Sermons on spiritual challenges: showing 76-90 of 123,269

The Challenge Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 22, 2009

Living a godly life is the better life. What must we invest ourselves in to live a godly life and experience the better life?

This series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own, however. The Challenge of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 2 Peter 1:3-8 Worldliness has value for nothing Godliness has value for everything Godliness requires Divine Intervention Godliness requires ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Challenges

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

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18 “AND A CERTAIN RULER QUESTIONED HIM, SAYING, ‘GOOD TEACHER, WHAT SHALL I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?’ 19 AND JESUS SAID TO HIM, ‘WHY DO YOU CALL ME GOOD? NO ONE IS GOOD EXCEPT GOD ALONE. 20 YOU KNOW THE COMMANDMENTS, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTRY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Orthodox

The Challenge Of Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002

Worship will always challenge us. We can not stand in the holy presence of God and not feel His challenge. This text shares three ways in which we are challenged when we worship.

THE CHALLENGE OF WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 Famous researcher, George Barna recently conducted a survey on worship in American churches. He had some very interesting things to say, so let me share just a couple of them with you. “Worship is a non-negotiable obligation and privilege of every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of The Cults

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Challenge

Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003

A study of Christ’s leadership challenge to Peter in John 21:15–22 will motivate us to jump-start our participation in the church.

This morning we are going to be talking about Leadership. As a matter of fact I am going to challenge you this morning toward leadership. But, my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you toward might be a little different from what you think leadership within the body of Christ is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 26, 2002

In the life of a Christian there are many things that we do that we can often refer to as "stumbling blocks." These are barriers in our personal walk with Christ Jesus our LORD.

"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance . . . and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 21, 2005

One of the major landmines to seeing your vision fulfilled is handling criticism. This sermon explores the types of criticism Nehemiah faced, and a few keys to moving forward in the face of criticism.

We have been working together on bringing into focus the vision that God has for your life, and for our church. For Nehemiah, it was represented by a wall to be built around the city of Jerusalem. Hopefully, through our first month of exploration you have been able to start to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Accepting The Challenge

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2005

This sermon deals with how faith helps us on the journey through uncharted waters of accepting new challenges in Christ.

Accepting the Challenge Hebrews 11:1-16 Last week I shared with you a challenge for the coming years here. A challenge that I believe God has called us to. Let me share it with you again. It¡¦s a challenge to become relevant in the lives of people who do not know Christ. Here are some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: *other

Godliness Is A Challenge

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

Godliness is not an option it is a command with a great challenge

Godliness is a Challenge Joshua 24 He had served as Moses’ servant. He had been Moses’ general for the armies of Israel. He and Caleb had been the only spies that came back from the promised land, wanting to go in. He had taken over leadership of Israel after Moses’ death. He led Israel into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Radically Challenged

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

A mass exodus is occuring in the established church across America today. Something has to be done before it’s too late. This something will need to be radical. It will have to radically change our outlook as well as our perspective on our reason for bein

Radically Challenged Introduction: A mass exodus is occuring in the established church across America today. Something has to be done before it’s too late. This something will need to be radical. It will have to radically change our outlook as well as our perspective on our reason for being. Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at discipleship

The Challenge of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/1/06 pm The Matrix is an interesting movie in which the characters one by one struggle with the belief that Neo is “The One” who was prophesied about – the One who would save them all from the evil that is the Matrix. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pete's Challenge Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

What to do when it’s gut-check time. Where do you stand?

A Challenge John 6:66-69 Intro. A challenge: when it gets intense how do you react? when you’re the only one, are you ready to stand alone? In John’s gospel, chap 7 begins with intense opposition building. Jesus’s popularity basically is going downhill. 1. The question: Now that it is no ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Feb 6, 2006

There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. We are not all risk takers by nature, and not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in faith? I surrender all that I am to Christ, I invite godly people in

“The Amazing Race” The Challenge of Faith” Phil 2:14-30 Part five Intro: There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. These are character differences. We are not all risk takers by nature. Not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gamaliel's Challenge

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within.

Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within. Intro.: 1. <Sound familiar?> a. "We tried a visitation program here but it didn't work." b. "I started a daily BS & prayer time but things kept coming up." c. "We tried knocking on doors but we never could get enough people." d. "I tried having ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39