Sermons on Generational Challenges:

The Importance Of Knowing Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Mennonite

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

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

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

Scripture: Matthew 17:2-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Staying Committed

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Mar 23, 2010

Right commitment brings right choices which make right people who are blessed abundantly.

I. Who is Committed? A. Show of hands… 1. How many of you like being friends with committed people? a. Giving your time and effort to a cause or person. 2. How many of you have people in your life that you wish would be more committed? 3. How many of you think you are a committed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cost Of The Cross.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Go Church!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 30, 2015

We have a job to do as God's people. Today we face challenges that remind us that this is serious business.

Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus promised to build His church. He promised that the gates of Hades would not be able to stand against His church. He built His church on rock. Ray Vanderlaan’s video series: That The World May Know, has an section on this passage in Matthew 16 where he gathers with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favor

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

Isaiah 53 1Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? The Doctor says, “You are going to die.” Isaiah 53:5 ….and with his stripes we are healed. The enemy says, “I will destroy you.” Isaiah 54: 17No weapon that is formed

THE FAVOR OF GOD – Challenging the circumstances Proverbs 8: 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Then to Potifhar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 1, 2016

why and can we be strong and courageous today in america?

After much thought and prayers, I have decided to do messages from the Book of Joshua. As we face challenges in America these days, there is much to learn and apply from Joshua. What do you know about Joshua as he hung out with Moses?? Exodus 17 – a warrior Numbers 11 – Moses’ aide since ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Shore

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 25, 2012

In order to reach the other shore you must lose sight of this one.

In order to get to the other shore you have to lose sight of this one.” Quote by Steven Tyler on American Idle. I admit I am a fan of American Idle. I have been for a few seasons now. But as I was watching on Thursday night, April 19th, I never expected to hear such wisdom come from the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

How Blind Beggars Get Healed

Contributed by Donavon Hill on Jul 17, 2017

A practical challenge to trust Jesus. You don't have to have all the answers and the crowd around Jesus may be a little goofy, but perhaps He really can do what He says He can do. Cry out to Him!

How Blind Beggars Get Healed Shall we stand for the reading of the Word . . . Mark 10 (NKJV) . . . 46 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. 47 And when he heard that it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Saint

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A NEW YEAR'S DAY MESSAGE AND A COMMUNION SERVICE MESSAGE. IT LAYS DOWN A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

HOW TO BE A SAINT PHILIPPIANS 1:1-11 TODAY IS THE FIRST SERVICE FOR 2019 AND IT IS FITTING THAT IT INVOLVES A COMMUNION SERVICE. A QUESTION THAT IS OFTEN ASKED THOUGH IS WHO CAN TAKE PART IN IT? NOT ALL BAPTISTS HAVE THE SAME STANDARDS AS TO WHO MAY TAKE PART IN COMMUNION. SOME FOLLOW WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love: The Greatest Characteristic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Love is the greatest characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This messages focuses on the meaning of love in the life of a disciple.

All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Characteristic 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a, 13 Whoever thought love could be such a lucrative business? Retailers, that’s who! According to the National Retail Federation, the average amount spent on Valentine’s Day is $134/person in 2014, with a total spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Mountain Within

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 26, 2019

The success or failure of life depends to a very large degree on how we deal with these mountains. I want to talk with you about three different ways people deal with their mountains.

The Mountain Within (Matthew 17: 20-21) Introduction: While Linda and I were working at the Baptist Children Home, decades ago, they made a documentary film called “The Mountain Within.”. It was on an old 35mm. reel. In fact, some of you old timers may have seen the movie. It was shown in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist