Sermons on Challenges Of Secularism:

It Is Well! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2015

A funeral sermon, challenge for those present at the service of a man recently come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

I first met ……. around 20 months ago when his nephew brought him along to a service here at the Salvation Army. ……. was keen to sort things out with “God” as he felt spiritually distant from him. in the course of time we spent a bit of time in prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Keep Your Eyes On God Through Your Tears

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 19, 2015

This sermon encourages us to keep our focus entirely on the Lord in the midst of challenging situations that bring pain and tears.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD THROUGH YOUR TEARS INTRODUCTION - I remember a song I used to love to listen to in my younger days. It was sung by Reggae singer Johnny Nash and it went like this: Every night I wake up crying, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Loosed !

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

This message will be a challenge for many because the church, in general, has become a place where the power of God does not exist.

Even though Jesus has purchased our complete redemption, Satan tries to make us feel as if we still belong to him. He brings us into situations that confuse us and takes our focus off of the deliverance that now belongs to us as children of God. Christians are often blind to the needs of others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Is The Adversary

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 19, 2017

A look at a challenging passage that indicates that when we refuse Jesus as Savior He will become our Adversary at judgment.

- These verses seem out of place. Why would Jesus end what He was saying here with talk about going to court? It doesn’t really seem to have much to do with the points He’s just made. - When that happens (and it happens at multiple places in the gospels), the temptation is to either presume that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:58-59

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Go

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

A look at the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch and a challenge to each of us to arise and go when God asks us to.

Arise and Go Acts 8:26-39 A man walks along a lonely desert road Dangers lie all around him The obvious danger of the extreme heat easily takes its toll on even the strongest of men But being in the desert brings other hazards Wild beasts, starving, not having eaten in weeks Ready to pounce on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Courageous!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 29, 2020

God has always called His people to live by Faith, not by Fear. This message will be a great challenge to live by Faith.

Be Strong and Courageous! Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua Installed as Leader 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Get Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A challenge to not choose just what's easy in life but to pursue what God wants no matter what

How’s your bucket list? Remember, we’re dealing with some of the items the Bible teaches are important for us to tend to before we kick the bucket! That means investing in what matters, and figuring out what’s true. Today we add a new item. Remember also that we’re working on projects that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"plucked From The River" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 12, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 2:1-10 - Challenges hearers to stand strong against Satanic attacks on the family.

“PLUCKED FROM THE RIVER” Ex. 2:1-10 FBCF – 4/11/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start this message w/ some questions: - How many of you struggle w/ unworthiness or feeling unqualified to do something? - How many of you wrestle w/ leadership issues? - How many of you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021

By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adversity Turns The Tide.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2021

We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be without any problems, or issues or challenges....

Adversity Turns The Tide. Daniel 3:23-30NLT We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be without any problems, or issues or challenges. Did you know that astronauts that spend any length of time in zero gravity experience serious medical complications? Without any resistance, they lose ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-30, 1 Peter 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle We Fight Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 13, 2021

Based on Eph. 6:12 - Sermon challenges hearers to know how to fight spiritual battles & be victorious.

“THE BATTLE WE FIGHT” Eph. 6:12 FBCF – 8/8/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 42 books on different battles & wars in my personal library – Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam. The Book of War. 500+ pages – concise 1-2 page synopses of battles going back as far as The Battle of Kadesh – 1274 BC. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua And The Battle Of Jericho

Contributed by Austin Lamos on May 21, 2021

A new look at a familiar story. First Preached at Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge on 5/7/2021

Good Evening. Tonight, we’re going to look at tone of my favorite OT Bible stories. It’s one you’re probably all familiar with, which is dangerous. When we become too familiar with a story, we can fool ourselves into thinking we know everything about it that there is to know. But the thing about ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God Vs. Pharaoh, Round 1 (Exodus 5:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 30, 2021

Pharaoh seemingly wins round 1. And Moses challenges God about this, and calls on Him to fix that.

This morning, we find ourselves working in Exodus 5. Before we jump in, I just want to help you in two different ways. First, one of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself in the shoes of people involved in the story. And I assume you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23

Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021

This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

- This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist