Sermons about Facing Temptation

When You Are Facing Failure

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 5, 2002

based on 166 ratings

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Everyone loves a winner. The problem is that we’ve all failed, every single one of us because we have "all sinned and come short" of God’s plan. Every after becoming a Christian, we still fall from time to time. Here are several truths to learn when you

What is failure? For some it is not living up to certain expectations, to be a disappointment. It may be a breakdown in our lives, it may be a let down. There was once a man who said, “We are either failing, or living with the consequences of failure, or recovering from failure, or facing ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002

based on 123 ratings

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The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-52

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003

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This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004

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How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

“Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004

based on 76 ratings

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Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Goliath In Our Lives

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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"So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most."

"Facing the Goliath in our Lives" - I Samuel 17 So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most. - Jonathan Falwell 1. Introduction a. The Israelites feared the Philistine Giant because he seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Times Of Turmoil And Transition

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare?

Facing times of Turmoil and Transition A study in the life of Samuel Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare? When the dust settled and the epitaph was written we can say Samuel was an over comer. He faced these times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Facing God Wherever You Are Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 23, 2002

based on 294 ratings

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Through prayer, James urges us to seek God’s face no matter what our circumstances.

Facing God, Wherever You Are Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars of Faith,” the binding rules ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing A New Year's Realities

Contributed by Ancil Jenkins on Nov 15, 2002

based on 76 ratings

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How to face the challenges of a new year

010597 FACING A NEW YEAR’S REALITIES INTRODUCTION I. A new year revives many mixed feelings. A. to some, there is sadness that the holidays are over. B. To some it is a relief that the holidays are over. C. Some feel a new sense of obligation since tax returns are due. D. Some find this a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

based on 332 ratings

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Funeral for a Christian Lady

Funeral Service for _____________ “How To Face Death With Confidence” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am now ready to be offered, the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Incredible Odds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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We can overcome incredible odds in life when we put our trust in (1) His awesome power, and (2) His amazing love, for us!

Last week - we look at Peter’s walk upon the water and learn 2 things: 1. We experience the power of God when we take the first step... Put our feet to work, we will see God at work in our lives. 2. Our faith in God grows through experiences with Him in these STEPS - take it step by step. Faith in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Life In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 23, 2005

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A look at life in the face of inevitable death.

While preparing for this sermon I read a number of sermons by some older preachers. One of them commented on the fact that much of what was taboo when he was younger was now brazenly displayed on T-shirts for all to see. However he suggested that something that once was not taboo - death - is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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