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  • Darrell Vaughn avatar

    Coming Clean Before A Holy God.

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,754 views

    A Challenging invitation for Christianity to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit by coming clean before a Holy God.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Jesus Style

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,290 views

    A challenge to follow Jesus example of how to live in constant commincation with the Father, and to live a life of obedience.

    Pastor Glenn Newton New Hope Church of the Nazarene Text: John 5:16-30 JN 5:16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted him. 17 Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." 18 For this reason the Jews tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Where Have You Hidden Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2010
     | 5,467 views

    Stewardship of life is the aim of this message. Believers are challenged to consider the employment of their money, of their time and of their spiritual gifts.

    “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,266 views

    Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

    Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,018 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

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    Bridging The Gap!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,840 views

    This message challenges us to take a serious look at the attitude of the Church and its efforts in reaching the lost.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 Title: “Bridging The Gap” Introduction: The situation of Jerusalem is not a pretty one! · Sinning is the order of the day. · The sinning business is growing at an alarming rate unchecked. · Those with the responsibility of addressing the problem have also been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Real Respect For Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,971 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

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    Be Perfect

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 30, 2012
     | 7,724 views

    God challenges us in His Word to be perfect and it is possible for every believer to obtain biblical perfection.

    Be Perfect 2 Cor. 13:1-14 See: Vs.9, 11 Paul prays for the church of Corinth to be perfect. Remember this is the carnal minded church who Paul often rebuked and even in this text He tells them to examine themselves to see if they are even in the faith. Perfect defined: It doesn’t mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reformation

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,361 views

    The Bible is our authority, we should challenge everything, and then not be afraid to change - lessons from the Reformation.

    We’re leaving our series entitled, “You Are Lord: Understanding and Embracing the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” We are going to take a break. We only have one message left in our series and next week we are going to be getting back to it talking about our future. Jesus is Lord of our future. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Presence Of God’s Love Series

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 8, 2009
     | 7,050 views

    This is a message intended to challenge the audience to a commitment to the Lord who revealed His awesome love at the Cross.

    The Presence of God’s Love John 3: 16 Christmas for most people has come to be equated with the giving and receiving of presents, families gathering to share tokens of their love. During December there will be holiday get-togethers where small gifts are exchanged and bonus checks given out. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking God Seriously Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017
     | 20,806 views

    This sermon covers Genesis 19 - the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and challenges us to take God seriously.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a man who grew watermelons to supplement his meager income. 1. He was doing pretty well, until some local kids began sneaking into his watermelon patch at night to eat his watermelons. 2. After some careful thought, he came up with a clever idea that he thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Lillie M. Jackson

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015
     | 7,018 views

    Lillie was a believer in Christ who loved her familly, overcame several challenges, and worked in the church.

    Funeral Eulogy Lillie Jackson 11/29/2015 Psalms 116:15-15 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-35 God took notice and smiled on Monday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Lillie Jackson rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,298 views

    This sermon challenges us to determine what we are living by and how to put our giving into practice

    Acts 20:17-38 It is more blessed to give than to receive Introduction This portion of scripture is part of the Apostle Paul’s farewell tour. He is on his way to Jerusalem and foresees that he will never see the elders in the church of Ephesus again. As Paul speaks his farewell message he does ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018
     | 9,729 views

    3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

    Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honor Your Father & Mother Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 3, 2022
     | 3,116 views

    Based on Ex. 20:12 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how to honor parents for a lifetime.

    “HONOR YOUR FATHER & MOTHER” Ex. 20:12 FBCF – 7/3/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of talk in our tumultuous society these days about parents & kids. - The traditional nuclear family of a dad, mom, & kids is no longer seen as the only pattern for a family. - The legalization of gay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist