Sermons on Take The Mark:

It Takes Faith To Grow - Light The Fire 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Light the Fire" sermon series focusing on growing in our faith.

“It Takes Faith to Grow” We are starting out a brand new sermon series today about lighting the fires of Pentecost in our own spiritual lives. At some point in your spiritual journey… you have been “on fire” for Jesus. You might be “on fire” spiritually right now… or you may be finding those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Love To Grow - Light The Fire 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second in our "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on keeping our fires lit through diligence and perseverance.

Psalm 22:25-31 25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility In A World Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 11, 2011

We live in a society of victims. Everyone has an excuse for the things that they do against God. It’s called THE BLAME GAME, and it is not new. It comes from our FALLEN NATURE. We discover the blame game in Genesis 3. It is the record of the sin, e

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility in a World of Excuses Genesis 3:8-13 We live in a word of excuses. Here are some complied by the Readers Digest that have been offered for not showing up for work: "I dreamed I was fired, so I didn’t want to get out of bed." "I was up all night arguing with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008

God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Who Takes The Son Gets It All

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2007

The story of the Portrait

20-12-07 GD Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All Years ago, a very wealthy man shared with his devoted young son a passion for art collecting. Together they travelled the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

A message that encourages us to stand firm against the thief who would hold us back from recieving all God has for us.

Taking back what the enemy has stolen! We live in a land where things get stolen all the time statistics suggest we are a nation in trouble! But I don’t want to focus on the natural today In the spiritual realm, a kind of stealing is going on in many lives. Satan is in the business of ripping ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

She "Wouldn't Take No" For An Answer!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 15, 2014

She relied on the GRACE and Mercy of Jesus and that's exactly what we should do everyday of our lives! Amen! That's why He went to the cross..so you could do what this woman was doing!

She wouldn't take no..for an answer! Illus. WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Take Up An Offering? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2016

Why do we take up an offering each week? It is more than just to pay the bills!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There was this $100-dollar bill and a $1-dollar bill talking to each other. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to the $100 dollar bill, "Hey man, where have you been. I haven’t seen you in a long time?" • The $100-dollar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Good Look At The Lord - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2019

I. When we turn our eyes on Jesus, we will see His light (vs. 4-9). 1. our strong light. 2. our shining light. 3. our shared light. 4. our sure light. II. When we turn our eyes on Jesus, we will see His love (vs. 10-11). 1. in His coming. 2. in His cross.

Take a Good Look at the Lord - Part 2 Series: The Gospel of John John 1:4-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2016 (Revised June 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Last week, we started a verse by verse study of the Gospel of John. And in vs. 1-4, we saw four vital truths about our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Take Them To Church Rather Than Court

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 5, 2017

This sermon deals with the matter of lawsuits between believers in a very practical way.

The Church in a Messy World Take them to Church rather than Court 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 May 28, 2017 Communion Sunday Introduction: This morning we are going to turn our attention to the first 8 verses of 1st Corinthians 6. Let’s read them. READ versus 1 thru 8 BTW, I want you to know I am leaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stewardship: Taking Care Of God’s Possessions

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 5, 2018

Today's sermon looks at our stewardship of what the Lord so graciously gives as we look at the Parable of the Talents.

Stewardship: Taking Care of God’s Possessions Matthew 25:14-30 The Bible makes it clear saying that everything in heaven and on earth belongs to God. “Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it.” (Deuteronomy 10:14 NKJV) “The heavens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Taking Our Place In God's Dominion Mandate

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 13, 2017

God has placed His children to lead and to dominate. You're in God's Authority

THEME: Understanding who we are in Christ LESSON 5: Taking our place in God’s dominion mandate MAIN TEXT: Colossians 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION God gave man the dominion mandate in Genesis 1:26-28 but we cannot fully understand and operate in the dominion mandate without a relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal