Sermons on Facing The Future:

Gospel Crisis

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008

Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008

Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Shake It Off Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 12, 2009

Paul faces three things in Acts 28, but he keeps on going cause he knew the secret of shaking it off.

SHAKE IT OFF Acts 28:1-1-6 The Apostle Paul and 275 others were sailing across the Mediterranean Sea, Paul on his way to stand trial before Caesar in Rome, when they encountered a horrendous storm that caused the ship to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Tour

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 30, 2022

The Christian has to face rejection if he is serious about following Jesus. Oftentime, this rejection comes from family and friends.

The Rejection Tour Luke 9:51-62 No one likes rejection. This is especially true when your purpose is to be helpful. Rejection from your enemies is bad enough. at least you can rationalize that this is your enemy; therefore, it is a badge of honor rather than shame. Rejection can come in many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Decisions In The Midst Of Difficulty

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Are you facing a hopeless situation, a deep sorrow, an insurmountable obstacle, or an incredible difficulty? If that’s the case, this message is for you.

In the book that bears his name, the prophet Jeremiah warns the people of God to repent of their sin. He pleads with them to forsake their idols and turn back to Jehovah. For years he speaks the word of the Lord, and yet they do not listen. Jeremiah warns them over and over again that if they do ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022

We all face a test in one form or another. Our walk with the Lord might just determine the severity of that test.

The Sin Test: 1 John 3:4-7 (6) • Committing a sin and remaining in sin are two separate issues. • Some believe that committing a sin is the only way to sin. • James 4:17 – therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin • Jesus came to take away the sins of the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-7, 1 John 3:11-14, 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Personal Appearance Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022

Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Methodist

The Problems Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 14, 2022

Based on Acts 5:1-11 - Challenges hearers to face & solve problems in the church in a God-honoring way.

“THE PROBLEMS” Acts 5:1-11 FBCF – 3/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the answer to this problem: 2+2? What’s the answer to this problem? The equation 24x squared + 25x – 47 over ax – 2 = negative 8x – 3 – 53 over ax – 2 is true for all values of x is unequal to 2 over a prime where a is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Preference Or A Conviction

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 27, 2020

If our faith changes or bends under any circumstance, even in the face of certain death, we have a preference and not a conviction.

Daniel 3:8–18 In 1972 the Supreme Court ruled in Wisconsin vs. Yoder that the only religious beliefs protected under the First Amendment are convictions. Preferences, the Court said, are not. [Amish families did not want their children in Public School pass the 8th grade and the state said they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Whose Child You Are

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Aug 15, 2019

When faced with the reality of the scary world we live in, it can be helpful to remember whose child we are!

"The story is told of a boy who was leaving home for college. His father had included him in the morning prayer at the breakfast table, asking God to protect him and to grant him success in the career which he was undertaking. Rising from the table, the young man expected to receive some final ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

There are millions of christians in other countries who are facing horrible persecution for their faith. They are family to us and we need to pray for them.

You’ve probably noticed that I am always interested in history. I feel that you just can’t understand the way the world is today without learning how we got here. I was a history major in college. And one expression of that interest is learning about my own ancestors, genealogy. I am blessed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

A Heart To Work Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message follows Nehemiah's ability to motivate the people to work in the face of severe opposition.

CHICO ALLIANCE CHURCH "A Heart to Work" REVIEW We have been following Nehemiah's Journal that records the process followed in rebuilding the walls and restoring the worship in Jerusalem. Following nearly 70 years of discipline, the city of God had been laid waste by the Babylonians. God now ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sour Grapes

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 19, 2019

We have the choice to live in righteousness or sin. We will face the consequences of our actions, based on the choice we make.

Sour Grapes Link to sermon on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvMtwyhrJ3o >Ezekiel 18:1-4< (Then another message came to me from the LORD: “Why do you quote this proverb concerning the land of Israel: ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, but their children’s mouths pucker at the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:20-22, Ezekiel 18:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why So Many Stay Home On Sunday

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Let's face it church attendance in America is at an all-time low, most Americans avoid church like the plague....WHY?

Well I have a few reasons: 1. The Church no longer emphasizes the Gospel message (Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus), The message is prosperity, feel good stuff, and political agendas. Jesus said "If I be lifted up I will draw ALL men unto me" , The primary purpose of the church is to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church's Armor

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2023

How can we face the great spiritual battles around us? Let's look in Ephesians 6.

How can we face the great spiritual battles all around us? Let’s start with the family and obedience to a child’s parents? What if they want us to do something outside of obedience to the Lord? As for children, obey your parents in the Lord, because it is right. (Ephesians 6:1 CEB) Do the ancient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist