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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Taking Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,196 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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Cut-Er-Loose

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,382 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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loving God When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 24, 2014
     | 6,233 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anointing And The Anointed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,032 views

    The anointing is the divine empowerment from God that sets individuals apart for His work, giving them supernatural ability to fulfill their God-given assignments. The anointed are those whom God has chosen, and upon whom He has poured out His Spirit to carry out His purpose.

    Title: THE ANOINTING AND THE ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro  Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:13  Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Acts 10:38, 1 John 2:27 INTRODUCTION The anointing is the divine empowerment from God that sets individuals apart for His work, giving them supernatural ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Condemnation Week 6 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 434 views

    Explores the unfailing, unchanging love of God, encouraging believers to trust and find hope in this divine love.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our shared faith, in the warm embrace of our fellowship. We are about to embark on an uplifting exploration of one of the most comforting passages in all of scripture, Romans 8:31-39. This passage, ...read more

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  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Big Surprise

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,951 views

    This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

    Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,928 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,798 views

    This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

    “CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing The Land

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 43,421 views

    A challenge to possess all God has for us

    Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Boat

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    This message challenges us to get out of the boat

    This morning we are going to continue to look at the story of Jesus walking on the water, but just like a priceless jewel that can be appreciated from many angles so is true of God’s word. It is here in this wonderful story that God teaches us about himself and his love for us. It is here that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifice

    Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 28,886 views

    To challenge people to a place of sacrifice in their Christian walk.

    Sacrifice Luke 21:1-4 Turn to Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ’Ham and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,734 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,185 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enough With The Leftovers

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,995 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diving In

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,371 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

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    Denomination: Nazarene