Sermons on Facing Temptation:

The Face Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 17, 2011

This is number 4 in the four part series. God is worthy of our praise. Christmas is the prime time for us to stop and give thanks, praise and worship to God for the most precious of gifts, His Son.

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS 4 LUKE 1:57-80 ‘PRAISE’ INTRODUCTION For the next three minutes, I would like you to turn to two people, and share what was the most special present you ever received at Christmas? How did you feel when you received it? What were you feelings toward the person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slap In The Face Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 18, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 10:26-31 (Outline taken from Sermon Central contributor Doug Lyon from his sermon called "Worse Than Death")

HoHum: We have all been around people who could change their moods at the flip of a switch. Don’t know exactly how to take them. Have a good time with them and then out of nowhere they slap us in the face. Bob Deffinbaugh tells about one of his teachers who was like this. His name was Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 26, 2006

This sermon is based on the clip from Facing the Giants. It’s deals with vision and whole-hearted commitment. You can get the clip from SermonSpice.com (http://www.sermonspice.com/videos/2488/wholehearted/).

Facing the Giants Introduction Proverbs 29:18 What is vision: the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: prophetic vision; the vision of an entrepreneur. Key questions --Why do you get up every day? --What keeps you going through tough times? --What motivates and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing Adversity

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 21, 2008

This re-write of "Dealing With Disappointment" was delivered during the April 8, 2008 chapel service at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. When facing trouble for Christ’s sake, count it all joy!

Facing Adversity by Thomas Cash 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1, James 1 Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read every book he could get his hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Faces: Samson Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

All Samson had to do was walk into his destiny. Instead, he chose to walk wherever he wanted. His life is a shining example of how to know God’s will then ignore it.

Kids have a unique way of telling stories. Their heart is in it, but their mouths don’t always spit out the right words. Here are a few of my favorite headliner Bible stories stated by kids: *The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. *Noah’s wife was called Joan of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faces: Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Nehemiah reads like a novel and is full of practical wisdom for many of today’s complex problems. We read it to gain wisdom and for direction. Nehemiah has been an example to many when it comes to dealing with difficult people and he has been an inspira

The movie Amazing Grace accounts the determination of a man named William Wilberforce who spends his life crusading for the abolition of slavery. Wilberforce came from a prosperous family that lived near a North Sea port which saw little in the way of slave trading. At the young age of 21 he was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faces: Joshua Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

The name “Joshua” means “Jehovah saved.” And that is exactly what happened again and again over the course of the life of the man we are going to study today. Joshua was Moses protégé so he had a great leadership example right in front of him. After Mo

Today we get to look at Joshua. That’s right, he’s the one who marched around the city of Jericho seven times, gave a shout, and watched the walls come tumbling down. The Book of Joshua is a marvelous recording of numerous miraculous events shaped Israel for a thousand years. The name “Joshua” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"Faces In The Crowd"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 27, 2012

Four faces or people that were probably in the crowd on Palm Sunday and what we can learn from them.

“Faces in the Crowd” April 1, 2012 Matthew 21:1-9 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Faces In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 18, 2012

On the day of the triumphal entry there were many faces in the crowd with differing agendas. Where would you fall?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to rewind of Bible DVR’s for a final time. Today we rewind back to the beginning of what is called the Passion Week to the Triumphal Entry. • For Jesus this is the beginning of the end of His ministry on earth. • In John 12:1, it is Friday evening and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2013

A short Palm Sunday look at the entrance of Jesus leading up to the last supper. I used this to lead into communion.

Faces in The Crowd Luke 19:28-41 Intro: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018

When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Face The Facts

Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Jul 24, 2018

Truth is sometimes a bit different than what we first believed. So, if you should learn about the deep things of God, and it is not as you thought it was, would you embrace it or disgrace it. would you believe it or not . STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE!

summary: What if you should learn of an updated present truth, would you embrace it or disgrace it. STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE! A doctrine supported by an inspirational verse from the Bible does not necessarily guarantee that the doctrine is correctly interpreted - For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Face It! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 20, 2011

What does the bible mean by "setting one's face"?

One of the most exciting things about going on a trip is the planning. When you’ll go, the route you’ll take, who you’ll visit, the places you will go to eat, and all the other fun things you’ll do during your trip. A man went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ