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Hill Religion

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 2, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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This message challenges the faithful to take seriously faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone but looking past certain Hills that are in view.

My Friends, WE NEED TO TALK! I want to highlight this headline in our little chat. I want to discuss with you: “HILL RELIGION.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Psalms 121:1-2. It reads in the New King James Version: “I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Enemies Attack

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

“WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Constant Care

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 1, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus is criticized for working on the Sabbath and claiming to be God’s Son. He responds and offers a challenge to His critics, us.

God’s Constant Care John 5:17-21 INTRO.: The healing of the crippled man at Bethesda, immediately preceding this passage, is a story of man’s helplessness and God’s power. In v. 8, Jesus tells the crippled man to do the impossible and, with God’s help, he does it. You would expect rejoicing over ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Our Heroes

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002

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A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-23, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Such A Time As This

Contributed by James Faillace on Aug 29, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 12,024 views

The trial or challenge you’re facing today is exactly where God wants you to be, "for such a time is this."

If you like a good mystery novel, one that has heroes and villains, intrigue and suspense, assassination plots and a happy ending, you’ve got it right here in the book of Esther. You’ve got it all except—amazingly, God is never mentioned in the entire Book of Esther. But His presence is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewed By The Word

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 17 ratings

| 7,015 views

This is our Sunday School Promotion Sunday. Today we are challenged to be people of the word to protect us from the thinking of the world

Introductory Considerations 1. September is a time to roll up our sleeves and get down to work. Summer vacation time is over and hopefully we have been refreshed to again concentrate on the work that God has blessed us with. 2. Children to again go back to school and new church activity year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breathing Problems

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

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There is a great need in the Church for a bold, challenging proclamation of the need to make a decision as an adult for Jesus as Lord of all your life.

Breathing Problems "But how shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe unless they have heard of Him? And how can they hear unless there is someone to preach? (Ro 10:14) One sunny October morning many years ago, I was driving to work in my Volkswagen bug. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14

Denomination: Catholic

Malachi 2.10-16 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 7, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The challenge is are we faithful and does my religious observance actually reasonate in my daily life or am i a hypocrite

Malachi 2.10-16 Schizophrenia is apparently a quite frightening illness to watch but to the person suffering from it the world seems perfectly normal. In the passage before us this evening God through the prophet Malachi exposes the schizophrenia of the people of God. As you know from last week ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 8,633 views

This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Ready To Do Whatever Is Good

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,731 views

A short sermon challenging us to think about what it means for us to be model Christian citizens, responding to the generosity of God.

Titus 3: 1-7 These seven verses contain a beautiful summary of the Gospel, the Good News of the Lord Jesus. They also contain a simple summary of what it means to be a model Christian citizen in a non Christian society. It now seems true to say that the UK is no longer a Christian country. We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

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A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010

based on 7 ratings

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This message is to challenge the church to with Vision. Your vision wll contain you, command you, and connect you to the power of God.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to prayerfully consider ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Translating The Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

| 4,984 views

Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Are There Limits?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 8, 2010

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The scripture reading show that God has no limits in the way that humans perceive them, and challenges listeners to consider their own limits.

2 Kings 5.1-15 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 I wonder if you’ve ever watched I’m a celebrity…get me out of here? Selected celebrities are expected to face things most of us would rather avoid, like putting one’s arm into a tank full of writhing snakes, or handling a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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