Sermons on Challengers:

Bricks In The Valley

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

The mountain top experience was a sanctuary, and a challenge.

BRICKS IN THE VALLEY Text: Matthew 17:1 - 9 We all know from the laws of gravity that what goes up must also come down. That thought even reminds me of a song that was once sung by a group that was known as Blood, Sweat and Tears entitled “Spinning Wheel”. The problem with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Revival (Section 1) Vital Keys To Revival (From Charles Finney Revival Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018

Challenges a person to give themselves to God

VITAL KEYS TO REVIVAL INTRODUCTION: Revival history shows again and again that if there are two key elements to obtaining true revival, they would have to be DEEP REPENTANCE and AGONIZING PRAYER. Frank Bartleman ( a leader in the Azusa Street Revival) wrote: "I received from God early in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For Your House

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon challenging women to a closer walk.

“Hope for Your House” Acts 16:9-15 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. 15 And when she was baptized, and her household, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Command

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 30, 2013

A sermon to challenge believers to witness for Christ.

"The Last Command" Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew 28:16-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

New

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 31, 2016

Preached as a challenge for a covenant renewal service.

NEW REVELATION 21:1-6a JANUARY 1, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS, YEAR A COVENANT RENEWAL SUNDAY FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Four times in these short verses, the word “new” is used. The whole language of the passage is of newness, of change, of leaving things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 27, 2015

A simple sermon meant to challenge believers

There are four ages of man: 1) when you believe in Santa Claus, 2) when you don’t believe in Santa Claus, 3) when you are Santa Claus, and then 4) when you look like Santa Claus. Ho, ho, ho! The good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 A man died and went to Heaven. Peter asked him, “Why should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful To God Because He Is Faithful To You

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2016

the challenges and help to being a veteran for Jesus

“Be Faithful To God Because He Is Faithful To You” 2 Timothy 4:9-18 David P. Nolte We all remember someone who gave his or her life in defense of this land and freedom. And we are grateful. Or we should be! We are the most blessed of all nations. Usually we think of veterans ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing Peace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017

This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ghost Of Christmas Present Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

Mary challenges us to completely God.

December 21, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Present Luke 1:46-56 Opening words: You know the story. Everybody knows the story. Miserly old business man Ebenezer Scrooge lived for nothing but money. The problem was his money wasn’t making him happier, it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

Leadership In The Family Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Leading a family is not without its challenges.

The Bible teaches us that leadership is not limited to grand, public displays of power and authority. In fact, some of the most important leadership roles are played out in the quiet, everyday moments of family life. A man who leads his own family is, indeed, a leader in the truest sense of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Israel's success and challenges.

A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Convince Me

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 22, 2007

Being able to convince someone of the validity of your experience in Christ is sometimes a challenge. (A challenge well worth taking of course)

CONVINCE ME Are you a skeptic? Or have you ever tried to convince a skeptic into believinng anything? Sometimes it takes more than words or print matter. Sometimes it takes just simply living the Christian life in front of them. I want you to listen to this sermon that Paul preached and see if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 2, 2008

A message that challenges the religious mindset as we know it. This message challenges us to believe that Jesus is the primary foundation and man is the secondary.

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus There are three type of people in the church 1) Coming out of a storm 2) Going to a storm 3) In a storm Storms are not purposeless but rather purposeful The purpose of a storm is to come to test the quality of three Areas. Test the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Stands Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 13, 2016

We are to challenge ourselves in holy living because this cares for our souls. We are to challenge ourselves in loving one another because that cares for the souls of others. We are to challenge ourselves to live imperishable because this is the right per

GOD’S WORD STANDS FOREVER 1 PETER 1:14-25 INTRODUCTION… Inspirational Nature of Scripture (www.carm.org) This morning as we begin, I want to share some interesting truths found in the pages of the Bible. They are interesting in that they describe things that human beings have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ