Sermons on Battered Face:

Are You Really There? Am I Really Going To Make It?

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at Job’s faith?

How did your day start today? Did you jump out of bed enthusiastically ready to face what this new day held? Or did you rollover with a groan, reaching for the snooze button to silence the annoying sounds coming from your alarm clock? Was this one of those days where you just wanted to pull the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anchor Holds

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2006

I’m anchored to the Rock of Ages and the anchor is holding through every storm.

The Anchor Holds By Pastor Jim May Hebrews 6:16-20, "For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Integrity Meets Adversity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 30, 2016

A sermon to help Christians deal with adversity.

"When Integrity Meets Adversity" Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Job 2:3 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But God Will Always Heal Me.

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

Here in these verses Stephen was stoned to death. He was the first apostle that was killed because of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT GOD WILL ALWAYS HEAL ME. Acts- chapter 7 verse 54-60 Here in these verses Stephen was stoned to death. He was the first apostle that was killed because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephen in the first part of this chapter was on trial for preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise You Can Stand On

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 3, 2002

God promised that if we learn to endure our sufferings, we will end up at hope and we won’t be disappointed.

A Promise You Can Stand On Have you ever read the Peanut’s cartoon where Charlie Brown is telling his problems to Schroeder? To comfort Charlie Brown Schroeder says, "Don’t be discouraged, Charlie Brown. These early defeats help to build character for later on in life." Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Doubt Replaces Trust

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 7, 2013

Exposition of Trust

Text: Matt 14:22-33, Title: When Doubt Replaces Trust, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/13, AM A. Opening illustration: "May God grant his true servants grace to await life-revolutionizing conversion power as their desired goal! May churches pray till the earth is swept with powerful preaching of the Word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering For God (Not Our Stomachs) Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

The Kingdom of God should change how the people of God live.

8/18 -- Hungering for God Matt 6:16-17 The outrageous call of His Heart our Stomachs Fox news in Nov 2012 The Peanut Butter and Jellousy Burger, Slater's 50/50 If a hamburger and a PB&J were to spend a romantic evening together, their union might produce a sandwich similar to the Peanut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011

Some today may think life is so terrible an affliction upon them that God seems to have forgotten to be gracious. I preach today that the Christ is born The grace of God is upon you today. Today, through the darkness shines the light Today, the t

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel!” Pastor Allan Kircher 25 December 2011 Isaiah 40:1-2 Introduction Only ten hour’s more/Pacific Coast/13 short hours/Atlantic coast,  And another Christmas will be but a memory. A Few moments more to linger in the colorful radiance of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - True Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 10th message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – Worship in the Spirit 11/19/17 Acts 16:16-34 Sunday AM There’s much confusion today about worship. Should we sing w/ the lights on or off? Do we sing w/ a choir/orchestra or w/ a band? Do we sing hymns or contemporary songs? But what if worship had nothing to do w/ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Remember That One Time??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016

Truth be known, we have all been guilty of playing Thee one ups Manship game. The words, I remember the time have all rolled off of our lips and while it's good to remember, it's better to remember the one who took you thru safely to the other side

Remember that One Time? Illus. I've Always Liked The Story Of The 3 Old Widows ..... I’ve always liked the story of the 3 old widows who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed, half way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down" One sister replied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus, The Replacement For The Temple”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 3, 2021

John places this historical moment in the life of Jesus not during Holy Week, as in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Why? Jesus is proclaiming that He is God’s touchstone on earth, no longer the stone altar of sacrifice. Jesus is replacing the “holy of holies”. He is replacing the Jerusalem temple.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent III March 7, 2021 Text: John 2:19-20 Redeemer “Jesus, The Replacement for the Temple” Sometimes we need to read the words of the Bible more closely than we do. I noticed something new as I was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19-20, Matthew 21:12, Luke 19:45

Denomination: Lutheran

Snake Bit

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Oct 17, 2019

Don't let Satan paralyze or defeat you. God can use your storms to change you and the world around you.

Snake bit Acts 28:1 – 10. Have you ever felt like that once things started going south then the snowball picked up momentum and size, and before you know it you have been bowled over? Do you feel like the world is against you? Is Murphy’s Law your life verse? Most people pick Jeremiah 29: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

This Pain Is Not The Issue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores finding strength in our weaknesses through God's grace, embracing humility in hardships, and finding hope and healing in our faith.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming over with anticipation for the divine wisdom we are about to receive from the Word of God. We are gathered here for a purpose, not by accident. We are here to discover the profound truths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Topics: Grace

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the sovereignty of God through Jesus' crucifixion, encouraging believers to find peace in God's perfect plans and unwavering love, even amidst adversity.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a family united in Christ, to reflect upon His word, to share in His truth, and to draw ever closer to His loving embrace. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39, Mark 15:40-47

Topics: Jesus' Journey, The Cross