Sermons on Taking:

Fighting Sin Series

Contributed by John Odom on Aug 31, 2004

Three steps God tells us to take in order to fight against sin.

Opening: Out of all the things that are certain one of them is your sins will find you out’. ILL: This young couple was about to get married…. A. Sin will make you do some crazy things, Amen? 1. And we are all infected with it so we have all done some crazy things in our lives. 2. Now granted, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do About Sin

Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003

We live in a world that takes sinning casually how do we respond?

In a society saturated with sin with little concern about it, we need a sermon to help us realize what sin is what it does. In our lesson for today it tells us that sin is walking in darkness and that sin breaks fellowship with God. Contrary to popular beliefs sin is a serious offense against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Vision Into Reality

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

How to take God’s vision for our lives and act upon it.

Turning Vision into Reality Proverbs 16:3 I know that I have told you the story of the president of the coke company and how he had a vision for coke when he took over the company years ago, and that of course was that every person in this world would have the ability to hold a coke in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Talent For Handling Rejection

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001

You will be despised and rejected if you follow Christ, but He will take you through.

A Talent for Handling Rejection Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas Gen 37:3-11 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross And Sacrifice

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Holiness

Living On The Hill With God

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003

What kind of life does it take for us to tabernacle with God in High Places?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forget The Village; Just Give Me A Godly Mother

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

It has been said, “It takes a village to raise a child”…But this is not true

“Forget the Village; Just Give Me a Godly Mother” II Timothy 1:3-5 OPENING JOKE: “150 a Week to Talk about Mom” Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Earthquakes Shaken

Contributed by Brian Wright on May 15, 2005

Sometimes its takes a earthquake to put us where God wants us

As I was in the service last week and Pastor Patsy was preaching, God laid this message on my heart. Acts Chapter 16 You remember Paul and Silas were joined together as Paul wanted to go to the Syria and Cilicia. There was a division between Paul and Barnabas. How they went to the different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This passage describes to us the order of things when the rapture of Christ takes place.

“THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The CONFUSION of the Thessalonians. (v. 13) Romans 1:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 12:1; 2 Peter 3:18; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Peter 3:4; Job 19:25-27; Proverbs 14:32; Ephesians 2:12 2. The CONVICTION of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ahead Of God Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We love to take matters into our own hands instead of waiting on God.

Abraham: Getting Ahead of God Genesis 15-16 Remember when you first got your driver’s license? You studied and got all the knowledge necessary to pass the written test, went to the office, took the written test, aced it, and then you had to take all the knowledge you had attained and put it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ambassadors For Christ Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 12, 2005

We are compelled to take the gospel to the world, for we are God’s fellow workers

2 Cor 5:11 - 6:2 40 Days of Purpose - Evangelism Dead Poets Society is, I think, one of the best films of all time. In his first lesson with his senior class, the rather eccentric but very inspiring English teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams, takes the boys into the foyer outside the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Trust In Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This is the first of three sermons in a series that takes a biblical look at dealing with the storms of life.

Who Do You Trust in Life’s Storm’s? Job 13:15 I. Can You Trust God When You in Extreme Suffering? A. Life’s storm attacked Job financially (Job 1:13-17) The Storms will: • Check where our treasure is located • Check who our master is in reality B. Life’s storm attacked Job’s family ( Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Father Joshua

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If fathers take a stand for the Lord they can influence their families to also serve the Lord.

"Father Joshua" Josh. 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Thanksgiving (2 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is Powerful (see message 1) but praise takes us to the next level.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 (KJV) Review of last week – the Power of Thanksgiving What is Implied? I am blessed I am not the source of my blessing I have identified the source I am acting on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fiery Trials Are Fruitful” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational