Sermons on taking risks: showing 31-45 of 168,661

"risk-Taking Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 27, 2021

A stewardship sermon.

“Risk-Taking Discipleship” Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s parable is about a wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he apportions his wealth to his three servants. And it’s a lot of gold. The first servant takes the gold to a wealth management firm and invests in high-risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Ruth and Naomi aided each other in being responsible for love. They took the risks necessary to see each other have fulfilled lives. The story has a happy ending because they took this responsibility of risks on themselves. In every story with a happy ending somebody has to take risks.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Faith Moves Beyond Our Comfort Zone And Takes Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007

A sermon that examines the risk taking faith of Rahab.

What causes ordinary people to take risks? What prompts people to gamble or engage in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, auto racing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking? Psychologists have determined that it is more a personality trait rather than a behavior. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017

you must take a risk to follow Jesus; Charlottesville VA

Matthew 14:22-33 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you and call us to action, our Creator and Sustainer. In today’s gospel of Matthew it was pointed out that the wind was very strong and the waves were very high, but Peter did not notice them at first. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Episcopal

Take The Risk And Try Again

Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 29, 2008

Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail.

Take the Risk and Try Again Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. 2Tim. 1;9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk Taking Mission & Service Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Ministry to others is the heartbeat of the church and her people.

Risk Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generousity Recap the series.... Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk Taking Mission & Service, Extravagant Generosity = Service I. Don't Waste Your Life [video] "It's Not Too Late" - Do any of you think that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

She pushed open the door into the life of Boaz, and by her assertive risk taking pushed herself into the blood line of the Messiah. Ruth is only famous, and was only used of God, because she was a risk taker.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

The Risk Of The Steward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Nobody But God

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Jan 17, 2017

Facing challenges with success, only with the Lord in on our side.

Nehemiah 2:17, 18 - Nehemiah 6:15, 16 It Was Nobody But God When something happens, we want to know the outcome. We don’t you want me to take all day. We want the details, so hurry up and make your point. And that goes for every part of our lives, even at a time like this. Even right now, you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Leap

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 26, 2020

A challenge to take leap of faith - a risk - for God

Genesis 12:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-12 Psalm 91 Mark 1:16-20 This year is a leap year. 29 February is a special day which comes round only once every four years. 29 February is considered by some as a day to do something out of the usual, such as women proposing marriage to men. Radio 4’s PM ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Risking To Win

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 29, 2005

Living a life of faith requires risk. Intelligent risk. Holding on to comfort zones and familiar territory will not move us forward to achieve great things for God.

“Risking to Win” Matthew 9:18-26 Verse 21 (The Msg): “You took a risk of faith” Motivational speaker, Jim McCormick, is a former corporate Chief Operating Officer, MBA, and holder of three skydiving World Records and member of a successful skydiving expedition to the North Pole. He observes: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Calling

Contributed by Mary G. on Dec 10, 2020

We can have whichever vocation we want if it is not sinful and is working wholeheartedly for God while walking in love (if we haven't already heard clearly from God regarding a path we need to be on). We are free in Christ.

Some Christians want to be rigid regarding their calling/vocation. I learned differently at Christian Counseling School. God does not call us to rigidity. It is unhealthy. We are free in Christ (Holy Bible, New International Version, 1973/2011, Galatians 5:11 ). We can have whichever vocation we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The True Faith Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 31, 2015

We have to take a risk by reaching out to Jesus in faith for healing. Jesus can release us from our suffering and then use our story to encourage others.

Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do anything to get it? If so, you can appreciate what Jairus and the woman did in Mark 5:21-43.. Jairus was one of a group of key people who oversaw some of the administrative duties of local synagogues. He was not a priest. In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Risk Is Right Part 1 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 11, 2014

This sermon is meant to encourage our church to overcome fear of death, and embrace the struggles we facwe throughout life in the flesh. Based on chapter 5 in John Piper's Book, "Don't Waste Your Life"

RISK IS RIGHT 1 Mark 8:34-38 Risk defined is an action that exposes you to the possibility of loss or injury! Risk in the name of Jesus is right! Risk in the pursuit of God is right! Not risks in pursuit of exhilaration, or just for fun. We’re talking about risks in life based on faith in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risk And Reward

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

is ther any risk that you will make for God?

Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Congregational