Sermons on Confronting Challenges:

White Washed Or Washed White?

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006

To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Issues That Should Be Settled By Age Twelve!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 13, 2006

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

Scripture: Luke 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

God's Requirement Of Faithfulness

Contributed by John White on Jan 5, 2006

A message to challenge us to greater faithfulness in our service to the Lord.

God’s Requirement Of Faithfulness Luke 9:57-62 "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain [man] said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

"A Godly Mother"

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006

Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

“A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Point Man

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

A challenge to men for them to walk in the spiritual authority given them

The Point Man Joshua 24:14-15 The sermon title is from the book by the same name, by Steve Farrar We have become a fatherless nation. 33% of the 72 million children in America will go to bed tonight without their biological father in the home. Fatherless children are 5 times as likely to live in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Rescue The Perishing

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Jude challenges the church to live their faith and reach others for Christ

Introduction: Jude has challenged the church to contend for the Faith. • God is the God that answers prayer - vs. 20. • He is the God that loves - vs. 21. • He is the God that keeps us - vs. 24 • He is the Almighty God - vs. 25 I. The Coming of the Lord - vs. 14-16 A. A ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Godsfearlessvictors

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007

This will get your congregation going in the morning a challenge and call to arms.

Title: God’s fearless victors. Text: Joshua 1:1-8 Introduction: All of you here today in some way or another, like it or not are in a battle. Small ones big ones lengthy or short they just exist. I believe their purpose is pruning! John 15. Ya know a tree grows the most at the breaking points- ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Vineyard

The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Lenten message challenging us to consecrate the sacrifice of ourselves to God.

The Altar of Sacrifice Text: Genesis 22:1 & 2, 9-12 This Lenten Sunday morning we examine Sacrifice. A traditional exercise of many believers is to give up something for Lent. Many of you have shared with me what you are giving up for Lent, some are going to fast, some are giving up chocolate, some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Daring Devotion

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 3, 2007

A message to challenge the church family to a renewed to devotion to Christ and the Church

Daring Devotion 2 Samuel 23:13-17 A)Let’s begin our study time with a little Bible trivia. 1)Their names were Shammula – Shaphat – Igal – Palti – Gaddi and Ammiel. These 6, along with 6 others, were involved in one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not Mocked

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Nov 10, 2007

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

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Can You Go On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is a challenge to prayer instead of the busy-ness of church life.

Amos 4:4 KJV Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: Amos 5:4-6 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: [5] But seek not Bethel, nor enter into ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Do You Work For?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 31, 2007

Labor Day message that challenges the Christian to honor God on the job.

Whom Do You Work For? Ephesians 6.5-9 September 2, 2007 (a-m) Labor Day Service Thompson Creek Baptist Church To make it in today’s world, you almost without fail, have to have a job. Even the super rich for the most part, have jobs or companies to run. All jobs have standards don’t they? They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Church Empowers Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The ability to conquer life challenges is contained in the power of a word - Jesus.

October 22, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Empowers Text: John 1: 1-13 Focus: To them gave He power to become the sons of God. During one of my recent moments of relaxation I watch a movie video entitled, Akeelah and the Bee. The story was about an 11 year old girl who lived in the Compton, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist