Sermons on Taking Action:

Remembering, Reconnecting, And Rejoicing: Taking Charge Of Our Own Grief Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2009

We take charge of reducing our grief when we first trust ourselves, then trust others in redemptive relationships, and ultimately trust God, who raised Christ from the dead.

Granger Westberg, in his little book, Good Grief, says that when you have something worth grieving about, then go ahead and grieve, but grieve in a healthy way. Westberg agrees that the Bible says, "Do not grieve as those do who have no hope", but that does not mean we do not grieve. When you have ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Hold Of His Promises And Destiny - Exodus Part 20 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon on how to redeem the promises of God for the fulfillment of your destiny.

INTRODUCTION • Chapter 23 is full of promises. Do you know God gave you promises for a reason. • His promises are intended to build faith as you see Him fulfill His will. Exodus 23:20,23,25,30, 20“Behold, I am going to send an angel before you to guard you along the way and to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2011

God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58

God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Some people believed God is not biased and is very neutral, contrary to popular belief, but God takes sides. And be rejoice because God has taken our sides. David vs. Goliath: - God has taken the side of David God definitely took sides with David for David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would You Invite A Sinner To Take You To His Home?

Contributed by Rev. Daniel Panitz on Oct 17, 2012

This is a sermon about Zacchaeus' meeting of Jesus, it highlights grace and forgiveness.

Would you invite a sinner to take you to his home? Reverend Daniel Panitz Miracle fellowship Imagine that you had definite destination in mind while walking down a city street. Suddenly you noticed a crowd gathered around you and there up in a tree you saw an onlooker amongst the crowd. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

It May Take A Storm To Get Where God Wants You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2016

We can not always see what is in front of us... The trees hide the forrest? God may use this storm to get you where you should be?

LIFE IS A VOYAGE? IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO GET YOU WHERE GOD WANTS YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was talking to my older brother, his doctor said: SPELL DIET? He started D-I-E --- The doctor stopped him. The doctor said: DIET OR DIE? THE CHOICE IS YOURS? WOW, is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“it’s Ok! Take The Veil Off"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

Contemplate/glory of these days This is the day the Lord has made

Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 26, 2014 “It’s OK! Take it off” 2 Cor. 3:12-18 2 Cor. 3:12……. Hope makes you look: • bold, look ridiculous to some people • Audacious and tenacious • Mom hang in there and pray for her kid while he’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Human Priests' Sacrifices Can Never Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your sins taken away? By whom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:11 (Amplified Bible) 10:11 Furthermore, every [human] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Take To Be A 'good Church'? Pt 1: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

We want our church to become a 'good church' = an overcoming church in this fallen world. Let's listen to what the Spirit is saying to these churches and maybe we will overhear what He wants to say to our church today.

THE LETTERS: Jesus’ Message To The Church In These Last Days Part 1: What Does It Take to Be A Good Church: Smyrna Have you ever watched the commentary portion of a DVD? Where the producer or actor actually speaks to you while the movie is going on so you can understand a bit more about what ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Character Of God's Word. Are You Taking Time To Read The Book

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010

The Bible is the Christian's guide through life

The Character of God's Word. Are you taking time to read the Book A challenge to read the Bible Joshua 1:8-9 Psalm 119:11 Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Matthew 5 - Take A Bath! You Smell Like A Hypocrite! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

Take a bath! You smell like a hypocrite! Better to live like the unbeliever you are than to act like a Christian on Sundays. Because at least you won’t be deceiving yourself. Take the Purity in heart test from Matthew 5 and examine your motives!

Matthew 5 - Take a bath! You smell like a hypocrite! I don’t know about you but I don’t like the term "pure in heart". It seems like woose talk or I think of someone with an intellectual disability or so totally naïve they don’t see bad things happening all around them. Maybe even children, up to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Just Believe I'll Take Mine Now

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2010

You can wait till you get to heaven to get blessed if you want to, but Jesus said I could have mine now.

Jos 18:2-3 (There were 7 tribes who had not taken possession of their inheritance) 3 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you? Slack: fail, (be) faint, (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The D.n.a. Test: What’s In The Blood

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

We live in a time where we feel that we must carry some sort of label. People run to Dr. Phil not for help but Identity. They want a label a term to help identify who they are and why they are who they are.

(11) And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: (12) So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. (13) Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-15

Take A Stand On Key Issues: Addiction, Abortion, & Marriage

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant.

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant. When it's just a social club, or even a Christian fellowship of worship, well... something very important is missing. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Understanding The Bible's Take On Money issues. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2024

I want to talk to you about the power of money and the importance of breaking free from its control. Money is a tool, a medium of exchange, but when it becomes our primary focus, we lose sight of what truly matters.

When we allow money to control us, we open ourselves up to financial hardship, struggle, loss, frustration, and even demotion. When money starts to control us, problems arise. Many individuals engage in giving, spending, and seeking strange money, which typically represents a life of hardship, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11, Matthew 6:21

How Can I Pay God Back (Take The Cup)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 9, 2019

WHEN WE ALL LOOK AT THE TRASH CAN OF OUR OWN MEMORY AND REALIZE THAT THE LORD HAS DONE A FINISH WORK THAT WE ALL SHOULD BE SHOUTING ABOUT A WORK THAT JUSTFIES OUR SINS AND SANTICFY OUR PRESENT

Psalm 116:12-14 (KJV) 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A CHURCH OF LIVING GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist