Sermons on Challenges Of Secularism:

Mastering Success For Life!

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! This sermon will also challenge churches on the importance to being successful!

Mastering Success For Life! Jeremiah 29:11 We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book…continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.” NLT Rarely ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Due Unto His Name

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 10, 2005

Names do matter and God’s Name matters most of all. How many Christians will be willing to take on the "Blasphemy Challenge!

Scripture – I Chronicles 16:29, Psalm 29:2 & Psalm 96:8 Statement: Christians ought to honour and defend the name of God as we would the name of a loved one. We honour God’s name by living in obedience to Him. Introduction: Shakespeare’s Juliet makes the statement, “A rose by any other name would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:8

Denomination: Baptist

Put The Pedal To The Metal!

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 1, 2005

When going through challenging times, we are called to put our faith to work and place our trust and confidence in God.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in case you are wondering about the title of this sermon, I want you to know that we are in no way promoting illegal activities such as speeding. A few days ago I went for my early evening walk when I heard the wroom, wroom – two young men in a dark gray car ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Proposing A New Image For Old Age

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A message for "older members" month (May) that challenges myths about aging and what people can do in thier twilight years.

Proposing a New Image for Old Age Sunday, May 5, 2002 TEXT: II Corinthians 4: 7, 16-18 You might find today’s sermon title a little funny. It’s a beautiful Sunday in May and we’re talking about getting old. What made me start thinking along this line was something in our Presbyterian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Biggest Tent Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Abraham faces his biggest challenge yet. And through it God shows a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ through the sacrifice of Isaac.

Abraham didn’t wake up one morning and say "Oh, I better get my prayer life in order - today’s a big test day from God." We don’t get that chance either - and our relationship with the Lord needs to be in order so that on any day a test comes - we’ll be ready. We learn today about the nature of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Calling Of The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 20, 2004

In John 12, we see the calling of the Passion on the life of Jesus and we too are challenged to embrace that calling for our lives today!

Jesus Predicts His Death John 12 23Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Big Ears Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

James challenges us to have Big Ears when it comes to a make over- this series of messages kicked off the new year

INTRODUCTION, Well it happened again. There I was minding my business during the Holiday Season. Kathy and I went to the new Pullman Square Movie Theater to see the film “Oceans 12” I got in line to purchase my tickets when it happened – 2 Please, and then he rang up the price and there it was a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep, Snakes, And Doves

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord sends us out like sheep among wolves,and challenges us to be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.

Sheep, Snakes, and Doves Matthew 10:16-39 The world is on a collision course with disaster. It isn’t a massive asteroid hurling towards earth that threatens humanity, or global warming, or the AIDS epidemic. It is the clash between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. And the clock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-39

Denomination: Holiness

Age Doesn't Matter

Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006

A sermon on the importance of youth ministry in the church. Challenging the adluts to support and everyone to be part of the ministry, especially the young people in the days of their youth.

“AGE DOESN’T MATTER” (Eccleciastes 12:1; I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 1:5 & I Peter 4:10) by C. James R. Betia A message for the Youth Ministry Sunday of Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sta. Rosa on November 19, 2006. Introduction A blessed evening to everyone! I thank God for the opportunity that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers Partners In Nurturing Children

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 15, 2006

Parenting is a challenge. Joshua 24:14-15 has teachings that give great advice for mothers who are partners in nurturing their children.

Mothers -- Partners in Nurturing Children Joshua 24:14-15 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourself this day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

From No Account To Significance

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006

Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Brethren

A Richly Rewarding Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 10, 2005

Many things happen to us throughout our lives that will challenge our faith. In such a time, sight will fail us but faith will triumph!

A RICHLY REWARDING FAITH “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is the Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work Today Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006

When facing challenges, pray and seek God’s leading. Walls will fall by God’s grace and His favour flows.

FACING LIFE’S CHALLENGES Esther – Fighting for her life and the lives of the entire Jewish nation David – His town destroyed, his family and children captured. Elijah – Running for his life, so depressed he came to a point he prayed that he might die – “Lord, I have had enough, take my life!” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005

This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

(This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan