Sermons on facing discouragment:

In The Face Of Human Suffering

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010

We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face The Future

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2009

Look up look out look over

HOW TO FACE THE FUTURE Phil: 3 :10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giant

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 8, 2009

Based on the story of David and Goliath this message focuses on step we can take to overcome fear.

“Facing Your Giant” 1 Samuel 17 Doctors have now defined at least 322 different phobias. Here are the top nine: 9. speaking in public. 8. crowds 7. tunnels & bridges. 6. closed spaces 5. storms 4. social situations 3. water 2. heights ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2010

We must a strong faith in order to take on the giants of life.

INTRODUCTION • VEGGIE TALES VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I do not think it happened quite like that.  • We have a lot of things that happen in life that can put a lot of pressure on us. Each and every day we can be faced with gigantic problems, conflict, stress, failure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Our Giants

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who we re

Facing Our Giants 1 Samuel 17:38-47 Introduction: We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009

Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Your Giant Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now?

“Facing Your Giant” 1st Samuel 17 David Henderson, Pastor I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now? I want to borrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Face Of Disgrace

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God blesses not because of us but in spite of us, not because of us.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. He selected a turkey, that was to be brought to the White House, and there the Commander in Chief would grant that bird a pardon. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

A msg for kids on facing obstacles in life

Facing your Giants What do you think I have in this little bag? Well, let's take a look and see. Hmm... how about that... it is some rocks. Five smooth stones. Do these five smooth stones remind you of a Bible story? When I think of five smooth stones, I think of the story of David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Our Emotions Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 17, 2016

A Palm Sunday message about the importance of dealing with our sorrows in order to more fully experience the peace and joy of Christ.

Jesus has set his face toward Jerusalem. For three years he has been calling disciples, teaching crowds, healing the lame, welcoming outcasts, and dining with sinners. He has been teaching about God’s new covenant and the reality of God’s kingdom, even as he embodied it. Now, it is time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

After spending time in fasting and prayer, Esther acted courageously. Because God is in control, we can live courageously.

Introduction: Tonight I would like for us to look at the book of Esther. This is a strange book in the Bible due to the fact that God is not really mentioned. This has led some to cast it out, or think that it should not be part of the Bible. Esther in Church History 1. Not one commentary was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers That Face The Bride

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2016

Most people underestimate their Christian experience. They compare it to something out in the world and then bring that into their Christian experience. They allow the world to define who they really are.

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.”— Heb. 2:1 (R.V.). “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love” (Revelation 2:4) “Catch the foxes for us, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fatih To Face The Furnace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2011

Fatih is Faith is rooted in God’s WORD, realizing life has WOUNDS, remembering God’s WORKS and resting in God’s WILL

FAITH TO FACE THE FURNACE Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China more than fifty years ago. She was forced to flee the city she was living in when the Japanese invaded during World War II. She could not leave the orphans she cared for behind and so with only one assistant, she led more than a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:15-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Praying In The Face Of Opposition

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011

When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Face Of A Giant

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013

David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist