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  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Roles Of Attacks, Tribulations And Challenges In The Kingdom Agenda

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 30, 2018
     | 2,562 views

    Tribulations, challenges and attacks, takes us out of our comfort zones and launches us deep into the hidden and unknown regions to spread the Gospel of Jesus and win all souls for Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE ROLES OF ATTACKS, TRIBULATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN THE KINGDOM AGENDA Acts 8:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Accept The Challenge?why Am I In This Valley?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    Hardships are not sent by mean destiny and fate to destroy you. This is but a challenge to open new opportunities before you.

    Accept the challenge? WHY AM I IN THIS VALLEY? THIS TOO SHALL PASS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU MAY HAVE TO DO THIS IN TWO PARTS, OR MOVE QUICKLY. I use a series of metal bowls, starting the small and increase to larger bowls... we sing: HERE’S MY CUP LORD, I LIFT IT UP, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Topical Sermon. Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,595 views

    I believe the ELCA congregations who are in rage over our Chruch’s assembly decision to endorse homosexuality, need to take time beofore acting - but act we must.

    24th Sunday after Pentecost, November 15, 2009 Grace be into you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your many blessings upon us, especially the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Miller avatar

    Attitude Check: 2 Challenges To Your Attitude

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Apr 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,279 views

    Attitude is a major influencer, and Paul issues two challenges to our attitude.

    Read Phillippians 4:6-9. Introduction A family who had twin boys wanted to teach them a lesson about attitude. They took each boy and placed him in a room by himself. The room was full of horse manure. They told the boys they had to stay in their rooms for an hour, then they would come get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daring To Commit--2nd Anniversary Challenge

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 19, 2015
     | 8,373 views

    This sermon deals with our 2nd Anniversary celebration and the changes in our society during that 2 year period in terms of abortion, religious freedom, and riots over police actions. The church is challenged to become a church of generosity and grace.

    Daring To Commit Joshua 24:14 Ephesians 4:29-32 Sept 13,2015 Today we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a church. We thank God for what God has done in and through us. Lives have been changed, people have been touched, the gospel has been preached, and Jesus Christ has been lifted up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Recovering From Resentment

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

    Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Big Ears Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,366 views

    James challenges us to have Big Ears when it comes to a make over- this series of messages kicked off the new year

    INTRODUCTION, Well it happened again. There I was minding my business during the Holiday Season. Kathy and I went to the new Pullman Square Movie Theater to see the film “Oceans 12” I got in line to purchase my tickets when it happened – 2 Please, and then he rang up the price and there it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Or King?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    This sermon is a call to leadership, a challenge to listen to God’s voice and discern where God would have you serve in the Kingdom.

    God or King? Pastor Glenn Newton November 11, 2002 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chron. 16:9a 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mastering Success For Life!

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! This sermon will also challenge churches on the importance to being successful!

    Mastering Success For Life! Jeremiah 29:11 We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book…continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.” NLT Rarely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016
     | 4,079 views

    6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges To/For Public Worship-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2016
     | 3,814 views

    7 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VII—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship—types/styles/setting targets/music/chosen frozen/emotionally driven, etc. What do each of these(& more) say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges To/For Public Worship-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 17, 2015
     | 3,973 views

    4 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-IV—John 2:12-25 Attention: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    How To Be A Saint

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 3,938 views

    THIS IS A NEW YEAR'S DAY MESSAGE AND A COMMUNION SERVICE MESSAGE. IT LAYS DOWN A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

    HOW TO BE A SAINT PHILIPPIANS 1:1-11 TODAY IS THE FIRST SERVICE FOR 2019 AND IT IS FITTING THAT IT INVOLVES A COMMUNION SERVICE. A QUESTION THAT IS OFTEN ASKED THOUGH IS WHO CAN TAKE PART IN IT? NOT ALL BAPTISTS HAVE THE SAME STANDARDS AS TO WHO MAY TAKE PART IN COMMUNION. SOME FOLLOW WHAT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,419 views

    In the previous sermon we talked about Elijah, who was Elisha’s predecessor.

    We learned that Elisha followed Elijah everywhere he went. Elisha followed Elijah from Gilgal to Beth-el, to Jericho, to Jordan. Elijah asked Elisha to “Tarry here...” three times, but every time Elisha would say, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...” Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Gospel Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018
     | 3,992 views

    Gospel of Christ always powerful to save all of us irrespective of the caste, color, creed and language.

    Theme: “Gospel of Christ” Text: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek”. (Romans 1:16 KJV) Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist