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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Challenge Of Choosing Eternal Rest Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2010
     | 4,217 views

    The writer to the Hebrews set before his audience a deeper consideration of Jesus’ Rest. What challenges do ’Christians,’(traditionists), face in the consideration of Jesus’ Rest? The challenge of choosing Eternal Rest is accepting the challenge of...

    SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession—Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. Thus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Busyness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2019
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     | 6,466 views

    Today we will discuss how to guard against unfruitful busyness.

    Luke 10:38-42 38. Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Challenge To The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 4,504 views

    Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend

    A Challenge To The Church Ephesians 3:1-12 Introduction: Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend. I. Paul’s Sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge - The Potential Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 3,897 views

    How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task?

    The Challenge – The Potential Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task? In 2:19-22, Paul gives a glorious description of the church. When he comes to 3:1 “for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,323 views

    This is the third sermon I preached in this series. We find a challenge issued by the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John which helps us see how to fulfill the Great Commandments “Love God and Love Others” and the Great Commission.

    Text: 1 John 4:1-11 (1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (3) And every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Service Challenge

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2020
     | 5,427 views

    Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve the LORD - the Jealous God.

    2.9.20 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 601 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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    Challenging Legalism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,132 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 Patience Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 153 ratings
     | 54,408 views

    A sermon on patience as one of the fruits of the Spirit. (Sermon 4 in the series)

    Introduction: 1. Patience, just the word is enough to remind most of us that we haven’t arrived. I don’t care who you are, I know that you sometimes struggle with being patient. It doesn’t matter whether you are a kid or a senior adult, there are times when other people get to you. 2. I had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of The Cults

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 9,772 views

    We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Religious Challenge

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

    The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Greatest Challenge

    Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    In the life of a Christian there are many things that we do that we can often refer to as "stumbling blocks." These are barriers in our personal walk with Christ Jesus our LORD.

    "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance . . . and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    Worship will always challenge us. We can not stand in the holy presence of God and not feel His challenge. This text shares three ways in which we are challenged when we worship.

    THE CHALLENGE OF WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 Famous researcher, George Barna recently conducted a survey on worship in American churches. He had some very interesting things to say, so let me share just a couple of them with you. “Worship is a non-negotiable obligation and privilege of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Challenge To Warriors

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    God created us as a warrior race and equips us to fight the good fight of faith.

    How many of you want to be in control of everything you do? I think if we honestly look at ourselves we would admit that is the case. We all have this drive, this inborn desire to want to control. Just walk downstairs and spend some time in the nursery. Every child there has a desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pete's Challenge Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    What to do when it’s gut-check time. Where do you stand?

    A Challenge John 6:66-69 Intro. A challenge: when it gets intense how do you react? when you’re the only one, are you ready to stand alone? In John’s gospel, chap 7 begins with intense opposition building. Jesus’s popularity basically is going downhill. 1. The question: Now that it is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist