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Taking Ownership With God

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003

We must buy into what God is doing by taking part ownership.

Acts 9:1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Take God As He Is Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To note that there are no substitutes for God.

The 10 Commandments #2: Take God as He is Text: Exodus 20:4-6 Thesis: To note that there are no substitutes for God. Introduction: (1) Illustration – There is a temple in Kyoto, Japan, called “The Temple of the Thousand Buddhas.” Inside, there are 1,000 statues of Buddha, each one slightly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Refuge In God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 5, 2000

An exposition of Psalm 16

Islington Baptist Church December 3, 2000 Psalm 16 Scriptures: Acts 2, Psalm 73 READ PSALM 16 I. THERE IS ONE TO WHOM WE CAN CALL FOR HELP v.1 It is with great joy that I say to you that there is one to whom we can go to for help, strength, comfort, courage, wisdom, and guidance. No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Only Takes A Few

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001

Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Be A Star?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001

Paul tells the Philippians to shine like stars and his message is the same for us today. this is a brief inductive message

What it Takes to Be a Star Philippians 2.12-18 November 23, 1997 Morning Service 1. Stars in people A. Movie: C. Eastwood, J. Wayne, K. Costner, J. Roberts, Princess Diana B. Music: G. Brooks, A. Grant, B. Joel C. Sports: Basket - M. Jordan, Football - D. Marino, B. Favre, Hockey - Gretzgy, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

It Takes Courage To Dance

Contributed by John Roy on Mar 21, 2001

God calls us all. Our problem is not knowing what we are called to do, it is having the courage to do it.

It Takes Courage to Dance 2 Timothy 1:17 A calling from God comes to us all. It is our vocation, the reason we take up space on this crowded planet. We recognize that our calling may not be our career. Nevertheless we long to be used to make a difference. My experience leads me to believe that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: *other

Taking A Self-Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001

How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph Takes A Fall Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was tested.

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson One: Temptation “Joseph Takes a Fall” (Genesis 39:1-40:23) — How Joseph was Tested — I. BY ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCES (GEN 39:1-6) A. Refuse to be Discouraged by Your Circumstances ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Joseph Takes A Walk” Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was Rewarded

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Two: Sanctification “Joseph Takes a Walk” (Genesis 41:1-52) — How Joseph was Rewarded — I. BY ACCEPTING THE PROVIDENTIAL WAYS OF GOD (GEN 41:1-13) A. In the Life of Joseph (41:1) 1. God prepares us for what He has prepared for us a. Lost his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Takes A Chance Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph’s Brothers Were Changed

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Three: Conviction “Joseph Takes a Chance” (Genesis 41:53-44:34) — How Joseph’s Brothers Were Changed — I. FIRST THEY WERE BURDENED (GEN 41:53-43:38) A. By a Predicted Famine (41:53-57) 1. It was severe 2. It was significant B. By a Profound ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking People Where They Are

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual.

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual. Intro.: 1. Tonight we conclude our study of "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" 2. In this last lesson we want to turn to 2 Chronicles 30 and the story of Hezekiah's celebration of the Passover. a. We will discern an important principle in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:18-20

Gambling And Risk Taking

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Gambling is an issue in our society and everywhere we look there is something to remind us of that fact: a. Lottery drawings (Pick 3; Pick 4; Super Lotto, etc.) b. Pete Rose (did he or did he not gamble on pro baseball games?) c. Bingo at local clubs and churches; horseracing; Atl. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-6