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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    Some thoughts on a challenging text.

    THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-9. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable to show that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "god Moved Into The Neighborhood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,845 views

    A sermon of challenge for the New Year.

    “God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story. After reading, she prayed with the residents and then moved on to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who's Your One

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,166 views

    A challenge to share your faith.

    The May 9, 2019 edition of the Baptist Record has this story on page 8, “Church Rolls Continue Downward Trend, Survey Says.” This means: “In our state (the most “churched” state in the Union), we have over 50% of the population not connected with anyone’s church (anyone’s!!), while, our churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah: The Education Of A Prophet

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 15,733 views

    In the small fragments of Elijah’s career given in the Scriptures, we can find the outline for the education of this prophet. In five simple lessons: the lesson of provision the lesson of patience. the lesson of power the lesson of preservation the

    Elijah: The Education of a Prophet Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Text: "After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News Of God's Great Love

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
     | 4,367 views

    The good news of God's Great love is that He wants us to live forever with Him. In a combined partnership between man and God, God will work with and through our faithfulness to Him to preserve us for eternity.

    THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE http://chirb.it/4scIs9 Romans 8:28-39 I. THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE IS OFFERED TO ALL MANKIND. 1.) The message of God’s great love was originally given Abraham, and to his descendants – the Jewish people A.) Gen. 12:2 B.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Welcoming Jesus To Your Neighborhood

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,713 views

    Jesus has moved into your sub-division. The challenge is to introduce Him to everyone else. Are you up for the challenge?

    Welcoming Jesus into Your Neighborhood John 1:1-18 Pinnacle of this passage v.14 Word became human and lived here among us! We know Jesus. We love Jesus and have a relationship with Him. His light benefits us in so many ways. The challenge we have is how to share that light with others (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Christ-Like Controversy: Do You Have The Guts To Be Unpopular?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,111 views

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time.

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time. But, many a time, we come across a moment, when we are called to be unpopular for Christ, and we sidestep it. But there is no honor in such a thing, to sidestep ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,950 views

    A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

    “SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Men Of Courage

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    This message is a challenge for men to be salt and light to their families and to the world.

    Men of Courage Matthew 5:13-16 Someone has come up with a Men’s Thesaurus. This Thesaurus is helpful for women to better understand men. When a man says: “It would take too long to explain.” He means: “I have no idea how it works.” When a man says: “Take a break, honey, you are working too ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,482 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    God Is For Life Not Just Christmas And Sundays Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,731 views

    This year, make following Christ the central purpose of your life. Joshua’s ancient challenge to the Israelite families is a challenge to us today as Children of the living God, a challenge to embrace a changed life.

    It’s the first day and the first Sunday of 2017 so Happy New Year to you. 2017... Where did 2016 go? Does it feel like the years are getting shorter? Maybe it’s an age thing or maybe it’s because the world seems to move at a faster pace than it used to. The Post Office is now referred to as snail ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Journey Towards Transformation: "The Damascus Road” Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,126 views

    In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

    A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Spiritual Warfare In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 522 views

    Evangelism is not just about sharing the gospel; it is a spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness. Every soul won to Christ is a soul delivered from Satan’s grip, which is why evangelism often faces opposition.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    The God Of The Unexpected (Part 5 Exodus) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 12, 2018
     | 12,306 views

    At the Red Sea the Israelites are caught between the Red Sea and the Army. They have no Idea that God is about to do the unexpected. What challenges in your life call for you to look to an Unexpected action by God

    Exodus 14:10-22 10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "what Doesn't Kill Us ..." Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,187 views

    James calls God’s training regimen “various [kinds of] trials” (James 1:2). As he prepares his friends for the inevitable test, he outlines for them ... and for us … the following five strategies to employ when times of testing challenge us.

    A very popular show in the sixties and seventies was a little half-hour police drama called … [do the theme music] … “Dragnet.” Remember that show? It starred Jack Webb as “Joe Friday” … a detective with the Los Angels Police Department. Joe Friday was a no-nonsense cop. His famous line was … ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist