Sermons on Dont Challenge God:

Are You Taking God's Grace For Granted? Series

Contributed by Chua Lena on Oct 9, 2001

To challenge the audience to re-examine themselves, whether they are taking God’s grace for granted?’

SERMON TOPIC: “The Wedding Banquet” SERMON TITLE: “Are You Taking God’s Grace For Granted?” SCRIPTURAL TEXT: Matthew 22:1-10 OPENING WORDS Indeed, it is a great privilege to be able to share God’s Word with all of you this morning. Let us pray. OPENING PRAY Dear Lord, thank You for this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10, Matthew 20:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Healing Power Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001

The 2nd step in the biblical process of Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve

Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Power Scripture Text: John 11:35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 It had happened suddenly. Lazarus of Bethany, the brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. His strength ebbed as his fever crept upward. He took to his bed, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Process Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001

The fourth and final step in the biblical process of Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve

Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Process Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-17 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’m not a patient man. I know--I know, some of you are shocked. I know my kids are thinking, “Yes you are, Dad, you’re VERY patient.” But it’s true. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 4, 2007

There is a whole society of people looking for somewhere to belong. It should come as no surprise that satan seeks to attack the home and tear apart the church, destroying that one safe place. We must take up the challenge and restore the family of God to

Listen to some of these statistics from the US bureau on Statistics about the 1990’s. Every 30 seconds there was a divorce in America. Every 4th child in America was born to an unwed mother. STD’s have reached medically defined epidemic proportions. 47% of all children in America now live in homes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Big God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 27, 2024

Today’s message seeks to lead us into a deeper understanding and awe of God’s greatness – His infinite power, unchanging presence, and boundless ability to overcome any challenge in our daily lives.

Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.” Personal Reflection: The Power of God’s Constant Presence Recently I read a testimony of the greatness of God and what it meant in a difficult ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 46:7, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 139:13-14, Psalm 139:7-10, Psalm 19:1, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 19:26, Isaiah 41:10, Colossians 1:16-17, Job 42:2, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Don’t Settle For Less When More Is Available

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 4, 2022

Without desire few if any accomplishments will be seen in our life. It is one of those indefinable items of life that’s hard to define but easy to recognize. Caleb was hungry for more! God has so much more for us.

Sermon: Don’t Settle for Less When More is Available Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19 “The Lord commanded Joshua to assign some of Judah’s territory to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So Caleb was given the town of Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), which had been named after Anak’s ancestor. 14 Caleb drove out the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, Mark 10:46-52, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Sure This Is God's Will?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2006

When things don’t go the way you planned do you begin to question whether or not you are in God’s will.

ARE YOU SURE THIS IS GOD’S WILL? LUKE 2:1-7 Video clip: Life of Mary Part Three: Unfamiliar (BlueFishTV.com) Introduction: The angel announced that Mary would give birth to the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords. With the anticipation and wonder of the moment Mary said: “My soul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"how To Embrace Life's Many Challenges."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022

"Embracing Life’s Many Challenges" powerfully reminds us that although life presents difficulties, it is through these challenges that we can experience profound growth, deepen our faith, and ultimately fulfill God's purpose for our lives."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 1:2-4) (2) “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” (3) “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (4) “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, James 5:7-11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:17-22, Psalm 90:12, John 5:10-15, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Move Mountains

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Dec 4, 2001

Mountains are obstructions, set backs, hinderances, Stumbling blocks and various forms of challenges we face as believers.

GOD CAN MOVE YOUR MOUNTAINS By Adedotun Ojelabi November 11,2001 Main text: 2 Samuel 4:4 And Jonathan, Saul’s son had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up and fled; and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God In Tough Times

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 24, 2025

Life is full of changes—seasons of joy, challenges, and uncertainty—all under God's control.

Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:21 (AMP) "It is He who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and greater knowledge to those who have understanding." Introduction • Open with reflection on how life is full of changes—seasons ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:21, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 43:19, Psalm 75:6-7, Daniel 4:17, Revelation 11:15, Proverbs 9:10, James 1:5, Colossians 1:9-10, Psalm 103:19, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have A Heart For God?

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

This message challenges us through the life of Noah, how to have a heart for God.

“A HEART FOR GOD” TEXT: GENESIS 6: 1-9; GENESIS 8:21 VS. 9-“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.” INTRO: As I examine the theme of Noah’s life, I fall under the convicting power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

De We Really Know God? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.

Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Delight In God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 5, 2017

Jesus took the challenges and turned them into opportunities to encourage people to believe in God!

Please open your Bibles to Mark 12…… Take a quick look again at v12…… Eventually, Jesus was crucified on a cross, but sadly, many missed the point of Jesus being a sacrifice for man’s sin as planned by God. I pray that all of you never miss the point of why Jesus died. This is one of the reasons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible