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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Facing The Border

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    Jesus is coming again. Unsure where I got illustrations.

    Facing the Border - Gen 5:22-24 - John 14 Intro. Adam sinned, and we see in verse 5, the effects of the sin. Eight times the phrase “and he died” follows the record of a man. But in the midst of it all, a man is named who escaped death, Enoch. He did not taste death because he walked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Facing Adversities

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 320 ratings
     | 7,530 views

    Story of how the mule faced a tough situation

    The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Seaman avatar

    Facing Problems

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    learning through problems

    “LEARNING FROM ProblemsPart” Nehemiah 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you ever had one of those weeks that everything went wrong that could go wrong? This has been one of those weeks for me. I have started this week on a new job so that we can put more money back into the church for ministry. I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

    Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    The Face Of Sin

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    You want to see the face of sin? Look into a mirror and then look at the cross.

    The Face of Sin 1 John 3:4-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2 Cor. 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    Faces In The Crowd

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    We know the story of the crucifixion very well. Different look at the story from the faces of people from Jesus’ perspective.

    Faces In The Crowd Matt 27:32-44 We are at an important juncture today. We are starting into the NEW TESTAMENT as we continue our survey of the Bible. I want us to look at a very familiar story found in all four of the gospels, the death of Jesus. However, I want to look at it from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    How to face temptation.

    In the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady, one of the characters sings a memorable song. The Lord above made liquor for temptation, To see if man could turn away from sin, The Lord above made liquor for temptation, BUT, with a little bit of luck, with a little bit of luck, When temptation comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Face Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
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    Until that day when we shall see Him "face to face", we can marvel at the scriptural picture of the face of our Lord Jesus recorded in the Word of God.

    THE FACE OF JESUS “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. But they did not receive Him, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Facing Me

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,177 views

    We need to look at ourselves - inward instead of outward.

    Facing the Inside Matthew 26:20-22 Jeremy Farmer Pomona Assembly of God May 5, 2002 PM Service Matthew 26:20-22 “WHEN THE EVENING HAD COME, HE SAT DOWN WITH THE TWELVE. NOW AS THEY WERE EATING, HE SAID, ‘ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME.’ AND THEY WERE EXCEEDINGLY SORROWFUL, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,124 views

    This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

    Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    A Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    Shows the different types of people who surrounded Jesus. Exhorts us to be disciples, not merely members of the crowd.

    “A Face in the Crowd” (Matt. 21:8,9) Introduction: The Power of Numbers. Example: Rock Concert Types of People who followed Jesus: A. Crowd B. Enemies C. Disciples I. The Reaction of the Crowd at the Triumphal Entry. Matthew 21:8, 9, “8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Facing Death

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    Even in the face of death believers in Jesus Christ can experience God’s presence, know God’s power to fulfill God’s purpose, and rest in God’s promises.

    FACING DEATH 2 Timothy 4:17-18 Who said, living for Jesus is easy? The fact is, it may cost you your very life. Paul was in prison for preaching the gospel of Christ. Can’t you detect a note of sadness in these words? A note of sorrow? Paul was feeling all alone. Some of you may be going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Face Of Deceit

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    Why would a man lie to himself?The Face of Deceit takes many forms.

    The Face of Deceit What is Deceit; The intentional misleading or beguiling of another; in Scripture represented as a companion of many other forms of wickedness, as cursing (Psa 10:7), hatred (Pro 26:24), theft, covetousness, adultery, murder (Mar 7:22; Rom 1:29). The Revised Version (British ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Seeley avatar

    Facing Temptation

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

    Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Facing Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

    Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ