Sermons on Taking Advantage:

Taking Aim

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

God is more concerned about where you aim, than where you land.

How many of you have ever watched someone do something really well and wished you could do it too? As followers of Christ, just like we sometimes fantasize about being great athletes or performers, sometimes we see what appears to be deeper levels of spiritual commitment and dedication in other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Stand

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 17, 2002

We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either just missing Him or not finding Him at all.

Take a Stand HHM Nov. 17, 02 Pastor Jim Parisi We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either not finding Him at all or just missing Him. Sometimes He is standing there and we don’t even notice. It is not Him who moves away from us… but it is us who tries to hide and run from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32, Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Take Now"

Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 18, 2002

Hesitation often proves disastrous, but Abraham shows us how to "take now" in responding with obedience to God.

How many times a day do you receive the response, “Just a minute”? Perhaps you’ve asked your children to wash up and come to the dinner table or asked your spouse to lend you a hand or asked your mom or dad to read you a book or help with your homework. Many times we receive “Just a minute,” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Mulligan

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

3 Keys to begin letting God do a new thing in your life.

TAKE A MULLIGAN Isaiah 43:15-25 INTRODUCTION: [This sermon was preached after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Miami Hurricanes to win the National Championship.] A. So, how does it feel to be on the winning side? If feels pretty good, doesn’t it? You have to admit that things looked dismal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Stock

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

A sermon for the New Year, looking at the past, present, and future.

“Taking Stock” Psalm 90:12 Many businesses are taking inventory around this time of year. Some will do it shortly after the New Year, and still others will choose to do it at a later time. We are getting year end reports now on where the Dow Jones and NASDAQ are for the year. The fiscal year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-10, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Journey

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Journey’s of faith

Take the Journey. Genesis 12:1-4 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 29, 2002 4 Jokes To celebrate its bicentennial, two dozen history buffs retraced the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition. *In a related story, Biography Channel viewers retrace the rough career ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A call to seek Jesus with passion and believe that he welcomes those who seek him.

Whatever it Takes Mark 2:1-12 Who am I? I was talking to a pastor friend on the phone recently and he said listen to this – ‘who is this denomination? See if you can guess. I am a newly formed denomination that has been in existence for a few decades. We came out of the mainstream church because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005

This is a message taht encourages people to take inventory of their life and settle any open accounts they have.

Psalm 32:1-11 Taking Inventory New Years 2003 Intro: Once upon a time, I worked at a grocery store. At another time I worked for a plastics company. At both of these places we would take an inventory every so often… We would count all the items and ensure what was on the books matched with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking On The Storms

Contributed by Stephen Carter on Aug 3, 2001

"Going to the other side" of faith and Taking on the Storms!

“Taking on the Storm” Mark 4:35-41 Background: Probably for the sake of privacy and relaxation, Jesus proposed a trip across the lake of Galilee. With the vividness so characteristic of our author, Mark gives a graphic account of the stilling of the storm (4:35-41) and of the freeing of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 23, 2007

When the walls look to tall, take the tunnel

Take the Tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. He has a bad habit of speaking before thinking, he blurts out words as a whale spurts out salt water. His words always hurt someone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Courage! Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

Used the call to courage in Haggai as a framework for calling believers to take courage rooted in Christ against the world’s intimidation and discouragement.

HOOK/WE Used a short "bully" video clip from Bridge to Terebithia to raise issue of intimidation we sometimes feel. Sometimes physical, financial, etc. Sometimes spiritual. YOU Ever been intimidated in expressing your belief? Acting on it? If you have, you’ve got something in common with some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give & Take Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jul 10, 2007

Elijah was a major prophet, but he was also just a man. God was able to do some amazing things through him.

We are starting a brand new series today called The fabulous life of Elijah. If you have your bibles, you can open them to the book of Hebrews chapter 11 which is on p. 865 if you grabbed a bible in the lobby. Elijah is a prophet, was a prophet. I guess you could say is because he never died. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Hill!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 13, 2007

An exhortation to men on Father’s Day. God has given each of us a voice, what will we proclaim with it.

Father’s Day- speak to fathers/husbands/men/yng men Mt 11:12 … the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. NIV Advertisement- Marines- A Few Good Men! How would you like your wife to say … I married one of the few good men! God- looking for men- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Take A Stand Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

4th is series on 1 Thessalonians (4 of 8).

TAKE A STAND 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 INTRO: Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Floor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2007

The crowds had looked for Jesus to be an earthly King... but when it became obvious He wasn’t going to be that, they turned their backs on Him and crucified Him. Jesus taught that His "Kingdom is not of this world." What can that mean to us?

OPEN: It’s basketball season and we’re in the midst of something called “the Road to the Final Four”. They started this weekend by singling the men’s college basketball teams down to 64 teams. Then they’ll winnow it down to 32. Then, they’ll have 16. Then 8. And then four teams. And last of all, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ