Sermons on Face Lift:

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Sep 12, 2010

This sermon is intended to help us deal with disappointments we face on daily basis.

Introduction: At one point or the other in our lives we have been disappointed or disappointed another person. Disappointment is part of everyday occurrences and which whether we like or not have to deal with. If God our creator can be disappointed then we His children cannot escape disappointment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrating Christmas When Tragedy Strikes Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 18, 2011

How do we celebrate Christmas when we face tragedies in life?

Celebrating Christmas when Tragedy Strikes! The birth of Christ did not eliminate Evil The birth of Christ provides hope for eternity The birth of Christ provides Comfort through his presence Intro Slide Christmas is one week out. For some, the excitement of gift giving, of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Time To Withdraw?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Jesus was faced with consistent resistance to His proclamation and revelation. Is there ever a time to withdraw?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009

The way a person faces their death can tell you a lot about them.

John 17:1-26 February 17, 2007 The Road to the Cross You can tell a lot about a person by the way in which they face their own death. Some people are afraid, others bold, some are angry and selfish, while others are calm and selfless. Seeing someone in their final days can evoke a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

Gideon - The Conflict Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 31, 2009

Gideon’s obedience to the Lord faced opposition from within and from without.

Gideon - The Conflict Judges 6:28-33 Introduction History reveals that great nations usually fall because of inward struggles not outward invasion. Rome declined because of degradation in morals and national identity. Greed, sexual perversion, power struggles, and internal corruption brought ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 12, 2009

We all face storms in life. What are we to do in the midst of a storm?

A passenger on an ocean liner was enduring a rough Atlantic crossing. As he leaned over the rail, his face a shade of green, a steward came along and tried to encourage him: “Don’t be discouraged, sir! No one’s ever died of seasickness yet!” The nauseous passenger looked up at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Fights Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2009

Jesus shows us how to deal with Satan; face him head on.

A Messiah Who Fights Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Through The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

When we face a fierce storm, we shall see a fabulous sunrise.

It was evening of that same day. Jesus said to them, "Let us go over to the other side." After sending the people away, they took Jesus with them in a boat. It was the same boat He used when He taught them. Other little boats went along with them. A bad wind storm came up. The waves were coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God = Grace; Jonah = Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 5 of 5. God’s grace in the face of Jonah’s anger.

Jonah - part 5 August 16, 2009 As we look at the final chapter of the story of Jonah, we need to remember this is a story about a man who was reluctant to follow God’s plan for him. One thing we tend to forget is that God wasn’t calling a non-believer to do something difficult, but God was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2011

Why do we face trials? How are we to react to them and why?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you ever wonder why we face so many trials in life? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to coast through life problem and trial free? I think it would. • Have you noticed that since you gave your life to Jesus, the trials of life have not stopped? What’s with that? • I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011

This name for God is revealed when Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life.

Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah Jireh is one of the many compound names for God. Most of these names comes from a specific event where Jehovah (Yahweh) personally intervenes in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jan 20, 2012

Do you know who you are when your face with hardship and uncertainty?

Who Am I? Who are we? What makes you, you and me, me? About 2,617 years ago, the President of Iraq led his troops into Israel and smashed his way into the city of Jerusalem. Some of the locals were able to escape, but thousands of old men and women were slaughtered. Many more women were raped and ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2010

When Christ calls us to the impossible, we are challenged to face our fears.

Don’t Be Afraid / Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: During the summer months when I was in college, I worked in the office of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Because I was an intern, I had to work what they called the “swing shift.” That meant you work 2 week rotations of 7 to 3, 3 to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Your Heart Right

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 5, 2010

The real problem that we face in this world today is a problem in the hearts of the people of God.

If I told you there are many problems in this world, I wouldn't be telling you anything that you don't already know. You can categorize the problems anyway you wish, but when it comes right down to the lowest common denominator, and if we are willing to accept the Bible, it is a problem of God's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership That Just Won't Quit

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

These lessons from the life of Nehemiah will show leaders how to respond in the face of adversity.

Leadership That Just Won't Quit I) When opposition struck, Nehemiah prayed Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NIV) 4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. 5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ