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  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "Testing, 1,2,3"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,952 views

    A message to challenge church-goers to examine the legitimacy of their conversion.

    “Testing 1,2,3” II Corinthians 13:5 November 11, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas qgmorrow@st-andrew.com Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Samuel Low avatar

    Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

    Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,045 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Easter Story: What It Is Not Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,225 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Truly Experience Revival

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,233 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Zeal For God

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 41,546 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Roger avatar

    The Attitude Of The Seeker Of One More Soul

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    To challenge people to reach one more soul for Christ.

    THE ATTITUDE OF A SEEKER OF ONE MORE SOUL Luke 15:1-10 1. He is not satisfied with what he has as long as there is ONE MORE that is lost. „« The shepherd surely could have just waited a few months and he would have had well over a hundred sheep in his flock. „« The woman could have worn her head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willing To Follow

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

    Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Out Of The Box

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,629 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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    2005 A Repeat Of 2004? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    the challenge from Jesus to actually hear him speak.

    MARK 4 V21-25 Here we are the first Sunday of 2005, the beginning of another year. Some of you may have made New Year resolutions – you are going to lose weight, get fit, give up some bad habit and be more disciplined in your spiritual life. It is the last of those I want to concentrate on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Dealing With The Devil

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,417 views

    A challenge to wake up, work out and walk right.

    Dealing With The Devil Ephesians 6:12 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Introduction He blinds the minds of the unsaved. He steals away the good seed sown in the heart. He lulls unbelievers into a false sense of security. He lays snares for those unaware. He masquerades as an angel of light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Dream

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 46,728 views

    IThis is a great sermon for challenging your church to dream.

    What is Your Dream? By: Pastor Donny Granberry Over the past 4 ½ years I have preached several messages on the subject of dreams. This morning I would like to address the subject of dreams again with this question, “What is Your Dream?” The question this morning is not can you dream, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is About Time!

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    New Year’s challenge to use time wisely.

    Eph. 5:15-17 It is about time! Intro: There is a story of an "old Norwegian who had kept very careful note of his life in a series of notebooks on the shelf of his business. On his eightieth birthday he went to the store and pulled the books from the shelf and behan to compute his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Thomas And The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    thomas demanded proof and was rebuked and challenged by Christ to beleive

    Thomas and the Resurrection John 20.24-31 We are all very good at categorising people or placing them in certain boxes. So for example we see a single mum and we immediately place her in a certain place socially. Or we see someone with a drug or alcohol problem and we place them in a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steve Greene avatar

    What Happens When Fishermen Don't Fish?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,516 views

    This message challenges Christians to become actively involved in evangelism.

    What Happens When Fishermen Don’t Fish? Matthew 4:18-22 NIV [18] As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. [19] "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Living Out Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 27,488 views

    A challenge not to just talk about faith, but to live it out.

    This morning I am beginning a new sermon series called 40 Days of Faith. For the next forty days (or six weeks), I will be sharing six messages that I hope will strengthen your faith and mine. 1. Living Out Your Faith 2. Deepening Your Faith (Prayer) 3. Deepening Your Faith (Bible Study) 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist