Sermons on Challenge To Follow:

Being God’s Man (Or Woman) Is Never Easy Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Do you know who JaMarcus Russell is? Diehard Raiders fans may remember the name. He was the overall first pick in the 2007 NFL draft. ...

Do you know who JaMarcus Russell is? Diehard Raiders fans may remember the name. He was the overall first pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Russell could “throw the ball over a building” one scout reported. But Russell hated conditioning, which made it hard for him to stay in shape. He also didn’t like ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Listening To Last Words

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025

Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Spiritual Mountains

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 25, 2022

Physical mountains are intimidating. There are almost immovable. Spiritual mountains are even more fearsome, they instil fear. Spiritual mountains represent challenges in life that defy human solutions.

TEXT: ZECHARIA 4:7 "Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it." SPIRITUAL MOUNTAINS Physical mountains are intimidating and we require courage and technique to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"four Truths We Can Affirm In A Crisis"

Contributed by Brad King on Sep 13, 2021

Crises have long been a part of the human equation. During a crisis, it is difficult to know what to think or believe. The story of Job helps us to understand that we can affirm at least four truths during a crisis.

1. In crises we can affirm that God is in control. Job 42:1-2 2. In crises we can affirm that God knows things we cannot know or comprehend. Job 42:3 3. In crises we can affirm that the crisis can help clarify our understanding of God, though it may take time. Job 42:4-5 4. In crises we can ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

How Brave Are We?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 25, 2021

The story of Queen Esther. Her challenges and her faithfulness and struggle's.

Sermon Title: How brave are we? Scripture Text: Esther 7:1-10 Quote: Life is an Echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you (us). (Zig Ziglar) There’s a lot that has happened before our text begins today. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Your authority is God's Word.

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Does God See The Challenges We Go Through? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 10, 2025

Whatever you’re facing today sickness, loss, disappointment, rejection hear the Lord’s voice saying to you “I have seen. I have heard. I am concerned. And I am coming down to rescue you.” God has not forgotten you. He is writing your story even in the dark chapters.

SERMON: Does God See the Challenges We Go Through? Exodus 3:7–8 “The LORD said, I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unleashing The Power Of Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Whether it's deep-rooted habits in your life that refuse to move, or mountain-like problems that you're facing that you cannot overcome, or a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

Today, we will focus on a prayer made by the disciples that had a profound impact on their lives and ministry. In Luke 17:5, the disciples asked Jesus, "Increase our faith!" This simple prayer holds great significance as it reveals the disciples' desire for a stronger faith to accomplish the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Challenges

No Mountain Too High For God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

In the book of Genesis, we are asked if there is anything too hard for the Lord. Jeremiah provides us with the answer in Jeremiah 32:17, affirming that there is nothing too hard for Him! Our faith can often be tested, especially when we face towering challenges. However, we must remember that no mountain is too high for God.

Introduction: In the book of Genesis, the question is asked, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" In Jeremiah 32:17, we find the answer that there is nothing too hard for God. Our faith is often tested when we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but we can trust that God will give us victory ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Challenges

Moving Life's Mountains SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Regardless of the size of the challenges we face in life, they can be overcome through faith

No matter what challenges you face in life, they can be overcome. In Mark 11:22-26, Jesus tells us that if we have faith in God, we can move mountains. This means that no matter how big or difficult our problems may seem, God is greater and can help us overcome them. We all encounter mountains in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Challenges

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham 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

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Philippians 4:4-7

When Following Gets Hard...

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 17, 2024

The words of John 6:66 strike a solemn note in the heart of any believer. How could it be that those who once followed the Lord, who witnessed His miracles and heard His teachings, would turn away? What happened to cause these disciples to abandon their walk with Christ?

John 6:66 - From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. The words of John 6:66 strike a solemn note in the heart of any believer. How could it be that those who once followed the Lord, who witnessed His miracles and heard His teachings, would turn away? What ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66, John 6:60, Matthew 19:21-22

It Will Cost You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005

A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational