Sermons on Facing Death:

Con-Faces

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

BEWARE, AS SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONFESS CHRIST HAVE CON-FACES. WE NEED TO DISCERN SPIRITS.

CON - FACES ACTS 16:16-17 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us shouting, “These men are servants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007

By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:14-51

Denomination: Baptist

A Face In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008

God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

In The Face Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them or stop them in their tracks to the point that they stop working on their God given visions.

Sunday January 27th, 2008 Series: the Fight part four Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: In the face of discouragement Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon looks at three mistakes people make about how to handle the future. Mistake One: Planning Without GOD Mistake Two: Taking Tomorrow For GRANTED Mistake Three: Delaying doing GOOD

Facing The Future Today we’re going to look at James chapter four – verses thirteen thru seventeen and see what James tells us about “Facing the Future”. As Americans we are all concerned about the future. We ask: “What will gas prices be next week?” “Who will win the election?” “When will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Yesterday Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Face the problems of your past so you can enjoy living in your tomorrows.

Intro. We began this series looking at the changes in the life of Jacob from which Joseph would benefit. Jacob, now Israel, became a godly man that trusted the Lord. Joseph would need that example. Then, Life took and Unexpected Turn when Joseph’s brothers sold him. In a few years, though a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Face Of The Pilot

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2010

The text relates the Transfiguration, the mountain top experience, to the glory "The Face" of Jesus the Pilot of our lives. Updated February 2022.

A ship ...was in a serious storm... and in grave distress. The passengers ... were alarmed. One of them finally, ... against orders, .... went up to the main deck ... and made his way to the pilot house. The pilot was at the wheel, ... but seeing the man was greatly frightened; ... he gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Corinthians 3:12, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Matthew 16:13-18, John 14:16, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Facing The Giants Series

Contributed by Chris Carter on Feb 20, 2010

We will face battles in life but how you face them will dictate victory or failure.

“Facing the Giants” Duet 9:1-6 -Luke 6:46-49 (NLT) 46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

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

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Temptation

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

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

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Face Of Deceit

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 1, 2004

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beautiful Face

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 2, 2007

The face, form and fame of the Lord Jesus.

"Many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: So shall he sprinkle many nations". 1. THE FACE OF THE LORD JESUS The Psalmist often referred to the face of the Saviour e.g. Psalm 27:8 "When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:14-15

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005

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

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Jan 31, 2007

The call of Ezekiel taken from the idea that God is a coach asking us to complete His total game plan. (Used on Superbowl Sunday.)

Facing the Giants (Ezekiel 2:1-3:11) Introduction: 1. Play the video, "Be an Encouager." (sermonspice) 2. Today is Superbowl Sunday... a. The Indianapolis Colts will be facing the Chicago Bears today. b. Like the team on the video they need to be a "stone wall". 3. We may not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational