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The Challenge Of Choosing Full Disclosure-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 31, 2010

Part 1 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the Full Disclosure of the truth regarding their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? 6 Challenges traditionists face in a Full Disclosure are..

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Choosing A Perfect Priesthood-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010

1 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the priesthood of their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in accepting a Perfect Priesthood are...

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Choosing A Perfect Priesthood-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the priesthood of their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in accepting a Perfect Priesthood are...

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009

A message preached along with our 2008 Palm Sunday program, focusing on the importance of loving people who are not like us...just like Jesus did.

What the Cross Teaches Us Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 (KJV) The 3 Biggest Challenges of Every Christian 1. To have compassion on those who don’t know God. Illustration: I had been praying regularly with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Church Of God

Short Challenge: Lives That Please God Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on how to practically live life in a way that pleases God.

Short Challenge: Lives that please God. 1 Jn.4:19 - we love God because He first loved us. How do we respond. 1 Thes.4:1 - “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even Great Faith Is Challenged By Criticism

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 10, 2009

How should I respond to God’s greatness?

Even Great Faith Is Challenged by Criticism! Job 12 FCF: How should I respond to God’s greatness? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is sovereign, look to Him for wisdom. I. Humbly acquire God’s wisdom. 12:1-12 Job’s retort to his friends. A. Criticism can be a source of wisdom (1-6). ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Challenge And Blessing To His People

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 19, 2009

This message was delivered at the Williams Baptist College commencment ceremonies for 2009. It is applicable for all christians. It is GOd’s instructions to His people challenging them to live as His people and the blessing that follow thata choice of fai

GOD’S CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS FOR BELIEVERS Text: Deuteronomy 11: 26-32 Introduction Life naturally involves passing from one stage of life to another. Today as graduates, you are moving from one significant life stage into another. As you leave college, you are finally entering into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3-35

Denomination: Methodist

Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 1

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 2

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Praise God, we all have a mi

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Praise God, we all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Response To His Enemies Challenges

Contributed by Lamar Crockett on Apr 13, 2010

Hipocracy the Seven Woes and Christ response to the Pharaisee's. We look through Matthews account of how Christ can be Lord and a Son of David and how Jesus rebukes the Pharisee's.

Recap A question by the chief priests, scribes, and elders “By what Authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” Matt. 21 23-37 What was the response of Jesus? Vs 24 How did the scribes priests answer the question Jesus asked? Vs 27 The Three parables; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Baptist: Challenge For A Deeper Life

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist didn't follow in his father's footsteps as a priest in the temple. He challenged people to break out of normality and live radically new lives.

(John, entering from the back, in costume, down the center aisle.) Wake up, everybody! God’s Messiah is coming! That’s really good news! Get ready! Things have got to change around here! God’s blessings are coming for you! But you have to be ready! Clean it up, folks! (John standing in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Take Up The Challenge And Do The Will Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2019

In this age, when Christians of all kinds are being ridiculed, harassed and threatened in many different ways, we need to look at the martyrs of the past two thousand years and take courage.

Tuesday of the 14th Week in Course 2019 Jacob ben Isaac was a cheat, a liar and a thief. You may recall from an earlier reading in Genesis that he lied, cheated and stole his older brother, Esau’s, first-born blessing. Then, wisely, he left town and took up with Laban, where he married two sisters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38, Genesis 32:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Healing Of Three Physically Challenged Persons

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 12, 2015

Here Jesus heals three physically challenged persons. Jesus' power over sin, sickness, and demons would prove Him Messiah to some, to others His empowering would prove Him intolerable.

MATTHEW 9: 27-34 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] THE HEALING OF THREE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS [Isaiah 35:5-26] Following the account of the miracle within a miracle where Jesus takes time to heal a woman while on His way to raise a dead child, are Jesus' healing of three physically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Survive Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 15, 2013

Survive Life’s Challenges 1) Consider Satan’s Goal 2) Consider God’s Control

If you want to become a good hockey player, you’ll want to spend time watching elite players like Sydney Crosby. If you want to become a great artist, you’ll want to study the works of Van Goh and Rembrandt. Where should you turn though if you want to figure out how best to survive ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Lutheran