Sermons on Take It Back:

Being Like The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This message continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount by taking an overall look at the Beatitudes, and their impact on the life of a Christ follower. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Sermon o

(Read Matthew 5:1-10) We are on week three of our study of the Sermon on the Mount. So far, we have just been establishing some groundwork. Looking at why we would dedicate such energy to this study, and what the overall structure of the sermon is. I hope you are getting engaged at a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2020

The introductory message to the series I want to know Jesus. A series designed to help us take Jesus out of the box of our current understanding so that He can become all that He really is in our lives.

I Want To Know Christ Video – Who Is Jesus? Luke writes in the 9th chapter of his gospel; Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 10:30 Whistle Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 24, 2005

If prayer is meaningless, then we are taking the name of the Lord in vain everytime we say, "Our Father, who art in heaven." Thus the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer is a request that we keep his name holy.

I have been told by a socologist that Ware Shoals, SC, has the distinction of being one of the last true old fashioned mill towns in the South. The term mill-town, as used by this sociologist, doesn’t mean that you have a mill and a town; but rather that you have a mill and a town that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2016

There were 2 ways from Egypt to Canaan: 1 straight & smooth direct to Canaan taking 4 or 5 days; the other was a crooked, winding, dry & difficult passage through the wilderness and that was the way God chose. Why?

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Ex. 13:17-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There have been a lot of changes since I was in college. Computers have advanced incredibly. 2. One Boomer, Cyndy Hinds, was trying to explain to her five-year-old daughter how much computers had changed in her lifetime. 3. “Do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. Tonight we will examine the 5th chapter of Revelation and try to understand what Worship i

Prelude Tonight we will examine the 5th chapter of Revelation and try to understand what Worship is. Turn with me to our passage this evening and follow along as we take a look at Revelation 5:9-14. Scripture 9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Conscience? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Who would have blamed David if he had taken his sword and plunged it in the back of Saul for all that Saul had done to him? David drew his sword, but sliced off a portion of Saul’s robe. He felt guilty. His conscience pricked him. How is your conscience?

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 8: How Is Your Conscience? 1. 1 Samuel 24:1 After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2 So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Rev. # 66~19:1-8 Marriage Of The Lamb-Pt.1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 11, 2010

John hears “a great voice of much people in heaven.” And so the great voice in heaven praising God follows the destruction of Babylon in all its forms, this takes place just before the second coming of Christ.

Rev. # 66- 1-8 MARRIAGE OF THE LAMB 8-7-10 1And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: The reference to “much people” is to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Nothing Goes In And Nothing Comes Out

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Jericho was an impediment to Israel's inheritance. It was the symbol of the enemy¡¦s strength and power. It had a reputation for being indestructible. Yet God said: ¡§Go Take it.¡¨ Faith will make others laugh at you. Yet it is the beginning of exploits.

WHEN NOTHING GOES IN AND NOTHING COMES OUT... 1. Joshua 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ¡§Are you for us or for our enemies?¡¨ 14 ¡§Neither,¡¨ he replied, ¡§but as commander ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

2015: Year Of Renewal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 29, 2014

Our nation is walking the same road that Israel took centuries ago and lost all their blessings. Therefore it is imperative that the church rises up and takes hold of their responsibility to lead the people in a godly way so that we are renewed.

Opening illustration: A British newspaper reported that a woman had hidden $20,000 worth of jewelry in a plastic bag, hoping to prevent burglars from finding it. Later, having forgotten about it, she accidentally threw the bag out with her garbage. Several workmen searched for 9 hours in a landfill ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dividends From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2005

When the Spirit takes control of us… 2 things will happen… 1)the dividends from Bethlehem will be pour out from this place; 2)money and resources for the continuing dividends of Christ will not be an issue… (Money matter pt 4)

Dividends From Bethlehem Money Matters – part four Show Sermon Spice Video, ‘The Prophecies’ (3:20) Over 700 years before Christ came to the earth, 2 prophets Isaiah and Micah talked about that first Noel… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2009

What are you going to do when stars start falling and nature goes berserk? Do you want things to happen for you to get back to God? It’s time we stop looking for signs but start listening to His voice. Enoch lived in trying times & yet he walked with God.

Reflections for ‘Prepared for the Rapture’: All died except Enoch – by rapturing God was showing the world that if they had not sinned, they would be gone to be with the Lord in the same manner. (Enoch – 7th generation from Adam) (Noah – 10th generation from Adam) **We live in the 7th century or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Care And The Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever.

Sermon: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18, 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 19, 2021

As the Light of the World Jesus takes us out of darkness and worldliness. Darkness and worldliness does not come because we are the worst we can be; it comes because we are following the distraction of Satan who masquerades as an angel of light.

Message John 8:12 I Am The Light of the World When Jesus describes Himself as The Light we can quickly understand the significance of the metaphor. Light gives direction. Light pierces the darkness. Light takes away fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy. Light reveals truth. We get the metaphor. Those ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

National Prayers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2007

The Apostle Paul is being led of the Holy Spirit to take the Body of Christ to the high level of intercession for those they love and for those in authority. The truths found in this portion of Scripture guide the children of God to a very effective form

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 Title: National Prayers Theme: Praying for Our President and America Series: National Day of Prayer Listen as I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist