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Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 24, 2009

What do you do whaen you are faced with a seemingly impossible situation? This message gives practical hope and steps to take.

Facing the Impossible? It seems impossible... how could it be done? A small voice even tries to suggest that what is asked is more than unfair to even expect. Yet the challenge is unavoidable and the assignment is center stage. “Oh Lord, what do we do now?” Have you ever contemplated those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Faces In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 18, 2012

On the day of the triumphal entry there were many faces in the crowd with differing agendas. Where would you fall?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to rewind of Bible DVR’s for a final time. Today we rewind back to the beginning of what is called the Passion Week to the Triumphal Entry. • For Jesus this is the beginning of the end of His ministry on earth. • In John 12:1, it is Friday evening and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Lions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

Daniel faces the lions because of his loyalty to the Lord. In his deliverance God demonstrates that God's kingdom shall never be destroyed.

Introduction We have heard the story of Daniel in the Lion Den since we were wee ones in Sunday school. We learned what it meant to be people of integrity and we were told that God would always be our strength and deliverance. Today is the first Sunday in Advent. We officially begin our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Oftentimes we easily yield to temptation. It is only those who wholly lean upon God who become more than conquerors.

FACING TEMPTATION I CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: None of us know what stuff we are made of until we are tested and tried. Many think themselves to be strong, even perfect. Don’t think that way! Sin may be dead but it “ain’t” buried yet. Oftentimes we easily yield to temptation. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

Struggling temptation is not uncommon to us nor was it uncommon to Jesus. See how Jesus' struggle against temptation helps us as we daily face temptation.

Do you ever feel like you’re wearing one of these (a target)? Maybe it’s that you feel like you’re being blamed for everything that is going wrong in other people’s lives, even when it’s not your fault. Maybe it’s more of the personal attacks that are being fired in your direction because of what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Face The Facts

Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Jul 24, 2018

Truth is sometimes a bit different than what we first believed. So, if you should learn about the deep things of God, and it is not as you thought it was, would you embrace it or disgrace it. would you believe it or not . STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE!

summary: What if you should learn of an updated present truth, would you embrace it or disgrace it. STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE! A doctrine supported by an inspirational verse from the Bible does not necessarily guarantee that the doctrine is correctly interpreted - For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Death Series

Contributed by Arpan Bagchi on Apr 7, 2023

How Does a Christian face death when His time comes?

Will we all face all that Jesus faced on the Cross? Will we ever go through all the suffering, agony and pain he went through? NO, we never will. But there is one thing all of us will face and that is the reality of death. When our own time shall dawn upon us, how will we face that moment? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Facing Judgement Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Facing Judgement" Luke 13:1-9 A sermon for 9/25/22 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 1 There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Genesis 3:1-6, Romans 3:22-26, Micah 7:1-2, Acts 19:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

When Mary pressed the soft warm cheeks of baby Jesus to her own, she was touching the face of God. When the shepherds and the wise men came to see Jesus they were seeing the face of God. Christmas is about the face of God.

John Mcgee Jr. wrote the poem High Flight. It is so meaningful to some pilots, they repeat it as they sit in their planes soaring though the skies. It goes like this- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Facing The Giant.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

What giant or giants are you faced with? Remember the battle is not yours it is the Lord, and He will fight the battle for you, and victory will be yours.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - August 24th, 2008 Welcome....... This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it....(repeat) Are you glad to be in the house of God......elaborate.. Let us pray Our theme this year is, Say It In Love. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Js Collins on Oct 31, 2013

Disclaimer: some not original : But we are all in need of a miracle. Let this word strengthen your faith. Help you face your impossibilities

The need of a Miracle Facing the impossible John 6 5-14 The need of a Miracle Miracles are no less needed today than when Jesus walked the earth. Every where He went he performed miracles. Thus people followed him because he healed many of the diseased. Why don’t we see them today. Would ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faces In The Crowd Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Adapted from a sermon by Joseph Rodgers. Thanks for the wonderful work. As He was riding the colt, the people begin to lay down their cloaks and palm branches as they call out, “Hosanna… blessed is He who comes in the name

For the last few weeks we took a long walk with Jesus What did Jesus see as He entered Jerusalem for the last time, in His earthly form? This morning, I want to start a series that will allow us to see things through the eyes of Christ. Instead of seeing things from our perspective, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Fear Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025

How do you deal with fear? What if someone changed their goal from being without fear to being one who can face their fears? Get ready to discover ways to alleviate your own fear and help others alleviate theirs!

Facing Fear Matthew 10:1-31 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life, taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-31

Denomination: *other

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Fourth Commandment, Part 2: The Value of Sabbath in a Fast-Paced Society

God’s Day Off Introduction – Busy, Busy, Busy Tattoo Syndrome A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried a story about a basset hound named, “Tattoo.” One evening, Tattoo’s owner accidentally shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still attached to it. Tattoo didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off The Bench

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational