Sermons on Take Up Our Cross:

Comfort: Give It & Take It!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 8, 2015

All of us confront problems in life, but it is how one handles them that matters! Crisis situations are not the whole problem, how one reacts and handles them determines if matters will calm down or if they will get worse!

Comfort: Give It & Take It! By Kelly Durant 8-10-14 Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 2. How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002

Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Hung Up! Hang Up And Count To Three?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2022

How easy is it to just HANG UP on life? Israel hung their instruments of praise of because of hard times.

WE HUNG UP! Hang up and count to three? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE MYTH OF THE THORN BIRD? There is a legend about a bird that only sings once in its life. The legend of the THORN BIRD’S SONG is the sweetest song ever sang on this earth. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4, Job 35:10, Acts 16:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Will God Take You?

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 7, 2009

WHere is God taking you to. A fresh understanding to help us move forward in GOd’s direction

Where will God take you? Luke 2:26-28 When you say, "It’s time for us to move, not just feed," the flock will mumble. But a pastor, by definition, is a shepherd who is not only feeding, but also is taking people somewhere. My goal in preaching is to help people capture God’s vision and align ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-28

Denomination: *other

God Takes Care Of Me

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

Regardless of the circumstances God has in mind what is best for me.

Genesis 18: 20-21 “And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know”. When people get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Eternal Is Life and How We Can Experience It Today?

Introductory Considerations 1. For months I had been looking for the answer. It was one of the biggest decisions of my life - the decision would change not just my life, but the lives of our family . Which way to go. "God, if you want me to go into ministry, please let me know for sure! Please ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Every Thought Captive Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 29, 2010

This sermon is about how to deal with tempting thoughts!

Jenny struggled with depressing thoughts. Most of the time she knew she had a really good life. Good job. Roof over head. Great boyfriend. But she had these occasional piercing thoughts that of doubt and depression. John was a great guy. Everybody at work loved him. Great wife, wonderful children. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002

Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking God At His Word

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2023

There is only one thing we can believe without hesitation - God's Word. This message is about how the testimony of my brother at his burial reminded everyone of this truth.

In John 17:16, Jesus says of His disciples "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” It reminded me of a song we sang years ago in church. ¶ This world is not my home. I'm just passing through. My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16, Revelation 3:5, Psalm 138:2, Genesis 12:1, Hebrews 11:8-10, John 17:14, John 14:6, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 8:11-12, Acts 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Faith Takes Over

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This message deals with the value of Biblical faith and how to use your faith to gain victory in Christ.

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1--4 Title: “When Faith Takes Over” Subject: “FAITH” Introduction: This Scripture is used to teach that the person who has been made righteous by God lives (and survives the coming ordeal) by faith. The believer trusts God in everything. Hab. 2:4 is also quoted in Rom. 1:17 ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes Gumption To Harvest A Crop

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

It takes effort to have a harvest

It Takes Gumption To Harvest a Crop, No effort to grow Weeds (Gal 6:7-10) ( A Hard working farmer Toils to prepare his fields and sows GOOD SEED, He then reaps a great Harvest--- A lazy Bum don’t prepare and lets weed seeds take over, He also reaps a harvest—WEEDS OR GOOD CROPS – YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes One To Know One

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 8, 2005

The very thing that stands out to us about everybody else is probably what’s wrong with us

It Takes One To Know One Scripture Reference: Luke 18: 9 - 14 (KJV) Luke 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Doesn’t Take A Village Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #14. This message takes a look at how Paul parents the church at Corinth.

A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That's quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 16, 2001

Are you willing to risk an encounter with Jesus? This is a new look at a very familiar scripture Passage

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing This morning’s scripture lesson one we probable have all heard before. It is about the 10 lepers who call out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. Jesus does indeed have mercy on them. He tells them to show themselves to the priest. He did this because that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist