Sermons on facing the past: showing 226-240 of 125,193

The Face Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 2, 2007

This is a sermon designed to help you in your devotional life—that time when we develop intimacy with the Savior. Today we are going to use numerous scriptural passages to help you look into the face of Jesus in an intimate way.

The Face of Jesus Introduction This is a sermon designed to help you in your devotional life—that time when we develop intimacy with the Savior. When I have a special time of closeness or intimacy with my wife or with my children, I usually am looking deeply into their eyes and we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

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

The Face Of Sin

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Mar 2, 2006

Bringing an understanding of our need for salvation by using the law, as Jesus did.

Exodus 20:1 - 17 1 Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3 you shall have no other gods before me. 4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Con-Faces

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

BEWARE, AS SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONFESS CHRIST HAVE CON-FACES. WE NEED TO DISCERN SPIRITS.

CON - FACES ACTS 16:16-17 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us shouting, “These men are servants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

"Facing Frustration" Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

This sermon deals with the 2nd temptation you face when walking through a wilderness season of life; facing frustration. Part #2 in the series.

“Facing Frustration” Wilderness Pt. 2 – by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Face In The Crowd

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Shows the different types of people who surrounded Jesus. Exhorts us to be disciples, not merely members of the crowd.

“A Face in the Crowd” (Matt. 21:8,9) Introduction: The Power of Numbers. Example: Rock Concert Types of People who followed Jesus: A. Crowd B. Enemies C. Disciples I. The Reaction of the Crowd at the Triumphal Entry. Matthew 21:8, 9, “8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Impossibilities

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

There comes a time in the life of every believer when he or she is faced with a seemingly impossible situation. How do we conduct ourselves during these times? Why does God allow them? Can we really prepare for them?

Introduction: There comes a time in the life of every believer when he or she is faced with a seemingly impossible situation. How do we conduct ourselves during these times? Why does God allow them? Can we really prepare for them? In this story we can learn a lot on how to respond when trouble ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing Trials Series

Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 19, 2002

This is the first in a series that is out of the book of James I hope to add each sermon to the web sight as I write them. Use my experiece as a former foundry worker as to harden metal and then relate it to life and how God strengthens us

Facing Trials James 1:1-8 Special thanks to Pastor Ted Sutherla and his wonderful sermon God’s Perfecting Process 4 of the illustration came from this talented pastor. Today’s, starts our journey through the book of James. Today we will look and James 1:1-8 facing the trials in life. One thing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message for our graduates.

Dakota Community Church June 22, 2008 Facing the Future It is Graduate Sunday here at Dakota Community Church and we are looking forward with these fresh faced young adults to the exciting times that lie ahead. People love to wonder about the future; don’t they? I mean we dream about it, we tell ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

"Facing The Giants"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 15, 2008

Four lousy excuses to not get involved in the fight and four New Testament reasons to consider the cause more important than the lousy excuses:

Title: “Facing the Giants” Introduction: What to do when you are out numbered? The nation of Israel had just come into the promise land. There were battles to fight. God gives to the Joshua the instruction on how to lead your troops into battle. Preach a rousing sermon. First. Have a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Face Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them or stop them in their tracks to the point that they stop working on their God given visions.

Sunday January 27th, 2008 Series: the Fight part four Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: In the face of discouragement Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon looks at three mistakes people make about how to handle the future. Mistake One: Planning Without GOD Mistake Two: Taking Tomorrow For GRANTED Mistake Three: Delaying doing GOOD

Facing The Future Today we’re going to look at James chapter four – verses thirteen thru seventeen and see what James tells us about “Facing the Future”. As Americans we are all concerned about the future. We ask: “What will gas prices be next week?” “Who will win the election?” “When will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational