Sermons on Facing Lifes Tests:

The Life Of An Encourager

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2012

Message given on Girl Scout Sunday to be an enocurager and to mirror the example of Christ to others.

The life of an encourager Romans chapter 12:1-12:8 Introduction- Romans chapter 12:1-8 We are honored to have with us this morning the Girls Scouts. We have a Daisy troop and a Brownie Troop. Girl Scout Sunday was started so that the place where the Girls worship would honor and recognize them. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 27, 2024

Satan is known to twist the truth and, unfortunately, we've all fallen for it one time or another. What has God done to restore a new life for us?

Back when I was just getting started in ministry in St. Louis, I got out of my car to head into the ministry center where I lived and worked. A young man pulled up in his car, rolled the window down, and asked me if I could break a $10 because the laundry mat only takes singles. I knew I had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pit's Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Joseph learned a big lesson in his life and it all started with a pit. This is about the pit's we all fall into in life's journey.

A. GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE EVERYBODY.” 1. I don’t “I HAVE TO FIT IN THE CROWD - THING”” 2. Or “I have a certain “STATUS” I have to MAINTAIN” B. God desires ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trials Of Life. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How to deal with the trials of life.

So far we have looked at the people and the messengers. • We have seen how they have changed and how Paul and his traveling companions have bonded with the Thessalonians • But we have to keep in mind that has been a while since they have been together • The Thessalonians have been living among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Corrections For Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 30, 2012

We need to be aware of how to distinguish scorners & the wicked from those simply ignorant of the way of wisdom. The wise are those who heed wisdom by responding to & learning from rebuke.We need wise counsel to guide us in this difficult but necessary ma

PROVERBS 9: 7-12 CORRECTIONS FOR LIFE [2 Peter 1:2-4] Wisdom has been issuing her invitation and calling us to walk in the way of understanding. She directs her invitation to the simple, the naive, the ignorant, to those who have not already made up their mind. There are others who have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Hope

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2008

Part of a series at our church entitled "High Definition." It is a segemented narrative sermon focused on hope.

LIVING LIFE IN HD: HOPE PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 SEGMENTED ILLUSTRATION 1: The Shawshank Redemption (www.ozsermonillustrations.com/frames/hope_frameset.htm) The Shawshank Redemption is one of the best modern films made in my opinion. It has drama and suspense and turns your heart and stomach upside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teacher Of Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007

Mother’s day - Mothers teach us about life and often use questions to get to the point

Teacher of Life Proverbs 1:1-9 Well here we are on Mother’s day, probably one of the most sentimental days of the year for most people. Some find elation and joy over the excitement of the day. For others there is a feeling of sadness because of loss or broken relationships. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Taking Your Faith To Work (Life Is Not Always Fair) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2010

We need to let our faith shine at work in the way we work. Jesus gave us the example of how to face unjust adversity!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who should be the most respected and hardest workers in a company? Who should be the ones willing to do whatever job they are asked to do from their employer? • What kind of people should employers be searching to hire in their businesses? • The answer to the above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Lesson 3) Moses: His Face Shown

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

God said Moses was the meekest man on the face of the earth, yet Moses boldly asked to see God’s glory. When he saw the backside of God, his face shone for 40 days.

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 33 and 34 What frustration drove Moses to seek and encounter God? 1. Murder. "Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, (Moses killed a guard) he sought to slay Moses" (Ex. 2:15). 2. Inability. "I am not eloquent" (Ex. 4:10). 3. Complained. "The people murmured against Moses" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do People See The Face Of Christ In Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2018

What do you do when you are being ground between the wheels of governments mired in error?

Ss Philip and James 2018 Reformation/Revolution There’s a beautiful icon from the early part of the last millennium that shows a visualization of the Trinity. The Father is pictured looking to His left, and the Son is pictured looking to His right, and the Holy Spirit is right between. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

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

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

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 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

The Better Life

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 18, 2005

We Americans have made it our goal to seek "The Good Life". We do that by earning and spending. But God would rather give us "The Better Life" that comes from earning and giving.

One of the main things I think that we and all other people in America are searching for is the good life. Am I right? I mean, we all want to have a good home, a good car or two, good vacations, good children, good friends, good food, and so on. Who wouldn’t want such a good life? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran