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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Church's Mission Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,879 views

    The church must have a mission and a vision in order to grow and survive. This message examines what John says in 3 John.

    THE CHURCH’S MISSION CHALLENGE 3 John 5-8 INTRO: The finest days of any congregation come when there is a clear vision of the church’s mission and a clear understanding of and commitment to that vision. John wrote to a fellowship of believers who struggled to determine the priority of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Media Mission Field

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    Explores the most challenging missions fields in the world today, and proposes that the media/Hollywood, is among the most important fields we can pray for.

    The Media Mission Field TCF Sermon April 24, 2005 I want to read two passages of scripture this morning, and then ask you some questions. Mark 16:15 - He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” Ephes. 6:12 - For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,706 views

    What can the church at Antioch teach us about outreach?

    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges Acts 13:1-3 Introduction The Church was born into challenging times. Not long into the book of Acts the persecution of Christians takes a deadly turn when Stephen is stoned. Acts 8:1-4, NLT A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meeting The Challenge

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009
     | 6,796 views

    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

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    Challenging The Challenges

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,993 views

    When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

    CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Missions Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012
     | 4,967 views

    A message about how Jesus went about fulfilling missions and how we are challenged to do the same.

    Note: Some of the notes come from The Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on John 4 Title: Jesus’ Mission Theme: To show how Jesus viewed missions and how we should also. Text: John 4:1 - 42 The Mission Joh 4:1 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

    St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mission Impossible?

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    This story looks at and applies Jesus' teachings in Luke 17:1-6 alongside the experience of Corrie Ten Boom.

    There were many things that were once thought to be impossible, but are now considered to be quite common and ordinary. The idea of man landing on the moon or going to space was once thought to be impossible, but that notion was shattered in the 1960s. The idea of people surviving heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spotlight On Missions

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    A brief challenge about supporting missionaries through the Faith Promise Plan, explaining why to give to missions, what faith promise giving is and the blessings that attend giving to missions.

    Spotlight on Missions Chuck Sligh March 23, 2014 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION When someone leaves this earth, their last words take on added import. You gather around the bedside and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenged

    Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    In the evil shadow of Herod, Shepards were challenged to believe a baby was the messiah, in this evil time we too face the same challenge

    Challenged: Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. The Lord said to her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Tim Wormuth on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Will we do what it takes to reach our community for Christ?

    ACTS 17:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A. Have you ever had one of those experiences where you read something and it just seemed to jump off the page at you? I had that happen this week as I was reading a sermon in “Revival Fires”. It was one sentence, and yet I haven’t been able to get it out of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,569 views

    Nehemiah came and fulfilled the challenge before him, we must also accept the challenge that God has placed before us.

    CHALLENGE TEXT: Nehemiah 1.3-6, 11 INTRODUCTION: The book of Nehemiah is the conclusion to Old Testament history. He is giving the history of the third and final return of the Jews from captivity to the city of Jerusalem in 444 BC. This book emphasis the importance of spiritual recovery and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,043 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Moses Radford on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,393 views

    Jesus wants real committment out of the believers.

    JOHN 6: 60-71 11. When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? John 6:61 (KJV) 12. What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? John 6:62 (KJV) A. THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS B. THE CALL TO COMMITTMENT 13. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,083 views

    Challenge we face as Christians - 9/11 and forgiveness and judgement....are we comfortable being Christians?

    Soon as I get in from work, I like to get comfortable. I kick of my shoes, strip off my clothes, head for a shower and then put on my normal clothes – denims, t-shirt and trainers – l love to be comfortable and hate wearing shirts of any kind or suits for that matter! When I sit at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational