Sermons on Taking Offense:

Take Hold Of Life Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 12, 2023

Press on to the goal. Life in you. In each one of Paul's letters, you will read the revelation he received. Christ is your life. it is a gift from God. Our inheritance. Lay hold of the incorruptible seed. Do not give up.

I love running and have run many different races in my life. The Comrades 90km race has probably been the most memorable race of my life. No matter what race you run you get to a point in the race where it becomes very tough and you have to tell your body to endure and ignore the pain. You know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Psalm 103:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Love Takes Work

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 4, 2023

Love is something we have to work at. It doesn't just instantly happen. Love at first sight can often be cured with a second look! We are not meant to FALL in love with anyone. We are meant to GROW in love. Growing in love is like planting a garden, it takes a lot of hard work.

The Bible is a book of signs and wonders. And when God did miracles through his son Jesus Christ here on earth, what it did was it made cynical people into saints. The doubters, who saw Lazarus come out of a grave, no longer doubted that Jesus Christ had the power over death. They just saw it and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Advantage Of God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

When we think of someone taking advantage of someone else, we often think of this is negative terms. Our thoughts often go to one person getting over on another person in one way or another. In contrast, this passage of Scripture affords us an opportuni

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF GOD 2 Peter 1:3-11 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Takes A Stand

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Message Of Offense: Jesus Said, "I Am”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2021

Leonard Sweet “The Bad Habits of Jesus” “From healing on the Sabbath, to eating with unwashed hands and touching unclean people, to declaring Himself God,” were acts of heresy to the Jewish religious scholars. Jesus was sinning against the God of the Sabbath.”

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost 14 August 8, 2021 Text: John 6:28-29;35-51 “A Message of Offense: Jesus said, “I Am” Last Sunday our Gospel reading was from John chapter 6. Today our Gospel reading is from John Chapter 6. Our Gospel lesson next week is from John chapter 6. In staff this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-42, John 6:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Out The Trash

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2023

What trash do we need to take out? (Material adapted from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/2022/07/28/dumping-toxic-waste-out-of-your-life-episode-325/)

HoHum: Seems like I am the one taking out the trash. While growing up, told to take out the trash. After taking out the dog, the next thing I do is take out the trash. Thankful for Alex who helps me to take out the trash on a weekly basis. WBTU: Probably have seen the TV program, “Hoarders” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, James 1:19-20, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And No Man Takes It To Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 25, 2023

1 of 1. The prophet Isaiah noted an 'environment' in Israel, where an absence of God’s righteous people went unnoticed. The absence of God’s righteous people can go unnoticed by secular society. When/Why/How does an absence of God’s righteous go unnoticed?

“AND NO MAN TAKES IT TO HEART”—Isaiah 57:1-2 Attention: Have you ever bought something from the grocery store, only to discover later, that there is something missing from your purchase? You know you had it in the grocery cart, but it’s not there after you got home! You notice immediately that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Be More Offensive Than Defensive Minded In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption.

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption. Paul wrote, "We are more than conquerors through Him who love loved us." (Rom. 8:37) Ask the Lord to help you to appropriate all the resources that you enjoy as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Bull By The Horns

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 5, 2004

God has a plan! No matter what we go through or what we face. Let us never be found not believing in God for the miracle. This sermon deals with having faith right to the end. Taking the bull by the horns and not letting go kind of faith.

Title: Taking The Bull By The Horns Text: Mark 6:1-6 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - God has a plan! - And His plan is that the Toronto Maple Leafs and not going past the Philadelphia Flyers. - In life God has a plan, and I think it’s fair to say that most of the time I don’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Go For The Gold"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 23, 2018

The Olympic athletes take risks in order to get the gold we to need to take some risks to obtain the gold.

“Go for the Gold” by taking Risks Mark 8:31-38 1. I was watching the Olympics and it was the snow boarders taking the jump and flipping doing what Announcers called 1040, 1260, ollies, straight air, grabs, Those snow boarders are nuts. • Lindsey Vonn soars down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Urgency Of The Harvest SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Encourage people to work the fields for the harvest

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to be gathered here together, in the house of the Lord, on this beautiful day that He has made. As we come together in fellowship, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, to feel the presence of God amongst us. Before we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Topics: Taking Advantage Of Opportunities

It Only Takes A Spark

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jul 23, 2021

Today I want us to consider what it takes to spark the fires of revival in the heart of each of us. That spark could and will start the fires of revival that could spread across this land.

Sermon Text: Neh 9:1-3 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth, and with dust on their heads. 2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Big Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 29, 2005

It takes a big person to forgive.

Philemon 1-7 It Takes a Big Man Woodlawn Baptist Church August 28, 2005 Introduction I don’t know if you are familiar with whom Elizabeth Barrett Browning is. If you’ve been to any of the weddings I’ve conducted you have heard me use some of her poetry. Elizabeth was raised by a tyrannical ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking One For The Team

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 16, 2009

The greatest love is to love others sacrificially.

Title: Taking One for the Team Text: John 15:9-17 Thesis: The greatest love is to love others sacrificially. Introduction Colorado is a hotbed for interesting and sometimes “off-the-wall” news articles. Last September 30th Trevor Wikre, an offensive guard for the Mesa State Mavericks. Mesa ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do With A Slap In The Face

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 27, 2011

What do you with a slap in the face? When Someone treats you badly, betrays you, offends you or humiliates you, what do you do, how do you respond when someone gives you a slap in the face?

Bunbury Wed pm 27/07/2011 “What to do with a slap in the face” Intro: *** As you all know Vergel & Lee have just recently moved into town & a new residence. They are now going through what we all hate about moving – trying to get everything in place / order again! One of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal