Sermons on Taking Risks:

It Takes Two Eyes To See God

Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009

There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Ownership Of The Church, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The church is YOUR church family. Not just God’ s church, not just pastor’s church, but your church as individuals.

What are we aiming for? Taking ownership of the church Part 4 A. Today this church is no longer… Only God’s church Pastor Rich’s church Today this church becomes your church Today you become responsible for her health and vitality. From here on out, you become responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Do We Take Communion?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Taking The Next Step In Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

In this lesson, we will explore biblical principles as to the appropriate way to involve others when seeking to resolve a conflict. Let’s answer three questions:

Taking the Next Step in Conflict Resolution www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Paul knew that there would be quarrels within the body of Christ. Colossians 3:13 • In any church, there will be conflicts, disputes, disagreements, annoyances, hurt feelings, differences of opinion, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013

Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012

God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can’t Take It With You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 9: 1 – 31

2 Chronicles 9: 1 – 31 You can’t take it with you 9 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions, having a very great retinue, camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018

What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-18, Acts 16:6-10, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Up Your Responsibilities And Work

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 8, 2018

You have a responsibility. TAKE it up and move to work.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TAKE UP YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK John 21:15-17 King James Version (KJV) 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Take On The "Doubting Thomas” Story.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2017

However you look at this story, the emphasis always appears to Thomas or us doubting, suggesting that we lack faith. It is not all to do with us; God has a role in our faith and we must let him work through us. We just cannot carry that burden alone.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd April 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Our reading this morning are: Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

RUN AWAY FROM TEMPTATION

Don’t take the bait 2 Timothy 2;22-24 Illus: two fish (Bass –Carp) One time there was two fish who were best friends. They we an odd couple, one was a high-strung bass the other a laid-back carp. One day they were swimming around talking about girl fish and enjoying each other’s company. Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2018

How well God knows su.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2018

God know all about us.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2018

God loves and cares for you.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory Of Our Prejudices And Biases

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 18, 2018

If we are honest with ourselves we admit that we all have some form of prejudices.

Mid-week Message/Devotion July 18, 2018 James 2:1-13 2nd in a series Taking Inventory of our Prejudices and Biases Have we got preferences? Have we got prejudices and biases, with others that we come in contact with at work, while shopping, at church, even our neighbors. I think, if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Matthew 22:37-40, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational