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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Creeping Things

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 22,970 views

    Challenging message about mixing worship with worldliness.

    Ezekiel 8:1-12 KJV And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. [2] Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Some Call It Treason

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010
     | 3,412 views

    A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity

    SOME CALL IT “TREASON” Rev. 5:1-14 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity REV. 5:1-14 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship Of My Time Series

    Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on May 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    Challenge Christians to make the most of the minutes of their lives.

    TURN TO NEH 1 in your King James Bible INTRO: My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship of My Time Nehemiah and Ezra are amazing books…They are both historical and prophetic. They both have to do with regathering Israel in the promise land…after occupation and dispersal and persecution… God moves a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Blessed When You're At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    The beatitudes are radical challenges live as apprentices of Jesus

    One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them. “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Great Commission Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,932 views

    A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

    “A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pathway To Purity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,614 views

    A challenge to keep a pure mind in a sinful world.

    CHEAP GRACE (defined and adapted from Dietrich Bonhoeffer) a). Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting today for costly grace. b). Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine, a principle, a system. It means forgiveness of sins proclaimed as a general truth, the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Can Be Tough Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,965 views

    life will be challenging but the Holy Spirit will guide you

    Here's something you don't hear often in evangelistic invitations: God loves you and has a difficult plan for your life! That's exactly what Jesus says. John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,970 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013
     | 5,937 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    Two friends were coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed one of the friends by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The person replied, "I'm already in the Army ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond The Call Of Duty

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012
     | 8,953 views

    A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

    “Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Higher Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2013
     | 6,095 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to a closer walk with the Lord.

    "Higher Love" John 21:1-25 John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,421 views

    This message looks at the challenges of a growing changing congregation.

    July 14, 2013 Church Planting Growing Pains Acts 6:1-7 Opening words: After a one week absence we return to the Books of Acts. You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. (I love it when everyone is wrong!) It was just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Fruitfulness Necessary Or A Nice Bonus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,239 views

    A look at the challenging fact that God expects fruitfulness.

    AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: Is fruitfulness necessary or a nice bonus? - Let’s start by briefly defining “fruitfulness” for those who may not be familiar with the term. - A tree bears fruit – let’s say apples. It’s the produce of having an apple tree. - In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partnering With God Through Ministry

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2014
     | 7,868 views

    A sermon challenging people to get involved in ministry.

    Partnering with God Through Ministry Chuck Sligh NOTE: BUY AND USE THESE PROPS: 5 loaves (round, Middle-East style if available) of bread and 2 fishes November 16, 2014 (A PowerPoint slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genesis Account

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 5, 2015
     | 4,705 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to know what they believe.

    "The Genesis Account" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction: Today we are celebrating a very important day and a very important document. Yesterday was the birthday of the founding of this great nation and when we celebrate we need to read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist