Sermons on Challenge:

Waiting For The Tide

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 1, 2014

A sermon that challenges us to wait on the Lord to reveal His will.

"Waiting for the Tide" Job 42:12-13 Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. Introduction: One of ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Light

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

This sermon challenges the audience to be a shining light in the midst of a dark world.

Text: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Charismatic

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Stephen, Worker, Preacher, Apologist, Christian Exrtraordinaire! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011

Stephen life as an example and challenge to stand for Jesus in spite of the consequences

Stephen is the first recorded person who died for the cause of Christ. Let us examine a few facts of his life and try to learn something for it! Qualifications for him to be chosen were: honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom Stephen gave himself fully to the work he was picked out for. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiven To Forgive Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

As challenging as it may be Christians are called to place no limitations on their forgiveness of others.

Matthew 18:21-35 “Forgiven to Forgive” INTRODUCTION The self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar business. There are millions of people, like you and me, who are willing to shell out significant amounts of cash in order to attain the nirvana of success. They develop seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts Of The Wise People

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2010

This sermon challenges us to bring our gifts to the King of Kings.

Epiphany 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise people. Today’s Gospel reading is where the story of the wise men coming to worship at the feet of Jesus is told. It is during this time of year, immediately following Christmas, that we commemorate this event; and this week is widely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons From The Titanic

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Five C's Of The Overcoming Life

Contributed by Ted Robinson on Feb 25, 2013

How wilderness survival basics relate to overcoming these challenging times.

The five C’s of the overcoming life Introduction: Survival, the subject seems to be popping up everywhere in these uncertain times. Many of you have probably seen the advertisement or have watched shows like Doomsday Preppers, Man Vs Wild, or Colony. The purpose of this message today is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

State Of The Church, Year End Review And Vision (2013)

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 8, 2013

Year in review for First Baptist, Eula, as well as vision and challenges.

We are not the perfect Church. However, this past year, we have shown that we are a Church that is moving to improvement. Php 3:8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Are We Doing?

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2009

Designed as a short, punchy talk to challenge Christians about mission.

What in the world are we doing? Sometimes I catch the start of the Ray Hadley show on 2GB. He usually begins by summing up the major news of the day. Last Thursday (28 August, 2009) wasn’t a good day. A family tragically killed on the F3 after a large semi-trailer ploughs into the back of the car. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012

A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

“Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah's Confrontation Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah challenges the people of Israel about the reality of God in their lives.

Elijah’s confrontation I Kings 18:17-40 We’ve looked at Elijah in terms of where he’s been and what he’s done at the beginning of each week. And now I want to focus for a few moments on the man himself, even though we don’t know too much about his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Life Or Christian Service

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon is designed to challenge the believers heart to live totally for God.

The sermon title suggests that we have a choice. One writer once said "the choices that we make today will determine the availability of choices we will have on tomorrow. If we squander academically today, then our choices will be limited, if we squander athletically today, then our choices will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Can You Go On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is a challenge to prayer instead of the busy-ness of church life.

Amos 4:4 KJV Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: Amos 5:4-6 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: [5] But seek not Bethel, nor enter into ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Do You Work For?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 31, 2007

Labor Day message that challenges the Christian to honor God on the job.

Whom Do You Work For? Ephesians 6.5-9 September 2, 2007 (a-m) Labor Day Service Thompson Creek Baptist Church To make it in today’s world, you almost without fail, have to have a job. Even the super rich for the most part, have jobs or companies to run. All jobs have standards don’t they? They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist