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The Real Thing

Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 6,374 views

A challenge to live the Real Thing! Not this fake, go to church, get excited after youth camp sort of faith.

We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, how God told him to the mountain and sacrifice his son. Abraham proceeded as told and took Isaac up, having been asked by his son Where the lamb for the offering was, Abraham just could say that God would provide. As they reached the top, Abraham bound ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 9,405 views

A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

Contributed by W F on Dec 14, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,448 views

A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Coming At You With An Attitude In 2003

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,880 views

This sermon deals with choosing to have the attitude of Jesus Christ as we face the challenges the New Year Will certainly bring.

Coming At You With An Attitude Genesis 4:1-16 Acts 16:11-16 Text Philippians 2:1-11 Tell the person next to you, “in 2003, I will be coming at you with an attitude.” We can be assured that 2003 is going to bring a host of situations in our lives. There are going to be some incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dangerously Christian Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003

based on 161 ratings

| 15,826 views

This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Is The Only Way To Salvation.

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 14, 2003

based on 121 ratings

| 17,605 views

In our modern culture, the way of salvation is under challenge within and without the church. This sermon addresses this important issue.

Why Jesus is the only Way to salvation. In our post modern culture, the question frequently arises, “Why do you say Jesus is the only way?” or “Who are you to say Jesus is the only way?” We can expect the culture to ask questions like this, but in the last few years the Christian church itself has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12, 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"There Are No Victories At Bargain Prices"

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 5,901 views

A sermon that speaks to our need to make the most of the time we have. A challenge to not let opportunities to slip by us.

“There are no victories at bargain prices.” Pastor Glenn Newton 12-26-99 Text: Acts 24:24-27 The title of my message this morning is a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “There are no victories at bargain prices.” This morning this message is for me as much as it is for anyone here, Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001

based on 9 ratings

| 6,482 views

This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002

based on 268 ratings

| 65,306 views

A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs Armor?"

Contributed by Kevin White on Jan 20, 2001

based on 80 ratings

| 5,939 views

This sermon challenges believers to examine their lives--do they need the full armor of God, or are they staying "in the rear with the gear?"

Sermon 07 January 2001 Ephesians 6:10-18 Who Needs Armor? Introduction: Bill once had a job as a truck driver. Twice a week, he hauled loads between Cincinnati and Atlanta. He always stopped for lunch at Joe’s Diner, a friendly little truck stop about halfway between the two cities. One day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 12, 2001

based on 155 ratings

| 21,429 views

God’s missionary perspective throughout history challenges us to ask the question: Are we in tune with the heartbeat of God?

THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD In the church we have many clichés and buzzwords. We have used these phrases so often they have become commonplace. They still have their intellectual meaning, but they have lost their psychological impact. If you have been in the church for any time at all, you have heard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 64 ratings

| 10,240 views

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Tribulation Please, We're Christians

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 8,745 views

We are not immune from the pressures and challenges of life. In Christ’s strength we can not only triumph but prosper.

NO TRIBULATION PLEASE, WE’RE CHRISTIANS ! Life can be troublesome. It can be tiring, frustrating, disappointing and painful. It is probably true for all of us that our first introduction to life was a slap on the backside. As we entered this world after a pretty difficult journey from Moms womb ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Passion For His People

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004

based on 53 ratings

| 3,574 views

In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are The Blessed People ? : The Biblical Signs Of God's Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2004

based on 70 ratings

| 66,882 views

1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED

WHO ARE THE BLESSED PEOPLE ? : IDENTIFYING THE BIBLICAL SIGNS OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE WHO ARE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

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