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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Blockading Your Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    A challenge to guard against that which would defile our heart or spirit

    Blockading your heart Part 1 Opening: 1. What awesome thing took place in 1962????? How many of you have heard of the US naval blockade of Cuba? Why did the United States blockade Cuba? To guard ourselves from danger and destruction. 2. The word of God also speaks to us of a blockading ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Harvest: What Kind Of Soil Are You?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    A short, challenging, all-age talk given at a harvest festival service.

    I love the ‘Mr. Men’ books by Roger Hargreaves! I also enjoy reading the ‘Little Miss’ books too, but my favourite has to be Mr Greedy. A few years ago it was the children’s book that I read more than any other and as a result it’s required a lot of sticky tape to hold it together. I particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Dare To Be A Disciple

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,278 views

    Takes a look at Discipleship and challenges us to be one of Christ’s Disciples.

    Title: "Dare to be a Disciple." Text: Luke 9:57-62 Date: September 30, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church I. First, let’s define the word Disciple: The dictionary says that a disciple is a follower of a master or his philosophy. In other words a Disciple is a student of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    As For Me And My House Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,573 views

    Shows Joshua’s challenge to Israel about separating the family for the Lord.

    As for Me and My House Theme: Text: Joshua Introduction Chapter 24 of Joshua could easily be called Joshua’s final farewell speech. The Bible says in verse 29 “And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being an hundred and ten years ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You First Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

    Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,449 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

    (Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    One of Jesus’ last challenges to the Disciples/Church before the day of Pentecost.

    A SPIRITUAL CHURCH Luke 24:49 INTRO: The text is part of Christ’s last commission to His disciples before the Church was organized after Pentecost. All candidates for God’s Church must have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. If our Church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 One To Strive For Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,610 views

    To challenge disciples to make becoming mighty in the scriptures a legacy they leave behind.

    Title: Legends and Legacies: Part 2 One to Strive For Part 1 – Matthew 26.6-13; Part 3 – Luke 2.25-32; Part 4 - Hosea 3.1-3 Text: Acts 18.22-28 Time: August 17, 2008 Asbury UMC [TITLE SLIDE] Friday night my family and I were glued to the TV as we watched Michael Phelps win his seventh gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Miss The Point

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,812 views

    This sermon challenges listeners to evaluate thier comprehension of the truth of Jesus birth.

    Did you hear about the farmer that decided to buy a chain saw? A logging foreman sold him one that he guaranteed would cut down 15 trees in a single day. A week later, a very unhappy farmer came back to report that the power saw must be faulty - it averaged only 3 trees a day. The foreman grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apointed - Adopted - Accepted.

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    The thgrilling and challenging life for the Christian, and all in God’s plan for us.

    Appointed - Adopted - Accepted I. APPOINTED TO PURITY 4. He chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. a) NECESSARY TO ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE Psalm 24:3&4 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leading Your Children To Christ

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    A message challenging parents and grandparents to be active in leading their children/grandchildren to Christ.

    Leading Your Children to Christ 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Introduction: The other day, my wife got a phone call from a lady in the church about her daughter. It seems that her daughter had not been sleeping over the past several nights because she wasn’t sure she was a Christian. My wife sat down with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 233 ratings
     | 90,603 views

    A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring.

    Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring. Introductory Remarks Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of "Letting God Arise" using Psalms 68:1-3 as the scripture text. I am praying that at the conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Call For Christian Men To Make A Difference In A Dark World

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,167 views

    God is challenging Christian Men to impact this dark age by walking with him.

    Gen. 5:21-24 Hebrews 11:5-6 Jude 1:14 In our text tonight, we have before us the tidal waves of death stemming from the birth of sin in the garden. The first child born to sinful humanity was a murderer. Cain killed his brother when there was no rap music, no street gangs, no TV violence, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parenting Done Right Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,778 views

    Sermon looks at parenting principles and challenges for children from Luke 2.

    Parenting Done Right Luke 2:39-52 Rev. Brian Bill 6/27/10 I have a confession to make this morning. For the past 11 years many of you have had to endure my frequent references to Wisconsin as the Promised Land. I’m starting to feel bad about this because it’s not really fair to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion For A Lost And Dying World Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,946 views

    This missions sermon challenges believers to give to missions out of compassion for souls.

    Compassion for a Lost and Dying World Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 12, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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