Sermons on challenge: showing 1,711-1,725 of 44,609

Honoring Marriage

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

A message that challenges the church to make a commitment to honorably stand up with courage, and defend traditional marriage as God first ordained.

INTRO What is sixty years worth? The last sixty years have paid tribute to the election of ten U.S. Presidents. Yuri Gagarin, sixty years ago, rocketed into history as the first human to travel beyond the clouds, and to orbit around the earth for nearly two hours. Sixty years is the span of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers Day 2011

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 20, 2011

A challenge to the women of the church to be all that God wants them to be, also for th emen to be an encourager to the women in their live and their church.

Mothers Day 2011 Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction- This morning we want to honor our Mothers on their day, and just like the skit Josh and I did, we need to remember our mothers. I think we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Trust Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

Trust can be a huge challenge for us, especially when it comes to God. What does it really mean to trust God?

Why Trust? Matthew 6:25-34
 A man was out jogging one day and slipped and fell off a cliff. Grabbing hold of a branch on the way down, he found himself stranded and began to scream, “Help, is there anyone up there who can hear me?” He yelled for hours and was about to give up when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 13, 2014

In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words and we are challenged to learn to tame our tongue.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #5: TAMING THE TONGUE INTRO TO TOPIC: Talk about taming the tongue and the power of words. • Echoes Proverbs: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Prov. 18:21, NKJV). THE BIG IDEA: In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Faith Does?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2017

The message shares how faith can move us, open us, deepen us, better us, and challenges us.

What Faith Does? John 20:19-30 God's most faithful servants have usually also been among the most doubtful. It has been well said, a faith that does not doubt is a dead faith. The mark of great faith is a great and continuous struggle to get it, keep it, share it. Theologian Paul Tillich ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing Can Stop Jesus Now!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 2, 2015

We who are called to follow in Jesus' footsteps are faced with a challenge. How we respond to it will determine our eternal destiny.

A certain woman came to the pastor of a church out in West Texas. She asked if she could be a part of the Bible Study he was teaching. He gladly agreed, which eventually resulted in the woman's salvation. Curious, the preacher asked the woman what prompted her to come in and study the Bible. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

He'll Be Holding His Own

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

When the terrors, obstacles and challenges of life confront us... take comfort in the knowledge that He'll Be Holding His Own.

INTRO: 1. We are living in very vulnerable times. a. For the first time in our history we have a branch of government designed to expect the worst, think out the unthinkable, look for enemies walking down our streets… Homeland security. b. But if our only security is found in what our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2015

When Abram's faith was challenged and he faltered, God was still there. God is faithful, even when we are not.

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There Genesis 12:10-13:4, NLT Intro: Helen Roseveare was a missionary in the Belgian Congo, now known as the republic of Congo in Africa. She spent many years there and she shared this story about her faltering faith and how God reminded her that He was still ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Corner Stone Of The Word

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 4, 2019

After revealing the Word was eternal and enduring, Peter challenged the church to abide in the Word - both the written Word and the Living Word.

The Corner Stone of the Word 1 Peter 2: 1-8 We have considered much within the first chapter of Peter’s first epistle. It has been quite encouraging, enlightening, and challenging. We have been reminded of who we are in Christ and some of the responsibilities associated with a proper relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is God's Choice

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 18, 2020

I used this sermon for the Sanctity of Human life Sunday. I wanted to be clear, loving and to challenge the Church to serve Jesus.

“Life is God’s choice” Jeremiah 1:4-5 This is a Delicate topic: - My intention is to be both truthful and loving - But also I don’t plan to tip toe around the subject. - I hope you will pray for me during this message People ought to know: ? Mothers shouldn’t kill their children. ? Fathers ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waiver Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the story of Elijah and the false prophets on Mount Carmel we will be challenged to ensure that we are developing a faith that will not waiver.

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waver #heroes OKAY THIS MORNING – is week 7 of our Summer 2016 series, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith’ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave An Impression

Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2018

A Mother's Day Sermon to challenge mothers, fathers and the family of God to leave an impression for Christ on the hearts and minds of all ages.

Leave an Impression May 13, 2018 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Proverbs 31 describes the wife and mother of noble character. The concluding words of that chapter are: “Honor her for all that her hands have done.” On this Mother’s Day, we honor those women who have poured out love from their hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian Church

After The But. . . The Here Near And Far Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 6, 2019

In Acts 1:8 the Apostles were tempted to stay with what was comfortable and easy, but Jesus challenged them to change the world

t’s a small word, only 3 letters, however when I looked up its definition in Collins English Dictionary, I found not one, but eight different ways the word could be used. It can be a conjunction, a preposition, an adverb, a pronoun and a noun. The word of course is “But” and if you have been at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choose The Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

Joshua Called the People of his age to live for YHWH who redeemed them and Blessed them. It was a great Challenge in life.

Joshua 24:14-28 “Choose Today whom you want to serve” v.14. “Put away the gods that your ancestors served before and beyond and serve the Lord”. God was concerned about the attitudes, customs, habit, religious life, life values, practices and all other things related to life situations. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Methodist