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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Paul – A Model Preacher

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    Paul addresses the challenge to his apostleship and authority.

    PAUL – A MODEL PREACHER 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRO: I can remember, as a young boy, going to the movies on Saturday to watch the westerns showing. Most of the time you could tell the good guys from the bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Passion For Personal Ministry

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Challenging each one to be involved in personal ministry.

    Go light your world and lose your cares The objective: To teach principles, that if applied, will free us from the prisons of despair we have created. In reaching out to others, God reaches out to us. Theme Song: Go light your world, by Kathy Troccoli A. There is a condition ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Life Change ... Becoming A New Creation

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jan 13, 2009
     | 3,268 views

    A challenge to live lives in the power of the Holy Spirit

    Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Super Bowl Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,006 views

    A Challenge to the Church to become a Super Bowl church

    A Super Bowl Church Ephesians 6:10-18 Well it’s Super Bowl Sunday again and the Cardinals and Steelers are pumped up and ready to play in the worlds’ biggest game on the world’s biggest stage. The game will be witnessed by millions if not billions of people worldwide. Multitudes will tune in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing The Land

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 41,914 views

    A challenge to possess all God has for us

    Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Boat

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    This message challenges us to get out of the boat

    This morning we are going to continue to look at the story of Jesus walking on the water, but just like a priceless jewel that can be appreciated from many angles so is true of God’s word. It is here in this wonderful story that God teaches us about himself and his love for us. It is here that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Off The Mountaintop

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    This sermon challenges us to pray impossible prayers.

    About a year ago we began a series that has taken a little over a year to complete. During this time we looked at the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. If you remember God called Elijah to boldly confront King Ahab and in doing so declare that a terrible drought was coming. The drought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Crucified Life

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,764 views

    Challenges the listeners to live a life that is crucified with Christ.

    “LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE” Gal. 2 INTRO – Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of those who gave their lives in the service of our country, paying the ultimate price for what? Our freedom. Whether in the frozen forests of Europe, the windswept islands of the Pacific, the mountains of Korea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Upper Room Onto The Streets

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    A look at the challenge of Pentecost for us as Christians today

    Introduction A few jokes to start us off! What’s the difference between a TV and a newspaper? Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV? What’s the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What’s the difference between a “dead” Christian and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship Of My Time Series

    Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on May 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    Challenge Christians to make the most of the minutes of their lives.

    TURN TO NEH 1 in your King James Bible INTRO: My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship of My Time Nehemiah and Ezra are amazing books…They are both historical and prophetic. They both have to do with regathering Israel in the promise land…after occupation and dispersal and persecution… God moves a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,331 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013
     | 5,451 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    Two friends were coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed one of the friends by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The person replied, "I'm already in the Army ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Better Way To Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    There is a better way to love, will you rise to the challenge.

    INTRODUCTION • For the past few weeks we’ve been learning lessons from a couple named Caleb and Catherine, who are husband and wife and the central characters in the movie Fireproof. • Not knowing how to really love each other, Caleb and Catherine have done a lot of things to hurt each other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Can Be Tough Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,370 views

    life will be challenging but the Holy Spirit will guide you

    Here's something you don't hear often in evangelistic invitations: God loves you and has a difficult plan for your life! That's exactly what Jesus says. John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Genesis Account

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 5, 2015
     | 4,378 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to know what they believe.

    "The Genesis Account" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction: Today we are celebrating a very important day and a very important document. Yesterday was the birthday of the founding of this great nation and when we celebrate we need to read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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