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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Appointed An Apostle

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

    Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Judgment Of The Goats And Sheep

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    A sermon that challenges men to accept Christ for they will have to face judgment.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    White Washed Or Washed White?

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,333 views

    A message will prompt a salvation evaluation and challenge believers to live for the Lord.

    White Washed or Washed White? Matthew 23:27-28 This morning we will pose the question, have you been washed white or white washed? I think all of us know what white wash is. White-wash- (noun) a liquid composition for whitening a surface, (verb) to gloss over or cover up (as vices or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Claiming The Promises

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,142 views

    A message that challenges us to never retire from the service to the King.

    Claiming the Promises Pastor Glenn Newton 9-10-2000 Joshua 14:6-15 JOS 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Best Of Both Worlds

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    Challenge to choose the worship and service to and of God - rather than the world.

    THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Joshua 24:15; I Kings 18:21; Luke 11:23; Luke 16:13. Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time For A Faith Lift

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 15,426 views

    How to respond when we face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

    TIME FOR A FAITH LIFT Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1: 5-25 1. There’s a company on the Internet called Face Lift, aggressively marketing their non-surgical rejuvenating product. Their web page states: • Think about it . . . you can look younger in just 15 minutes. Simply apply our formula, and lift 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Chair Are You Sitting In?

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,395 views

    An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

    What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Daring Great Things For God

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,894 views

    A close look at the challenges that David faced in his confrontation with Goliath

    Daring Great Things For God Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-44 Theme: Great causes present great challenges. I. They challenge our motives – See 1 Samuel 17:1-28. Eliab, David’s oldest brother, asked a question that is relevant to anyone in similar shoes. “Why have you come?” God cares more about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Truly Love Me?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,663 views

    The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

    DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Kins avatar

    New Wine & Old Whiners

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,916 views

    This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

    Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Godly Mother"

    Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

    “A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Poms avatar

    Godsfearlessvictors

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,580 views

    This will get your congregation going in the morning a challenge and call to arms.

    Title: God’s fearless victors. Text: Joshua 1:1-8 Introduction: All of you here today in some way or another, like it or not are in a battle. Small ones big ones lengthy or short they just exist. I believe their purpose is pruning! John 15. Ya know a tree grows the most at the breaking points- ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Arthur Coffman avatar

    Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

    Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

    What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    How Far Can You Go On Empty

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    This message is a challenge to prayer instead of the busy-ness of church life.

    Amos 4:4 KJV Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: Amos 5:4-6 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: [5] But seek not Bethel, nor enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal