Sermons on Challenges Of Secularism:

Advancing Through The Challenges Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022

In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenging Gift Of Prophecy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2022

Jesus exercising the gift of prophecy did not always bring about immediate growth in the population of the kingdom of God, and it will seldom do that for us.

Thursday of the 3rd week in Lent When one commits himself to Christ in Baptism, three gifts come along with that commitment. Just as Jesus was, the Holy Spirit anoints the Christian to be priest, prophet, and leader. Jesus Himself was a priest according to the order of Melchisedek, not Levi or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Ezekiel 18:31-32, Jeremiah 7:23-28, Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Challenges Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 22, 2021

Amongst the many interpretations, the challenges of life have been defined as "The situation of being faced with something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart” once remarked: “Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow. The challenge of life is intended to make you better, not bitter.” James 1:2-4 reminds us: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Isaiah 41:13, Philippians 4:13

Faith In The Face Of Challenges Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Faith is not the absence of trouble, but the unshakeable confidence in God’s promises even when circumstances seem contrary.

FAITH IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Challenges are an inevitable part of life, but as believers, our response to trials distinguishes us from the world. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge: Greater Effort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2022

This is a 3 part lesson of on EXERTING MORE EFFORT. Little effort? Little satisfaction!

THE CHALLENGE: EFFORT: STRETCH YOURSELF… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YouTube Wade Hughes. (This is a 3 part lesson.) Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Of The Open Doors

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2023

Let us consider how open doors might be great opportunities to trust God's plan. Do we pray the prison doors open instead of see the opportunity to advance the cross?

THE CHALLENGE OF THE OPEN DOOR OF TRUST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) OPEN DOORS CAME IN MANY WAYS! Seems there was a lot of police activity and sirens in the area. This was one of the hottest days of the summer. A lady got out of her car and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Colossians 4:3, Acts 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumphing In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Victory is closer than you think, as you are destined to triumph. There is an unbreakable force within you, the divine life, which guarantees your victory in all life's challenges. This force is activated by the new birth.

Introduction: Life is a constant battle, and to succeed, we must be willing to fight. Victory is within reach for those who believe they are born to win. The key to triumph lies in the indomitable spirit within us, the God-kind of life that begins with new birth. 1. Job: Despite losing everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: Victory, Strength, Life Challenges

Overcoming Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Are you tired of the devil meddling with your life, your family, your finances, and your faith? Jesus says, 'Enough Is Enough!' Are you exhausted from the cycle of drugs, alcohol, unstable relationships, or job hopping? Jesus provides the answer and the way out.

Have you ever felt tired of the devil messing with you, your family, your finances, and your faith? Jesus is saying, "Enough Is Enough!" Have you ever been tired of using drugs, alcohol, or constantly seeking new relationships or jobs? Well, Jesus understands that feeling too. Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Faith, Resilience

Hope Beyond Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

No matter what you're facing today, remember that there's a promising future waiting for you. Something good is on its way, beyond these challenges.

I don't know what you may be going through today, but God wants you to know that there is hope for your future. Something good is coming after this. In 2 Samuel 8:1, it says that David defeated the Philistines and took control over them. He conquered them and brought them under his authority. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1

Topics: Faith, Trust, Resilience, Courage

A Four-Part Challenge PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores enduring faith, spiritual discipline, and promoting gospel truth, encouraging believers to actively live out their faith amid life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to share in the joy of our faith, to bolster each other in the face of trials, and to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Topics: Walking Strong, Spiritually

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 4 - Killing The Imago Dei: Answering The Questions Of Relativism & Secular Humanism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 4, 2019

Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.

Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019

The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16, Isaiah 8:12-13, Hebrews 11:1, John 17:3, Philippians 3:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2013

How do we treat Thanksgiving when the culture is trying to drive God out of that feast?

Thanksgiving Day 2013 Now Thank We All Our God “And now bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These words, from the wisdom of Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, inspired the hymn “Now Thank We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

Apostates Devise New Ways To Spoil Everyone’s Christmas

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 17, 2009

Apostates Devise New Ways To Spoil Everyone’s Christmas

One of the shortcomings I remember the most about the Christian elementary school I attended was how a number of the less-than dedicated educators would punish all of the students for the misbehavior of a single pupil. To this day, I remain convinced this had more to do with lazy teachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Of The World Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

In this 7th sermon in the series, John describes worldly living. He gives a DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD, tells us what to DO WITH THE WORLD, and finally gives the DESTINY OF THE WORLD.

TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 TITLE: The way of the world SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Worldly living OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 23, 2011 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text is 1st John 2:15-17 today. We are still continuing in the sermon series: Letters from John. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ