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  • Cut-Er-Loose

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    There is one challenge that not many are willing to take on, and that is to conquer the sin in their lives. I assure you that it is challenging, adventurous, dangerous, and certainly rewarding.

    CUT-ER-LOOSE It’s amazing the challenges that men and women will take on. Iraq for one example. They will also trek into the wilderness, over deserts, sail the oceans in small boats, and float around the world in balloons, and so on. I suppose to prove manhood or the strength of womanhood. But ...read more

  • Taking Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,045 views

    New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.

    Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more

  • Loving God When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 24, 2014
     | 6,106 views

    Loving God when life is easy is no challenge. Loving God when life is horrible - that's a challenge that God equips us for.

    Sermon for Outdoor Service – “Loving God When Life is Hard” – August 24, 2014 No matter where we were to find ourselves at any one moment on this planet, we would discover that we have a great many things in common with every other human there. We all need to eat, sleep, ...read more

  • Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,851 views

    To face the challenges of life, we are to live overcoming, optimistic and obedient lives.

    Unless we are soldiers, we have no idea how intense a battle can get except by what we see on CNN. Let us watch a portion of the movie “Gladiator” by Russell Crowe so we can visualize the spiritual armor that God gave us. [Watch the opening battle scene in “Gladiator”] Your battles in life are as ...read more

  • What Are You Planning?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Challenge your congregation to plan their lives with God.

    James 4:13-15 I. 13Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." A. Here James is trying to get the attention of business people planing their futures, but I believe that we all can apply this passage to our own ...read more

  • How Long O Lord

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

    "How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

  • Enough With The Leftovers

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    A sermon challenging everyone to give God their best.

    Enough With the Leftovers Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: Illustration re: Chuck Swindoll forgetting his anniversary Read Scripture/Pray Background: Jesus’ contrast of the self-righteous leaders vs. the poor Purpose Statement: When you give to the Lord recognize... I. It’s not the size of the gift ...read more

  • Diving In

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    A message that challenges the listener to live a life of Faith.

    Diving In Glenn Newton 01-28-01 James 1:2-8 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 ...read more

  • Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    A challenge to love the world with the same passion as Jesus

    Beyond Cheap Talk and Sentiment Cayley St Living in Glendalough Only owner occupiers in a rental area – parking car in neighbour’s carport to make it look like the house was occupied New neighbour – watched him walk to his bus stop and then watched him walk home again – always meant to say g’day ...read more

  • Satans Tricks Are No Treats

    Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Challenges Christians to take a biblical stand on Halloween.

    Satan’s Tricks are no Treats Ph 4:8, 9 Jason Murphy 10/30/02 Last year, after a very difficult message, I had some people testify they learned some things about Halloween they didn’t know. I hope to provoke the same response this year. This is the season for death, fear, gore, murder, idolatry, ...read more

  • Mother's Day

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,529 views

    This sermon was a challenge to paarents to live out their faith.

    Mother’s Day May 13, 2001 When we come to Mother’s Day each year there are two things that concern me. 1. After five years of mother’s day messages, what do you say that is different than before? 2. Having never been a mother, I am careful about doing any criticizing. Sorry men, but being a ...read more

  • The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

    Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

  • Dying In The Dungeon Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    Discouragement is one of the greatest challenges that the church faces

    Dying in the Dungeon of Discouragement Numbers 13:26 - 14 (Selected verses) June 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. Down but not out A. People who seemed hopeless: Cripple him – Sir Walter Scott, Deafen him – Ludwig Van Beethoven, Bury him in snow and give him a seemingly hopeless war – George Washington, ...read more

  • Where Do You Want To Go Today?

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

    Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

  • Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more