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  • Keith Manry avatar

    Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

    Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dangerously Christian Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,836 views

    This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

    Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What Every Young Person Should Know"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach the hearers to pay close attention to their parents as they try to prepare them for life’s challenges.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE MINISTRY OF PARENTING ISN’T EASY TO LEARN. REFERENCES: Proverbs 1:8-10 (MSG) Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Parting Message Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

    The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Christmas Day: Meet With Jesus Today!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    A challenge to every listener to want to meet with Jesus, even on Christmas Day! (Especially with ’not-yet christians’ in mind)

    [Aim: For the congregation to want to meet Jesus, who came into the world in poverty.] Introduction The births column of the Bethlehem post reads: "FUTURE KING IN BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION - At 1pm this morning BMT - (that’s Bethlehem Mean Time) - the future King of the Jewish Nation was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who Are The Blessed People ? : The Biblical Signs Of God's Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 66,991 views

    1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED

    WHO ARE THE BLESSED PEOPLE ? : IDENTIFYING THE BIBLICAL SIGNS OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE WHO ARE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Never Wrong To Do Right Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,364 views

    Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees to do the right thing. But what was the right thing to do on the Sabbath with a man with a withered hand?

    Mark 3:1-6 It’s Never Wrong to Do Right And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered (right) hand. So they (the Pharisees) watched Him closely, (and asked Him “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?”) whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trip Is Over - What Now?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,473 views

    A message presented at a mission trip report. The challenge is how will we get involved in God’s worldwide mission

    The Trip is over - What now? Gladstone Baptist Church – 22/1/06 am Well, I hope that you have enjoyed your whirl wind tour around Thailand with us. We had an amazing time as you can see and I don’t think any single member of the team came back the same. Today, I want to wrap up by asking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, The Mystery Of The Ekklesia- Called Out. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    A challenge to believers that church is not about buildings or social gatherings, but about those who have been called out

    The church, the mystery of the Ekklesia (ek•klay•see•ah) “called out” Part 2 Text: Eph. 3:1-11, 1:9-10 Introduction: 1. The concept of “church”, having church, being the church has seemed to have gotten skewed in our day. 2. Too often the church has become a glorified holy Club, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Running The Race To Win

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,119 views

    This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

    Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Become A Great Servant!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    A challenge to serve one another in love.An encouragement that greatness in life and christain life is through serving others!

    “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mathew 20:26-28 We all want to be great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter Day

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    Mark’s original ending has been seen as controversial yet it is so powerful & real & full of challenge.

    The Easter resurrection story in Mark offers us a different slant in a way on old story. It offers us an ending where the feeling is not spontaneous joy & praise, but fear & confusion & doubt. It is a ending that has troubled the Church for generations, indeed it made the people who put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Bless Australia

    Contributed by John White on Jan 25, 2008
     | 3,535 views

    A message to challenge Christians on Australia Day: Australia’s day of remembrance and celebration of their nation’s foundation and history.

    God Bless Australia Psalm 33:10-12 "The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed [is] the nation whose God [is] the LORD; [and] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,464 views

    This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

    I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Happy Man

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,664 views

    Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

    Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite