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  • David Smith avatar

    Come Out Of The Cave!

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,102 views

    A challenge to come out of the places we feel safe or hidden and tackle what God has planned for our lives.

    Come out of the cave!! 1 Kings 19:9-12 1 - I give up! A - Living For God can make you feel alone - none left but me Lord. 1- right choices with friends (lost friends) 2 - right choices on job (may cost you acceptance) 3 - right choices in world ( may keep you from fitting in) B - God’s plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Introduction: Don't Drop The Baton Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY I. (:1-2) GREETING A. Author – Paul – the elder statesman 1. His Mission and Authority – “apostle of Christ Jesus” He is at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,209 views

    A sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25 challenging people to see Joseph’s significance and follow his example.

    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas Introduction Over the last few years the code breakers who worked in secret at Bletchley Park in England deciphering the German’s secret messages have emerged as the great unsung heroes of the last war. It is impossible to calculate how many lives their work saved or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Things Don't Go According To Plan

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    We get mad at God...when things get fouled up.. how can we then overcome it and be changed and challenged.

    When Things Don’t Go According to Plan By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 4 May 27, 2001 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan there is trouble. Talk to the business man who blows up because the plane he is supposed to be on is canceled or overbooked. Talk to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,175 views

    Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

    “How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    How To Check Your Vital Signs

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    This message is designed to assist Christians in assessing our spiritual health, while challenging the seeker to become spiritually healthy as well.

    (Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition * = Strong Emphasis Romans 6:11-14 (NKJV) 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kindling The Fire Of Revival

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 13,931 views

    A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

    Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stranger And Aliens Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    Peter was challenged to leave all and follow Jesus and had a deep burning knowledge of what it meant to be a stranger and alien in this world

    1 Peter: Peter: strangers VCC July 19, 1998 1 Peter 1:1, Stranger and aliens Peter was willing to leave all Mark 1:18--willing to obey He had left his home to see John the Baptist--he had a hunger Mt. 19:27, We left everything to follow you Interesting to note the friends that Peter chose...those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Bless America?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,477 views

    In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

    In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Effective Are Your Prayers?

    Contributed by Michael Moulder on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    This sermon challenges us as Christians to evalute the effectieness of our prayer lives and prayerfully causes us to improve upon them.

    Michael Moulder 10/24/2004 How Effective Are Your Prayers How Effective Are Your Prayers James 5:13-18 Introduction: T. J. Bach once wrote this prayer: I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things, I asked God for strength that I might ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    The greatest challenge facing America is the cities and the vast number who are lost and have never heard a biblical prsentation of the Gospel.

    WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...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
     | 3,121 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

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    "Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,966 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

  • Allen James avatar

    God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,251 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

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Are There Limits?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,004 views

    The scripture reading show that God has no limits in the way that humans perceive them, and challenges listeners to consider their own limits.

    2 Kings 5.1-15 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 I wonder if you’ve ever watched I’m a celebrity…get me out of here? Selected celebrities are expected to face things most of us would rather avoid, like putting one’s arm into a tank full of writhing snakes, or handling a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed