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  • Galen Hackman avatar

    Appointed An Apostle

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

    Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Rich Or Poor?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    Jesus offers a challenge in His conversation with a Rich Young Ruler.

    Poor Little Rich Man Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18 "Which ones?" the man enquired. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading In Tough Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,713 views

    Joshua gives us a model for leading during challenging times

    Leading in Tough Times Joshua 1:5-9 Leadership Team Devotional April 9, 2002 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney Mason avatar

    Commendable Kids In Corrupted Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    A challenge to God’s children to remain faithful in spite of their surroundings.

    Introduction: The writer of the book we are coming from is the prophet Daniel. He is a royal descendent, most likely a prince. He is taken captive in the 1st Babylonian Exile in 605 B.C., and remained in exile for the entire length. Daniel writes in a time that is diffuculty for God’s chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,352 views

    Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

    Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    White Washed Or Washed White?

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    A message will prompt a salvation evaluation and challenge believers to live for the Lord.

    White Washed or Washed White? Matthew 23:27-28 This morning we will pose the question, have you been washed white or white washed? I think all of us know what white wash is. White-wash- (noun) a liquid composition for whitening a surface, (verb) to gloss over or cover up (as vices or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Claiming The Promises

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    A message that challenges us to never retire from the service to the King.

    Claiming the Promises Pastor Glenn Newton 9-10-2000 Joshua 14:6-15 JOS 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Best Of Both Worlds

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    Challenge to choose the worship and service to and of God - rather than the world.

    THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Joshua 24:15; I Kings 18:21; Luke 11:23; Luke 16:13. Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kris Roberts avatar

    What Chair Are You Sitting In?

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,328 views

    An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

    What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Ministering To People

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Challenge to the church to be ready to minister to any and all who need.

    DATE HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE? Luke 10:29-37 (Luke 10:29) "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:30 KJV) "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "Take A Chance And Surrender"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004
    based on 233 ratings
     | 34,804 views

    A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

    “Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kris Roberts avatar

    Single Focus

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 14, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    A message challenging teens to put Christ first place in their lives.

    “SINGLE FOCUS” 1. INTRODUCTION Matthew 6:24 says… "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” · Show “Who do you serve?” clip · Everyone serves someone or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Issues That Should Be Settled By Age Twelve!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    Challenging families to start early preparing children for Christian Service.

    DATE Sept 2006 ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE SETTLED BY AGE 12!! Luke 2:40-42. Lu 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    God Is Not Mocked

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,239 views

    This message challenges Christians to examine their behavior and see if they are mocking God.

    God Is Not Mocked Galatians 6:7 Gal 6:7 KJV Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Our text is a scientific law, spiritually speaking. First, Morally, if you sow sin, then you will reap hell. Second, you cannot reap where you have not sown. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist