Sermons on Taking:

The Need To Be Baptized

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Jesus who was without sin, got baptized to identify with all sinners that He came to save. He was tempted just as we are. Jesus is the lamb of God who came to take away our sin (John 1:29). Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Without Jesus we cannot be right with God.

Matthew 3:13-17  Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.  (14)  John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  (15)  But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 18) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 27, 2020

Today I'll be dealing with one of the most misused verses in the bible. Whenever someone addresses a sin in our life we pull out our trump card, Matt. 7:1, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” Let's take a look into this passage so we can understand what Jesus meant.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 18) Matt. 7:1-5 Today I'll be dealing with one of the most misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. Whenever someone addresses a sin in our life we pull out our trump card, Matt. 7:1, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” There's such a big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, Romans 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, John 7:24, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival Culture Part 2 - The Altar Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 15, 2020

What do we think of when we think of "The Altar?" For some it brings back sweet memories from our childhood. For others just confusion and misunderstandings. We cannot experience a move of God without The Altar! Today, let's take a quick look at the subject of "The Altar."

Isaiah 55:6-7 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 13:18, Genesis 22:9, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 26:25, Genesis 33:20, Genesis 35:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Simple Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2021

If you have ever reached a low point in your life where it seems like everything was coming against you, then you know about simple faith. It's the faith that remains when everything else has been stripped from you which enables you to take another step in God's promises.

Simple Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Romans 5:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Simple Faith.” As some of you are aware, I retired last Monday after thirty-two years in the pharmaceutical industry. This was preceded by eight years in the U. S. Air Force and five years working as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezekiel And The Storm Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If you were asked to describe God, how would you? For many people, God is a mystery. Yet, I want to take us back in time to ancient Iraq where Ezekiel’s tells of a vision of a great God. The ancient rabbis of ancient of Israel did not want anyone under the age of 30 reading Ezekiel’s prophecy.

The Aim of This Series Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are witnessing a series of encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. There’s a crisis, an extraordinary time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Destiny Of Those Who've Never Heard The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Charles Spurgeon was once asked his opinion about those who had never heard of Jesus or the gospel. His response sting rings true today: “How can they be saved without ever hearing about Jesus? We should rather ask, how can we be saved if we do nothing to take the gospel to them?”

What is the fate of those who have never heard the gospel? What about the innocent person in a far-away land that has never heard of Jesus? Are they thrown into hell even if they haven’t heard of Jesus? Another way of asking this question is this: how does God deal with people who have different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, Romans 1:32, Romans 2:14, Romans 1:26, Romans 1:18, Romans 10:13-15, Romans 1:19-20, Romans 1:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 10, 2023

How many of you have failed in life? I have failed. You have failed. We have all tasted the bitter dregs of failure. There are endless numbers of people who walked into a dark storm that never ended. But there is hope. God can take you through your storm and bring you out smelling like a rose!

Who is there among us who has not failed? I have failed. You have failed. We have all tasted the bitter dregs of failure. Every day you see people captured and crushed by some personal failure. There's the college student who was dreaming of becoming a medical doctor because he failed a course ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Matthew 8:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shadows Of The Past

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 17, 2023

We have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. And yet we have forgotten that proven philosophy.

So many times, we have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. All of that is as true as the Holy Scriptures themselves. And yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wisdom-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023

Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

New Eyes

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jun 24, 2023

Being Born Again changes everything about how you see the world. Taking children as an example What I find most exciting is that you get the see the world new all over again through their eyes. There is so much wonder; so much amazement. We get new eyes when we are reborn, and a new perspective.

New Eyes 14 May 2023 Children always bring excitement into your life. What I find most exciting is that you get the see the world new all over again through their eyes. There is so much wonder; so much amazement. Everything is a new experience. When my son was small, we had just moved back to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:26, Colossians 3:5-10, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

El Roi – The God Who Sees. Abram, Sarai, Hagar, Ishmael

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 29, 2024

GOD’s Plans are best and in HIS own timing. How many times have we tried to take matters in our own hands, only to find that had we waited on the LORD, HIS plans would have been fulfilled. But "The GOD Who sees" will redirect us when we go off track.

2024.04.28. Sermon Notes. Elroi – The GOD Who Sees. Abram, Hagar, Ishmael, Elroi William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD’s Plans are best and in HIS own timing. Sometimes with knowledge of what is to come, we try to take matters into our own hands, move things along, only to find that we’ve gone the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Genesis 15:1-19, Genesis 16:1-16, 1 Peter 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abram's Belief For Our Benefit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 2, 2023

Abram's response to God offers us several questions to consider: Do we follow God’s calling as He leads us? Do we take time to reflect on what God has done? Do we follow God obediently? And, do we allow ourselves to be centered to God’s will and calling?

Alpha and Omega, Part 17 Abram’s Belief for our Benefit Genesis 12:1-9 (focus on vv.4-9) Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we saw our lead into God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, John 14:1-3, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilderness Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 10, 2025

Psalms 13:1-2 " How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

Psalm 13 captures David’s deep despondency and his struggle with God’s silence during a challenging period in the wilderness. This heartfelt lament reflects a profound sense of abandonment and a desperate plea for God’s intervention. David openly questions how long God will hide His face and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-2, Job 23:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025

1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Inner Nature

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2025

The inner man or inner nature has so much power to destroy people and take away the kingdom of God from them. It can cause one to fall on his or her way from this earth to heaven. All of you who have the opportunity to read this write-up should set aside time to fast and pray concerning this matter.

God created us perfectly, in His own image. He created us to be godly, and 1 Tim 6:6 says godliness with contentment is great gain. God created us to be like Him, but the enemy came and messed us up. Jesus described Satan as a liar and chief of liars (a great deceiver), John 8:44 This murderer and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Jeremiah 17:9, Daniel 5:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal