Sermons on Challenges:

Short Challenge: Remembering Our First Love Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

A short, practical encouragement on remembering our first love, Jesus.

Short Challenge: Remembering our first love. Rev.2:2-4 – “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Challenge: Setting Apart Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on how to practically set Christ apart as Lord in our daily lives.

Short Challenge - Setting Apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15 - Set apart Christ as Lord, in your hearts. Our hearts encompass our desires, longings, affections - He wants to be the top desire. Ps.63:1,2 - David longed for God more than anything, knowing that His love was better than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daring To Commit--2nd Anniversary Challenge

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 19, 2015

This sermon deals with our 2nd Anniversary celebration and the changes in our society during that 2 year period in terms of abortion, religious freedom, and riots over police actions. The church is challenged to become a church of generosity and grace.

Daring To Commit Joshua 24:14 Ephesians 4:29-32 Sept 13,2015 Today we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a church. We thank God for what God has done in and through us. Lives have been changed, people have been touched, the gospel has been preached, and Jesus Christ has been lifted up. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:7-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Challenges To/For Public Worship-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2016

7 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VII—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship—types/styles/setting targets/music/chosen frozen/emotionally driven, etc. What do each of these(& more) say to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Roles Of Attacks, Tribulations And Challenges In The Kingdom Agenda

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 30, 2018

Tribulations, challenges and attacks, takes us out of our comfort zones and launches us deep into the hidden and unknown regions to spread the Gospel of Jesus and win all souls for Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE ROLES OF ATTACKS, TRIBULATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN THE KINGDOM AGENDA Acts 8:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2012

Three tough things God asks of us just as much as He did of Abram.

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith: - What we’re going to see here is that Abram’s physical journey is a picture of our spiritual journey. - Most of us will not have to move physically to be obedient to Christ (though some will), but we all have to move spiritually to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To/For Public Worship-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 17, 2015

4 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-IV—John 2:12-25 Attention: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To/For Public Worship-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015

2 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-II—John 2:12-25 DYNAMICS Of PUBLIC WORSHIP Attention: Legend of ‘FB’s BBQ & Grill’— The local Southern Baptist Church(First Baptist) needed to pay off their long-standing indebtedness. The leadership, losing their patience, decided ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To/For Public Worship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2015

3 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-III—John 2:12-25 Attention: Franklin County welcome sign off of both Ocklocknee River bridges: "Welcome to Franklin County"—“World’s Best Oysters & Beaches” Franklin County Commissioners realize we must have something to offer which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, our Christian challenge is to become distinctively Christian in attitudes as well as platitudes.

TAKE THE CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:4-7

Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when the whole world seems to have "heart trouble", mature Christians must deal with "hot button" issues by getting to the real heart of the matter as taught by the Lord Jesus in word and in deed.

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Christian Duty Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when many folks have been sidetracked by political controversies and criminal behaviors, mature Christians stay on the track of dual citizenship - prioritizing their status as citizen's of the Kingdom of God.

CHRISTIAN DUTY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: As The End Approaches Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when folks are increasingly told about an inevitable end to whatever the current crisis may be, mature Christians do not lose sight of "the end of all things" as prophesied and preached by God's spokespersons.

AS THE END APPROACHES, WHAT MUST CHRISTIANS DO? I Peter 4:7-19 Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19