Sermons on Taking Jesus:

Taking Risk On The Front Lines Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001

To posess the promises of God you will have to put complete confidence in God for deliverance not matter what enemy appears to be in front of you.

Breakthrough 4: Taking Risks on the Front Line 1. Confession of Faith 2. Review (build enthusiasm for each): A. Ownership -vs- Possession B. God loved you so much He sent Jesus so that you might have C. Turn to God and not away from God - we’ve all fallen short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Responsibility And Being Accountable PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God sees and cares about our daily choices, offering grace and accountability, inviting us to live honestly and confidently in His love.

If you’ve ever stood at the kitchen sink late at night, staring through the window while the day slowly settles, you know that tug inside—the whisper that asks, How did I do today? Did I choose well? Did I honor God with what I said, with how I acted, with what I allowed into my thoughts? Every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Hebrews 4:13, James 4:17

Topics: Responsibility, Accountability

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Take The Bait Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#3] DON’T TAKE THE BAIT James 1:12-18 Introduction: [Items needed: Mousetrap.] (Hold up the mousetrap as you ask the question.) What is this? That’s right, it is a mousetrap. And, what do you do with a mousetrap? Right again. You catch mice. Now can you just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 1, 2018

Offense is one of the most devistating lures Satan uses to keep Christians from being effective in ministry. In this sermon I am going to review the Bait of Satan by John Bevere and suggest that it is possible to avoid and overcome offense.

Don’t Take the Bait James 4:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whom amongst us does not know that we are one body of Christ, instructed to love, support and build each other up in the faith? And yet whom amongst us does not have one or several other ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Control Your Tongues Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Learning To Take Baby Steps!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2005

We undervalue the importance of little things. We must learn that faithfulness in the little is love motivated.

LEARNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Remember several years ago there was a movie that dealt with a group of people and their personal fears and their daily problems. A. The psychiatrist had one patient that had a great fear of elevators. The doctor was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Faith Takes Over

Contributed by Rick George on Jul 22, 2008

When storms come, where is your faith? In temporal things or the Everlasting God?

Please turn with me to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk is listed in the Bible as one of the Minor Prophets. The Minor Prophets are grouped together after the Major Prophets and located before the New Testament, after the book of Nahum and before Zephaniah. Today we will, in sum, examine the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Takes To Be A Christian Hero

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 23, 2003

What does God look for in a hero? Those who are willing to 1. believe God’s Word, 2. commit to God’s Will, and 3. devote oneself to God’s Work.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHRISTIAN HERO HEBREWS 11:32-12:2 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a time in which we honor many of our nation’s heroes. Let me ask you what is a hero? One dictionary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Me To Your Leader Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church.

TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Divisions of This Church. A. The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (v. 10). B. We might sum up the divisions in this way: 1. I follow Paul—This group may have taken the attitude that Paul started this church and he will always be our leader. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Take What’s Yours Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part-5 to the series Love Without Limits, Dave explains how we come to live in the love of God.

Take What’s Yours Love Without Limits, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2010 I am a pastor, a counselor, and a university professor. In other words, I answer questions for a living. As you might imagine, in my role as a pastor, I am constantly hearing questions about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

It Takes Faith (Part Ten) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 11, 2017

Last week I talked about what led up to the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Today we fast forward 40 years to Moses' successor, Joshua and the next generation of Israelites as they travel into the land of Promise-Canaan.

IT TAKES FAITH (part ten) Hebrews 11:30-The fall of Jericho INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about what led up to the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. By faith Moses approached Pharaoh to tell him to let his people go and by faith he and the Israelites passed through the Red Sea on dry ground. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham believed God and was credited with righteousness. Abraham not only believed God but he obeyed God's commands. Let's take a look at Abraham's example and see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part five) Hebrews 11:8-10 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our journey through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham is known as the patriarch or father of the Israelites for he was the father of Isaac who was the father of Jacob who became Israel and fathered 12 sons who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-5, Acts 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ