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Divine Appointment On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

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Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal and God answers

I Kings 18.7-40 Elijah - a nation to its knees Do you remember the TV programme Opportunity Knocks with Huey Green? Do you remember the catch phrase? “It is make your mind up times folks. Such a moment has now arrived for the people of Israel. It is now three and a half years later. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

| 2,794 views

Jude challenges the readers to fight and contend for the faith.

Title: A Faith Worth Fighting For Theme: To show the importance of “contending for our faith” and how to fight. Text: Jude 3 – 4 Opening Scripture: Jud 1:1-4 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Thankful And Productive In Troubled Times

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

| 1,490 views

Paul challenges the church to be a workmen that is not ashamed of the Gospel.

Being Thankful and productive in these troubled times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Introduction- Good morning online listeners, we are glad that you have joined us. If you would turn to 2 Timothy, we are going to start there and use some other scriptures to launch what Apostle Paul calls his charge to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

For Such A Time As This…

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005

based on 132 ratings

| 160,920 views

The challenge Esther received is found in Esther 4:14 and it may very well be the challenge that our Savior has for you at this point in your life.

Why are you positioned where you are? Why do you work where you work? Why do you live where you live? Why do you go to school where you go to school? Why do you go to church where you go to church? You do what you do because God has assigned you there - and here – “for such at time as ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-16, Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Praying For?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 4,777 views

When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

"WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Great Prayers Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 4,632 views

Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

based on 1 rating

| 14,376 views

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Test Of Real Faith

Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001

based on 135 ratings

| 5,088 views

A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 21,164 views

A 3 point Outline challenging the Christian to live for God.

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future (KJV) Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Invisible Armies

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 4, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 17,150 views

Spiritual blindness, its cure, and a challenge for modern Christians.

Invisible Armies II Kings 6:15-17 INTRO.: after the division of the kingdom of Israel into Judah and Israel, the prophet Elisha ministered in the northern kingdom of Israel. Syria, also known as Aram, was a relentless enemy of Israel and conducted raids into Israeli territory. The king of Syria, at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Easter Story: What It Is Not Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 12, 2003

based on 88 ratings

| 5,268 views

a challenge to think through the authentic easter’s message

16For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the power of our Lord Jesus Christ and his coming again. We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes. 17And he received honor and glory from God the Father when God’s glorious, majestic voice called down from heaven, "This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Truly Experience Revival

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 15, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 4,285 views

A sermon to challenge people to really experience revival in their lives.

HOW TO TRULY EXPERIENCE REVIVAL ISA. 1 TONIGHT WE BEGIN REVIVAL SERVICES WITH BRO. KEN TRIVETTE FROM TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH IN CHATTANOOGA. I HAVE BEEN ANTICIPATING THIS MEETING SINCE THE TIME THAT I FELT THE LORD LEADING ME TO INVITE HIM TO PREACH THIS REVIVAL FOR US. THIS MORNING I WANT TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Box

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 14, 2004

based on 109 ratings

| 13,666 views

A message challenging students to not limit God concerning their abilities.

Out of the Box “Discovering God’s BIG plans for our lives” Introduction Place 3 boxes in front of the audience. Say: The worst enemy, we have in doing great things for God, are these 3 boxes. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: United Methodist

Missionary Commissioning Service

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 16,555 views

This message is a challenge to a missionary couple and to the church supporting them.

November 4, 2001 Commissioning Service For the Twinems As I was looking for what I might share today, someone said to me that in all their years in church, they had never been to a commissioning service. This just isn’t an everyday occurrence. It is especially rare to have a pastor who has ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8, Mark 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal For God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 41,608 views

A challenging lesson on getting excited about serving God.

Title: Zeal for God Text: Multi-texted-Topical Introduction: Have you ever gotten tired of a concept or idea or maybe even a word. ‒ T.V. commercials remind me of this. ‒ How many of us really like the 3 minute long Sports Illustrated commercials any more? ‒ How many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Hebrews 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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