Sermons on Challenge:

Losing A Loved One To The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 3, 2024

As Christians, we are not immune to the challenges and trials of life.

As Christians, we are not immune to the challenges and trials of life. Sometimes, the enemy can seem to gain the upper hand, leaving us feeling helpless and broken. One such scenario is when a husband, ordained by God, loses his wife to the schemes of the devil. The Bible warns us about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, John 10:10

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

Jude challenges the readers to fight and contend for the faith.

Title: A Faith Worth Fighting For Theme: To show the importance of “contending for our faith” and how to fight. Text: Jude 3 – 4 Opening Scripture: Jud 1:1-4 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With It Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when that which is good is being called evil and that which is evil is being called good by more people than we want to admit, mature Christians stick to that greatest of all commandments of our Lord - Agape!

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Christian Challenge Sermon X: Be Humble As You Take The Name Of Jesus With You Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, with the end of all things near (so it seems), mature Christians think and act as best they can to witness for Christ - in humility practicing the principle of JOY: "Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last". Amen!

BE HUMBLE AS YOU TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU I Peter 5 Remember our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

The Final Message In Jude – The Glorious But Challenging Doxology – Jude 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

The closing doxology of Jude's letter is not only glorious, but when analysed, it is specifically challenging to our Christian lives. How do we stand? What about stumbling? How are we blameless? To Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority for ever and ever!

THE FINAL MESSAGE IN JUDE – THE GLORIOUS BUT CHALLENGING DOXOLOGY – Jude 1:24-25 INTRODUCTION: We have proceeded through Jude slowly, bit by bit, to understand it. Jude began his letter wanting to write to encourage the believers in their common salvation, but then the urgency of contending for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25, Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:12-13, Exodus 24:17, Exodus 33:23, 1 Chronicles 16:9-10, 1 Chronicles 16:24, 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, Hebrews 8:1, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24-29, Revelation 1:8, Romans 16:25-27, James 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:27, Isaiah 53:11, Revelation 19:7-9, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 3:6-8, Romans 8:5-6, Matthew 12:36, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Eighty-Year-Old Moses Experienced God For A New Challenge Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

God’s call involves delivering people from bondage.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Exodus 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the way places. “To the back of the desert” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Praying For?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002

When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

"WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

For Such A Time As This…

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005

The challenge Esther received is found in Esther 4:14 and it may very well be the challenge that our Savior has for you at this point in your life.

Why are you positioned where you are? Why do you work where you work? Why do you live where you live? Why do you go to school where you go to school? Why do you go to church where you go to church? You do what you do because God has assigned you there - and here – “for such at time as ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-16, Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Great Prayers Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power For Last Day Ministry

Contributed by Larry Meador on Nov 2, 2000

A challenge to the church to preach the word of God expecting confirmation.

POWER FOR LAST DAY MINISTRIES 2 Timothy Chapter Three (1) This know also that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2) men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (3) Without natural affection, truce breakers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Don't Take It Lightly

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 10, 2000

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST

I SAMUEL 18:23 "DON'T TAKE IT LIGHTLY" INTRODUCTION; WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND CAREFREE WITH VERY LITTLE RESPONSIBILITIES, I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT THE REAL IMPORTANT ISSUES OF LIFE. I REMEMBER WHEN THE FIRST OF THE MONTH WOULD COME, THAT MOM AND DAD WOULD SET DOWN TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PAY THE BILLS. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:23-24

Denomination: *other

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Attitude Of The Seeker Of One More Soul

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

To challenge people to reach one more soul for Christ.

THE ATTITUDE OF A SEEKER OF ONE MORE SOUL Luke 15:1-10 1. He is not satisfied with what he has as long as there is ONE MORE that is lost. „« The shepherd surely could have just waited a few months and he would have had well over a hundred sheep in his flock. „« The woman could have worn her head ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist