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Characteristics Of A God Sized Challenge

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Does your church desire to make a major impact, and tackle something bigger than itself? Here are some characteristics of a truly God-sized challenge!

When you hear the word ¡§challenge¡¨, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the words ¡§Immunity challenge.¡¨ Anyone here ever hear those words before? Immunity Challenge comes from the ever-popular TV reality series Survivor. You know, the one where contestants eat worms, kill their own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Union Workers In The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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This message deals with the position and responsibility of leaders in the church. We must be carful not to elevate them to the level that they can do no wrong.

UNION WORKERS IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-17 INTRODUCTION: Bob Deffinbaugh writes, “Christianity has had its share of “Pied Pipers,” those charismatic (in personality) individuals who seem to be able to lead a group of followers anywhere they wish. We are all too familiar with the names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Jan 21, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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A look at what Jesus says about giving to Caesar and God to show that God wants everything.

Introduction Today is harvest. In front of me you see a selection of produce. It used to be traditional at harvest to bring in a sample of crops to church and then it was given away to those who needed it. Rather than do that anymore, we give the offering for the day to charity. Back in the OT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Holiness

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers And God

Contributed by Denny Feasby on Jan 26, 2005

based on 67 ratings

| 12,784 views

In life there are optimists and pessimists. Optimists focus on what can be; possibilities, opportunities, and potential. Pessimists on the other hand tend to focus on problems, obstacles and potential doom. Optimists tend to operate by faith not by sigh

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers and God Num 13:1-4, 23-33 Intro: This month makes the 200rth anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In May 1804 President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to search out a possible route to the Pacific Ocean. Jefferson, like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Are God's Gifted People

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jan 23, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 4,671 views

May your heart be filled with joy as you remember God’s many gifts to you.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Epiphany 2 Series C Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (1 Cor 12:1-11 NIV) "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing Your Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 8,021 views

God wants you as a friend.

Developing Your Friendship with God Purpose Driven Life #12 Cornwall November 2, 2003 God is to be your closest friend. Last week, we looked at this and how, through prayer and meditation, you can be closer to Him than you are now. You, frankly, can be as close to God as you want to be and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God Through Tithing

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

based on 214 ratings

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What does it mean when God asks us to test Him by tithing?

Testing God through tithing. The text of this sermon can also be found at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/tithing.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Much has been said about the importance of tithing. Little has been said about being able to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Psalm 95:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 5,614 views

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Grasshoppers, And A Barley Cake Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

based on 101 ratings

| 5,305 views

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and helpless to do anything about it?

GOD, GRASSHOPPERS AND A BARLEY CAKE Judges 7:8-14 INTRODUCTION: Many times circumstances seem overwhelming like grasshoppers, while at the same time we feel as helpless as a muffin (barley cake). It is reassuring to know that man’s strength and man’s host mean nothing to God. God is your refuge ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Hard After God Series

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

based on 56 ratings

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The intense desire we are to have in following God and our desire to know Him

Knowing God Following Hard After God Introduction: Matt 13:44-46 44 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Being Right With God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 8,790 views

Four assurances God gives us when we discover His grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

The last twelve days have remarkable. Like you I’ve been fascinated at how closely contested our presidential election has been. Can you imagine what the last twelve days have been like for vice-president Gore and governor Bush? On election day the networks first called Florida for Gore, then they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship - God's Economic Plan

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

based on 407 ratings

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A great mistake when we talk about money in the church is that we often do it in the context of a special appeal or a crisis situation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I’m going to read 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this morning. And the subject of this sermon is "God’s economic plan." I’m not going to talk about the world’s economic plan because you hear about that every day. You hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Beleiver Sinning In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon take a serious look at a subject we do not like to look serious at, Sin. Very convicting

1 John 1:5-10 A Believer Sinning In the Eyes of God. I. Introduction A. An angry church member once went up to her pastor. And asked him “Why do you keep on preaching to us Christians about sin. After all, sin in the life of a Christian is different from sin in the life of an unsaved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Church: God's Imperfect People

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 19,082 views

Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing God Wherever You Are Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 23, 2002

based on 294 ratings

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Through prayer, James urges us to seek God’s face no matter what our circumstances.

Facing God, Wherever You Are Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars of Faith,” the binding rules ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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