Sermons on Taking Advantage:

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Dare To Take A Stand! Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 17, 2008

As Christians, we need to take a stand for God. It’s not always easy. During GOOD TIMES – When things are going right - We get complacent. During BAD TIMES – When everything seems to be going wrong – We get discouraged … blame God … look to ourselves for

Opening illustration: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people. Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam for the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Winner Takes It All

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2008

The first thing God will ask us when we arrive home- Did you keep my commandments? In 1 Thessalonians 2: 19 it says there will be an award for such winners.

Illustration: The man at the lottery stand shouts aloud. Be a winner and go home with millions of dollars. Everyone wants to be a winner and go home rich. But have you wondered if we are really rich in the walk of our life and getting ready to go home as winners. Introduction: The Lord God wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take It To The Limit- Morals Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Don’t cave under pressure, keep your convictions.

Take It To The Limit February 3, 2008 Daniel 1:1-21 On the top of your bulletin is a quote. A quote I found in an article in our Skagit Valley Herald back in December. It was an article about learning to say no. In order to live into your life. In order to live your life. In order to not let ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Take Courage. Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008

TO GO FORWARD IN THIS HOUR WE MUST TAKE COURAGE.

THESE POINT WILL HELP US IN THE DAYS TO COME. 1.WE CAN TAKE COURAGE BECAUSE OF FAITH. A. JOS, 14:6 B. HEB 11 IT ALL BECAUSE OF FAITH IN JESUS. 2. WE CAN TAKE COURAGE BECAUSE OF GOD POWER. HE IS ABLE TO SHOW US HIS POWER IN THIS HOUR. 3. WE CAN TAKE COURAGE BECAUSE OF GOD PROMISE. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Load Off

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 17, 2008

Learning to know God so intimately that we can trust Him completely and rest in Him fully.

Not many of you have had a chance to visit our apartment since we moved in, but if you have, you’ve probably been in our spare bedroom. Right now, it’s a haven for our foster cats. We have 9 foster cats right now, including 7 8-week old kittens. In that bedroom, we also have a single bed so we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008

HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Other

Take A Stand For Jesus Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 4, 2008

In a world that is hostile to the message of Jesus, do we dare to stand for him whatever the cost?

TAKE A STAND FOR JESUS Taking a stand on any issue requires conviction. You have to believe that what you are standing firm on is somehow the most righteous position you can think of. Without this conviction you will be swayed by persuasive argument to give up your position, or at least to see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 1:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

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

"Take That Step Of Miracle" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 4, 2008

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of"Come".And Peter got out of the boat took that first step... And the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible.

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of "Come",and Peter got out of the boat and took that step... and the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible. Let this story be an encouragement to everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Narrow Road Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2009

The gate you take determines your fate, therefore keep it straight before it’s too late!

Taking the Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/24/09 “One Way” (www.worshiphousemedia.com) In 2008, The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted an unusually detailed study of faith in America. According to Luis Lugo, the director of the Pew Forum, Americans “are very open. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Renovation: It Takes Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the kind of change that has to happen for us to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 4 – It Takes Change Philippians 3:1-16 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Taking A Crash Course Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2009

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Pot Holes". What is God "schooling" you on?

Sunday Morning July 12, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#3] TAKING A CRASH COURSE? 1 Samuel 11:1-12:25 Introduction: I want you to think about a time when you went somewhere for the first time- Maybe a new Church, a new school, a new job, etc… You had to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist