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  • Colin Thornby avatar

    You're Blessed When You're At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    The beatitudes are radical challenges live as apprentices of Jesus

    One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them. “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Genesis Account

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 5, 2015
     | 4,628 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to know what they believe.

    "The Genesis Account" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction: Today we are celebrating a very important day and a very important document. Yesterday was the birthday of the founding of this great nation and when we celebrate we need to read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,874 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013
     | 5,836 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    Two friends were coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed one of the friends by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The person replied, "I'm already in the Army ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Fruitfulness Necessary Or A Nice Bonus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,169 views

    A look at the challenging fact that God expects fruitfulness.

    AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: Is fruitfulness necessary or a nice bonus? - Let’s start by briefly defining “fruitfulness” for those who may not be familiar with the term. - A tree bears fruit – let’s say apples. It’s the produce of having an apple tree. - In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Chased A Lion Today

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    Life should be us stepping up to challenges

    1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Higher Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2013
     | 6,029 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to a closer walk with the Lord.

    "Higher Love" John 21:1-25 John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,360 views

    This message looks at the challenges of a growing changing congregation.

    July 14, 2013 Church Planting Growing Pains Acts 6:1-7 Opening words: After a one week absence we return to the Books of Acts. You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. (I love it when everyone is wrong!) It was just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Investing In Eternal Things Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013
     | 8,886 views

    A message written for the 30 Day Church Challenge

    This message is adapted from material included in the 30 Day Church Challenge Kit from Outreach Marketing and the message written by Pastor Hal Seed. In this world it is not what we take up but what we give up that makes us rich – Henry Ward Beecher The intent of the 30 Day Church Challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Given To Generosity Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 5,887 views

    The power of true generosity challenges individualism of consumerism.

    Given to Generosity Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 6, 2011 Intro We’ve entered November…. heading into the holiday season. Which brings us into one of the great conflicts in our nature. In just a few weeks we will have a special day in which we stop and give thanks… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Commission Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,833 views

    A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

    “A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pathway To Purity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,538 views

    A challenge to keep a pure mind in a sinful world.

    CHEAP GRACE (defined and adapted from Dietrich Bonhoeffer) a). Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting today for costly grace. b). Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine, a principle, a system. It means forgiveness of sins proclaimed as a general truth, the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship Of My Time Series

    Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on May 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    Challenge Christians to make the most of the minutes of their lives.

    TURN TO NEH 1 in your King James Bible INTRO: My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship of My Time Nehemiah and Ezra are amazing books…They are both historical and prophetic. They both have to do with regathering Israel in the promise land…after occupation and dispersal and persecution… God moves a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Can Be Tough Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,884 views

    life will be challenging but the Holy Spirit will guide you

    Here's something you don't hear often in evangelistic invitations: God loves you and has a difficult plan for your life! That's exactly what Jesus says. John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beyond The Call Of Duty

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012
     | 8,890 views

    A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

    “Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist