Sermons on Face:

Dealing With Lust Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001

This is the 2nd of 4 in a series dealing with major temptations the believer faces.

The Temptations: Dealing With Lust (2 of 3) September 2, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. When we talk about lust were not simply talking about the physical act of adultery/sex. A. Anything that feeds evil desires fuels the fires of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What If We All Prayed

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Destructive Temptations For Achievers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

IF YOU ARE AN ACHIEVER, HERE ARE THREE TEMPTATIONS YOU UNDOUBTEDLY FACE: 1.

IF YOU ARE AN ACHIEVER, HERE ARE THREE TEMPTATIONS YOU UNDOUBTEDLY FACE: 1. To be self-sufficient - To be the master of your fate! To control your destiny! To make it happen! Jesus, however, calls you to a life of dependence: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Life's Gray Areas

Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 10, 2002

Four practical questions to ask yourself when faced with a questionable situation.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Struggle Inside The Wall Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003

The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.

The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Your Troubles At The Door And Leave Them There

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

There’s no trouble we face that Jesus can’t fix.

This morning, I’d like you to consider a building project for the church. No, I’m not thinking about a new pavilion, or additional classroom space. Not even an expanded office suite with cappuccino bar. No, the addition I’m proposing is much more practical than that. Let’s start a building ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 17, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

Denomination: *other

Which Life Do You Choose?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A message dealing with the problem of making the right choice that people face today.

WHICH LIFE DO YOU CHOOSE? Romans 10:17 INTRO: Choices abound in our modern world. Freedom allows us to decide many things for ourselves. Man has always had certain powers to chose. Sometimes there are a number of choices which we can make. However, in many cases we must decide from only two. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 25, 2004

Where there is no hope there is no power and if there is anywhere on the face of this world that there should be hope, it is in the church.

The Power of Hope Selected Passages The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a fantastic story of the struggle between good and evil. In the second installment, the Two Towers, open war has broken out and the forces of men have retreated to the safety of the great fortress Helm’s Deep believing that they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-4, Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

"It May Seem Muddy But Hang In There!"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004

How to respond to the hardships and "slimy pits" we face in our lives...

“It May Seem Muddy But Hang in There” Psalm 40:1-3 PS 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Death In The Eye

Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005

We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

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Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying Evil Spiritual Umbrella

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 24, 2005

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks.

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks. Many people wonder why they are faced with fierce battles. They should rejoice because it means there is, at least, something in their lives worth contending for. There are many people too, who have nothing to bother the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006

To face the challenges of life, we are to live overcoming, optimistic and obedient lives.

Unless we are soldiers, we have no idea how intense a battle can get except by what we see on CNN. Let us watch a portion of the movie “Gladiator” by Russell Crowe so we can visualize the spiritual armor that God gave us. [Watch the opening battle scene in “Gladiator”] Your battles in life are as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 23, 2006

to help the Christian have God’s peace when facing death

Introduction Illustration: Heaven There was a group of boys in Mr. Smith’s Sunday School Class who were learning about Eternal Life. At the close of the lesson, Mr. Smith wanted to see how well he taught his lesson and so he asked his class who wanted to go to Heaven? The entire class raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Warfare 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking into the daily realities of spiritual warfare that we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we laid some ground work as we addressed a few of things: *Satan is an ancient and treacherous foe *We need wisdom *There are no shortcuts in spiritual warfare *We gave the short definition of spiritual warfare as: Spiritual warfare is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-62

Denomination: Pentecostal