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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Have You Done What You Could?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    Challenge to believers to accomplish their best for the Lord.

    PP0548 DATE HAVE YOU DONE WHAT YOU COULD? Mark 14:1-9. Mr 14:1 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 2 But they said, Not on the feast day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Man For The White House

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    Challenge to Christians to establish Christ as Master.

    PP0524 DATE GOD’S MAN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Ezekiel 22:30-31. "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." "Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Pressing On

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    A new year’s challenge to faithfulness

    As many of you know, I don’t follow sports teams closely. And football is not my favorite sport, but I do try to find out who is playing in some of the bowls on New Year’s weekend. This year I heard that Ohio State would play in the Fiesta Bowl, not in the Rosebowl where they would like to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,183 views

    To Challenge the people to a call to the Mission Field.

    I. Introduction: Scripture Reading: (Mark 16:15) "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." While I was working in the V Corps Chaplain’s office in Frankfurt, Germany; I came in contact with many wonderful Christian individuals. One of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 24, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 17,599 views

    A message challenging Christians to control their tongue.

    The Power Of Words 1. Introduction · Show “One Word” video clip Matthew 12:36-37 says… But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

    As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here We Are Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,109 views

    the beginning of a new year - a challenge to commitment

    Here we are …Lord! Here we are at the beginning of 2004. Another year lies behind us and a new year lies before us. I never make New Year resolutions – mainly because I never keep them. I start off with good intentions but that is all they ever seem to remain – good intentions. So today as we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Church That Is Blessed Of God!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    Challenging a local church to be committed to God.

    THE CHURCH THAT IS BLESSED OF GOD Hebrews 13:1-9 Heb 13:1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Are People Worth To You

    Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    Challenge people concerning their brokeness for the lost

    How Much Are People Worth To You Say People -Not Just Wife/Husband/Kids/Best Friend/Not Just People You Like-PEOPLE Websters-A Mass Of Persons-Not Just A Single Individual-ALL HUMAN KIND President Bush Has Been Questioned A Lot About The War This Week -Why is the war taking so long? -Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,643 views

    Challenge for people to make a committment to give.

    STEWARDSHIP #5 CROSSING OVER Joshua 3:1-13 Today is our celebration Sunday. For 8 months we have been waiting for this Sunday to complete what our early forefathers started in 1886 It’s been an interesting journey as we have invited you to Be challenged to give sacrificially to something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Honor Your Mother

    Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 11,283 views

    Mothers Day challenge to honor mothers

     Three mothers were talking about how devoted their sons were to them. One bragged, ““My son is so devoted to me, for my birthday he gave me an all-expenses- paid cruise around the world.”” The second boasted, ““That’’s nothing. Mine threw a huge catered affair for me, and he flew in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Man Of The Master

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 10, 2013
     | 5,245 views

    A sermon to challenge men to be men of God.

    “Men of the Master” 1Timothy 6:11-14 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. First: I. He is a converted man – “…man of God…” A. His possession What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For Your House

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,823 views

    A sermon challenging women to a closer walk.

    “Hope for Your House” Acts 16:9-15 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. 15 And when she was baptized, and her household, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Following Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014
     | 4,870 views

    A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

    "Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
     | 7,691 views

    Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

    A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist