Sermons on Challenges Of Secularism:

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004

A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Here We Are Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the beginning of a new year - a challenge to commitment

Here we are …Lord! Here we are at the beginning of 2004. Another year lies behind us and a new year lies before us. I never make New Year resolutions – mainly because I never keep them. I start off with good intentions but that is all they ever seem to remain – good intentions. So today as we, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Challenge for people to make a committment to give.

STEWARDSHIP #5 CROSSING OVER Joshua 3:1-13 Today is our celebration Sunday. For 8 months we have been waiting for this Sunday to complete what our early forefathers started in 1886 It’s been an interesting journey as we have invited you to Be challenged to give sacrificially to something that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Man For The White House

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2004

Challenge to Christians to establish Christ as Master.

PP0524 DATE GOD’S MAN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Ezekiel 22:30-31. "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." "Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 7, 2004

A new year’s challenge to faithfulness

As many of you know, I don’t follow sports teams closely. And football is not my favorite sport, but I do try to find out who is playing in some of the bowls on New Year’s weekend. This year I heard that Ohio State would play in the Fiesta Bowl, not in the Rosebowl where they would like to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

Have You Done What You Could?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2005

Challenge to believers to accomplish their best for the Lord.

PP0548 DATE HAVE YOU DONE WHAT YOU COULD? Mark 14:1-9. Mr 14:1 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 2 But they said, Not on the feast day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Comfortable Christians Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

Challenging the false thinking of comfortable Christians

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 12, 13, & 14 TITLE: “COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANS” INTRODUCTION: A. Many of you have probably heard the old story about an ancient village where all the people who lived there were blind. One day, while ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Have You Been Eating With?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005

A challenge to meet people where they are.

Who Have You Been Eating With? Luke 15:1-7 July 11, 2004 Luke 15:1 (NLT) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. Who’s The Target Audience?  Jesus’ audience was made up of tax collectors and “sinners” – They were hungry for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing A Life That Matters

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 18, 2005

Its a challenge to live a life with impact.

This morning, I am challenging you to join us in a journey. A pursuit actually. Pursuing a life that matters. A life of impact. Life is full of decisions. Do you agree? But, do you know that the decisions that matter in life are not always earth-shaking? It’s our day to day decisions that either ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Cost You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005

A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Mother

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006

Mothers Day challenge to honor mothers

 Three mothers were talking about how devoted their sons were to them. One bragged, ““My son is so devoted to me, for my birthday he gave me an all-expenses- paid cruise around the world.”” The second boasted, ““That’’s nothing. Mine threw a huge catered affair for me, and he flew in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: *other

Freedom From Religion Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

A challenge to avoid being Pharisaical in the church.

The Apostle Paul had an interesting style of ministry. Paul would travel to a city, get to know a few people, plant a church, then stay around as long as it took (usually a couple years) until the church was self-sufficient. Then he would pack up and move to a new city and start the process all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wondering In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007

TO CHALLENGE CHRISTIANS TO LIVE FOR AND WALK WITH GOD

PP0815 DATE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS! Deuteronomy 2:1-7 De 2:1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. (Notice that statement “into the wilderness” They went into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Are People Worth To You

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

Challenge people concerning their brokeness for the lost

How Much Are People Worth To You Say People -Not Just Wife/Husband/Kids/Best Friend/Not Just People You Like-PEOPLE Websters-A Mass Of Persons-Not Just A Single Individual-ALL HUMAN KIND President Bush Has Been Questioned A Lot About The War This Week -Why is the war taking so long? -Why are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Pentecostal