Sermons on Challengers:

What Does Love Have To Do With It

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 11, 2005

This sermon challenges the love we have for God and helps us identify with our purpose in sharing our ministries.

WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT Tina Turner sung a song some years ago, and the title was “What does love have to do with it. “ Jonathan Swift the author of Gulliver’s Travels says “We have just enough religion to make us hate, and not enough religion to make us love one another”. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rushing God's Timing

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

A look at the challenge of patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing, and some of the consequences if we fail to do so.

I Samuel 10:1-8, 13:1-14 I don’t know if you have this same phenomenon in the Wesleyan church, but in the Nazarene churches where I grew up, you were pretty safe if you saved yourself some energy and simply carried a New Testament to church. There are places where the Old Testament is hardly ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Island Fever

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005

The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Developing "Harvest Eyes"

Contributed by Randy Chestnut on Apr 20, 2005

A message to challenge American Christians to change the way we see our country (USA), our church and ourselves.

We have all had the experience of reading our Bible and having a verse, a phrase or even a word leap off the page and grab our spirit. When that happens, the Lord is obviously trying to tell us something. Recently, I have had that experience while studying, John 4. In verse 4, we read “But He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Running The Race To Win

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005

This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Foursquare

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Sermon For Proper 13, The Bread Of Life Discourse

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006

Building on the feeding of the 5000, Christ challenges the people to look beyond the physical aspects of the miracle, to behold the Word of God

9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 13) August 6, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you know that we suffer from many hungers in which we wish to be satisfied. We have the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006

The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

"What Every Young Person Should Know"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 30, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to teach the hearers to pay close attention to their parents as they try to prepare them for life’s challenges.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE MINISTRY OF PARENTING ISN’T EASY TO LEARN. REFERENCES: Proverbs 1:8-10 (MSG) Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Parting Message Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005

22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The Blessed People ? : The Biblical Signs Of God's Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2004

1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED

WHO ARE THE BLESSED PEOPLE ? : IDENTIFYING THE BIBLICAL SIGNS OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE WHO ARE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

His Passion For His People

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004

In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon: Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 18, 2004

A sermon to Challenge the listener to trust the Lord and be a willing servant, even when we are not sure of our own abilities.

I. Gideon: Learning to Trust God a. Judges 6:1-8:3 – Kodak moment: girl at the pool w/dad, trusting dad to catch her. II. GIDEON THE COWARD 6:1-24 a. Israel is in bondage to the Midianites b. They are fearful and trapped in the mountain caves 1-10 c. God sends the Angel of the Lord (v.13) d. But ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ