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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

    Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Doing What He Asks Of Us

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2007
     | 2,070 views

    A short but challenging homily. The disciples were sent to go and get a donkey for Jesus. How do we respond when Jesus asks things of us?

    I have some Christian friends who were convinced about 2 years ago that God was asking them to buy their local pub and to continue to run it as a pub with food and alcohol being served. (At this point those of you who are anti alcohol – for whatever reason - may already be feeling sceptical, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walking After The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,436 views

    Looks at the 3rd resurrection appearance of Jesus and challenges us to live our lives in light of the fact that Jesus is alive and He has plans for us.

    1. Title: Walking After The Cross 2. Text: John 21 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 16, 2006, Easter Sunday, Last in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to be reminded of God’s plan and their part in it; to understand how this 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now.....faith Series

    Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    We all deal with the faith factor, but do we exersise it!! In this series we explore on taking risk and growing our faith thru challenges!!!

    Now...... faith!!!!! Faith is the substance of the things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen!!! It is in a nutshell being sure of something even though you don’t see it! Now that’s faith! I am sure most people would think that you are crazy when you tell them that you were told by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Cares...when I'm Struggling With Lust And Pornogrphy? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,547 views

    Tenth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of lust and pornography.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) Children’s Church Dismissal & Disclaimer (for this message we expanded our children’s church through 5th grade. It is a very blunt, and frank sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message.

    Subject: Freedom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.21 Sermon: “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” Scope: This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. Summary: With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message. Segue: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Footprints On The Sands Of Time

    Contributed by Ray Martin on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,648 views

    Paul challenges Timothy, and us,to set an example for others that will follow him,an us, just as Paul, and Christ himself,set an example for Timothy.

     DATE: 03.16.03 SPEAKER: Pastor Ray Martin TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 Footprints On The Sands Of Time INTRODUCTION: A. -There is a generation that is passing away I have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer Of Agur Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues to challenge me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die.

    The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues to challenge me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die. This past week about 20 from our Church were in revival with First Baptist Church of Norco. God’s purpose for us was to revive the Pastor and his flock. People were saved, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surpassing Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,524 views

    In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

    Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Marks Of An Unhealthy Family" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    This is another sermon in a series on "spiritual" health. This sermon takes a very pointed look at the state of the Christian family and challenges the believer to bring their family completely to the Lord.

    “The Marks of a Spiritually Unhealthy Family” Mark 9:14-27 MK 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Galatians Part 4 - "Be Heirs Not Slaves!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,243 views

    Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit.

    Galatians part 4 – Be heirs not slaves! Thesis: Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit. Introduction: As we have been progressing through the book of Galatians we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,141 views

    Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Wise As Serpents

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,153 views

    Jesus challenged us to be as wise as serpents. In this message we will learn from the attacks on the Jews in the book of Nehemiah, and use it as inspiration to aggressively go after the lost.

    Wise as Serpents In our messages so far in the book of Nehemiah we have been talking about the building of walls to keep the enemy out. Today we are going to switch places with the enemy and talk about how to take down walls or overcome them. I think we can learn some things from the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael R. Hodge avatar

    Faces In The Crowd: The Man Healed Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011
     | 5,178 views

    Responding to the example of the friends that brought their crippled friend to Jesus, we are challenged to invite others, to expect God to do amazing things, and to praise God in response.

    “Faces in the Crowd” – Luke 5 This is the second message in our series entitled “Faces in the Crowd”. This series focuses on a number of characters found in the Gospels, whose names are briefly mentioned, typically appearing in one story and then we seldom read of their story again. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist