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  • Craig Smee avatar

    Abundant Not Inadequate

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,917 views

    A challenge to those who ae depressed, feel worthlesss and as if they can not achieve the goals they set

    INTRO AND QUESTIONS When last did you get that feeling that you just don’t have all that much to give. There is just so much to do in live but you just can’t ever get on top of the things you need to get up on top of. That scheduled life you are always trying to attain. That organized business or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keeping The Dreamer Alive

    Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    The greatest challenge is not about keeping the dream alive but the "dreamer" alive. Without the dreamer there is no dream.

    KEEPING A DREAMER ALIVE Gen. 37: 19-20 A dreamer follows an unfolding revelation of God’s purpose for his / her life. Dreamers are leaders and become the focal point of spiritual attack. The problem is not with keeping the dream alive but keeping the dreamer alive. A dream without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where I'm Coming From

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    In this message we see Paul’s philosophy of ministry and are challenged to adopt it as our own.

    “Where I’m Coming From” Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. Happy New Year! My guess is that you have probably heard those 3 words a lot recently… And I am also sure that you heard those very same words back at the beginning of 2001. Just a few days ago, millions of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Know God And Be Known By God.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

    Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Being Like Jesus

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008
     | 4,587 views

    This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

    Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 33,621 views

    Overcoming fear is a great and constant challenge, unless we have submitted in faith to Christ.

    OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FEAR INTRODUCTION: I want to begin this morning by asking a question. Does anyone among us struggle with fear (if so, please raise your hand)? . . . Ah, I see that we even have some who are afraid of admitting that they get afraid! Let’s face it, we all have fears. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    The reality of Christ’s return challenges all believers to a more serious and devoted life.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies Series It’s Time to Wake Up! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: It’s time to wake up! I could be talking to Josh Stinnet and Andee Burnett, but I’m not. Most of you may not haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stretch

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,182 views

    Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life.

    Like rubber bands, our personalities, talents, and gifts are different. We are not effective unless we are stretched. There’s no person who comes into the world fully equipped for success. Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sometimes I Have Doubts Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    4 of 5 messages. This message addresses the challenge of doubt and how it can contribute to faith.

    I have questioned many things about our faith and the things of God. I am a skeptic. I admit it. Whenever I hear about someone who is suffering from cancer miraculously discovering his or her cancer is gone, I wonder if it can be true. I doubt. I read reports about God mysteriously working in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Invitation To Joy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
     | 4,194 views

    Jesus challenges our common ideas about what it means to live the good life.

    An Invitation to Lasting Joy “What does God expect of me?” “How should a Christian act under pressure?” “Am I pleasing the Lord and honoring Him?” Answers to these questions can be found throughout the Bible, but there is one section of the Word, where Jesus Himself answers these questions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,941 views

    This sermon is intended to challenge people to recognize their potential as vessels of honor in God’s hands.

    The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction If you have your Bibles I’m going to ask that you take them out and turn with me to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. If you don’t know where Jeremiah is at, open up to the middle of your Bibles, Jeremiah follows Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving: Are You Thankful?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    This sermon looks at the story of the lepers and challenges believers to always remember to give thanks to the Lord.

    Thanksgiving: Are You Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Today we are celebrating our annual Thanksgiving dinner and church founding anniversary Just in case you didn’t know, our church was founded in November 1951 and so this is our 56th ministry year at Trinity. Special to me because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renew The Call

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,881 views

    This message challenges the church to renew the call from God, both as a church and as individual Christians.

    Renew the Call Michael Wiley November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:13 NOTE: The back half of this message is taken almost exclusively, from John Hamby’s message, “Called to be the salt of the earth.” Introduction: We are on the backstretch of 2008. For me, November is about “Thanksgiving” and thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,214 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Superman Theology

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    This sermon is a Baccaluerate or Confirmation message to challenge Graduates (and others) when they are in the Valley of Decisions.

    I. Friday on the Internet I saw a pop up advertisement aimed at "Graduates" it showed a congratulations card, like you might get at Hallmark. On the cover it showed a Graduate getting their diploma, and the caption read: "Here you are Graduate, the card with cash!". What graduate wouldn’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist