Sermons on Take Up Your Responsibilities:

What It Takes To Make A Difference

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

What does it take to make such an impact on our society that God’s Word penetrates even the darkest corners of the region? Maybe one of the smallest book in the Bible has the answer.

What it Takes to Change The World: The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably a book we hear quoted the least out of all the books of the Bible and probably one that we look at the least. The book is a letter of Paul. But instead of a letter to a church, it’s a letter to a person – ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Take A Wonderful Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2020

Jesus speaks with the disciples on the way to Emmaus, taking them from sadness and despair to hope through the Word of God. A beautiful story to preach on!

4.26.20 Luke 24:13-35 He said to them, “How foolish you are and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up, Get Up, Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

This is another vision for Zechariah. Here we see work that is being done and encouragement given to complete that work.

This is another vision where Zechariah sees the golden lampstand and olive trees. The ultimate meaning of this vision answers the question “How will any Christian finish the work that the Lord has given them to do?” It is by the Spirit of God. In verses 1-5: The angel came and woke Zachariah up. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"take Courage"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022

A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

“Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will It Take? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Ministers collect most of their knowledge from two places.

(1) THEY LEARN A LOT FROM BIBLE COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES When young pastors graduate from Bible College or Seminary, they are excited about preaching and teaching all the things they have learned from God’s Word. But as much as they might learn in Bible College and Seminary, also- (2) THEY LEARN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be Saved?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Feb 11, 2017

Steps to being saved

Do you know what Salvation is? Do you think you know? Well, a lot of people have their own idea of what salvation is. • Some think that salvation means being saved from ourselves. • Others think salvation means being saved from the devil. But neither is the case. All who have sinned against God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 15:1-2

Taking Jesus At His Word Series

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 25, 2015

This is the second of a series of messages on the signs in the Gospel of John.

Take Jesus at His Word John 4:42-54 "Jesus replied, "You may go. Your son will live." The man took Jesus at his word and departed... So he and all his household believed" (John 4:50, 53, NIV). John’s purpose for writing his gospel is found toward the end of the book in verses 30-31: "But ...read more

Scripture: John 4:42-54

Denomination: Baptist

"It Only Takes A Spark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2010

We are empowered to continue the ministry of Christ—which is our calling! And all it takes is trusting God to be God. We need not be Superman or Wonderwoman. All we need is God and one another. All we need to do is, “Just do it!”

Luke 17:5-6 Acts 2:42-47 “It only Takes a Spark” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think, oftentimes, many of us are intimidated by our faith. Now what in the world do I mean by that? Well, for one thing, the mission of the Church is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Take To Shine?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 11, 2002

Light and darkness are loaded words in the Bible. Jesus call for us to be children of light is serious business.

What does it mean to let your light shine? Dale Foster and I were about 14 years old when we decided to explore a cave we had discovered in the woods not far from my home in Colbert Heights, Alabama. We had heard that it went for miles back under the mountain. We took our flashlights and some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020

Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:28-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is Revenge For The Lord To Take?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 6, 2025

Is it right for us to take revenge on something or is it the Lord's job to deal with it?

Why Is Revenge for the Lord to Take? Romans 12:19 Why is this such a difficult idea for Christians to do, let alone from the rest of the people in the world? This sounds so impossible for anyone to do, with all the constant cries for legal rights and lawsuits that are continually spreading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

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