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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Challenged With The Truth Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2026
     | 219 views

    Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them and the real dangers their teaching posed to the churches and those within their communities. This wasn’t an issue that Paul could ignore – the souls of people within Galatia hung in the balance.

    Challenged with the Truth Galatians 1:6-12 I think you will agree that Paul offered a very encouraging and gracious greeting to the Galatians. However, having greeted them, he got right to the point regarding his concern for them. Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel Challenge Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 92 views

    Gospel Challenge

    Acts 14:1-23 The Challenge of the Church The challenges Paul faced on his first missionary journey. I. The Challenge of Division (1-7) A. The Point of Division i. The Place - 1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, ii. The Preaching - 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Challenge And The Call Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025
     | 365 views

    The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

    I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Challenging Legalism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,860 views

    This is the 17th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#17] CHALLENGING LEGALISM Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: The Pharisees were an important religious group in ancient Judaism who followed many laws and rules. The Torah, which is the 1st 5 Books of the Bible, has 613 commandments. The Pharisees added even more rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 823 views

    This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more

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    Following Jesus In The School Of Love: Discipleship, Mothering, And The Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 23 views

    Some celebrate mothers, some miss mothers, some long to be mothers, and some carry wounds connected to family. Yet the beauty of the Gospel is this: God meets every person exactly where they are.

    Following Jesus in the School of Love: Discipleship, Mothering, and the Heart of God Mothering Sunday Sermon Introduction — A Day of Celebration and Reflection Today we gather for an all-age Mothering Sunday service. For some, this day is filled with joy and gratitude. For others, it carries ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 3,573 views

    Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

    Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Cost Of Discipleship: A Sword, A Cross, And True Life

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 4, 2023
     | 697 views

    Jesus speaks to us about the cost of discipleship, the profound and sometimes challenging journey of following Him.

    Today, we gather here to reflect on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, specifically from chapter 10, verses 34 to 39. In these verses, Jesus speaks to us about the cost of discipleship, the profound and sometimes challenging journey of following Him. Let us turn our hearts and minds to these ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When The Enemy Challenges

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger.

    When the Enemy Challenges July 10, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:1-11 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Discipleship- The Most Dangerous Moment In Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    One of the marks of discipleship is generosity. But we are challenged about this everytime we come to the offering in the worship service.

    The story is told about a man who was stingy and miserly. People looked at this person as a real skin-flint. One day, one of the folks in the town was given the task of serving as the chairman of the community charity. He decided he was going to start with the town skin-flint. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007
     | 4,125 views

    As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

    In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Render To Caesar....

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,809 views

    A brilliant and awesome response - and an awesome challenge to us today

    Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Anglicans don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try the Baptist church down the street. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Not Of This World

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 11, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,046 views

    What does it mean to live 'not of this world' whilst living in the midst of so much pain. This sermon challenges us to think about the importance of our relationship with God, and to ask the difficult questions that at times we are too afraid to ask.

    In the name of the living God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks Seven children and a teacher killed in school shooting in Russia Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River Asian American father randomly punched to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lovest Thou Me?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,826 views

    This is a challenge to our commitment.

    Lovest Thou Me? Rev. John W. Gerald I. Lovest Thou Me More Than These (Things) John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Count The Cost Of Discipleship Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,339 views

    The gift of salvation is free, but following Jesus will cost you everything. Discipleship requires total commitment and willingness to sacrifice everything, including our lives.

    Hey guys! So, I've got a question for you. How many of you have ever been students? I'm guessing all of you, right? We've all had to learn and study in school, and sometimes it's tough. But did you know that if you're a follower of Jesus, you're called to be a student again? Jesus calls His ...read more

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