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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Wondering In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,632 views

    TO CHALLENGE CHRISTIANS TO LIVE FOR AND WALK WITH GOD

    PP0815 DATE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS! Deuteronomy 2:1-7 De 2:1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. (Notice that statement “into the wilderness” They went into the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Have You Been Eating With?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,078 views

    A challenge to meet people where they are.

    Who Have You Been Eating With? Luke 15:1-7 July 11, 2004 Luke 15:1 (NLT) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. Who’s The Target Audience?  Jesus’ audience was made up of tax collectors and “sinners” – They were hungry for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Will Cost You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

    Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Knowing Your Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,554 views

    A challenge to know ones spiritual gifting

    The importance of knowing your Spiritual Gifts Introduction: 1. My message this morning is entitled: The importance of knowing your spiritual gifts 2. I had asked three folks sitting in this room about spiritual gifts and what they thought of the subject. 1st I don’t want to know, then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

    As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bricks In The Valley

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
     | 4,840 views

    The mountain top experience was a sanctuary, and a challenge.

    BRICKS IN THE VALLEY Text: Matthew 17:1 - 9 We all know from the laws of gravity that what goes up must also come down. That thought even reminds me of a song that was once sung by a group that was known as Blood, Sweat and Tears entitled “Spinning Wheel”. The problem with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
     | 7,415 views

    Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

    A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Man For The White House

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    Challenge to Christians to establish Christ as Master.

    PP0524 DATE GOD’S MAN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Ezekiel 22:30-31. "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." "Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You’ll Never Learn (If You Don’t Attempt The Impossible)

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,389 views

    A challenge to believe God for great things

    WHAT YOU’LL NEVER LEARN (If you don’t attempt the impossible) Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 17:20, He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Faithful To God Because He Is Faithful To You

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2016
     | 12,779 views

    the challenges and help to being a veteran for Jesus

    “Be Faithful To God Because He Is Faithful To You” 2 Timothy 4:9-18 David P. Nolte We all remember someone who gave his or her life in defense of this land and freedom. And we are grateful. Or we should be! We are the most blessed of all nations. Usually we think of veterans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 31, 2016
     | 6,648 views

    Preached as a challenge for a covenant renewal service.

    NEW REVELATION 21:1-6a JANUARY 1, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS, YEAR A COVENANT RENEWAL SUNDAY FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Four times in these short verses, the word “new” is used. The whole language of the passage is of newness, of change, of leaving things ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ghost Of Christmas Present Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 6,579 views

    Mary challenges us to completely God.

    December 21, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Present Luke 1:46-56 Opening words: You know the story. Everybody knows the story. Miserly old business man Ebenezer Scrooge lived for nothing but money. The problem was his money wasn’t making him happier, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practicing Peace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,361 views

    This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

    Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Super Bowl Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,958 views

    A Challenge to the Church to become a Super Bowl church

    A Super Bowl Church Ephesians 6:10-18 Well it’s Super Bowl Sunday again and the Cardinals and Steelers are pumped up and ready to play in the worlds’ biggest game on the world’s biggest stage. The game will be witnessed by millions if not billions of people worldwide. Multitudes will tune in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investing In Eternal Things Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013
     | 8,310 views

    A message written for the 30 Day Church Challenge

    This message is adapted from material included in the 30 Day Church Challenge Kit from Outreach Marketing and the message written by Pastor Hal Seed. In this world it is not what we take up but what we give up that makes us rich – Henry Ward Beecher The intent of the 30 Day Church Challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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