishing. After a few hours, one minister ran out of bait. Since they were close to the shore, he stepped over the side of the boat and walked across the water to the bait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

What Will It Take To Prepare Us To Meet God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2023

Where is our walk with Christ and do people see Christ in us?

Amos 4:1-13 This is a story about Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holding On, Letting Go And Taking Hold

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2015

We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. Changes are transition.,

Title: Holding On, Letting Go and Taking Hold Text: II Kings 2:1-12 Thesis: We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. They are transitions. Introduction The following clip is very brief so a little background ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Combating Compromise with an Evil Age

THIS MORNING: 1. Identified the third church that Jesus spoke to in Rev 2-3. 2. Identified the changing strategy of Satan against the body of Christ. He moved from the strategy of intimidation in Smyrna to a strategy of inticement in Pergamum. 3. Jesus warns this church that although the basic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Pride Month? Take Back Your Manhood!

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023

“Where are all the real men?” is regular fare for talk shows and new books. You asked them to be women, I want to say. The result is a gender confusion never experienced at such a wide level in the history of the world.”

The most elemental aspect of our identity is being challenged today. In an effort to confuse humanity and draw us away from a relationship with our Creator, Satan has launched a major assault against the family. The attack comes in the form of unbiblical ideas about the roles of men and women and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When Jesus Takes Over?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 21, 2005

What happens when Jesus takes over a community?

In this passage, we read about a great move of God that took place in the city of Capernaum. This took place at the beginning of the second year of our Lord’s ministry - what scholars commonly refer to as the “Year of Popularity.” Year one of His ministry was a “Year of Obscurity” and year three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid A "Lot” Of Trouble: Take God Seriously

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2009

If take warning signs posted by local authorities about thin ice, it’s even more important for us to take God seriously when he warns about the coming judgment.

Every year people require rescuing after falling through thin ice. Some don’t make it. They drown before help can arrive. That’s why provinces spend tens of thousands of dollars warning people to stay off thin ice. People could avoid a lot of trouble for themselves and others if they just took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

Self denial, self sacrifice, following wherever Jesus leads. The danger of ruining our eternal souls. Christ alone can save us.

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS. Luke 9:18-26. Peter was in no doubt that Jesus is the anointed one of God. What he did not understand was that his Master is not like any earthly Lord. He is not the type of King who was expected by the crowds. Jesus did not come into the world to deliver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Time To Listen When You Pray

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015

For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Healing: Don't Take "No" For An Answer

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

When a woman had a demon possessed son she cried out to Jesus. When he ignored her, she didn't take no for an answer. Be persistent in your prayer for healing.

Healing 8 A 21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."23 But He did not answer her a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist