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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

    Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Climb That Mountain Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,170 views

    Follow the example of Nehemiah as you learn to overcome the mountains that challenge your faith.

    Are you facing any mountains in your spiritual life: doubt, disease, financial problems, fear, anger, relationship problems, a job you want to do for God and the like? This past week we witnessed people struggling with mountains. A number of people in west Texas lost their homes in the teeth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commandment

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 60,480 views

    The challenge is for all of us to learn to love God and love people on a deeper level.

    The Great Commandment A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Smelling Like Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

    "Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do When You Hit The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

    What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can You Hear Me Know? Part 2

    Contributed by John Russell on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    Knowing God’s will is one of the most challenging aspects of being a Christian... or is it?

    CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Part II: Discovering the Will of God Proverbs 3.5-7 Introduction For two years I’ve been prom-ising this message. How can I tell what God wants me to do? How does a Christian make decisions? How does God direct us? What’s the secret? What’s the magic for-mula? Last week on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Yu Chai Tan on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,602 views

    A challenge to all Christians to live lives full entrusted to our Almighty God

    Talk 1 : Living in Liberty - The Beginning Place 1. Introduction : a. Theme : Saved to Serve. Being a Christian is a joyful and purposeful life, the reason for being left on earth by our Saviour and Master – John 17: 15, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but …”, primarily we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    De We Really Know God? Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,303 views

    Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.

    Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live God Aloud

    Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    This sermon challenges to view life from the exemplary living of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

    The theme that I wanted to highlight in this sermon is about how we live and through our living how we proclaim to the others the way we live, that is why I have titled it as, “Live God Aloud.” The scripture that I have taken is from Galatians 1:24 that states, “And they praised God because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abel

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    Abel’s example challenges us to live our Christian lives by faith

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abel Introduction Cooperstown, NY. Those of you who are baseball fans know that it is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ten years ago, back in July of 1998, my son Joel and I visited Cooperstown. We had tickets to the Hall of Fame game ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    What Are We Aiming For As A Church? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    A challenge to our church to know who and what we are and where we are going

    What are we aiming for as a church? Part 1 Opening: 1. I will be asking a series of questions and I would like you jot your answers down. Write from your heart. Do not write what you think I want to hear… Text: Psalms 90 Notice…. Verse 12- teach us to count our days – that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Who's The Boss Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    As you examine this sermon you will be challenged to consider the "real" Lord of your life.

    A few years ago there was a television series entitled “Who’s The Boss?” The show was about a man named Tony who worked for a lady named Angela. The subtle plot behind the show raised a question. The question, who is the real boss? Was it Tony? (or) Was it Angela? I’m sure the show was inspired by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rock And Pray Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,778 views

    Life is a series of challenges and battles, and its main issue is "Who gets the glory?"

    Rock and Pray Exodus 17:1-16 1. The Virginia Tech Massacre is on our minds. You may not know this, but Matt and Janet Dawson graduated frome there -- and met at Virginia Tech. ICR founder Henry Morris was at one time a faculty member there. 2. Marylu and I have literally dozens of friends who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eric Bain avatar

    The Journey Of Church Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

    The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Light At The End Of The Tunnel

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,553 views

    Dealing with tests and trial prepares us for the challenges ahead in Gods plan for us.

    “Light At The End Of The Tunnel” Enduring Tests and Trials In life, all of us will face hardships at one time or another. Some of us face the same hardships time and time again. These times are called “trials”. When we go through a trial we tend to ask ourselves questions. Questions like 1 Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational