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  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    Will You "Mary" Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

    August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Caleb's Conquest

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 18,956 views

    Caleb took the challenge at 85 because he knew the Lord would give him the victory.

    Caleb’s Example Joshua 14:1-6; I Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bridging The Gap!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    This message challenges us to take a serious look at the attitude of the Church and its efforts in reaching the lost.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 Title: “Bridging The Gap” Introduction: The situation of Jerusalem is not a pretty one! · Sinning is the order of the day. · The sinning business is growing at an alarming rate unchecked. · Those with the responsibility of addressing the problem have also been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Have You Hidden Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2010
     | 5,435 views

    Stewardship of life is the aim of this message. Believers are challenged to consider the employment of their money, of their time and of their spiritual gifts.

    “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,061 views

    Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

    HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,981 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Matter Of Black & White

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,666 views

    A look at racial issues facing America and the perceptions of America with the resultant challenge that is set forth for the Church.

    This past summer has been a revelation in regard to race matters in America. In the first decade of the twenty first century our nation is still confronted with the bitterness of racial profiling, racial disparity, and blatant racism. This past summer we have been reminded of the state of race ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Real Respect For Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

    A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Reformation

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,335 views

    The Bible is our authority, we should challenge everything, and then not be afraid to change - lessons from the Reformation.

    We’re leaving our series entitled, “You Are Lord: Understanding and Embracing the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” We are going to take a break. We only have one message left in our series and next week we are going to be getting back to it talking about our future. Jesus is Lord of our future. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Presence Of God’s Love Series

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 8, 2009
     | 7,027 views

    This is a message intended to challenge the audience to a commitment to the Lord who revealed His awesome love at the Cross.

    The Presence of God’s Love John 3: 16 Christmas for most people has come to be equated with the giving and receiving of presents, families gathering to share tokens of their love. During December there will be holiday get-togethers where small gifts are exchanged and bonus checks given out. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow & The Judge

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Its obvious what this is all about – yes, no. Another challenging way of reading this passage.

    The widow & the judge Its obvious what this is all about – yes? Actually just in case we didn’t get it, Luke tells us Jesus gave His own interpretation. So, its a story about persistence in prayer and God’s compassion and responsiveness. Isn’t it? Well let’s just think a little about it. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "I Am The Resurrection And The Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,664 views

    When anyone sees that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, he is challenged to do something about it.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” “I Am The Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    Getting People To Jesus

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    This is a sermon that challenges people to work in unity toward a common goal of getting people to know Jesus.

    GETTING PEOPLE TO JESUS! Mark 2:1-12 In Mark chapter two, we find four individuals united in one common goal—getting their friend to Jesus. The characteristics of their efforts on behalf of their friend are the same characteristics that must be true of Christians today, if they are to get men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2010
     | 5,962 views

    To meet the challenges of this American culture, the church must be people of faith (the right KIND of faith)...

    Meeting The Challenge “A People of Faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 / Hebrews 11 * Do you remember that old challenge, “I dare you?” Or how about the next level, “I double-dog dare you?” Those words were a ‘line in the sand’ type of statement. Most of the time, we would rise to the challenge or go down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,225 views

    Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

    Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene