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Get Ready Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 18, 2011

My hope is to challenge each of you towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Today and next Sunday we are going to look at the challenge Jesus issued ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Set, Go! Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 28, 2011

Part two in my challenge for the church towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Last week we took up the topic of being a leader. We are examining the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Were Meant To Live!

Contributed by Erik Hinchey on Apr 28, 2005

This is a sermon used to challenge and encourage young people to live! to share the gift that they have been given, to be REAL!

The seasons are changing, the dogwoods are beginning to bloom, and the grass is growing and is most likely in desperate need of a trim. There is Life springing up all around us. The earth is slowly waking g up from it’s three month slumber, with a stretching yawn the warmth of the sun is felt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - American Idol Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to look at God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - AMERICAN IDOL 23 October 2005 One of the most popular types of TV shows today are reality shows. Many of us have become caught up in the drama and excitement of shows like American Idol, Extreme Makeover, The Amazing Race, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Do Church Right Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

very church has failings and challenges, but good churches strive after excellence as God defines excellence.

Let’s Do Church Right (Philippians 1:1-11) 1. Paul and Timothy: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter in about 63 AD to his close friends, the Christians in Philippi, from his Roman house arrest described at the end of Acts (Acts 28:30-31), waiting for his court appearance before Caesar (around the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Heavenly Treasures"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005

This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Martin Luther King - January 2005 Speech

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 14, 2005

... what are YOU going to do to address the challenges we still experience as it relates civil/human rights?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB, WATERVILLE, MAINE 17 JANUARY 2005 Mayor LePage, Muriel Scott, Deborah Silva, Debbie Halm, Rabbi Krinsky, Pastor Anderman, Wayne Theriault, Waterville Rotary Club, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, Jody Rich, Distinguished guest, family and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Light

Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 25, 2006

To discover the light of the incarnation and how the incarnation challenges us to know Christ, live abundantly and be consumed by Him.

(Begin with all lights in worship center off) Darkness. Have you ever been in a place so dark that it felt as if you could reach out and touch the darkness? I’ve been out in the deep woods after dark and I remember not being able to see my hand in front of my face. That was dark. On Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing What You Want To Do

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Jan 30, 2006

A Message given at New Years but can be done anytime you want to challenge people to spiritual maturity.

Happy New Year Did anyone, besides me, eat too much? I’m glad to say, the house is beginning to get back to normal (whatever normal may be in our house, can I get an Amen?) Tuesday, the children will be getting back to their normal routines, as will we. My New Year’s Resolutions 1 - Drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Church House Or Courthouse? Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2006

I Corinthians 6 challenges us to follow the way of the cross in dealing with contentious issues within the church

Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was responsible for the children’s story. I wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend, so I began with this question: Who would you go to if you had a problem? One child said he would go to his grandma. Another said he would go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

He Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking The Presence Of God

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Challenge for congregation to become a presence-driven body that longs for, seeks after, and embraces the presence of God.

Seeking the Manifest Presence – Ezekiel 48:35 Ezekiel 48:35 "The city shall be 18,000 cubits round about; and the name of the city from that day shall be, `The LORD is there.’ " · These words may be used as a test as well as a text. · They may serve for examination as well as consolation, and at ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Church Of God