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Now.....faith Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Dec 11, 2006

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We all deal with the faith factor, but do we exersise it!! In this series we explore on taking risk and growing our faith thru challenges!!!

Now...... faith!!!!! Faith is the substance of the things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen!!! It is in a nutshell being sure of something even though you don’t see it! Now that’s faith! I am sure most people would think that you are crazy when you tell them that you were told by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007

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This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Surpassing Righteousness

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006

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In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Consider Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 1, 2006

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A consideration of the Lord Jesus when compared with the wonderful Old Testmant saints referred to in Hebrews 11, and the challenge it brings to us for our own lives today.

LET US CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ‘Witnesses’ — ‘those who have borne testimony of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lies Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

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Part 1 of series Every Thought Captive. This message looks at our human tendency to lie to ourselves, explores the consequences, and challenges people to come clean.

Lies Every Thought Captive, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 21,2007 What do the following people have in common? 1. A woman who goes to counseling for 26 weeks in a row but never takes any action to actually fix her problem. 2. A man whose wife keeps saying over and over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Next Level Worship – The Real Thing

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003

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Palm Sunday Sermon dealing with worship which challenges the worshipper to take their worship to the next level, to make it more than an event, to in fact make a lifestyle.

A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could providing his chores were done early. Saturday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Footprints On The Sands Of Time

Contributed by Ray Martin on Mar 22, 2003

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Paul challenges Timothy, and us,to set an example for others that will follow him,an us, just as Paul, and Christ himself,set an example for Timothy.

DATE: 03.16.03 SPEAKER: Pastor Ray Martin TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 Footprints On The Sands Of Time INTRODUCTION: A. -There is a generation that is passing away I have had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

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Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Marks Of An Unhealthy Family" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005

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This is another sermon in a series on "spiritual" health. This sermon takes a very pointed look at the state of the Christian family and challenges the believer to bring their family completely to the Lord.

“The Marks of a Spiritually Unhealthy Family” Mark 9:14-27 MK 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Cares...when I'm Struggling With Lust And Pornogrphy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

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Tenth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of lust and pornography.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) Children’s Church Dismissal & Disclaimer (for this message we expanded our children’s church through 5th grade. It is a very blunt, and frank sermon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Serve The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 6, 2013

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Laying aside the past, looking to the future. A future of serving the Lord, doing his will and engaging in the call he put on your life - now there's a challenge.

The last time I will stand here and speak as your Corps Officer, the years between 2009 and 2013 have brought many joys many struggles, much growth for Rochelle and I as individuals and as a couple. There have been the odd moments! It’s not every officer couple who can attest to their first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Laetare, Rejoice Jerusalem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

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We are challenged by God to rejoice. That doesn't always mean "enjoy," but if we repent of sin we will be forgiven gladly by God and have room to rejoice.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2013 Rejoice! “Laetare, Jerusalem! Rejoice, Jerusalem, and gather round, all you who love her. Rejoice gladly, those who were sorrowful; exult and be refreshed with motherly consolation.” These words of today’s beautiful Introit antiphon remind us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Catholic

Wise As Serpents

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2012

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Jesus challenged us to be as wise as serpents. In this message we will learn from the attacks on the Jews in the book of Nehemiah, and use it as inspiration to aggressively go after the lost.

Wise as Serpents In our messages so far in the book of Nehemiah we have been talking about the building of walls to keep the enemy out. Today we are going to switch places with the enemy and talk about how to take down walls or overcome them. I think we can learn some things from the enemy of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compelling Compassion

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

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It’s easy to ignore the needs of others and excuse ourselves. This sermon challenges us to stop and make time for the people God puts in our lives

Compelling Compassion Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: God’s compassion compels him to act on our behalf Doctrine: Attributes of God: Compassion Need: God gives us compassion to meet the crisis Image: Forrest Gump on the first day of school Mission: Have compassion for those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedient To Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 24, 2006

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Are we being obedient to Jesus (building our house on the rock) or are we being disobedient (building on sand)? What does obedience mean? This is a challenge to be obedient.

Danger! Keep out. Beware of the dog! Don’t talk to strangers. Follow me. Make sure you’re home by midnight! Failure to comply will have consequences. Jesus brings the Sermon on the Mount to an end with a warning. Jesus does not beat around the bush. He is not woolly. He does not waffle. He is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

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