SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Challenge:

showing 1,066-1,080 of 47,772
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Good Fathering In These Times

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017
     | 6,675 views

    This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

    On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 3,835 views

    A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

    ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Dorman avatar

    Fear's Poison, Face It Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,433 views

    Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

    Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    A New You For The New Year

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,052 views

    A sermon designed to challenge folks to choose Jesus if they want a changed life.

    "A New You for the New Year" 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. INTRODUCTION: What do you think of when a new year comes around? Is it weight loss or a new hairdo or a new ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Father's Day - Being Dad

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,214 views

    A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

    "Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Summa Cum Laude

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 30, 2012
     | 5,314 views

    A sermon that challenges the body of Christ to make sure that they possess agape love.

    “Summa Cum Laude” “1 Corinthians 13:1-13” 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. You might want to know what my title means and why I chose this phrase for this sermon when it is not even graduation ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Has The Bible Been Corrupted? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
     | 4,037 views

    This lesson answers one of the main challenges offered by Muslims that is the foundation for their beliefs.

    It is a foundational belief amongst Muslims that the Bible as we have it is wholly unreliable. The claim is that the Bible is a flawed book compared to the Qur’an which is perfect (a miracle from Allah). It is important for the Christian to be ready to answer this accusation from Muslims so ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    Sermon for August 4, 2019 challenging the congregation to look seriously at their priorities.

    Priorities Luke 12:13-21 Intro: I thought I would start today’s message with a couple questions for you. I will point to you for your answer. Questions #1: If I was given a million dollars I would . . . . . Question #2: I would be happy if . . . I VS. 15 “The Jesus said to them, ‘Watch ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. David Hallum avatar

    He'll Take Care Of The Rest Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,868 views

    King David's example of extravagant giving challenges New Testament believers.

    Introduction: David is nearing the end of his reign as king. He is an old man, but he has a mission. He wanted to build the temple, but God would not allow it. Instead, David had Solomon crowned king. David then gave Solomon the plans and the materials for the new temple. God did not allow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What The World Needs Now Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,889 views

    Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls.

    I Look Within (2.10-17) A Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls. 1 Haggai was about to preach his third which started with two illustrations about spiritual health (v.12,13) that he directs to the priests. a IL. This week, former V.P. Dick ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Call For Christian Men To Make A Difference In A Dark World

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,662 views

    God is challenging Christian Men to impact this dark age by walking with him.

    Gen. 5:21-24 Hebrews 11:5-6 Jude 1:14 In our text tonight, we have before us the tidal waves of death stemming from the birth of sin in the garden. The first child born to sinful humanity was a murderer. Cain killed his brother when there was no rap music, no street gangs, no TV violence, no ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Part 2 One To Strive For Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,838 views

    To challenge disciples to make becoming mighty in the scriptures a legacy they leave behind.

    Title: Legends and Legacies: Part 2 One to Strive For Part 1 – Matthew 26.6-13; Part 3 – Luke 2.25-32; Part 4 - Hosea 3.1-3 Text: Acts 18.22-28 Time: August 17, 2008 Asbury UMC [TITLE SLIDE] Friday night my family and I were glued to the TV as we watched Michael Phelps win his seventh gold ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curtis Mathis avatar

    Adam Where Are You?

    Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 62,666 views

    This sermon was used for our Men's Breakfast, as a challenge to them.

    Adam Where Are You? Pastor Curtis Mathis FBC - LAMB February 7, 2015 Genesis 3:1-9 (NIV) But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Introduction: Thousands of years ago, as God walked through the Garden of Eden, in the cool of the evening, He spoke these words… “Adam, where are you?” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 7,314 views

    An introduction to James that challenges us to grow up in our walk of faith.

    Growing Up is Hard to Do James 1:1 The history books paint Hernando Cortez as a ruthless explorer. He conquered the Aztecs, Mexico and Cuba. On February 10, 1519 he said this; “We are on a crusade. We are marching as Christians into a land of infidels.” We start today a sermon ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Perfect Plan For A Perfect Marriage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2015
     | 5,981 views

    The challenge of building a strong marriage in a world increasingly opposed to godly marriage.

    “The LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist