Sermons on Face Shine:

"Thou Shalt Not Be Afraid Of The Terror..."

Contributed by John Ingham on Jul 22, 2003

9/11 observance or in face of elevated terror alert

“Thou shalt not be afraid of the Terror…,” Psalm 91:5 Preached by Pastor John W. Ingham, 9/15/2002 (Statistics should be updated) We will be having a special observance for the anniversary of 9/11 and as we approach that date there is fear of another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5, Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003

As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Places Where Christians Stand

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 25, 2006

facing battles, there are some great places for Christians to stand

Intro: during a professional golf tournament a few years ago a bad storm came up and people headed for safety. One man felt a good place was under a tree, but was struck by lightning and killed. It was stated in the news that night that the worse place to be in a thunderstorm is under a tree. As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See Ya Later, Sennecharib

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

How Hezekiah faced opposition from the King of Egypt.

See Ya Later, Sennacherib From II Kings 18-19 Hezekiah is described as a good king.. (18:3-7) A. He sought to remove every influence of idolatry and sin and to turn the people’s heart back to God. Important Application-- What are you doing to remove sin’s influence from your life? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confrontation With The Devil

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 29, 2005

How to face the devil with confidence, and not be taken with his lies.

CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Rev. John W. Gerald I. CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Gen. 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Satan challenges ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Wall Around The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message about the church facing opposition from the world.

BUILDING A WALL AROUND THE CHURCH Nehemiah 6:15-16 INTRO: As Nehemiah went about the task of building the wall around Jerusalem he met several types of opposition. The Church faces the same opposition today ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Words Hurt! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What to do when we face verbal opposition.

Intro: In a group of three or four, brainstorm and make a list on the back of your outline of the meanest things you have heard said. After a couple minutes, have them share what they came up with. Make a list on the white board. A popular phrase that was said all the time when I was growing up ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Through The Eyes Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 12, 2009

Jesus sees faces and lives and situations and struggles and hurts.

SEEING THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS A BURGLAR STALKED the neighborhood watching for homes left unguarded by people leaving for vacation. He watched as a family loaded their suitcases into their car and departed. He waited until dark and then approached the front door and rang the bell. There was no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prescription For Pride

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 11, 2013

A sermon that speaks to the dangers we face from pride.

“A Prescription for Pride” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 ********** (2Co 12:1) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (2Co 12:2) I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How God works His plan in the face of evil

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 2, 2014

Three things we need to face the New Year

“The Best is Yet to Come!” Joshua 1:1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Walking Into Victory

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Discusses the challenges of facing a New Year and new "territory".

Walking into Victory Joshua 3:4,5 “for ye have not passed this way heretofore. …Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” REFLECTION: As we enter a New Year, I am reminded about the wonderful opportunities and challenges that await us. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Adversity In The Christian Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014

A sermon examining the adversity that we may face in this life.

ENDURING ADVERSITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 5:17-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) Have you ever experienced relief from a circumstance or situation and then weeks, months, or years later you find yourself back in the same familiar and uncomfortable situation? Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2013

Facing up to the LORD from within an experience of darkness.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will not abandon God. In fact, the example of Job demonstrates that the closer we are to God, the more audacious our ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:16-17, Job 23:10, Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational