Sermons on Challengers:

Enough With The Leftovers

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

A sermon challenging everyone to give God their best.

Enough With the Leftovers Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: Illustration re: Chuck Swindoll forgetting his anniversary Read Scripture/Pray Background: Jesus’ contrast of the self-righteous leaders vs. the poor Purpose Statement: When you give to the Lord recognize... I. It’s not the size of the gift ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

This sermon was a challenge to paarents to live out their faith.

Mother’s Day May 13, 2001 When we come to Mother’s Day each year there are two things that concern me. 1. After five years of mother’s day messages, what do you say that is different than before? 2. Having never been a mother, I am careful about doing any criticizing. Sorry men, but being a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:29, Proverbs 23:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diving In

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

A message that challenges the listener to live a life of Faith.

Diving In Glenn Newton 01-28-01 James 1:2-8 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

A challenge to love the world with the same passion as Jesus

Beyond Cheap Talk and Sentiment Cayley St Living in Glendalough Only owner occupiers in a rental area – parking car in neighbour’s carport to make it look like the house was occupied New neighbour – watched him walk to his bus stop and then watched him walk home again – always meant to say g’day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Satans Tricks Are No Treats

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 30, 2002

Challenges Christians to take a biblical stand on Halloween.

Satan’s Tricks are no Treats Ph 4:8, 9 Jason Murphy 10/30/02 Last year, after a very difficult message, I had some people testify they learned some things about Halloween they didn’t know. I hope to provoke the same response this year. This is the season for death, fear, gore, murder, idolatry, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Barriers To Thankfulness

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

A look at the mechanics of ingratitude and a challenge to overcome them.

Barriers to Thanksgiving 1. Sam asked Tom for loan of $2,000...Tom said "positively no" a. In 1928 when your business dropped, who gave you $10,000 to keep you from being wiped out? "you did" b. In 1931, who took your daughter to Florida because you couldn?t get away? "you did" c. In 1933, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004

This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

“CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 12, 2004

To challenge people to a place of sacrifice in their Christian walk.

Sacrifice Luke 21:1-4 Turn to Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ’Ham and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Want To Be Great For God

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004

A challenging message to believers on the requirement of following Christ.

Do You Want to Be Great? Luke 9:23-26 Question: Do you want to be great? Do you want to be great for God? Reality: Do you remember after the resurrection when Jesus approached Peter after Peter had denied Him three times? Not that I or any one of you have consciously denied in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Getting W.e.l.l. Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

A challenge to the church to Worship, Evangelize, Learn, & Love.

Getting W.E.L.L. Acts 2:42-27 God’s original design for the church is found in the book Acts. If there was ever a church growth plan that worked, it was the one used by the first-century church. Talk about effectiveness. This church exploded. Why? Because the believers knew why they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Patient Urgency

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Challenging Christians to the Mission of evangelism, and putting it first.

A Patient Urgency Nov. 2/3, 2002 Intro: "Everyone seemed confident that the ship was all right," recalled first-class passenger Henry Sleeper Harper. At last, however, the call came for all passengers to come up on deck wearing their life belts, and soon after midnight, Captain Smith directed crew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Not Bound Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 14, 2007

in the midst of suffering, and challenges, the word of OGod is not bound!

† In the Lord Christ’s Name † May Grace, Mercy and Peace strengthen you, for the are gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthened by Grace – but how are we strengthened Praying for Faith and Patience Illusion that I can conquer all The word is not bound What is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Left The Altar?

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 21, 2007

This is a message to challenge one to a closer relation to Christ.

HAVE YOU LEFT THE ALTAR? GENESIS 12:1-13:4 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: For the believer the altar speaks of consecration. It is so easy to move away from that place of consecration. This study will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Creeping Things

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

Challenging message about mixing worship with worldliness.

Ezekiel 8:1-12 KJV And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. [2] Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal