Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Every Opportunity:

Don't Bet On It!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2020

Too often we do not take Jesus seriously and "gamble" with his words. He really does mean what he says.

1. If you keep up with the news, in the last few weeks you saw that our Governor has had a disagreement with the Indian Nations over their Gambling Compact. As a result there are now lawsuits flying. 2. Gambling is not a new issue – long-term practice: horse racing; car racing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“taking The Journey, No One Wants To Take”

Contributed by Emms International on Oct 19, 2016

This is a sermon in support of EMMS International (formerly Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society) in support of their Advent 2016 Appeal. It focuses on God's presence with us in the crisis of life and our responsibility to be with others.

“TAKING THE JOURNEY, NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE” “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION Probably all of us have had to make journeys we would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: *other

Who Will Take The Responsibility?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2019

Seems we desire the fire but we will settle for smoke? Are we so good at offering excuses that we refuse to accept accountability and the responsibility for our actions, reactions or no action?

WHO WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I love to start with a question. Will you answer this: ARE YOU THE PROBLEM? OR ARE YOU THE SOLUTION? IS THE BEST OFFERING YOU CAN GIVE TO GOD THE OFFERING OF MAKING EXCUSES? Luke 14:18 And they all with one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 6:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take The Checkered Flag Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 6, 2005

The final sermon in this NASCAR series that uses Parable leading to Textual Exposition to call people to generous living.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Take the Checkered Flag Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of What We Have Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to commit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Short Takes In Scripture

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Territories For God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

As believers, we are not meant to be stagnant or confined to a corner. We are designed to take territories — spiritually, physically, emotionally, financially, and intellectually.

TAKING TERRITORIES FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 1:3-9 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 11:24, Genesis 13:14-17, Psalm 2:8, Isaiah 54:2-3, Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION: God has not called us to a life of limitation but a life of dominion. As believers, we are not meant to be stagnant ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever It Takes (#4) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This is the final message in a series challenging hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the person that God would have them to be and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” 1 Timothy INTRO – Today, we will conclude our WIT series. As we have considered God’s call on our lives to be the person He desires for us to and become the church that He desires for us to become, we have considered these things: • That Paul’s testimony from 1 Cor. 9:22-23 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Lowest Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2014

We take the lowest place to imitate the Trinity

The term “Trinity” does not appear even once in the Sacred Scriptures. Theophilus of Antioch used it to describe God about 150 years after Christ’s death and resurrection, so it may have come into usage some time before that. What it means is that God exists as one God, one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:4-11

Denomination: Catholic

Taking The Gospel Everywhere

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 29, 2002

Taking the Gospel everywhere is a mandate to the church. It is not a mandate to the pastors, or other vocational ministers, but to the church, the whole body of Christ.

TAKING THE GOSPEL EVERYWHERE Text: Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." INTRODUCTION: Taking the Gospel everywhere is a mandate to the church. It is not a mandate to the pastors, or other vocational ministers, but to the church, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take The Name, But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 15, 2008

This message has a lot of foul language in it, but a lot more helpful principles to aid our vulgar generation. Lifting high the NAMEs of our God! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Take the Name, but NOT in Vain Exodus 20:7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeTheName.html 1. The Declaration of God’s Name One of God’s most beautiful gifts to mankind is the gift of language, the ability to speak. It is one of many things that distinguish man from animals, other than Mr. Ed! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely.

Taking Care of Business “Discerning God’s Will” Acts 1:15-26 Intro: This might be the 1st church business meeting in history. Prop: We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely. Interrogative: How do we do that? TS: The following perspectives will help us discern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Me To Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. The engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that?

This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight & where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible’s view of life’s sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow-up to Easter & the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Revelation 21:1-27, Romans 8:20-23, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Matthew 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Take Dominion

Contributed by Wanda Vinson on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon is intended to help you realize who we are in Christ, what we have through Christ and how to obtain the blessings of God.

Arise and Take Dominion Dominion is a topic that many of us talk about but few of us really possess. Dominion in its simplest form is power, authority or control over something or someone. It is the ability to request or command and expect a fulfillment of that appeal. To have dominion is to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Apostolic

Time To Take The Land Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 9, 2007

We can go in and take the land because of God’s promise.

Time to Take the Land Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. A preacher was praying with great oratorical effects in the midst of this violent storm, crying out "Send us the spirit of the children of Israel, the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Take A Walk With God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 17, 2021

God calls you to walk with Him and draw closer to him. When you walk with God you will receive spiritual treasures. There are incredible blessings that come to both you and to God when you take time to walk with God.

Take a Walk with God Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. - James 4:8 How close are you to God? Are you as close as you want to be? For know that God is willing to get close to you if you are willing to get ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational