Sermons on Taking The Knee:

Take A Stand

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 28, 2024

Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him.

TAKING A STAND Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him. B. There can be no neutrality (Matt 12:30). B. In taking our stand, there are things we must stand against, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30, 1 Peter 3:20, Jude 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes A Village Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

It takes a village to develop a mature disciple of Jesus

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023

In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take, Eat Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who once filled a hillside now fills our hearts—offering Himself as the Bread that satisfies every hunger forever.

(John 6 — The Bread of Life) --- Introduction — The Hunger That Never Ends Have you ever noticed how quickly bread disappears in a house full of people? You buy two loaves, come back the next day, and all that’s left is a trail of crumbs and a butter knife. Hunger is one of the most honest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26, Isaiah 55:2, Psalm 34:8, Revelation 19:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Take A Stand

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Jan 28, 2026

We have to take a stand at some point in our lives? What type of stand are you taking?

Take A Stand (Matthew 14: 1-12) Nothing in this world is as important as Jesus’s Kingdom It doesn’t matter what you have accomplished here on earth How much money you have made Jesus is our king and he is king of all kings We are going to talk about John the Baptist and the vicious murder that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Responsibility

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 17, 2026

Why don't we see a lot of forgiveness in Church?? It is because people don't take responsibility for their actions. This is contrary to what Jesus said.

Taking responsibility Luke 17:1 – 4 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 17:1 Now He said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to one through whom they come! 2 “It is better for him if a millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea, than that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Take This Cup

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 16, 2026

Communion Sundays always carry a quiet depth to them. This message is pointing people to Jesus and inviting them to respond.

1. Why Are We Still Doing This 2,000 Years Later? Back to the upper room. On the night before the cross, Jesus took bread and wine and said, “Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) This wasn’t just a sentimental moment. It became central to the early church. In Acts of the Apostles 2:42, we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Take It Or Leave It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of believing in God's Word, bearing witness to His truth, and becoming a faithful follower of Christ.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am elated to be in your midst today, standing on the sacred ground of God's grace, wrapped in His unending mercy, and buoyed by His unfathomable love. We are gathered here in the sanctuary of our Father's house, united in our shared faith, bound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-48

Topics: Word Of God

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues And God Glorifying Lives

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 24, 2010

Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father.

Title: Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues and God Glorifying Lives Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father. Introduction Flash mobs have become popular ways for large groups of people to assemble suddenly in a public place to perform or protest for a brief ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

Taking Aim By Taking Authority Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

Continuation on How we must exercise Control over our own selves and submit to God in order to turn our life in the right direction.

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 3 1 Corinthians chapter 9 ....... I believe will all my heart that God intends for His People to have a GREAT LIFE...... ...an Abundant.....Victorious.....Satisfying.... and a LONG LIFE .....full of JOY, ....Peace, and the Blessing of God..... Now, It is ...read more

Denomination: *other

Take Another Step

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 22, 2010

There are tremendous blessing waiting for us in God but we must be willing to move out

Somebody needs to tell your neighbor: I’m going somewhere I’m in transition. This river speaks of progression Tell your neighbor: I’m making progress. I’m not everything I want to be but I’m making progress, I’m not where I want to be but thank God I’m not where I used to be. I’m not at z yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-7, Ezekiel 47:1-12, Ezekiel 47:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop And Take It All In Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2002

We rejoice in a God who blesses us.

STOP, AND TAKE IT ALL IN Luke 2:19 (15-20) S: Mystery Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BLESSES US. ?: What? What did Mary think about? KW: Incidents TS: We will find in our study four incidents that would cause Mary to mull over her blessings. The _____ incident was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Baptist