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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Wondering In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,901 views

    TO CHALLENGE CHRISTIANS TO LIVE FOR AND WALK WITH GOD

    PP0815 DATE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS! Deuteronomy 2:1-7 De 2:1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. (Notice that statement “into the wilderness” They went into the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You’ll Never Learn (If You Don’t Attempt The Impossible)

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,794 views

    A challenge to believe God for great things

    WHAT YOU’LL NEVER LEARN (If you don’t attempt the impossible) Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 17:20, He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

    A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Of The Master

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 10, 2013
     | 5,393 views

    A sermon to challenge men to be men of God.

    “Men of the Master” 1Timothy 6:11-14 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. First: I. He is a converted man – “…man of God…” A. His possession What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For Your House

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,006 views

    A sermon challenging women to a closer walk.

    “Hope for Your House” Acts 16:9-15 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. 15 And when she was baptized, and her household, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
     | 7,848 views

    Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

    A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Following Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014
     | 5,058 views

    A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

    "Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Command

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 30, 2013
     | 4,797 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to witness for Christ.

    "The Last Command" Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew 28:16-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 31, 2016
     | 7,467 views

    Preached as a challenge for a covenant renewal service.

    NEW REVELATION 21:1-6a JANUARY 1, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS, YEAR A COVENANT RENEWAL SUNDAY FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Four times in these short verses, the word “new” is used. The whole language of the passage is of newness, of change, of leaving things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Faithful To God Because He Is Faithful To You

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2016
     | 13,965 views

    the challenges and help to being a veteran for Jesus

    “Be Faithful To God Because He Is Faithful To You” 2 Timothy 4:9-18 David P. Nolte We all remember someone who gave his or her life in defense of this land and freedom. And we are grateful. Or we should be! We are the most blessed of all nations. Usually we think of veterans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 27, 2015
     | 17,330 views

    A simple sermon meant to challenge believers

    There are four ages of man: 1) when you believe in Santa Claus, 2) when you don’t believe in Santa Claus, 3) when you are Santa Claus, and then 4) when you look like Santa Claus. Ho, ho, ho! The good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 A man died and went to Heaven. Peter asked him, “Why should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bricks In The Valley

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
     | 5,246 views

    The mountain top experience was a sanctuary, and a challenge.

    BRICKS IN THE VALLEY Text: Matthew 17:1 - 9 We all know from the laws of gravity that what goes up must also come down. That thought even reminds me of a song that was once sung by a group that was known as Blood, Sweat and Tears entitled “Spinning Wheel”. The problem with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ghost Of Christmas Present Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 7,255 views

    Mary challenges us to completely God.

    December 21, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Present Luke 1:46-56 Opening words: You know the story. Everybody knows the story. Miserly old business man Ebenezer Scrooge lived for nothing but money. The problem was his money wasn’t making him happier, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practicing Peace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,925 views

    This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

    Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival (Section 1) Vital Keys To Revival (From Charles Finney Revival Lectures) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018
     | 8,090 views

    Challenges a person to give themselves to God

    VITAL KEYS TO REVIVAL INTRODUCTION: Revival history shows again and again that if there are two key elements to obtaining true revival, they would have to be DEEP REPENTANCE and AGONIZING PRAYER. Frank Bartleman ( a leader in the Azusa Street Revival) wrote: "I received from God early in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal