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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Positive Conduct In A Negative Culture Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    Behavioral guidelines for the believer for engaging a post-Christian culture in a postive manner.

    Most of us know that there is currently a war raging. But what we don’t hear on the news every night is that there is a war raging on our own soil - not just halfway around the world in Afghanistan and Iraq. The war in which we are engaged is a culture war. It is a conflict to see what our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Positive Under Pressure

    Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 63,706 views

    Learn how to maintain when everything falls apart

    Staying Positive under Pressure Exodus 14:13 For the past couple of weeks, the Lord has burdened me with the various needs in the body. I will say again as I have so many other times; I am excited about God’s presence and power being manifested week after week. Let’s continue to dare to dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Accentuating The Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,581 views

    Words can build up or tear down

    Accentuating the Positive in a Negative World June 27, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Last week we learned God made us with needs that are met by others. 1 Made is His image/likeness a Praise, good & kind words b What’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 58,364 views

    When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

    “Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Enjoying Your Position In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    Second in a series on Ephesians

    Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Position in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-22   Michael Dell. Sanford Weill. Gerald Levin. John Chambers. Henry Silverman. Ever heard of those people? Do any of those names ring a bell? They’re all millionaires. And they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sunday School Challenge

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,247 views

    Sunday school is facing serious problems in the 21st Century.

    THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION Sunday School is facing serious problems while at the same time there is great potential as she enters the 21st Century. B. PROBLEMS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Many denominations are struggling with attendance. 2. Publishing houses see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Five Fold Challenge

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 5, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    The spirit of God wants to challenge the hearts and walks of every believer to step up the pace.

    WE HAVE A FIVE FOLD CHALLENGE BEFORE US By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like to give credit for the main points to Joe Girlder, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. I adapted this from a lesson he gave to the 71st Kentucky District ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To The Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 30, 2006
     | 2,516 views

    The believer must stay faithfully committed to Jesus until the rapture or their funeral.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 4 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Rev. 2:18-29 Oct. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Mission Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,327 views

    The church must have a mission and a vision in order to grow and survive. This message examines what John says in 3 John.

    THE CHURCH’S MISSION CHALLENGE 3 John 5-8 INTRO: The finest days of any congregation come when there is a clear vision of the church’s mission and a clear understanding of and commitment to that vision. John wrote to a fellowship of believers who struggled to determine the priority of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering The Challenges Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,872 views

    Message #4 in series, "Pursuing Victory." How to "beat the Emmaus Road Blues," how to overcome the challenges life brings our way.

    Series: Pursuing Victory Message #3: Conquering the Challenges Of Life" -- How To Overcome Disappointment, Despair, and Depression Luke 24:17 -- "And (Jesus) said to them, ’What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?’ And they stood still, looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Face The Challenge

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    Fresh start but old message, share about Jesus Christ and His love.

    1-4-04 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Matthew 5: 16 ; 2 Cor 5: 17 We are so thankful that the Lord Jesus really bless us in so many things such as our life, thank the Lord that we are alive & kicking. Some can’t make it this year so its really a wonderful thing to be thankful for. We thank the Lord that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Year Challenge

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,792 views

    Challenging for commitment in the year ahead

    A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR “I do concentrate on this; I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal -my reward the honour of being called by God in Christ.” [Philippians 3:14 J B Philips] As we face another New Year, it is good to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

    Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Life's Challenges

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 58,803 views

    Many times, it takes years of failures and setbacks to become an "overnight success". Abraham Lincoln had two failed businesses, one nervous breakdown, endured the death of his sweetheart, and was defeated for public office no less than 10 times over the

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:1-23 TEXT: “And the Lord was with Joseph” [Genesis 39:2]] In my Christian life I have noticed that God doesn’t waste anything? Everything happens in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Short Challenge: Worship Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    This message is a short challenge about how to truly worship God in Spirit and in Truth.

    Short Challenge: Worship Lk.10:27 - Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Heart: your emotions, appetites and desires. Love God with those. Soul: your image, personality, etc. Love God with those. Strength: your energy, resources, time, etc. Love God with those. Mind: your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational