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  • The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    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

  • Challenges Of Rebuilding

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,193 views

    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

  • Challenging Calls Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,437 views

    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

  • Giant Challenges

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,508 views

    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

  • Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,351 views

    Jesus confronts religious leaders

    Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Conformity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2013
     | 8,485 views

    A message preached at a legislative prayer breakfast to challenge listeners to stay true to their convictions.

    “The Challenge of Conformity” Dan 3:1-30 ********** Daniel 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. INTRODUCTION: What is conformity? ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2016
     | 7,776 views

    A sermon that emphasizes the important of being prepared if life changes radically.

    The Challenge of Change Philippians 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Introduction: I want to use two men this morning as examples of how quickly life ...read more

  • Isaiahs Challenge Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2015
     | 10,158 views

    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

  • The Challenge Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,379 views

    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

  • A Challenge To Action Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,237 views

    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

  • A Challenge To The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 4,284 views

    Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend

    A Challenge To The Church Ephesians 3:1-12 Introduction: Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend. I. Paul’s Sacred ...read more

  • Challenge The Dark!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2020
     | 2,948 views

    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

  • The Challenge Of Change Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,494 views

    Paul becomes an ideal subject for the study of a Christian in a world of change. He went through the most radical change of any of the Apostles in his conversion. He had the most radical change of career, and faced the most radical changes in theological commitment.

    On a dark November day in 1884 the people of Chicago passing over the bridge near Clark street were surprised. Below them at the dock was a ship piled high with Christmas trees of all sizes. The news raced through the city, and soon there were reporters there sensing a story, and they ...read more

  • Challenges Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022
     | 871 views

    In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should.

    Introduction. In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should. Some of them have an uneasy conscience about their continuing ...read more

  • The Pastoral Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022
     | 3,353 views

    Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

    The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

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