Sermons on Facing Challenges:

"The Glory Of God In The Face Of Jesus Christ"

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 8, 2013

How could we perceive the Glory of God?

"For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Just what is the glory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul The Apostle Introduction Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them,

It was said of Abraham Lincoln that when his political opponent called him two faced he replied "If I had two faces I wouldn’t be wearing this one!" I presented you with my definition of evolution a while back which is a process of gradual, peaceful, progressive change or development, as in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul [ Part 3 ] Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Growing with God.

I trust that so far in this study I have given you a wee food for thought to go with your Irish cream cheese muffins and that strong Irish tea that you've drinking. Remember that Paul’s writings or letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22, Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Be faithful in spite of difficulties

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Impossible Task, Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

We are walking through some very heavy valleys. The rip tides are dangerous. God will help us to accomplish His plan, we must trust and walk by faith.

I CAN'T DO THIS? BIG SHOES TO FILL? THIS IS AN IMPOSSIBLE JOB... I CAN'T By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the ocean, along the coast lines that are TERRIBLE CURRENTS called RIP-TIDES. Others call these "SNEAKER WAVES." These waves are dangerous because you can not always see them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay Focused/ Set Your Face To The Wall.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

There is a time to set your face to the wall and stay focused on the main thing. It is easy to lose sight of the eternal goals before us.

STAY FOCUSED, KEEP AN EYE ON THE GOAL GOD KNOWS HOW TO PREPARE HIS PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEVER WHERE THE THE GOAL IS... WEHS played Barren County in a JV game 10/18 /11. A Barren County player made an INTERCEPTION about the 10 yard line, he turned to run 90 yards to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Life With God's Help

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 20, 2016

We know we can face the stress and anxiety and worry of this world with God’s help… We can place all of that in His hands… We don’t have to carry it around with us.

What causes you stress / anxiety? Spiders? Snakes? Earthquakes? Work? School / Homework / Tests? Darkness? Lightning? Typhoons? Threat of war? Driving in Taipei? Relationship/family problems? Illness? Public speaking? Moving? Finances / Money? Concerns about the future? All of us have times of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Face In A Dark Place Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019

The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

"God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Isaiah 58:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Face Of God: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2024

We all want to see the face of God. Someday we shall see Christ in all of His glory who is the face of God we shall see. In the meanwhile, the greater glimpses of the glory of God is only rarely revealed to certain selected persons such as Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration.

The Glorious Face of God 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

May God’s Face Shine On You

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 67 and suggest that blessings are given not for the express purpose of making the recipients life easier but are meant to be a profound witness to the world of God’s grace and mercy.

May God’s Face Shine on You Psalms 67 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since we heard those terrible words of the curse, “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (Genesis 3:19), people have strived to mitigate the pain of living in a fallen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Faced Judgment In Front Of Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 24, 2024

Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and died on the cross at Golgotha. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent yet he substituted the innocent man, Jesus, for the guilty robber and murderer, Barabbas.

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the suffering servant would suffer judgment. In the previous sermonm, we saw how Jesus was silent when confronted by Pontius Pilate at his illegal trial. I don’t want to repeat what has been said, but suffice it to say Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Face Trouble In This World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 22, 2022

We live in a world that is full of concerns and worries. And all the more so with a weakened economy, a weakened military and a question of leadership. These concerns put pressure on us.

Alba 5-4-14 8-21-2022 (Revised) HOW DO WE FACE TROUBLE IN THIS WORLD? John 16:32-33 How many of you have a pressure pot? Pressure cooking has been around for a long time. In our basement we have the pressure cooker that my mother used many times, mostly when she was canning something. It ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 23 – The Religious Classes Were Superficial And Acted Corruptly – Challenges – Greedy And False Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

Living in a society where all is greed and false is not pleasant, but when this is worst among the religious class, it is especially wicked. Jeremiah faced this problem. The arrogance of today’s western world is almost unbelievable. Serious problems are addressed superficially.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 23 – THE RELIGIOUS CLASSES WERE SUPERFICIAL AND ACTED CORRUPTLY – CHALLENGES – GREEDY AND FALSE PART 23 - Jeremiah 6:13-15 CHAPTER 6 [A]. GOD LISTS SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE COMING DESTRUCTION IN JUDAH {{Jeremiah 6:13 “for from the least of them even to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:13-15, Hosea 4:7-9, Ezekiel 34:1-20, Ezekiel 13:3-5, Ezekiel 22:26, Ezekiel 13:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational