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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Risk Of The Steward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

    THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 42 ratings
     | 34,072 views

    Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

    Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breathing Problems

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,759 views

    There is a great need in the Church for a bold, challenging proclamation of the need to make a decision as an adult for Jesus as Lord of all your life.

    Breathing Problems "But how shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe unless they have heard of Him? And how can they hear unless there is someone to preach? (Ro 10:14) One sunny October morning many years ago, I was driving to work in my Volkswagen bug. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

    Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Malachi 2.10-16 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    The challenge is are we faithful and does my religious observance actually reasonate in my daily life or am i a hypocrite

    Malachi 2.10-16 Schizophrenia is apparently a quite frightening illness to watch but to the person suffering from it the world seems perfectly normal. In the passage before us this evening God through the prophet Malachi exposes the schizophrenia of the people of God. As you know from last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Blessed Assurance?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,358 views

    A powerful sermon that will make you rethink your Christian walk and challenge every aspect of your life in service to the Lord.

    Blessed Assurance? Theme: Testing whether you’re in the faith. INTRODUCTION A. The age old question many professing Christianity is: how do I know whether I am truly saved? 1. Some ask this question seeking assurance while their lives reflect the ways of the world. 2. Some ask this question while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Glue

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    This message explores the significance of the challenge, in 1 Corinthians 6:17, to unite (or glue) ourselves with the Lord and all that entails.

    1 Cor.6:17 2. 1 Cor.6:17 - “He who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.” a. Unite: GK: Kollao, from root Kolla (glue). i. To glue, cement or fasten together. 3. There are 2 different aspects to this verse. a. 1 The initial and 2 the progressive. b. Example: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Do It Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 23, 2007
     | 3,818 views

    How do you respond to God and His message to us in our day? Be challenge today to just do it.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Just Do It By Rev. Greg Johnson Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,982 views

    A Fathers day message for the men of the church to accept the challenge the Lord gives for us to be all we can be for the Kingdom of God.

    Disclaimer: Sermon by prayer with thoughts and Illustrations from Sermoncentral contributors Man up 1 King 2:1- 4 Introduction- It’s Father’s day, so I am directing my thoughts to the men, but the message will benefit everyone in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Allen James avatar

    God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,266 views

    A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

    God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,032 views

    The 3rd week of the one month to live series. In this message we are challenged to live a life of passion like Christ.

    Living Passionately, One Month To Live Week Two Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as should. – Psalm 90:12 (LB) A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    "Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,990 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

    Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Why Don't We Witness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
     | 3,145 views

    Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

    WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

    Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Every Christian Is A Minister

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

    EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist