Sermons on Battered Face:

Facing Your Giant Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now?

“Facing Your Giant” 1st Samuel 17 David Henderson, Pastor I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now? I want to borrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Face Temptation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011

Jesus’ preparation for His temptation in the wilderness shows us how to prepare for the temptations we will face in life.

Words are important and if we’re not careful they can easily be misunderstood. These actual newspaper headlines were collected by graduate students at the Columbia School of Journalism and illustrate that truth: •Autos killing 110 a Day; Let’s Resolve to do Better •Blind Woman Gets New Kidney from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faces In The Crowd: Simeon Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011

Countering our tendency to feel as though we are simply a "face in the crowd", this series focuses on several characters in the gospel story that were mentioned only briefly and yet they were used by God in amazing ways.

"Faces in the Crowd: Simeon" Luke 2:25-35 Opening Question: “Has there been a time or period in your life where you felt as if you were simply a face in the crowd – insignificant, unimportant? Would you say that at one time or another in your life, you have struggled sensing your worth or your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2010

We must a strong faith in order to take on the giants of life.

INTRODUCTION • VEGGIE TALES VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I do not think it happened quite like that.  • We have a lot of things that happen in life that can put a lot of pressure on us. Each and every day we can be faced with gigantic problems, conflict, stress, failure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beholding God's Face Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 12, 2006

Examination of the sixth BE-Attitude: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Beholding God’s Face Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” John 1: 1-5; 9-14 1. “The White Pearl Hotel sits on the beautiful Venetian Harbour of Kyrenia on the island of Cyprus. From its balconies and stunning rooftop terrace, you will enjoy some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing Persecution Faithfully

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006

Are you persecuted? If you seek to fit in with the world, probably not. But if you make a stand with Jesus - watch out!

Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just weeks after the first letter. In that letter, Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1. What will happen to those that die before Jesus returns? 2. When will Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 15, 2005

A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. There is another meaning...

Facing Our Obstacles by Gerald Van Horn The Victory Side of Life #1 of a series Joshua 1:2-9 A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. We feel that there is also another meaning, as we will discover in this message. So many illustrate the crossing of Jordan as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Other Face Of Fear

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006

There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Your Face Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jan 8, 2007

If we simplify our relationships down to just a few things what would they be? In this series we take a look a four simply ways to work on our relationships together and also in our community. This sermon focuses on being a good listener.

A study was done by the US Census Bureau which stated that the USA has the highest: divorce rate, percentage of single parent families, teen pregnancies, teen abortions and homicide rate IN THE WORLD! The American family is in a lot of pain. People just up the street are in a lot of pain. Because ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Up To Legalism Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 15 in series. “One of the most serious problems facing the orthodox Christian church today is the problem of legalism."

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 15 “Facing Up To Legalism” (John 5:9-13,15, Gal 1:6-10, 2:1-5, 11-14) The subject that I want to talk to you about this morning is legalism. You know it’s kind of odd but, I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations Women Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to women

(based on messages by Mark Jones and Kyle Idleman) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; JEREMIAH 2:13 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS WOMEN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Today is Mother’s Day 1. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptations Children Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to children

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; EPHESIANS 6:1-4 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS THAT CHILDREN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I started a new series called “Fatal Temptations” 1. It’s based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptations Teens Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to teens

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS TEENAGERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Several weeks ago, we started this series called, “Fatal Temptations” 1. Based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptations Men Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations common to men

(adapted from messages from Dan Webb, Bob Russell, and Mark Jones) SERIES: ¡§FATAL TEMPTATIONS¡¨ TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; SELECTED TITLE: ¡§TEMPTATIONS MEN FACE¡¨ OPEN: A. The Father¡¦s Day ¡§Top Ten¡¨ List of Things Men Have Been Itching to Say for Years¡K --I wouldn¡¦t ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Down Opposition

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-22

Denomination: Baptist