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Take The Christian Challenge
Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019 (message contributor)
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1. Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct
Contributed on Dec 11, 2019
For times like these, Jesus gave us eight Beatitudes or qualities that serve as a crescendo of progression toward becoming distinctly Christian in our relationship to God and to others.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON I: BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture or ...read more
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2. Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: Positive Influence Makes A Difference
Contributed on Dec 11, 2019
In times like these, a positive Christian influence openly and unashamedly preserves Christian ideals by reflecting the character of Christ to draw folks to Him who is the Light of the World.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON II: POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more
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3. Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better
Contributed on Dec 11, 2019
In times like these, Christian influence changes life for the better and makes a distinct difference in the lives of others, except when it comes to breaking the law. Honor God's Commandments!
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: MAKING CHANGES FOR THE BETTER Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a ...read more
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4. Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: Getting To The Heart Of The Matter
Contributed on Dec 11, 2019
In times like these, Christians are challenged to prove their love for God by purity of living, which sets an example for those who may be struggling with issues of infidelity versus true love.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. ...read more
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5. Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Demand Integrity
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, Christians are challenged to speak the truth in love and to act with integrity even though to do so may be costly in terms of likeability, yet rewarding in terms of glorifying God.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON V: MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS DEMAND INTEGRITY “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with ...read more
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6. Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With Being Distincty Christian?
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, Christians are challenged to become mature peacemakers who unashamedly demonstrate their unconditional love for God and others in word and in deed as did our Lord.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VI: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The ...read more
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7. Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more
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8. Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Intimate Communion With Father God
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, pungent praying as taught by Jesus empowers Christians to deal with people and circumstances that prey upon emotional insecurities and purposely test spiritual maturity.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VIII: INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH FATHER GOD As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the ...read more
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9. Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: True Treasure And True Pleasure
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, Christians are challenged to pursue true treasure by setting minds on, and holding onto, things of God versus letting unholy things of the world get hold of and own us.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IX: TRUE TREASURE DERIVES FROM INSIGHT INTO TRUE PLEASURE “My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for especially gratifying, delightful experiences ...read more
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10. Christian Challenge Sermon X: Review Life's Greatest Discoveries
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, mature Christians are challenged to trust God and "take life one day at a time", using God-given abilities to provide for needs and to help one another, but without disabling worry.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON X: TIME FOR CHRISTIANS TO REVIEW LIFE’S GREATEST DISCOVERIES Life Review is a technique used in geriatric counseling to help us regain a positive self-image and reestablish a sense of self-worth as we advance toward the goal of going home to be with the Lord. ...read more
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11. Christian Challenge Sermon Xi: Fruitfulness Not Foolishness
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, mature Christians acts in ways that testify to the loving and gracious ways that God our Father has acted toward His children throughout life's journey of ups and downs.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON XI: BE KNOWN BY FRUITFULNESS NOT FOOLISHNESS Have you ever been called to jury duty? Why were you called? If selected to serve, what were you expected to do? Make a judgment, based on evidence, with regard to a matter before the court. You were instructed by ...read more
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12. Christian Challenge Sermon Xii: Continue Your Journey In Peace
Contributed on Dec 12, 2019
In times like these, every one of us must make a choice between the way of spiritual life and the way of spiritual death. Life has its crossroads, and the choice we make determines our destiny. The way of Christ is the way of Peace!
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON XII: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY AND CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY IN PEACE! Getting on an airplane at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is quite a challenge. There’s a right way and a wrong way. If you try to board the aircraft any other way than that which is prescribed, you will be ...read more