Sermons on Taking Hold:

The Great Sin Of Presumption

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message warns of the great danger in taking too much for granted

I. "KEEP THY SERVANT ALSO FROM PRESUMPTUOUS SINS; LET THEM NOT HAVE DOMINION OVER ME; THEN SHALL I BE UPRIGHT, AND I SHALL BE INNOCENT FROM THE GREAT TRANSGRESSION" A. Our text makes it crystal clear; 1. That the Psalmist considered the sin of presumption a most serious sin 2. He linked the sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16, Matthew 27:1-5, Acts 5:1-11, 1 Samuel 15:1-35, 1 Kings 13:8-25, Luke 17:26-30, Genesis 6:1-12, Hebrews 10:26-29, Matthew 7:21-26, Acts 12:21-23, Exodus 5:1-3, Deuteronomy 17:12, Exodus 21:14, Numbers 15:28-31, Psalm 19:13, Hebrews 6:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

WHO IS WALKING BESIDES YOU? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE!

WALKING THE WALK LUKE 2:43-44 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compelled Towards Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

This message explores the importance of taking our ministry for Christ seriously.

COMPELLED TOWARDS MINISTRY 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 INTRODUCTION: As Paul opens up this section of Scripture, what we see here is Paul’s seriousness about serving Jesus. From the very beginning we see such powerful words as “compelled”, “belonging to Jesus”, “by all possible means”, “strict ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness Waiting To Happen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

God sees us as greatness waiting to take its form.

Greatness Waiting To Happen 1/22/ 94 Exodus 12:31-42 John 12:23-28 When you get up and look in the mirror each morning what do you see? Do you see a person who can’t wait to change his or her appearance in order to be more presentable to the world, or do you see what God sees. God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Waiting On The Wind" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

We must take a step of faith when conditions are unfavorable.

Iliff & Saltillo UM churches Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2002 “Waiting On the Wind” Eccl. 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: It was 1866 and the United States was recovering from the long and bloody Civil War between the North and the South. Surviving soldiers came home with many stories to tell. Henry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2013

REAL transformation takes place when we focus on Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Our life in Christ should be a joy; it should be a life transforming experience. One of the exciting parts of belonging to Jesus is experiencing the transformation into the image of the one we love and serve! • Each day belonging to Jesus can be and is an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Kind Of Walk Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

Understanding the role of the Spirit takes the toil out of Godly living.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church 11/04/01 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Romans 8:1-4 A New Kind of Walk 1There is therefore now no condemnation to them, which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Through The Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2023

In Hebrews 10: 19-25, together, we are encouraged to 1) Draw Near in Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22), 2) Hold Fast in Hope (Hebrews 10:23) and 3) Encourage in Love (Hebrews 10:24–25).

Hebrews 10:19-25. [19]Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, [20]by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, [21]and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22]let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boat Potatoes Series

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 15, 2008

A sermon encouraging us to take a chance and trust Christ

The following is a true story. Larry Walters led a fairly boring normal life as a truck driver in southern California until the fateful day of July 2nd, 1982. On that day, Larry turned himself into a legend. You see Ever since he was a boy Larry had dreamed of flying, but the US Air Force had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Field Of The Slothful

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 15, 2001

Thonns and thistles come up on there own if allowed they take over

THE FIELD OF THE SLOTHFUL Proverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw and considered it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Timex Christian Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 13, 2001

How to take life’s lickings and keep on ticking for Christ

How many of you have ever felt the pressures of life? Let’s not fool ourselves We live in a fallen world And we are surrounded by everyday troubles and stresses Financial Family Ministry Jobs A nation in conflict Today, I am beginning a short series on “I’m at my wits end” Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Get In?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

Answering the call to salvation and service. What it takes to get in the will of God

HOW CAN I GET IN John 3:1-8 Intro: In reading the previous chapter we find that Jesus has just started his earthly ministry. He is about 30 years of age and is at Cana of Galilee. This is the place where Jesus turned the water into wine and manifested His glory before His disciples and they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fighting Senior Citizen Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2002

At 85 years old, Caleb takes on the giants of the promised land.

A Fighting Senior Citizen – Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: 20 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead. 2. Your back goes out more often than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2008

Step four focuses on our taking an moral inventory of ourselves.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 4 Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Revelations 20:11-15 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first three steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational