Sermons on Taking Away:

Take It Or Leave It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of believing in God's Word, bearing witness to His truth, and becoming a faithful follower of Christ.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am elated to be in your midst today, standing on the sacred ground of God's grace, wrapped in His unending mercy, and buoyed by His unfathomable love. We are gathered here in the sanctuary of our Father's house, united in our shared faith, bound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-48

Topics: Word Of God

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.

Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Topics: Falling Away

Christ Gave Himself For Me !

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

This sermon warns of the danger of trying to ad or take away from the grace of God. How can sinful, unregenerate, fallen man do anything towards their salvation. When they try to, what actually happens is they destroy the grace of God.

CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME May 8th 2005 Intro : There are some things we just cannot mix together no matter how hard we try. Oil and water put into a grass will not mix together, despite our best efforts they will still separate on their own. Much the same way we must not mix anything to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New: Even Me

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 28, 2008

Interactive sermon, asking the people to identify what old things God is taking away, what new things He is leading us toward, what evidence there is of His work in the world and the church, and to what we will commit in prayer for 2009.

You would have to be obtuse indeed not to notice that the Bible is all about making old things new. The early pages of Genesis tell the story of our expulsion from the garden of delights because of our disobedience, and we discover how it so pained the heart of God for us to ignore Him that He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

America.."You Better Start Praying"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 11, 2014

They say as long as it doesn't change my world what does it matter.. They say as long as it doesn't take away my rights what does it matter.. They say, they say, they say… Guess what church It matters!

America.."You Better Start Praying" 1kings 18:1-2 MSG 18 1-2 A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Same Jesus Who Got Him Can Get You Too

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 3, 2025

We gather here today with heavy hearts, but not without hope. We come together as family, as friends, as a community that has been touched by the life of a man who knew something that death cannot take away—he knew Jesus.

The Same Jesus Who Got Him Can Get You Too Text: John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Lamb Takes The Scroll Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 13 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 13 “The Lamb Takes the Scroll” Date: September 4, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 5: 1-7 Introduction Chapters 4-5 again give us the scene of the throne room of heaven. John the Revelator has given us a description of the object in heaven, the throne of glory and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Chance On Me

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

God is always there with us, even when we suffer.

Scripture: Job 1:1 Title: Take a Chance on Me Theme: Tests. Did Job really pass? NO. The story of Job isn’t about whether he passed the tests or not, but how he suffered. We all go through tests. God is always there with us with grace. I grew up listening to this song and when I read the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

David Takes A Census

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 28, 2020

This covers all of 2 Samuel 24 in a brief sermon. There are many topics covered.

see the bottom for credits given “David takes a Census” 2 Samuel 24 Ticket in Linn County Missouri - Going to see Dalyn at here home in Northern Kansas - I was in a hurry, hadn’t seen her in a week - driving up from Ozark I had 220 miles to travel - at the time the speed limit was 55 most of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Action Today!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2011

In Mark 9 Jesus’ disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy. What was Jesus explanation as to why? Pray!

Take Action Today! When I read the Bible- like to personalize the Bible. What does God want me to take away from- verses. Often when I read- underline/circle action words. How do those words affect my life? Is there action I need to take in response? This morning-share-verses I read recently-Mk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ Searching For A Bride

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 27, 2009

Isaiah 4:1 - "And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own clothes: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach". Seven women in an attempt to "take hold of one man" - Chri

King Solomon was looking for what we may call "true love"… Oh, yes, many beautiful women were part of his royal harem, but they were there as exhibits, displaying his earthly glory as rich king… He was looking not for beauty, but for true love, a woman to love him for his character, not for his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Rebellion & Protecting The Innocent

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

These are two daily devotional readings based on Proverbs 1:8-19. The first is focused on honoring parents. The second exhorts us to stay away from those who take advantage of innocent people.

Listen, my son, to the instruction of your father and do not abandon the law of your mother, for they shall be a garland of favor on your head and necklaces around your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9 The Rebellion Why do we rebel? Establishing Independent Identity Part of it is we want to grow up. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: *other