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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Basic challenge of discipleship in those three areas we think are our own: treasure, time, talents!
Title: “Why Should I Give of my Treasure, Time, and Talents?” Script: Mt. 25:14-30 Type: Series – Part VI Where: GNBC 6-30-02/Reworked 9-21-08 Intro: Recently my wife and kids and I received an updated version of the old game Monopoly. Carol’s brother sent us an edition with all the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-40
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sermon inspired by a Thom Rainer blog where he encouraged pastors to challenge their congregations to Love Loud
Love Loud Dare 1 John 3:11-20 A couple of years ago Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA made a movie that many of us have seen called Fireproof…we showed a clip from it a couple of Sunday nights back. The premise of the movie is a fire fighter who is watching his marriage fall apart and his ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-20
Denomination: Baptist
This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.
Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11
A powerful sermon that challenges believers of all ages that there is much more to God than just word only!
“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” A preacher I know and love has said many times, “That was a POWERFUL SERVICE; I preached!” •• He said it in humility, but he spoke much truth as well. The job of the church is not ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Denomination: Pentecostal
This is a sermon that challenges a church to change the world around them, that God desires to give us a "Word for the weary"
Isa 50:4 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. NIV There are weary people in our community that need a word that sustains. A word that gives them ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4
Denomination: *other
We’re focused on so many things outwardly that it’s a challenge for us to focus inwardly.
This past week my wife got me an amazing little device… you’ve probably heard of it… it’s called an iPhone. It’s remarkable. You can connect to anything… anywhere. There’s one button for email … another text… (one button connection with the thousand contacts I have on my phone.. … some I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges his followers to be creative in their neighborly love and to think outside the box.
Luke 10:28-37 “Thinking Outside the Box” INTRODUCTION [Enter to theme song of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” Sit down, replace shoes with athletic shoes, and slip on a cardigan sweater] From the late 60’s to 2001, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was a staple ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:28-37, Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Lutheran
Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.
“An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:39-45
God is the owner of all things, we are his managers. Knowing this is not only a great comfort, but also a challenge.
What do we mean when we say that we own something? We mean that it is in our possession; that we have bought and paid for it; that it is ours to keep and ours to do with as we please; we are the owners; it belongs to us. We know what it means to own something. Of course, there’s ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 24:1
An Easter sermon challenging people to not just acknowledge and celebrate Easter, but to experience the life changing power of the resurrection.
Easter means different things to different people. For some it’s about bunnies and eggs – completely secular. For others, it’s about family get-togethers – represents comfort and the warmth of home. And to a few, it’s just another day – completely atheistic . . . God is not involved. But to ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:5-14
A Father's Day message - geared to challenge men to uphold their calling as men and as leaders in their homes, the Church, and society.
Judges 4:1-5:31; 9:50-57; I Timothy 2:8 Introduction: One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. She kept silent, and hid in the shadows to watch him. As he stood there looking down at their little child, she looked at the mixture of emotions on his face: ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
An introduction sermon to the Book of Acts, it's a challenge to answer the question .... Has Jesus proved Himself to you?
Text: Acts 1:1-5 “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-5
Denomination: Nazarene
Three characteristics that a Christian is challenged to make a part of his or her life are: authenticity, availability, and affirmation.
Luke 10:29-37 “AAA Road Servant” INTRODUCTION I suspect that a few of us here have made some New Year’s resolutions. Whether it is to lose weight, pay off debts, relax more, or spend more time with the family, our resolutions display our desire to live better, fuller lives. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:29-37
2013 will bring many challenges to believers faith and they must realize the testing of that faith is what will strengthen them.
2013: Stay the Course Luke 4:1-12 As I have prayed and thought about the New Year of 2013, I feel in my heart that the Lord is saying this will be a year of testing A testing of our faith in God; our relationship with God; our dependence upon God; our understanding of God We will be tested in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:1-12
God’s grace awakens us from spiritual slumber, inviting us to embrace Christ’s love, leave behind darkness, and live each day clothed in His light.
Some mornings feel like mercy. The light slips under the blinds, the scent of coffee drifts through the house, and you think, “I can do today.” Other mornings feel heavy. The alarm sounds like a siren, the covers cling like chains, and your mind measures all the miles ahead. We’ve all known both ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:11-14
Topics: Awake, Spiritual Alertness
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