Sermons on Take Up:

Come Rest A While

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we need to take time in our schedules for what is really important

Mark 6:30-34 In today's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to do something unusual. And, I believe, he often tells us to do the same thing. What he said was: The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:7-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Refugees

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 25, 2019

We take refuge from the pursuant trials of life in our God.

1. When my father was in the Navy he was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for two years. It was one of the most enjoyable bases for me as a kid. We had many things to do that were either cheap or free. I remember one night my dad, a friend of his, and I went gigging for “longusta.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunistic Evangelism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 9, 2014

We must take advantage of every divine appoint to share the Gospel.

Opportunistic Evangelism April 6, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must take advantage of every divine appoint to share the Gospel. Focus Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Worship Journey With Wise Men Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God will guide you to take the right path on your worship journey.

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Courageous Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 6, 2022

It takes courage to be a Christian in a post-Christian society in which we live.

Be Courageous Joshua Introduction This month our theme is SIGNPOSTS FOR THE JOURNEY. Last week we talked about the ten commands and the underlying truth that we need to BE OBEDIENT. Today we want to think about the journey we are on and how it calls for us to BE COURAGEOUS. Swindoll: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Doubt It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#3] I DOUBT IT Mark 9:21-24 Introduction: Have you ever had doubts about your spiritual life? I have dealt with many doubts through the years and here a few of them: I doubt that… * I’m saved. How could a person that is saved behave as I do? How could a person ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Planting The Seed - Watching It Grow

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 22, 2003

The Book of Acts gives a clear indication as to how the church should operate. How do we measure up?

September 21, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:12-16 Subject: Church Growth Title: Planting the Seed – Watching it Grow Do you ever get up on Sunday morning and not feel like going to church? A husband and wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got dressed for church. It was just about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Please God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 23, 2023

We can’t live up to our own expectations any more than we can live up to everyone else’s demands. For a Christian, the goal is not to please self, but to please God.

Alba 10-22-2023 HOW TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Back in 1975 Rick Nelson recorded a song called “Garden Party.” The song tells about the day he learned the truth: "You can’t please everyone." If you remember the TV show, Ozzie and Harriet, you know that Ricky Nelson was one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Seven But Seventy Times Seven

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 10, 2014

“Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’”

Theme: Not seven, but seventy times seven Text: Gen. 50:15-21; Rom. 14:1-12; Matt. 18:21-35 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of forgiveness. This is not surprising since from the time man sinned by disobeying God his greatest need has been for forgiveness. God gave the Law to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Cleanses The Temple - More Than Just A Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

This sermon examines God’s expectations and dissapointments with people of faith who don’t live up to their name.

Jesus – More then just a nice guy – John 2:12-17 Speedy Morris is the coach of the basketball team at LaSalle University. He said one day he was in the upstairs bathroom shaving when his wife told him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. For the coach of a Division One ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For Revival

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 24, 2011

All believers need times of renewal and revival. How can we get there? 1. Take a new look at God’s world. (vs. 1-6) 2. Take a new look at God’s Word. (vs. 7-11) 3. Take a new look at God’s will. (vs. 12-14)

Getting Ready for Revival Psalm 19:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 21, 2008 *On Sept. 27, 1998, Philip Ozersky went to a baseball game and saw his life changed in a big time way. All it took was one swing of the bat, and Philip caught not just a baseball, but a gold ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 7, 2017

We are called by god to be free from sin and the ways of the world, not to be caught up in legalism or keeping score of good deed. what Christ did for us was to free us up to do His will.

Galatians 5:1–6 (NKJV) We’re talking about freedom today. The freedom we have in Christ. But many misunderstand that freedom. Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. When I study a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011

When we are saved, we give up all of the rights of our old self, making Jesus the LORD of our lives.

I Surrender All October 9, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are saved, we give up all of the rights of our old self, making Jesus the LORD of our lives. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:16-21 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 9, 2019

The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Story? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 2, 2007

Sin is bad because it takes so much more than it gives - God is great because he takes only what is needed and gives more than we could ever ask or imagine

SERMON NOTES: AN X-RATED SERMON The Setup (Gen 38: 1 – 11) - Why do we have genealogies in the Bible? - Judah & his three sons: Er, Onan, Shelah - What was Onan’s sin? Act I: The Price (Gen 38:12 – 20) - Price vs. Cost - Signet ring = your driver’s license Act II: The Cost (Gen 38:21 – 26) - This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist