SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Take Up:

showing 1,801-1,815 of 210,191
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

    Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    Dare To Be A Daniel!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,098 views

    The Babylonians tried to erase the identities of Daniel and his 3 friends from being believers in Jehovah. The world is trying to do that to Christians today. Young people must be instructed and equipped to stand for their faith like Daniel did.

    DARE TO BE A DANIEL! Dan. 1:8-17 INTRODUCTION 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way….10 but the official told Daniel, “The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Standing Alone In A Hostile Environment

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 27, 2025
     | 267 views

    Series on Daniel

    Title: “Living for God in a Hostile Environment” Script: Daniel 1 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-28-25 Intro: There will be times in your life that you will be challenged to stand alone. Sometimes, you’ll find yourself in situations where you will need to decide if you will obey God or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Would You Recognize Yourself?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    A sermon about Christian hospitality.

    Matthew 19:13-15 “Would You Even be able to Recognize Yourself?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As many of you know, the week before last, I spent some time in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina at a continuing education retreat. Our main speaker was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Finishing The Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
     | 791 views

    As Christians, we all have a job to do, which includes telling people about Jesus, and showing them Jesus by the way we treat each other.

    FINISHING THE WORK Text: Acts 20:22-38 Introduction 1. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last five ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,116 views

    Rest is built into creation, If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too.

    Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis (or Jeff to some of you) and I’m the Connections Director here. We are going to be continuing our Timeless series where we’ve been looking at some spiritual disciplines that can help us grow our faith. These aren’t new and in fact have been around ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Life Of Paul Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016
     | 6,910 views

    This sermon speaks of the transformation of Saul to Paul and his journey of growth in the desert.

    INTRODUCTION • Paul was one of those guys who break the mold. • He was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • If he was alive today he would be considered a terrorist for killing people for his cause. • Last week we talked about his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Love Gives, God Is Love

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 6,049 views

    You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. God's nature is love, love loves to give... Do you give?

    GOD IS LOVE, LOVE'S VERY NATURE IS TO GIVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I. GOD IS LOVE, LOVE NEVER FAILS, GOD'S WHOLE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hear God's Second Wind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 387 views

    Take comfort. Many today are tired and weary with the hurdles we face. My friend, hang in there and wait. GOD IS SENDING A REFRESHING, A SECOND WAVE OF HIS ANOINTING. It is too soon to quit.

    HEAR GOD’S SECOND WIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? *Life is about choices. THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. MALLEUS (HAMMER); 2. INCUS ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jamey Stewart avatar

    The Church Will Survive

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 22, 2020
     | 5,387 views

    This message uncovers the reasons why the church will continue to survive from this time and forevermore!

    1. We Have A Solid Rock (18a) - Our Rock is Jesus Christ (16a) - Our Rock Is The Son of The Living God (16b) - Our Rock is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8) 2. We Have A Daily Work (18b) - Build His Church - We must share our faith - We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • M. Keith Williams avatar

    Living Outside My Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,155 views

    From time to time we all need to move outside our comfort zones if we are going to be effective in ministry

    Living Outside My Comfort Zone Nehemiah 11:1-36 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 9, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    Saying "No!" To Offences

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,199 views

    Learn how to say 'no' to offences and how to overcome the enemies subtle trap

    Saying “No” to Offences By Paddick van Zyl Definition according to dictionary: displeased, enraged, angered, a sense of A violation has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Rise To The Occasion

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2013
     | 5,754 views

    The Good Samaritan raised to the occasion by being compassionate, by being willing to take risks, by be willing to set aside schedules, and by being willing to make sacrifices,

    Luke 10 25-37 Rise to the occasion Hospital have been named after the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Laws have been passed as a result of this parable A helping generous person is called a Good Samaritan 1. What I see in this story today is, "the Good Samarian Raised to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Church On Mission - Going! Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025
     | 376 views

    Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?

    I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Trae Durden avatar

    Risk Is Right Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 11, 2014
     | 3,900 views

    This sermon is meant to encourage our church to overcome fear of death, and embrace the struggles we facwe throughout life in the flesh. Based on chapter 5 in John Piper's Book, "Don't Waste Your Life"

    RISK IS RIGHT 1 Mark 8:34-38 Risk defined is an action that exposes you to the possibility of loss or injury! Risk in the name of Jesus is right! Risk in the pursuit of God is right! Not risks in pursuit of exhilaration, or just for fun. We’re talking about risks in life based on faith in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ