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The Greatest Challenge Of The Cross

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

A message that our spiritually dull generation does not want to hear. Sacrifice is one of the demands of Jesus Christ.

The Greatest Challenge of the Cross Matthew 16:24-25 KJV Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conquering The Challenges Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #4 in series, "Pursuing Victory." How to "beat the Emmaus Road Blues," how to overcome the challenges life brings our way.

Series: Pursuing Victory Message #3: Conquering the Challenges Of Life" -- How To Overcome Disappointment, Despair, and Depression Luke 24:17 -- "And (Jesus) said to them, ’What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?’ And they stood still, looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 30, 2006

The believer must stay faithfully committed to Jesus until the rapture or their funeral.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 4 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Rev. 2:18-29 Oct. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A What if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Mission Challenge

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

The church must have a mission and a vision in order to grow and survive. This message examines what John says in 3 John.

THE CHURCH’S MISSION CHALLENGE 3 John 5-8 INTRO: The finest days of any congregation come when there is a clear vision of the church’s mission and a clear understanding of and commitment to that vision. John wrote to a fellowship of believers who struggled to determine the priority of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 1, 2005

Many times, it takes years of failures and setbacks to become an "overnight success". Abraham Lincoln had two failed businesses, one nervous breakdown, endured the death of his sweetheart, and was defeated for public office no less than 10 times over the

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:1-23 TEXT: “And the Lord was with Joseph” [Genesis 39:2]] In my Christian life I have noticed that God doesn’t waste anything? Everything happens in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Ready For The Challenge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Rebuilding". As you start fresh, be prepared for the challenges that come with the new beginning.

Series: Rebuilding [#2] GETTING READY FOR THE CHALLENGE Nehemiah 2:1-10 Introduction: Rebuilding has never been easy. One of the largest problems we face as we rebuild is we want everything to be rebuilt immediately and it doesn’t work that way. As we rebuild, you might as well get ready ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015

The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Enemy Challenges

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2011

The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger.

When the Enemy Challenges July 10, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:1-11 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Challenges The Pharisees

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 31, 2012

God is interested in our character and not in our get out clauses

Sermon Story: Many years ago, the well known American Baptist pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story about a church in Denmark, where the worshipers used to bow regularly as they passed a certain part of the wall in the sanctuary of the church They had done so for three centuries - bowing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Answering The Atheist Challenge Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2013

Our witness to modern culture has an ally in the fundamental weakness of atheism.

Monday of 6th Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes “It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that man comes by faith to the contemplation and appreciation of the divine plan.” (GS 15) These words of the Council Fathers remind us that we are approaching the great Solemnities of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

A Challenge To Rule Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

By allowing the flesh to yield to the Spirit, much progress can be made in the Kingdom of God.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. I. INTRODUCTION—DISCIPLINE -The man who rules his spirit is a man who is disciplined. In fact, he is a man who has reached the highest aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life's Toughest Challenge

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jan 7, 2013

I would like to begin today by asking you a simple question… What is the greatest challenge each of you will face in 2013? Before I even asked this question…I knew how the majority of people would answer… Most people when asked this question… ans

Video- We Are the Church Slide #1 Welcome… Prayer I would like to begin today by asking you a simple question… What is the greatest challenge each of you will face in 2013? Before I even asked this question…I knew how the majority of people would answer… Most people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012

The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sanhedrin Challenges Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2018

Jesus had spoken with authority on matters, which they considered their responsibility. He did not challenge their right to question Him, but He did oppose their hypocrisy and insincerity in such questioning.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Sanhedrin Challenges Jesus: Answered by Parables: Two Sons, Wicked Husbandmen, and Marriage Feast (Is. 5:1, 2) Mark 11:27-12:12, Matthew 21:23-22:14(focal passage), Luke 20:1-19 Matthew 21:23-22:14 23 Now when He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Challenges

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Jan 20, 2017

challenges, life situations, confession

Facing Life’s Challenges Nehemiah 1: 4-6 Most of us right now, are consumed with enormous challenges in our personal lives. We may appear to live carefree lives, and we look good on the outside, but on the inside, we are consumed with dealing with this over here and that over there, and it seems ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist