Sermons on Confronting Challenges:

Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001

Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Peace When There Is No Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

We would like to contribute to world peace, but how? Confront others with their wrongness; but before that, understand your own heart; and before that, be reconciled to God.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Well, who wouldn’t like to be that?! Who wouldn’t want to be a peacemaker and be rewarded by God and by a grateful world? "Blessed are the peacemakers." The trouble is, it’s not that easy. You and I may fantasize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Started Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 17, 2010

Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 2 - this message about the woman at the well helps people understand that to be whole we have to confront and respond to our brokenness.

Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 2 – Getting Started John 4:7-26; 39-45 “I just want someone to help me.” Those were the words that started this series in my heart – as the words of a young man echoed the words of so many others. Into the brokenness of this world the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-45

Denomination: *other

Run The Play Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008

Teach your teens how to effectively follow through with their commitment to Christ when facing opposition using these three steps gathered from Jehoshaphat’s confrontation.

Opener: Air Guitar Contest Choose contestants that you know will really "ham it up" on stage. Find some music that has a lot of guitar solos. Tell the contestants each will be judged (by the audience’s applause) on how well each can play the "air guitar". Send each contestant in one at a time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Hate Gays Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Confronted with the cry for the universal tolerance of Gay lifestyles, followers of Jesus must be willing to enter the debate, with gentleness and respect, demonstrating what true tolerance looks like.

Does God Hate Gays June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION This last week on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow weighed in on the homosexuality debate. "A few months ago, in the heat of the tragic teen suicides that came about from intolerance of homosexuality, I saw a man on television who was apologizing for wishing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gerasene Demoniac Becomes A Soul Winner. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 1, 2020

The confrontation between the powers of heaven and hell are nowhere seen in better perspective than in Mark’s account of the encounter of the Gerasene demoniac with our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gerasene Demoniac becomes a Soul Winner. (Mark 5:1-20) Bible-believing Christians have always accepted the fact of demons. Their activity since the creation of the world is also known to them Even in our times, there is an intense interest in the supernatural and the occult. Ouija boards ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Most preachers preach to bring comforts, consolation, at the same time it is also, the responsibility of a Preacher to declare the condemnation. Confrontational preaching leads the hearers to yield their lives to Christ.

Acts 2:36-41 Result of the Spirit-Filled Preaching 2: 36-37 Conviction of the Sinners 2: 38-40 Confrontational preaching 2: 41 Conversion of the Sinners Acts 2:36-37 Conviction of the Sinners In the previous passage, we have seen how Peter took the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Making Of A Monster Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction I know some of you will think less of me after I admit to you that I can remember when I was a young boy that when I went to bed, I did not want to sleep with my hand hanging off the side of my bed! I know I am supposed to be tough and courageous, but I was afraid that something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Monster Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction You will remember last week we began by talking about Monsters Inc. and how the skilled "scarers" were employed in The Scare Factory to harvest the screams of human children to power their city called "Monstropolis". It was a cool and fun movie. However, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Genesis 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Monster Of Shame Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction The Scare Factory illustrated in Monsters Inc. is still in full effect. However, rather than harvesting the screams of children to power the city of "Monstropolis", this scare factory harvests our peace and our sanity. Adam and Eve fall in the Garden and believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Genesis 2:21-25, Genesis 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Negative Dreams And Nightmares Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

Negative dreams and nightmares are not to be feared, but confronted with spiritual authority. God desires to speak to His children through dreams, but the enemy also tries to manipulate the dream realm.

DEALING WITH NEGATIVE DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 33:14-18 "For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courage Is Greater Than Gossip Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore Jesus' teachings on handling conflict and sin within the church community, emphasizing the importance of direct confrontation over gossip, and the role of courage and kindness in this process.

Hello Church! Today we are going to talk about the kingdom of God and the counterculture lifestyle Jesus leads us into. Jesus leads us out of established beliefs and relational patterns and into a completely new way of living and loving. The kingdom of God is revolutionary. Revolutions bring about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Conflict Resolution, Courageous Kindness, Rejecting Gossip

Holding The Line Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

A sermon that addresses the church's responsibility to guard biblical truth, call out sin, and confront sin in it's ranks with redemptive discipline

Holding The Line 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG – 8-10-25 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5 (CSB) ________________________________________ Introduction: I drive a lot in my new job. I’m averaging between 1000 and 1200 miles per week as I drive between here and Hudson WI, up to St Croix Falls, and usually ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Differences Don't Have To Divide!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2024

Differences can give birth to trouble. We see God has a plan. Paul confronted Peter about some differences. Unity must be our goal.

DIFFERENCES, DON’T HAVE TO DIVIDE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *DIFFERENCE: not the same, dissimilar, unlike. DIFFERENCE: HOW MANY KIND KINDS OF CHICKENS ARE THERE? Around the world there are over 500 recognized species of chickens that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 26:20-21, James 3:16, Romans 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God