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Investing In Eternal Things Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013

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

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Given To Generosity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

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

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pathway To Purity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2012

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

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013

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

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

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

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Commission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012

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

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Some Call It Treason

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010

A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity

SOME CALL IT “TREASON” Rev. 5:1-14 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity REV. 5:1-14 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a mighty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Dare To Dream?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

An inspiring message that challenges us to have a vision!

Do You Dare To Dream? Genesis 30:22-24, 37:3-11 Intro: This man Joseph is the second to the youngest of all of Jacob’s twelve sons. He is the firstborn of Rachel unto Jacob after God opened Rachel’s barren womb to bare him miraculously. Joseph was loved of his father more than any of the other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Higher Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2013

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

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Jan 29, 2011

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

Have You Chased A Lion Today

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bothersome Bartemeus2

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 27, 2018

Challenging people to react to the needs around them.

Bothersome Bartemaeus Mark 10: 46-52 Intro: One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot that your daughter married can be the father of the smartest grandchildren in the whole world. --- Officer, the guy yelled, my father-in-law knocked me down with his car! Are you sure it was your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking A Leap

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 26, 2020

A challenge to take leap of faith - a risk - for God

Genesis 12:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-12 Psalm 91 Mark 1:16-20 This year is a leap year. 29 February is a special day which comes round only once every four years. 29 February is considered by some as a day to do something out of the usual, such as women proposing marriage to men. Radio 4’s PM ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Can Be Tough Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

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

Scripture: John 15:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational