Sermons on Facing Challenges:

The Ultimate Challenge Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2011

The difficulties in life are not what cause us to suffer. It is our response to these difficulties that cause us to suffer. The ultimate challenge in the book of Job is:- Will I Trust God ... Or Not?

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 1:1-3:26 “The Ultimate Challenge” Who is Job? Read Job 1:1-3 Job had buckets of money and was very well known. Not just because of his money, but also because of the type ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Challenge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011

The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

"The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge To Action Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Isaiahs Challenge Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2015

Isaiah ends abruptly with a challenge: we must stay the course and not surrender our Biblical beliefs — even if those beliefs are not unpopular.

Isaiah’s Challenge (Isaiah 66:7-24) 1. A rich millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his 50th birthday, so during this party he grabs the microphone and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. 'I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 16, 2009

What forgiveness is and what it isn’t

This Series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own however. The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Genesis 45:1-15 Forgiving doesn’t mean we Forget People’s Sins Forgiving does mean we Remember God’s Sovereignty Forgiving doesn’t mean Justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Challenge For Mothers

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008

This is a Mother’s Day sermon.

“A Challenges for Mothers” Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31 Text: Proverbs 31:30 & 31 Favour (Charm) is deceitful, and beauty is vain (passing): but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30-31

Denomination: *other

The Service Challenge

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2020

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

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:1-11, 1 John 4:1-21, John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2019

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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Ephesians 4:15-16, Genesis 1:28, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 8:33-35, Luke 9:62, Proverbs 10:4-5, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 6:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Challenge To The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

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

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge - The Potential Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

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

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging Legalism Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025

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

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11, Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Influence