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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    It's A Challenging Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018
     | 6,082 views

    1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

    “It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,787 views

    This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongue Taming Challenges

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    Ordinary Proper 19: We face an uphill battle as we consider the challenge of getting our tongue - our speech - under control. But that is precisely what St. James exhorts us to do!

    Words matter - they matter a lot. In order to uncover the processes that destroy unions, marital researchers studied couples over the course of years, and even decades, and retraced the star-crossed steps of those who had split up back to their wedding day. What they discovered is unsettling. None ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021
     | 5,287 views

    The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

    The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Challenge: Greater Effort!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,322 views

    This is a 3 part lesson of on EXERTING MORE EFFORT. Little effort? Little satisfaction!

    THE CHALLENGE: EFFORT: STRETCH YOURSELF… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YouTube Wade Hughes. (This is a 3 part lesson.) Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Challenge Your Heart! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,438 views

    Challenging our hearts, that would really on God. That we would seek to be Spirit filled people.

    You know how there’s some people who just seem to have something special about them, that edge in personality, an ability to just be great with other people or at doing stuff. We all know those people, the one’s with a kind of charisma. Often we look at a person and find ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Challenge To Graduates

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 47,458 views

    Baccalaureate service for the 2010 graduating class of Fort Supply High School

    Baccalaureate – Fort Supply 2010 God’s challenge to you Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you this morning. I know that some of you I’ve never met, so I’ll introduce myself. My name is Ken ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What's Your Cardboard Say?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Cardboard testimonies sermon, dealing with the past versus the present in Christ. Full text, audio & Communion message will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

    Many people, including all of us, have done things in our lives that God despised. Oh, by worldly standards we weren’t that bad, but we must remember that to God, there is no distinction between sins. To God, a little white lie is just as bad a shooting somebody because they are both done with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Conquering The Challenges Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,061 views

    Message #4 in series, "Pursuing Victory." How to "beat the Emmaus Road Blues," how to overcome the challenges life brings our way.

    Series: Pursuing Victory Message #3: Conquering the Challenges Of Life" -- How To Overcome Disappointment, Despair, and Depression Luke 24:17 -- "And (Jesus) said to them, ’What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?’ And they stood still, looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Greatest Challenge

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    Graduation sermon challenging the graduates to keep Christ in their lives as they pursue their education and careers.

    CHALLENGE FOR THE CLASS OF 2007 A. Today is a SPECIAL DAY. We will be honoring our High School Graduates. 1. We frequently arrive at some PIVOTAL MOMENT in our lives when we say, “THIS IS IT! This is what I was WORKING for! This is the MOMENT I have WAITED for!” GRADUATION is such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Financial Challenges Series

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 41,130 views

    Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

    “Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Year Challenge

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,039 views

    Challenging for commitment in the year ahead

    A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR “I do concentrate on this; I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal -my reward the honour of being called by God in Christ.” [Philippians 3:14 J B Philips] As we face another New Year, it is good to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

    Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Life's Challenges

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 59,112 views

    Many times, it takes years of failures and setbacks to become an "overnight success". Abraham Lincoln had two failed businesses, one nervous breakdown, endured the death of his sweetheart, and was defeated for public office no less than 10 times over the

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:1-23 TEXT: “And the Lord was with Joseph” [Genesis 39:2]] In my Christian life I have noticed that God doesn’t waste anything? Everything happens in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Challenge Of The Open Doors

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2023
     | 2,056 views

    Let us consider how open doors might be great opportunities to trust God's plan. Do we pray the prison doors open instead of see the opportunity to advance the cross?

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE OPEN DOOR OF TRUST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) OPEN DOORS CAME IN MANY WAYS! Seems there was a lot of police activity and sirens in the area. This was one of the hottest days of the summer. A lady got out of her car and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God