Sermons on Taken:

Active Waiting

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2013

We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the future.

Title: Active Waiting (Ref. Israel waited for the Messiah; Mary waited for Jesus’ birth; We wait to celebrate his birth and in anticipation of his Second Coming) Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Thesis: We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven - Introduction To Revelation

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 12, 2013

The Revelation is an Unveiling of Jesus Christ

The Seven Introduction to Revelation, part 1 Revelation 1:1-3 May 19, 2013 First, I believe Revelation is understandable by the ordinary person. Many of you woman can run circles around most of the men here. You have the ability to sew complicated stitches, cook, homeschool, have a phone ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave It All Behind

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 9, 2014

What if Jesus was to tell you to leave all your possesions and necessities behind in 2014? Would you be up for the challenge?

The trip to Atlanta last weekend was spiritually educational. We fed 103 women and children plus about 20 men at The Garden. They really enjoyed the food. I was able to spend a little time with Pastor 7 and was able to tour the facilities. On Saturday in a cold, wet drizzle we went to feed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

"Meet The Messiah!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 12, 2014

How God’s Ancient Announcement Delivers Contemporary Comfort

Well, the roster for the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team was announced last week. Not surprisingly hockey enthusiasts are debating the selection of athletes. It was a no-brainer of course to include Sydney Crosby on the team, but was it wise to leave off a veteran like Joe Thornton? In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Adam Did To The Human Race Is Reversible Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

So what happened with Adam and Eve in the Garden?

1. Imagine a time when sin doesn’t exist. Wouldn’t that be great! • A time really, of perfection and beauty. • No sin. No sinful nature directing to sin. No flesh/spirit struggle. • Everything is just perfect, exactly as it was meant to be! • Immediately we think forward don’t we? 1 John 3:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Master Over Death Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009

Jesus is Master of not only Demons and Disease but also Death. Here we find ANXIETY, ACTIVITY and AUTHORITY.

Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Jesus: Master Over Death Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To You

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005

This sermon looks at the factors that inspired Luke to write the gospel of Luke and how God can inspire us to communicate the gospel of Christ.

In the New Testament there are four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In light of those four gospels I want to ask you an unusual question. What is the gospel according to you? This week I read a story about a new convert who testified that he had been saved by reading a copy of the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas ... Dragon?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005

Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 12, 2007

God’s unfailing love for his people directs how he deals with them. even when angry he still loves them

HOSEA 11.1-11 GOD LOVES YOU! This morning, you will be glad to hear, I am not going to attempt to preach through both chapters 11 and 12 of Hosea. Instead I want to concentrate on chapter 11 verses 1-11. Over the past two weeks we have heard how Ephraim has chased after other gods and the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Christmas Designed?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 18, 2008

Christmas was designed to destroy fear. If this message doesn’t reach out to you today, it will stay as ‘Fire shut up in my bones!’ ...Angel to reach out to these four people to tell them “Not to Fear.”

Opening illustration: The early American Indians had a unique practice of training young braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a dense forest to spend the entire night alone. Until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Responsibility And God's Sovereignty: A Portrait Of Pilate

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

Pilate was quite the people-pleaser, yet God allowed this man to be in power to further God's plan to bring us hope and reconciliation through Jesus. What can we learn and how can we celebrate Jesus' Sacrifice?

Given at Glorious King Jesus (Christian Church) Apex, NC January 9, 2011 Man's Responsibility and God's Sovereignty: A Portrait of Pilate Scripture Reading: John 19 I. Man's Responsibility - Portrait of Pilate Pilate was governor or 'prefect' of Judea during the time of Jesus' ministry. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Heavenly Thoughts"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 13, 2011

Thinking of a heavenly country.

Heavenly Thoughts Hebrews 11:8-16 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Holiness

Open Our Eyes, Lord

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 4, 2014

TODAY we are asking God to give us spiritual sight to see spiritual realities.

A medical story comes to us from Ann Arbor, Michigan. According to CBS News, A degenerative eye disease slowly robbed Roger Pontz of his vision. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa as a teenager, Pontz has been almost completely blind for years. Now, thanks to a high-tech procedure that involved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Is In The Home

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 29, 2014

God wants our homes to do more than survive. He wants them to thrive. Today’s text gives us a keen insight into how we may be able to do just that.

WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOME LUKE 4:38-44 Sermon by Don Emmitte Today is Mother’s Day! I hope you all have made your purchases and special arrangements to honor these important women of your life. If not, I have a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist