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"The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Life's Great Challenges

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 30, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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"Confront" is the word of choice when referring to the many and varied challenges we face in life. It means "to face, especially in challenge". (Webster)

CONFRONTING LIFE’S GREAT CHALLENGES “…I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 3,658 views

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge To Ministering To The Lost Effectively

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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A simple outline of how to communicate effectively to the lost.

By; Pastor Ron Crandall Text: Prov 11:30 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. (NIV) Dan 12:3 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (NIV) As we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

based on 130 ratings

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A look at temptation of Christ and what we can learn about our temptation

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he didn’t do either, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

the Challenge Of Patience Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 15, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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Our assignment as followers of Jesus is to wait patiently for the Lord’s coming.

One of my favorite places for Mexican food in town in La Perla, Tapatia. La Perla is a grocery store on Lander Ave that specializes in Mexican – and in the back of the store is the fast-food line where we go for burritos. Now, I’m probably not doing myself a great favor by telling you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Character Challenge Part I Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 3,428 views

We can never grow beyond our character...

The Character Challenge (Part 1) Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 28, 2004 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Challenge Part Ii Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 2,279 views

How to overcome my character weaknesses

The Character Challenge (part 2) I. the impact of character (review…) 1. I can never ________ ____________ my character. 2. Looking at my character strengths reveals my ____________. 3. Looking at my character weaknesses reveals my _________. II. how to overcome my character weaknesses: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Challenge Part Iii Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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How to become the person I want to be...

The Character Challenge (part 3) Pastor Jeff Christopherson December 12, 2004 I. the impact of my character… II. options for overcoming my character weaknesses… 1. Fake it! (wear a mask and pretend that everything is cool) 2. Force it! (depend on my will-power to fix what is broken) 3. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Turning Critics Into Friends

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 13, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 3,836 views

Job learned how to handle criticism and with God’s help turned his critics into friends.

The Challenge of Turning Critics into Friends Job 23:10-14 How do you handle criticism? Job had his share of critics. He learned to handle his critics with class. God helped Job turn his critics into friends. In fact God encouraged his critics to become prayer partners with Job. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Coping Consistently In Crisis And Challenge Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 13, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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What does Paul tell us and show us of how we can (should!) cope in crisis and challenge.

Coping consistently in Crisis and challenge Philippians 1:18b-30 WBC 15/01/06pm Forgive me if you’ve heard this before A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A God Sized Challenge

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Does your church desire to make a major impact, and tackle something bigger than itself? Here are some characteristics of a truly God-sized challenge!

When you hear the word ¡§challenge¡¨, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the words ¡§Immunity challenge.¡¨ Anyone here ever hear those words before? Immunity Challenge comes from the ever-popular TV reality series Survivor. You know, the one where contestants eat worms, kill their own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Challenges To Every Christian

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 21, 2004

based on 50 ratings

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Through this message we will uncover three challenges Christ confronts every Christian with.

Text: Matthew 4: 18-20 Christ’s Challenges To Every Christian A. Some questions I’d like to ask Jesus one day… a. Why our variety of Christianity is not more contagious? b. Why are we not winning more of our friends, family, and co-workers for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Challenges Every Christian

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 10,563 views

EPIPHANY 3(A) - With the words, "Come, follow me" Christ challenges every Christian to believe wholeheartedly God’s word and to follow wholeheartedly Jesus’ call.

CHRIST CHALLENGES EVERY CHRISTIAN Matthew 4:12-23 - January 25, 2004 MATTHEW 4:12-23 12When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali-- 14to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Challenge Of Living In Harmony"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 8,476 views

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent.

Isaiah 11:1-10 “The Challenge of Living in Harmony” Remember the riots in Los Angeles back in…I believe it was 1994? Remember what Rodney King said during those riots? “Why can’t we all just get along?” That’s a very good question that has been haunting human kind ever since the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

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