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  • David Beirne avatar

    Pete's Challenge Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    What to do when it’s gut-check time. Where do you stand?

    A Challenge John 6:66-69 Intro. A challenge: when it gets intense how do you react? when you’re the only one, are you ready to stand alone? In John’s gospel, chap 7 begins with intense opposition building. Jesus’s popularity basically is going downhill. 1. The question: Now that it is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Challenge

    Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    In the life of a Christian there are many things that we do that we can often refer to as "stumbling blocks." These are barriers in our personal walk with Christ Jesus our LORD.

    "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance . . . and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 153 ratings
     | 54,876 views

    A sermon on patience as one of the fruits of the Spirit. (Sermon 4 in the series)

    Introduction: 1. Patience, just the word is enough to remind most of us that we haven’t arrived. I don’t care who you are, I know that you sometimes struggle with being patient. It doesn’t matter whether you are a kid or a senior adult, there are times when other people get to you. 2. I had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenges Of Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 24, 2009
     | 3,342 views

    Love is the loftiest word in the human vocabulary. God is love’s home. How do we get home?

    The Challenges of Love – Sermon for Suites by the Lake – January 24, 2008 What is it that humans need in order to live? What do we need in order to be alive? You may have heard of something called Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. He said that what humans need is: To breath, to eat, to drink, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 21,220 views

    Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

    This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,734 views

    How to Persevere in the Christian Life

    The Challenge of Perseverance How to persevere Remove Obstacles (Hebrews 12:1) Receive Encouragement (12:1-4) From the People of faith(12:1) From the Jesus (12:3-4) From the Word (12:5a) Receive Discipline (12:5b-11) Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek today. We are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,935 views

    Why we serve and what results when we serve.

    The basis of this series is from Nelson Searcy and The Journey Church, however this message is my own. The Challenge of Servanthood John 13:1-5, 12-17, 34-35 When we Serve, We Humble Ourselves When we Serve, We Lead Others When we Serve, We Love God Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,570 views

    Living a godly life is the better life. What must we invest ourselves in to live a godly life and experience the better life?

    This series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own, however. The Challenge of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 2 Peter 1:3-8 Worldliness has value for nothing Godliness has value for everything Godliness requires Divine Intervention Godliness requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 1, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,272 views

    Have people considered the cost of what it truly means to be an obedient follower of the Lord?

    This series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journy church. This sermon however, is my own. The Challenge of Obedience Obediently following Christ is costly Obediently following Christ is to be prioritized Obediently following Christ is to be continual Slide Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    How can we be sure to experience eternity and live now so we will enjoy that eternity beyone what has been given to us.

    The Challenge of Eternity 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Experiencing Eternal Life in the future, means building on an eternal foundation now Building on Jesus Christ as our foundation is Solid and Eternal Building on anything else as our foundation is Sandy and Temporary Enjoying Eternal Rewards in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenges Of Rebuilding

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,569 views

    This was a presentation to the Canadian Valley Technology Center near OKC) on the anniversary of the EF-5 tornado that destroyed their facilities. They are in the process of rebuilding. This was to encourage their moral in the effort.

    1. Daniel and Ezekiel Webster Doing Nothing Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, was to be absent from the home. He left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenging Calls Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,980 views

    Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

    Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Giant Challenges

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,905 views

    This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

    1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,761 views

    Jesus confronts religious leaders

    Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accepting The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    Will the church accept the challenge of Christ to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth?

    "Accepting the Challenge" (Acts 1:1-11) INTRODUCTION Now that Christ was physically gone, he gave the disciples (and the church) their "job description." * Matthew 28:18-20 * Mark 16:15-16 * John 20:21 The perpetual message and challenge for believers is to go and transform the world. Challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist