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  • Tongue Taming Challenges

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    Ordinary Proper 19: We face an uphill battle as we consider the challenge of getting our tongue - our speech - under control. But that is precisely what St. James exhorts us to do!

    Words matter - they matter a lot. In order to uncover the processes that destroy unions, marital researchers studied couples over the course of years, and even decades, and retraced the star-crossed steps of those who had split up back to their wedding day. What they discovered is unsettling. None ...read more

  • 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

  • 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

  • Challenge Of Lighthouse Living Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 30, 2007
     | 4,762 views

    THE THESSALONIANS HELP US UNDERSTAND WHAT THE CHALLENGES WILL BE AS WE ENDEAVOR TO LIVE AS LIGHTHOUSES.

    Living as a Lighthouse January 28, 2007 Challenge of Lighthouse Living 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRODUCTION When she was 1 1/2, she was extremely ill, and she lost both her vision and hearing. It was like entering a different world, with completely new rules, and she got very frustrated. By the ...read more

  • Giant Sized Challenges

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,834 views

    Seeing our challenges from God’s perspective instead of our own.

    Numbers 13, Joshua 14 Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, opens his book with the story of Chippy the Parakeet. Chippy’s cage was being cleaned out one day by his owner when this particular event occurred. Chippy’s owner had the vacuum cleaner out...had the attachments removed...and ...read more

  • A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,630 views

    This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

  • God's Challenge To Graduates

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 47,051 views

    Baccalaureate service for the 2010 graduating class of Fort Supply High School

    Baccalaureate – Fort Supply 2010 God’s challenge to you Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you this morning. I know that some of you I’ve never met, so I’ll introduce myself. My name is Ken ...read more

  • Facing The Challenges Of 2010!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    So much for the past year! But, considering the tide of events, it seems we will be facing greater challenges this year. Let’s gear up!

    Introduction: Two teenage brothers grew up as hooligans in a slum, making a living as couriers of illegal substances traded in the streets. These egocentric thugs religiously kept their dodgy earnings and shrewdly started their own illicit modus operandi until they became self-made millionaires ...read more

  • Getting Ready For The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
     | 7,111 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Rebuilding". As you start fresh, be prepared for the challenges that come with the new beginning.

    Series: Rebuilding [#2] GETTING READY FOR THE CHALLENGE Nehemiah 2:1-10 Introduction: Rebuilding has never been easy. One of the largest problems we face as we rebuild is we want everything to be rebuilt immediately and it doesn’t work that way. As we rebuild, you might as well get ready ...read more

  • The Challenge Through Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,930 views

    Being a genuine disciple of Christ is a very tall order. We are to live in such a way that reflects His character and grace. How is that possible? We must pattern our lives after Christ. We are challenged to imitate the Lord we serve.

    The Challenge through Discipleship 2 Timothy 1: 12-14 As we consider discipleship, and our responsibility to follow Christ while investing in others, the Lord Himself stands as the great example. He was fully surrendered to the Father’s will and spent much of His time investing in the ...read more

  • Accept Every Challenge

    Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jun 25, 2016
     | 7,207 views

    Say YES to a challenge for you will always prosper when you walk with God

    Key verse: Joshua 1:9 ...Be strong & courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. In life you will always have to fight to be able to have your own place and name. If you are wise, you will know that every challenge in life offers ...read more

  • Answering The Atheist Challenge Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,912 views

    Our witness to modern culture has an ally in the fundamental weakness of atheism.

    Monday of 6th Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes “It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that man comes by faith to the contemplation and appreciation of the divine plan.” (GS 15) These words of the Council Fathers remind us that we are approaching the great Solemnities of ...read more

  • Challenging Our Religion Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011
     | 8,477 views

    So Jesus came to challenge and to change the way people think. And as He continued to challenge religion His ministry led Him to a variety of places. We see two of them today.

    “Challenging our Religion” Matthew 12:1-14 Eventually the ministry of Jesus was sure to cause great controversy. After all, Jesus challenged all of the religious leaders of the day. The Pharisees, the Saducees, anyone who was teaching tradition over truth. Jesus was never ...read more

  • Joshua's Farewell Challenge Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,374 views

    Joshua reflects on the conquest of the land and the need for the people to be serious about being faithful to God

    The land has been conquered. The people are beginning to settle into their new life in the promised land. Joshua is coming to the end of a long life. So he calls the people to come and hear his final words of encouragement and challenge. What he has to say is critical for their life together and, ...read more

  • When The Enemy Challenges

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger.

    When the Enemy Challenges July 10, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:1-11 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...read more