Sermons on God Challenges:

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: Positive Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, a positive Christian influence openly and unashamedly preserves Christian ideals by reflecting the character of Christ to draw folks to Him who is the Light of the World.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON II: POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Let God Arise

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000

A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring. Introductory Remarks Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of "Letting God Arise" using Psalms 68:1-3 as the scripture text. I am praying that at the conclusion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2, Psalm 68:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is A Good God

Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 13, 2001

We have a duty to a world torn by tragedy to offer hope and encouragement. This message is an attempt to show that God is good despite obvious evil. It is a challenge to be as God is -- good. To do as God does -- good.

GOD IS A GOOD GOD Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com For several years during the late ¡¦40s and throughout the ¡¦50s Oral Roberts was a leading evangelist in America. At one time he had the world¡¦s largest gospel tent which his team erected in the largest cities in America and overseas. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is For Life Not Just Christmas And Sundays Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2017

This year, make following Christ the central purpose of your life. Joshua’s ancient challenge to the Israelite families is a challenge to us today as Children of the living God, a challenge to embrace a changed life.

It’s the first day and the first Sunday of 2017 so Happy New Year to you. 2017... Where did 2016 go? Does it feel like the years are getting shorter? Maybe it’s an age thing or maybe it’s because the world seems to move at a faster pace than it used to. The Post Office is now referred to as snail ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Joshua 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 12, 2001

God’s missionary perspective throughout history challenges us to ask the question: Are we in tune with the heartbeat of God?

THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD In the church we have many clichés and buzzwords. We have used these phrases so often they have become commonplace. They still have their intellectual meaning, but they have lost their psychological impact. If you have been in the church for any time at all, you have heard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 23, 2025

Based on Psalm 51:11-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the absolute necessity of the presence of God in our lives.

“THE PRESENCE OF GOD” Various Psalms FBCF – 6/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – (Open Bible to Psalm 51) Last week’s sermon on holiness in “Life Songs” series had 3 points: - Living in holiness starts w/ our salvation – grows as we desire the presence of God in our lives – impacts others around us Next ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Restoration Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2024

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, but it can be affected by various challenges, including impotence, leading to emotional and spiritual distress.

God's Plan for Restoration of Marriage Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, but it can be affected by various challenges, including impotence, leading to emotional and spiritual distress. However, God has a plan for restoration, offering hope and healing for couples facing such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Matthew 19:12

Living Into God’s 'a' PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God’s presence gives us courage and strength to face new challenges, assuring us that we are never alone as we step forward in faith.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for others and a storm inside. You’ve been staring at a calendar date that scares you. There’s a chair at the table that sits empty. There’s a decision lurking in your inbox with your name on it. Life does that. It brings us to riverbanks we’ve never crossed, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Surrender, Trust, Faithfulness

The Final Message In Jude – The Glorious But Challenging Doxology – Jude 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

The closing doxology of Jude's letter is not only glorious, but when analysed, it is specifically challenging to our Christian lives. How do we stand? What about stumbling? How are we blameless? To Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority for ever and ever!

THE FINAL MESSAGE IN JUDE – THE GLORIOUS BUT CHALLENGING DOXOLOGY – Jude 1:24-25 INTRODUCTION: We have proceeded through Jude slowly, bit by bit, to understand it. Jude began his letter wanting to write to encourage the believers in their common salvation, but then the urgency of contending for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25, Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:12-13, Exodus 24:17, Exodus 33:23, 1 Chronicles 16:9-10, 1 Chronicles 16:24, 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, Hebrews 8:1, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24-29, Revelation 1:8, Romans 16:25-27, James 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:27, Isaiah 53:11, Revelation 19:7-9, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completing Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 10, 2009

Our lives find meaning and completeness if we first recognize what God has already done in us, if we see that God never stops working in any life, and if we devote ourselves to His purposes.

If I were to take you to my home this afternoon, I could show you a parable of the human condition. My house would tell you a whole lot about our family, of course, but it also would tell you about the whole human problem. You see, our house is unfinished. It is incomplete. Oh, it was built in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Recipe For A Revival

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002

This is a sermon that challenges the church to seek revival and shows us how to do that.

Sunday Morning January 23, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM GOD’S RECIPE FOR A REVIVAL 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 Introduction: 1. As we stop for a moment, I would like us to reflect upon what God has done here at Bel Aire Baptist Church since the church was organized. 2. The church was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Live God Aloud

Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 30, 2008

This sermon challenges to view life from the exemplary living of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

The theme that I wanted to highlight in this sermon is about how we live and through our living how we proclaim to the others the way we live, that is why I have titled it as, “Live God Aloud.” The scripture that I have taken is from Galatians 1:24 that states, “And they praised God because of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unprecedented Faith: "gideon: A Faith That Challenges Life"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2026

Gideon didn’t start out with strong faith; he started off weak, timid, and scared, but God still used him to do great things. When life’s challenges are bigger than we are, that is when our faith in God will see us through. That’s what it means to be a mighty man or woman of valor and faith.

Unprecedented Faith Gideon: A Faith that Challenges Life Judges 6 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqtBll8aDvE This morning, we continue our series on Unprecedented Faith. And today, will be looking at Gideon, and what I am calling “A Faith that Challenges ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Judges 21:25, Luke 19:17, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Joseph Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Lessons from the life of Joseph

Joseph Genesis 17:1-11 Mark Herold tells the story of being a guest on the Gerry Ryan radio show to speak on birth order and the way it influences how we grow up. A woman came on the line to complain bitterly that, because she was the youngest in a large family, no one would take her seriously. She ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A View From The Top

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

God has determined your mountain but you determine what you will do with your challenge.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church A View from The Top A. LIFE IS A MOUNTAIN ALL MUST CLIMB 1. God gives everyone a mountain to climb, but each mountain is different. a. Some steep. b. Some dangerous. c. Some beautiful. d. Some mountainous. 2. Your mountain ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-13

Denomination: Baptist