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  • A Challenge For Elijah

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    A challenge to the congregation to listen to the still small voice of God.

    A Challenge from Elijah And The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19: 1-18 All of us want to be heard and understood. We want to make sure that what we say is understood so that there will be no misunderstandings Right communication is very important if we are going to get our message across. “I know you ...read more

  • The Pastoral Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022
     | 3,712 views

    Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

    The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

  • Sadducees Challenge The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    Understanding our resurrection

    Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Luke 20:27-38 Sadducees Challenge Reality Resurrection Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

  • Pete's Challenge Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    What to do when it’s gut-check time. Where do you stand?

    A Challenge John 6:66-69 Intro. A challenge: when it gets intense how do you react? when you’re the only one, are you ready to stand alone? In John’s gospel, chap 7 begins with intense opposition building. Jesus’s popularity basically is going downhill. 1. The question: Now that it is no ...read more

  • A Challenge To The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 4,503 views

    Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend

    A Challenge To The Church Ephesians 3:1-12 Introduction: Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend. I. Paul’s Sacred ...read more

  • Godliness Is A Challenge

    Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    Godliness is not an option it is a command with a great challenge

    Godliness is a Challenge Joshua 24 He had served as Moses’ servant. He had been Moses’ general for the armies of Israel. He and Caleb had been the only spies that came back from the promised land, wanting to go in. He had taken over leadership of Israel after Moses’ death. He led Israel into the ...read more

  • Accepting The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,398 views

    Will the church accept the challenge of Christ to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth?

    "Accepting the Challenge" (Acts 1:1-11) INTRODUCTION Now that Christ was physically gone, he gave the disciples (and the church) their "job description." * Matthew 28:18-20 * Mark 16:15-16 * John 20:21 The perpetual message and challenge for believers is to go and transform the world. Challenge ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. We are not all risk takers by nature, and not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in faith? I surrender all that I am to Christ, I invite godly people in

    “The Amazing Race” The Challenge of Faith” Phil 2:14-30 Part five Intro: There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. These are character differences. We are not all risk takers by nature. Not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in ...read more

  • A Challenge To Action Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,326 views

    The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

    Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

  • Challenging The Counterfeit Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,151 views

    Daniel and his 3 Hebrew friends (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego) were not crippled by the foreign culture they had been forced to live in. On the contrary they thrived and were gifted with prominent positions of great influence. Maybe their greatest cha

    Daniel and his 3 Hebrew friends (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego) were not crippled by the foreign culture they had been forced to live in. On the contrary they thrived and were gifted with prominent positions of great influence. Maybe their greatest challenge was the religious and spiritual ...read more

  • Challenges Of Rebuilding

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,364 views

    This was a presentation to the Canadian Valley Technology Center near OKC) on the anniversary of the EF-5 tornado that destroyed their facilities. They are in the process of rebuilding. This was to encourage their moral in the effort.

    1. Daniel and Ezekiel Webster Doing Nothing Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, was to be absent from the home. He left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Conformity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2013
     | 8,764 views

    A message preached at a legislative prayer breakfast to challenge listeners to stay true to their convictions.

    “The Challenge of Conformity” Dan 3:1-30 ********** Daniel 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. INTRODUCTION: What is conformity? ...read more

  • Messing With The Master PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 535 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and encourages believers to embrace and proclaim this truth with courage and conviction.

    Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering where we seek to deepen our understanding of God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ, bound by His love, and driven by a shared hunger for His truth. We stand on the precipice of an ...read more

  • Out On A Limb PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 792 views

    This sermon explores overcoming obstacles to seek Jesus, willingly encountering Him, and experiencing transformation through faith, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Holy Word. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine wisdom today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once ...read more

  • The Challenge To Persevere

    Contributed by Cecil Richards on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    An encouragement to all believers to keep the faith in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances

    INTRODUCTION I. PERSERVERE IN OUR ATTITUDE a. Demonstrate humility (phil 2:12) b. Radiate with joy (James 1:2) c. Exhibit trust (Ps. 91: 1-7) d. Develop resilency (Rom. 8:31 -39) II. PERSEVERE IN OUR RESPONSIBILITIES a. Worship God at all time (1 Thess. 5:16-18) b. Do not become weary ...read more