Sermons on New Challenge:

Power Words

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 7, 2023

What are our convictions? Do we believe that Jesus is Lord and Messiah? Do we live like this? Do we live like the Day of the Lord it’s coming?

Acts 2:14-36 4 June 2023 Last week we spoke about the fulfillment of Pentecost and how God powerfully poured out His Spirit upon His disciples, who then proclaimed His marvelous works. The miracle was that people from every nation on earth heard the disciples witnessing in their own native ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2020

Do you bring something to others that enhances their faith in God? Does the light of Christ shine in your life?

Salt and Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Intro: Sam was chatting with his friend Ted. He asked Ted whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. “Yes,” Ted rapidly replied, “I bought her a belt and a bag.” “That sounds good,” Sam responded. “I hope she will like them. Ted grinned, “Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthy Walk Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior.

The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-7 Introduction: Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior. The word “calling” is vocation. It does not mean job but to walk the “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Our Common Enemy Together

Contributed by Richlove Taylor on Oct 12, 2024

It touches on the challenges faced by many in marriages and emphasises the need for unity and support between spouses. The idea of "fighting our common enemy together"

Introduction We thank God for an opportunity to be able to stand be for you this morning to share the word of God with you. Today is a day dedicated for fathers the world over. But like it has become the tradition, rather if there is any day that fathers are dishonored, and insulted it is rather ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 2:17-25, 1 Samuel 22:23

Choices Have Consequences

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2024

The importance of understanding that choices have consequences.

Choices have Consequences Joshua 24:14-15 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Life Are You Building? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 31, 2025

The two builders that conclude Jesus’ sermon indicate to us that He is teaching us how to build the life that honors Jesus.

What Kind of Life Are You Building? Luke 6:17-49 Introduction We are familiar with the Sermon on the Mount, surely one of the most profound messages in our Bible. Today’s text presents a Sermon on the Plain. “He went down with them and stood on a level place…” Lk 6:17. There are many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening To Last Words

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025

Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Fool's Gold Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 4, 2022

Overcome the challenges and seek after God's Wisdom

Introduction People in hard hats working underground is what often comes to my mind when I think about how gold is mined. It is challenging work. According to what I read; it takes a long time from prospecting to mining to producing the finished product- refined gold. On the other hand, fool’s gold ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Man Of Valour

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

At the 1997 North American Christian Convention, author Stuart Briscoe told the old story of a farmer who was walking along the road with his horse and his dog.

• A pickup truck came racing by and knocked them off the road into the ditch • The farmer sued for damages: Including loss of work time, claiming he had a broken leg, some facial injuries, and several cracked ribs that kept him bedridden • The defense attorney told the judge, "Your honor, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

"four Truths We Can Affirm In A Crisis"

Contributed by Brad King on Sep 13, 2021

Crises have long been a part of the human equation. During a crisis, it is difficult to know what to think or believe. The story of Job helps us to understand that we can affirm at least four truths during a crisis.

1. In crises we can affirm that God is in control. Job 42:1-2 2. In crises we can affirm that God knows things we cannot know or comprehend. Job 42:3 3. In crises we can affirm that the crisis can help clarify our understanding of God, though it may take time. Job 42:4-5 4. In crises we can ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Call To Change Ourselves

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 8, 2025

This sermon talks about the situation we can no longer change, we are challenged to change ourselves.

Scripture: Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace be with you. There are moments in life when we stand before a wall we cannot climb, a sea we cannot cross, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal