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  • David Baeder avatar

    The Challenge Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
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    Lesson five in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Challenge of Discipleship Sunday, May 09 , 2010 am Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 ESV Introduction: In his book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman writes, “I believe I am not mistaken in saying that Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenge By Fire

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
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    The Almighty God has many names that people use from time to time to adore, admire, worship and praise Him. However, God Himself has names by which He wants to be called. Many men of God had one form of description or the other of God in the Bible.

    The Almighty God has many names that people use from time to time to adore, admire, worship and praise Him. However, God Himself has names by which He wants to be called. Many men of God had one form of description or the other of God in the Bible. The Bible also tells us that there are many gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meeting The Challenge

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009
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    To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

    Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Challenges Of Rebuilding

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014
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    This was a presentation to the Canadian Valley Technology Center near OKC) on the anniversary of the EF-5 tornado that destroyed their facilities. They are in the process of rebuilding. This was to encourage their moral in the effort.

    1. Daniel and Ezekiel Webster Doing Nothing Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, was to be absent from the home. He left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenging Calls Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
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    Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

    Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Giant Challenges

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013
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    This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

    1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenge The Dark!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2020
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    The light that you enjoyed during the day would continue with you during the quiet night as well, the confidence and joy you had during the day would be there with you through the night.

    Your sun will not set Isaiah 60:20 "Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over." Did you understand the depth of the above promise? The light that you enjoyed during the day would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Service Challenge

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2020
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    Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve the LORD - the Jealous God.

    2.9.20 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cistern Challenge

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
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    The only pit we are stuck in is the one we don't recognize the hand of God reaching towards us.

    In many ways, much of life is set up like the challenge. We are given a problem in life and we have to solve it. However as Christians I would suggest we also have to look at the puzzle a little differently. How will this situation demonstrate faith to those around us? Let’s face it..Everyone has 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Challenge To Action Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
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    The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

    Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Isaiahs Challenge Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2015
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    Isaiah ends abruptly with a challenge: we must stay the course and not surrender our Biblical beliefs — even if those beliefs are not unpopular.

    Isaiah’s Challenge (Isaiah 66:7-24) 1. A rich millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his 50th birthday, so during this party he grabs the microphone and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. 'I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John White avatar

    The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018
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    The essence of our calling to really follow the Master.

    THE CHALLENGE OF DISCIPLESHIP "From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no rnore with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenged In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018
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    As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

    Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Malcolm Coby avatar

    The Challenge Of A Miracle

    Contributed by Malcolm Coby on Feb 22, 2010
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    Once you receive a miracle, what is your responsibility?

    The Challenge of a Miracle (Now that I am Blessed, What’s next?) Date: Sunday, May 13, 2007 Scripture Text: Matthew 8:3-4 Background Scriptures: A. Matt. 8:13 (KJV) And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
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    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist