Sermons on Took:

Watersheds: What Radical Shifts Define Your Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing.

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing. Others took place. Going from teens to twenties. 18 to 27 was the most destructive period of my life. Total disaster. Yet the mental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Demolishing Strongholds: Lies Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

I would remind you that the putting off of the old man, the renewing of the mind, and the putting on of the new man, are events that took place in our lives when we were born again.

Opening illustration: Play the video: “Ananias and Saphira” Let’s check out the stats on “LYING” published in USA Today … Introduction: The preceding text builds on what Paul has been saying about the new life we have been given in Jesus. Since the old man of sin has been “put off,” v. 22, since ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Approach Christmas? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 16, 2022

We are about to look at how different individuals approached Christmas. One of them took the wrong approach. The other two with the right approach to Christmas received a tremendous blessing at the first Christmas.

After a man visited the Holy land, he described his experience. He was turned off by the commercialism. Years later he took a second trip to the Holy Land, and he looked past the commercialism to focus on the places of Bible history. He was thinking more about being in the places Jesus walked. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:36-38, Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea--Is He A Loser And Chump? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2025

He fell in love with a woman who found herself lovers, lots of them. She was frequently unfaithful. Despite her infidelity, Hosea took her back time after time.

Friday of the Third Week in Lent 2025 The prophet Hosea, if he lived in our modern culture, would be called a total loser, an inveterate chump. He was prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel and ministered during the reign of King Jeroboam II in the middle of the eighth century before Our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Psalm 81:6-11, Psalm 81:14, Hosea 14:2-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Wildcard That Shook Hell Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 1, 2025

Jesus—The Ultimate Wild Card" Jesus didn’t just die—He descended, took the keys, and rose in victory. Now, He’s handed that power to us.

🔥 INTRODUCTION: THE WILD CARD THAT SHOOK HELL There is a moment in the Gospel story—a moment that shifted eternity forever. Not when Jesus turned water into wine. Not when He opened blind eyes. Not even when He calmed the raging storm with three words: “Peace, be still.” As powerful as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Redirecting A Rebel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically redirects a rebel named Paul (also known as Saul – his Hebrew name).

Today we’re wrapping up our series called, “Beyond the Tomb,” during which we’ve studied the various appearances Jesus made between His Resurrection and His ascension into Heaven. This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Those Grumblin' Israelites

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Jun 6, 2005

God took the Israelites out of Egypt into the desert. Why? So that he could mature them into the people He wanted them to be. Are we prepared for the desert in our own pilgrimage as Christians?

Those Grumblin’ Israelites: Pilgrims in the desert Intro I am not sure what your day has been like so far, but it cannot be going worse than the experience of Mathieu Boya. Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, a shot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Real Savior Bringing A Real Salvation

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 5, 2012

The old man Simeon took one look at Jesus and said, "FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION." Many people sit in close proximity to salvation and never see it.

Christmas: A Real Savior Bringing Real Salvation Pastor Dan Little - 12-04-11 The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com ================================================================== SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

The Lord Trains The Timid To Trust

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 2, 2010

The Lord took timid Gideon and trained him to trust. How does the Lord train us to trust? Parts: A. He chooses the timid. B. He trains us with his promises.

Text: Judges 6:3, 5, 11-16, 34-40 Theme: The Lord Trains the Timid to Trust A. He chooses the timid B. He trains us with his promises Season: Pentecost 14c Date: August 29, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lord-Trains-the-Timid-to-Trust-Judges6_3,5,11-16,34-40.html ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:3-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"Real Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 13, 2010

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus describes two very different men, who took two very different approaches to connecting with God, which resulted in two very different outcomes.

Today we begin a new series on rejecting religion for something real. The “something real” is the way of Christ (Christianity), which is not a religion, but a relationship with the living God. Too many non-believers wrongly think of Christianity as “just another religion,” and, sadly, many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Solution For The Stable Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011

One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

--note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

We Have Been Hurt, We Have Been Used, We Have Failed, We Need Healing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit took fisherman, former prostitutes, ex-religious leaders, tax collectors, and various family members of Jesus and the other disciples and formed them into a united group we call the church.

Today across our group of churches is Healing and Wholeness Sunday. We are a Pentecostal Church and we believe that God can and does Heal people every day. So why do we have a specific day dedicated to Healing and Wholeness? In many ways today is no different from any other day but often we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Sons - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2019

Last week we took a look at the younger son found in the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today we'll be taking a look a the older son and always with our eyes fastened on the Father!!!

The Lost Sons (Part 2) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:21-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019

While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Jeremiah 23:29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist