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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Making Of A Man

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    This is a Father’s Day message challenging men to become all that God intended for them to be.

    The Making Of A Man June 19th Father’s Day Psalm 1:1-6, I Corinthians 13:4-12 , 2 Timothy 2:1-6 Today we take time our to acknowledge and to thank those men in our lives who have served us as fathers. They may have been fathers, our grandfathers, our uncles, our older brothers, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Confronting Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    This sermon challenges the attitude of today’s Christian in how they have let down on the disciplines of Christianity.

    Scripture: Luke 14:16 - Title: “Confronting Casual Christianity” Introduction: Jesus used the story of an imagery feast to represent the kingdom of God which was common among the Jews in Jesus’ day. His fellow guests, being influential Jews, would easily catch His meaning. Jesus was, in effect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Drake avatar

    Doing What We Know To Do, The Way We Know How To Do It

    Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    A great challenge to the Youth of today; to obey and honor their parents, the way God intended them to do.

    As I was preparing this message, I did not feel to preach tonight. In fact I felt to speak to our Youth. Mom’s and Dad’s, stick with us, I think you’ll like the direction I plan to take tonight. If you would stand (remain standing) in honor to the reading of God’s Word. Let’s begin with The Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lance Bane avatar

    The Wall Of Lust

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    This message challenges teens with the issue of Lust and provides some practical steps to overcome the sexual temptations.

    Colossians 3.5, “Put to death therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, which is idolatry.” At retreat last year we felt the Lord was speaking to us regarding 3 areas that are attacking our teens, one of them being lust. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Time In God's Presence

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,445 views

    The importance of worship in helping us stand firm against many of life’s challenges and temptations.

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (II) - Time In God’s Presence Bible Reading: PSALM 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Time In God’s Presence p.1 Max Lucado tells a traumatic tale - a chapter in the life of a parakeet named Chippie. It began when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "God...i Have A Problem"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

    "God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Four Majestic Words

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,934 views

    Four things anyone can do in the New Year to spiritually ready to meet its challenges.

    FOUR MAJESTIC WORDS Genesis 1:1: ¡°In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.¡± Psalm 102:25: ¡°In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands.¡± John 1:1: ¡°In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Loving God More In The New Year

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,147 views

    Sermon given on January 1, 2006 to challenge the congregation to love God more in the New Year.

    Loving God More in the New Year Matthew 22:34-39 Interviews and polls taken in America reveal that a high percentage of Americans, 85%, say they believe in God or a higher power. If you walked downtown on the streets of San Jose and asked the question – “What do you believe about God?” You ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Revelation Of The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    how Jesus met the true challenge to be the Son of God on God’s terms - not man’s

    The Revelation of the Son of God Matthew 27: Two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads 40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,214 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,336 views

    Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    A Real Respect For Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

    A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Jones avatar

    Caleb's Conquest

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 19,047 views

    Caleb took the challenge at 85 because he knew the Lord would give him the victory.

    Caleb’s Example Joshua 14:1-6; I Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    The Widow & The Judge

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    Its obvious what this is all about – yes, no. Another challenging way of reading this passage.

    The widow & the judge Its obvious what this is all about – yes? Actually just in case we didn’t get it, Luke tells us Jesus gave His own interpretation. So, its a story about persistence in prayer and God’s compassion and responsiveness. Isn’t it? Well let’s just think a little about it. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    "I Am The Resurrection And The Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,812 views

    When anyone sees that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, he is challenged to do something about it.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” “I Am The Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist