Sermons on Christian Challenge:

Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

When life is over we must have met the chalenges

2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: This obscure passage in Scripture that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do?

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do? Why do we face trials and tribulations? Why do we experience joy and success? The Bible teaches us that everything happens for a reason, and that reason is part of God's divine plan. Consider the story of Joseph. He was sold into ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Short Challenge: Keeping Our Eyes On Christ Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

A short encouragement on how to practically keep our eyes on Christ.

Short Challenge: Keeping your eye’s on Christ! Can’t stay stagnant in life – you’re always going up or down. Jer.30:21 – “…who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Heb.12:1-2 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Challenge: God Is Passionate About You Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

A short challenge to live remembering how God views us!

Short Challenge: God is passionate about you. Jer.31:3 – “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” What does that mean? Never ended or began. Ps.139:17-18 – “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Challenge: Setting Apart Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on how to practically set Christ apart as Lord in our daily lives.

Short Challenge - Setting Apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15 - Set apart Christ as Lord, in your hearts. Our hearts encompass our desires, longings, affections - He wants to be the top desire. Ps.63:1,2 - David longed for God more than anything, knowing that His love was better than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating A Great Thanksgiving ... Even In A Challenging Year

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS WE BEGIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON, LET’S CLAIM THIS PROMISE, "THERE WILL BE GREAT THANKSGIVING."

Celebrating a Great Thanksgiving ... Even in a Challenging Year November 22, 2009 AS WE BEGIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON, LET’S CLAIM THIS PROMISE, "THERE WILL BE GREAT THANKSGIVING." 2 Corinthians 4:8-16 New Living Translation by Tyndale 8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Challenges To/For Public Worship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2015

3 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-III—John 2:12-25 Attention: Franklin County welcome sign off of both Ocklocknee River bridges: "Welcome to Franklin County"—“World’s Best Oysters & Beaches” Franklin County Commissioners realize we must have something to offer which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Stop: The Challenge Amid The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 29, 2021

This sad account of the people of God finds them at one of the lowest points in their rich history. I would like to suggest to you that there is a message of hope hidden in the text and a challenge to keep on keeping on.

Subject: Don’t Stop: The Challenge Amid a Pandemic Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6, Job 35:10, John 14:1-2, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Going The Distance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Christian Race

The Cost Of Discipleship: A Sword, A Cross, And True Life

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 4, 2023

Jesus speaks to us about the cost of discipleship, the profound and sometimes challenging journey of following Him.

Today, we gather here to reflect on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, specifically from chapter 10, verses 34 to 39. In these verses, Jesus speaks to us about the cost of discipleship, the profound and sometimes challenging journey of following Him. Let us turn our hearts and minds to these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Anglican

Favor

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

Isaiah 53 1Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? The Doctor says, “You are going to die.” Isaiah 53:5 ….and with his stripes we are healed. The enemy says, “I will destroy you.” Isaiah 54: 17No weapon that is formed

THE FAVOR OF GOD – Challenging the circumstances Proverbs 8: 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Then to Potifhar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of The Cross.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Staying Committed

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Mar 23, 2010

Right commitment brings right choices which make right people who are blessed abundantly.

I. Who is Committed? A. Show of hands… 1. How many of you like being friends with committed people? a. Giving your time and effort to a cause or person. 2. How many of you have people in your life that you wish would be more committed? 3. How many of you think you are a committed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance