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  • The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018
     | 12,214 views

    The essence of our calling to really follow the Master.

    THE CHALLENGE OF DISCIPLESHIP "From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no rnore with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2016
     | 8,108 views

    A sermon that emphasizes the important of being prepared if life changes radically.

    The Challenge of Change Philippians 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Introduction: I want to use two men this morning as examples of how quickly life ...read more

  • A Challenge To Action Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 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

  • The Challenge Of Busyness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,693 views

    Today we will discuss how to guard against unfruitful busyness.

    Luke 10:38-42 38. Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, ...read more

  • The Challenge To Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024
     | 697 views

    The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

    - Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

  • The Challenge To Believe

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 17, 2024
     | 716 views

    Paul’s answer to the challenge of believing rings true today: (1 Corinthians 15:1-2)

    The Challenge to Believe 1 Corinthians 15 Introduction A friend wrote a lyric many years ago that still captures my attention “Give me something to believe in, give me something to hold on to.” There are many challenges to our faith - sometimes we face daily. In 1 Corinthians Paul has ...read more

  • The Challenge To Care

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024
     | 635 views

    One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

    The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Change Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,870 views

    This is the 16th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#16] THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Luke 5:27-39 Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the challenge of change in our spiritual lives. We see Levi, a tax collector, who chose to leave his comfortable but corrupt life to follow Jesus. This decision highlights the ...read more

  • Challenging Legalism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,432 views

    This is the 17th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#17] CHALLENGING LEGALISM Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: The Pharisees were an important religious group in ancient Judaism who followed many laws and rules. The Torah, which is the 1st 5 Books of the Bible, has 613 commandments. The Pharisees added even more rules and ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 715 views

    This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more

  • Gamaliel's Challenge

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within.

    Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within. Intro.: 1. <Sound familiar?> a. "We tried a visitation program here but it didn't work." b. "I started a daily BS & prayer time but things kept coming up." c. "We tried knocking on doors but we never could get enough people." d. "I tried having ...read more

  • The Challenge Of The Cults

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 9,915 views

    We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

  • Challenged By Change

    Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 416 ratings
     | 130,359 views

    Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

    Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

  • The Challenge To Warriors

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    God created us as a warrior race and equips us to fight the good fight of faith.

    How many of you want to be in control of everything you do? I think if we honestly look at ourselves we would admit that is the case. We all have this drive, this inborn desire to want to control. Just walk downstairs and spend some time in the nursery. Every child there has a desire to ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,988 views

    Worship will always challenge us. We can not stand in the holy presence of God and not feel His challenge. This text shares three ways in which we are challenged when we worship.

    THE CHALLENGE OF WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 Famous researcher, George Barna recently conducted a survey on worship in American churches. He had some very interesting things to say, so let me share just a couple of them with you. “Worship is a non-negotiable obligation and privilege of every ...read more