Sermons on facing god:

In Your Face!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009

Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Apr 30, 2020

Intro: Everyone knows what it’s like to be afraid. Our fears can be paralyzing…. It is one of the weapons used by Satan for us to not continue in our Christian life. It is like a big GIANTS in our lives that hinder us to continue.

FACING THE GIANTS Verse: Selected Intro: Everyone knows what it’s like to be afraid. We all have things that we’re afraid of. A fear I think we have all had at one time or another. There are hidden fears that motivate us too. Fear of failure causes many people to never start, or try anything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 1 Samuel 17:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003

A look at the various people in the crowd on Palm Sunday

(I began this message with the triumphal entry scene from Jesus Christ SuperStar 2000) I don’t know how you feel about the Musical Jesus Christ Super Star, but for me that is probably the scene that best depicts what happened on that Palm Sunday so many years ago. The crowd pushing in trying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

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 Tomorrow

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

How to continue on in a world of uncertainty.

7, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Facing Tomorrow Introduction: ILL. Have you ever seen the TV program called "Early Edition.”? The basic storyline centered on a young man who somehow was able to read tomorrow’s newspaper today. - How would you use that knowledge? - Would you use it to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16, Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Mennonite

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 19, 2002

A look at those who lined the road during Jesus triumphal entry.

John 12:12-18 (CEV) The next day a large crowd was in Jerusalem for Passover. When they heard that Jesus was coming for the festival, they took palm branches and went out to greet him. The shouted “Hooray! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! God bless the King of Israel!” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

In Your Face ... Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2019

Christians have the external world, the internal flesh, and the infernal Devil to deal with every day. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, then the Tempter is no stranger to you.

How do seeds give birth? Seeds. Seeds are baby plants. One of Jesus’ most well-known parables is the parable about the Sower. Jesus describes God as a farmer who liberally sows seeds. He casts seeds where other farmers wouldn’t waste their time and seed … pathways, rocky places, weed patches. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Get In Their Faces Series

Contributed by T D on Mar 29, 2011

This is a series about Jesus sending out the 72 followers to prepare the towns to hear from Jesus himself. In the same manner we can use the principles to reach a new generation and lay the ground work for Jesus to transform lives.

Series: Aggressive Evangelism Get in Their Face Luke 10:1-3, Acts 5:41-42 The entire world is convinced they have what they need to exist – and the people in our country seem to be convinced that somehow even if they die things will work out in the end if they have good intentions. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shining Faces

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon on the transfiguration of Jesus and how his being "changed" or "transformed" affects our daily living.

Luke 9:28 – 36 Shining Faces Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was in the story. Johnny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faces In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007

Points on those gathered in the crowd to see Christ as He travled to the Hill top of Calvary

The Faces in the Crowd Luke 23:24-33 March 18th 2007 Pastor Jerry Stepp This is not the kind of kingdom that either the Palm Sunday or Good Friday crowds wanted. You see, God’s grace is the enemy of all “institutionalized religion.” Institutional religion wants to control people by misusing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Satan

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 7, 2011

Hiw to win the battle of spiritual warfare in the power of the name of Jesus

Everything in life comes and goes in seasons. It seems that when you feel on top of the world it isn’t long till you feel like you are in the pit. Then after a time you are back on track again. When Jesus began his earthly ministry he went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Facing Fear

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 1, 2012

Faith over fear

Facing fear Intro: What does being afraid do? 1: Hesitation a) you second guess b) you wait when you should move c) you stand still Point: Fear is something everyone who has ever lived has had to deal with, at one point and time even the bravest men and women felt fear creep into their hearts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Other

Facing The Border

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 26, 2005

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

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist