Sermons on Take The Mark:

From The Pit To The Pinnacle

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

How God takes us from the Pit of our Problems and Predicaments to the Pinnacle of Peace, Praise and Power.

I. Pits A) Pits were common in Palestine. 1. Different Types of Pits (Deep; Shallow; Lined) 2. Designed to Hold Water a) Containers - Vessels 3. Make Comparison to Preacher/Pastors & Churches B) Pits Can Become Prisons 1. Cases of Joseph & Jeremiah 2. The Pulpit Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience True Revival

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2004

True revival is not just feeling good inside and shouting in the church. It takes real commitment in our part.

Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusades for Christ said that there are three actions that Christians must take in order to experience revival. These are as important to the church as for every individual believer. 1. Embracing the cross of Christ, 2. Being filled and empowered by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, Ephesians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: Communion With God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Discover where prayer begins and how that can make a difference in where prayer can take you.

This morning, we begin a new series on the topic of prayer. Most people are fascinated with the topic of prayer. Religious people see prayer as a duty to their god or a privilege of their faith. Non-religious people may see prayer as helpful self-talk or a comforting mental exercise. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-10, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: *other

Un Viaje Con Dios

Contributed by Hector Rodriguez on Oct 10, 2001

There are times in our lives that we need to take a trip with God, places that are going to be of alot of help to you.

Un Viaje Con Dios Texto: 2 Reyes 2:2-14 Josué 5:9; Isaías 55:8 Pastor: Hector.M. Rodriguez Introducción: La Biblia dice que hay caminos que le parecen al hombre ser caminos derechos, pero su fin es camino de muerte. ( Proverbios 14:12 ) por esto necesitamos tomar los caminos que son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:2-14, Joshua 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Next Step

Contributed by Clayton Cullen on Aug 28, 2001

This sermon encourages people to take the next step necessary in following after God in every area of their lives.

Matt 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's The Right Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

For Esther the wrong time turned into the right time. The time is right in our lives to take action for God.

Someday is Today Esther 4:1-14 May 11, 2008 Do you remember that old Dr. John song . . . I was in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time I was sayin’ the right things, but I must have used the wrong line Have you ever been there? Like Dr. John, have you ever felt you were in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Chistmas Is Jesus

Contributed by John Crowe on Dec 27, 2016

This is a Christmas Eve service. I introduced each major point by taking an ornament from our tree.

Christmas is Jesus Christmas Eve service December 24, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church Merry Christmas! - Peace on Earth - Good will to Man The story of Jesus’ birth starts long before Joseph and Mary were visited by the angel. Prophets, hundreds of years before Jesus was born told about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Poor And Prophetic Seed

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016

THE BLESSINGS WITH A PROPHET CANNOT BE POURED OUT UNTIL THERE IS A STIRRING OF THE ANOINTING THEN A RELEASE AND RECEIVE ACTIONS TAKE PLACE.

TOPIC: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY LESSON V: HELPING THE POOR & THE PROPHETIC SEED. TEXT: GAL 2:10, PROV 4:1, JAMES 1:27, MATT 25:35 The apostles of the early church had a lot on their minds in Jerusalem, they were facing persecutions & trials yet they kept their eyes focused on one of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"New Journey"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 5, 2016

The sermon is my first sermon at a new appointment and we shared about taking a new journey with Christ.

“New Journey” Hebrews 12: 18-29 1. Today's text tells us of the journey of a people with a choice set before them. On one side is fear and death, but on the other side is to desire His Presence, To be Caught Up with God, To Encounter a Passion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

Ix. Justification, Regeneration, And Adoption Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jul 21, 2016

The ninth article of faith for the Church of the Nazarene. Describes parts of what takes place during the Salvation experience.

This morning, we are going to move to our ninth Article of Faith, which is: IX. Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Here is the description of this 9th tenet of our faith: We believe that justification is the gracious and judicial act of God by which He grants full pardon of all guilt ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Entering Into A Season Of Divine Celebration

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 20, 2014

Discover four simple truths that can take you from a dry season to a season of rejoicing and celebration.

INTRODUCTION It is a good thing to have cause to rejoice and celebrate. The opposite of rejoicing is to mourn. It isn’t a pleasant thing to be in a state of mourning. No one hopes and prays for a day of mourning; for any situation that will bring pain, sorrow and sadness to the person’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Potters Wheel

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014

The world may say we are ruined, but God can take broken and hurting and make it beautiful and healthy.

On the Potter wheel Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6 Introduction- Turn in your Bible to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6. This is a classic passage in the Bible where God reveals how He deals with human lives. God is the potter and we are the clay. We are on the wheel and God is shaping us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Only Faith Can Please God Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2014

To show that it takes faith to believe in GOD that exists and that GOD rewards. Go beyond the level of faith of the enemy.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD and that He is the Rewarder? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it takes faith to believe in GOD that exists and that GOD rewards. Go beyond the level of faith of the enemy. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 (Amplified Bible) 11:6 But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sower, The Seed, And The Soil

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 21, 2014

No matter how good the preaching, the Word of God only takes root in hearts prepared by the Holy Spirit.

THE SOWER, THE SEED, AND THE SOIL. Matthew 13:1-9; Matthew 13:18-23. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. The Lord entered into a boat and sat and taught, whilst the crowds stood on the seashore. The boat served as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational