Sermons on christian challenge: showing 46-60 of 146,075

The Challenge

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Challenge Of Complete Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

The Challenge of Complete Commitment Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 18, 2011 Hi, I'm Samson... how many of you have heard of me? I heard your pastor was going to be preaching from Numbers 6 this morning, which is all about "The Nazarite Vow". So, since I'm the most ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 27, 2002

In the life of a Christian there are many things that we do that we can often refer to as "stumbling blocks." These are barriers in our personal walk with Christ Jesus our LORD.

"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance . . . and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Faith

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006

Nehemiah came and fulfilled the challenge before him, we must also accept the challenge that God has placed before us.

CHALLENGE TEXT: Nehemiah 1.3-6, 11 INTRODUCTION: The book of Nehemiah is the conclusion to Old Testament history. He is giving the history of the third and final return of the Jews from captivity to the city of Jerusalem in 444 BC. This book emphasis the importance of spiritual recovery and a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Challenge

Contributed by Tim Wormuth on Dec 3, 2003

Will we do what it takes to reach our community for Christ?

ACTS 17:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A. Have you ever had one of those experiences where you read something and it just seemed to jump off the page at you? I had that happen this week as I was reading a sermon in “Revival Fires”. It was one sentence, and yet I haven’t been able to get it out of my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Dec 14, 2001

In the evil shadow of Herod, Shepards were challenged to believe a baby was the messiah, in this evil time we too face the same challenge

Challenged: Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. The Lord said to her, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge Series

Contributed by Moses Radford on Mar 3, 2011

Jesus wants real committment out of the believers.

JOHN 6: 60-71 11. When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? John 6:61 (KJV) 12. What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? John 6:62 (KJV) A. THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS B. THE CALL TO COMMITTMENT 13. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Challenger Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Recognizing and overcoming the enemy's tactics of fear, doubt, and condemnation through faith in God.

Imagine you're facing a nine-foot-tall giant. Scary, right? That's what the Israelites were dealing with in 1 Samuel 17. Goliath was this massive dude who had everyone shaking in their boots. He's like that big problem you're facing that seems impossible to beat. God tells us in Joshua 1:9, 'Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Self-Confidence, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Inner Peace

The Challenge Of Change Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul becomes an ideal subject for the study of a Christian in a world of change. He went through the most radical change of any of the Apostles in his conversion. He had the most radical change of career, and faced the most radical changes in theological commitment.

On a dark November day in 1884 the people of Chicago passing over the bridge near Clark street were surprised. Below them at the dock was a ship piled high with Christmas trees of all sizes. The news raced through the city, and soon there were reporters there sensing a story, and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Challenged By Chariots Of Iron

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 16, 2001

Part Two: deals with the fear of Ephraim and Manasseh when confronted with chariots of iron during their conquest of Canaan with applications to the Christian’s life.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com CHALLENGED BY CHARIOTS OF IRON(Part 2 of 3) Scripture reading: Jeremiah 12:4 Scripture Text: Joshua 17:14-18 A little background on the tribes of Ephraim and Manesseh will be helpful in our understanding why the challenge to face chariots ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Course

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 6, 2012

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of b

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of being a Christian. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Ii: Serving Christ With "the End" In View Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

With the passing of each day, we are reminded of the brevity of life and the reality - perhaps imminent - of meeting our Lord face to face, thus challenging Christians to focus on the fundamentals of our Christian Faith.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: SERVE CHRIST WITH “THE END” IN VIEW Books, movies, stage productions, tales, short stories, novels, indeed all lives lived upon this earth have one thing in common: The End. Have you noticed that many movies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Transforming Challenges Into Victories

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 19, 2019

Receiving a call from God brings with it the great test of if you can transform challenges into victories. How you face challenges shows if you are able to fight the battle and see God bring about a mighty victory.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com For those who have been anointed and have received a calling from God one of the greatest tests you will face will come in the form of discovering the skill of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5

Denomination: Foursquare