Sermons on Take Hold:

Whatever It Takes To Know God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

Second in a series of messages encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to grow in their walk with Jesus. This message focuses on discipleship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Colossians 2:1-7 Purpose (v. 2): My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Before Taking Communion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Aug 8, 2021

Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it.

Communion Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it. After all it is something that we believers partake of often and it is very easy to become complacent. We call what we are about to do, The Lords Supper or Communion. When Jesus first started this meal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7-8, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Free From Fear

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Foward Steps Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 5, 2019

Do you know if you are heading in the direction that you should be going? Maybe we need to stop; plug into God’s GPS; and see what way we ought to be going.

INTRODUCTION Do you know if you are heading in the direction that you should be going? Maybe we need to stop; plug into God’s GPS; and see what way we ought to be going. With that short introduction, I want to remind you that I began a new series called God’s Divine Directions (Finding God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13, Exodus 14:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Risk And Grow Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2016

Take the risk; take the challenge; take the grace and grow.

Thursday of 21st Week in Course St. Paul’s words to Corinth today are like a commentary on the Gospel. Simon and the boys have been fishing all night, casting and pulling, casting and pulling. All they got was garbage. But at the word of Jesus, they put out into deep water–not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Lamb Takes The Scroll Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 13 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 13 “The Lamb Takes the Scroll” Date: September 4, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 5: 1-7 Introduction Chapters 4-5 again give us the scene of the throne room of heaven. John the Revelator has given us a description of the object in heaven, the throne of glory and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Take The Wheel!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 6, 2011

Getting to know the Lord up close and personal seems like it should just be a natural thing that evolves with time. I mean after all, if someone were going to take you to the most wonderful place ever known to mankind and you were going to spend eternity

Jesus, Take The Wheel! 2nd Corn. 5:17 HCSB. 17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Christians go through through this experience, or at least they should, when they accept Jesus to be their personal Savior. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Out The Trash

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2023

What trash do we need to take out? (Material adapted from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/2022/07/28/dumping-toxic-waste-out-of-your-life-episode-325/)

HoHum: Seems like I am the one taking out the trash. While growing up, told to take out the trash. After taking out the dog, the next thing I do is take out the trash. Thankful for Alex who helps me to take out the trash on a weekly basis. WBTU: Probably have seen the TV program, “Hoarders” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, James 1:19-20, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Short Takes In Scripture

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Good Look Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 13, 2004

A message about how Stephen’s message to the Sanhedrin in the 1st century applies to Christians in the 21st century

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:8-8:1 TITLE: “TAKING A GOOD LOOK” INTRODUCTION: A. Throughout the course of life there are certain people who seem to stand out from the pack. These are people like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Only Takes A Few

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001

Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes It Takes A Worm

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Let's look at Jonah and his story and get a whole new take on it. I want you to see the story of Jonah as everything that comes into your lives – good and bad – as a means of seeing God’s provision.

SomeTimes It Takes A WORM! With Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever messed up due to your on stupidity or disobdience? Has there ever been a time when you were rescued because of your disobiedance and you couldn't explain it? The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Away The Stone

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 19, 2017

Jesus can solve any problem for you no matter how bad it looks

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TAKE AWAY THE STONE John 11:38-40King James Version (KJV) 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008

HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Other

Government Take Over Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Mark 12: 1-12

Mark 12: 1-12 Government Take Over Then He began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 2 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel