Sermons on Facing The Past:

Facing A Hostile World

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jul 24, 2003

The world is hostile to God and His people. It was to David, son of Jesse, also. How did he face spiritual opposition and what can we learn for the battle we are called to fight today?

Introduction I read something this week that reinforced a conviction that has been growing in my mind over the past several months. What I read was a news item about a plaque that has been taken away from a tourist centre at the Grand Canyon in the USA. Have any of you been to the Grand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faces Of Christmas: Doubt Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 26, 2011

Even in the darkest of days, God has His faithful servants who come with a message of HOPE

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS The Face of DOUBT Luke 1:1-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is a time of hope. But for the people living when the first Christmas appeared, it was anything but hopeful. It was a dark time for the nation of Isreal. There had been no prophetic word from God for over 400 years. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Future In Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 7, 2007

This the seventh and final sermon in the series Stressbusters. All of the sermons were taken from the 23rd Psalm.

Facing The Future In Faith How to Deal With An Unknown Future Today we are going to conclude our series on Stressbusters. We are going to look at how to deal with an unknown future. How many of you remember what you were doing on morning of September 11, 2001? Do you remember what you were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging In There In Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007

Everyone faces fear in their lives. When we do God has some important things to help us not only cope with them, but overcome them in His name.

Revelation 1:17-18; Psalm 27 A young college student had a summer job as a welder’s assistant, building a hospital. He had never welded before in his life. He was afraid of heights, and wouldn’t you know it, they put him to work welding on the seventeenth floor! Vast sections of steel beams were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Face Family Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

Faith to face your family when they reject your Christian faith.

Faith to Face Family Text: Hebrews 11:4 Introduction I. Since May 10, 2010 Nurta Mohamed Farah has been imprisoned at her home in southern Somalia because she became a Christian, according to Compass News Direct. According to witnesses, Nurta's family keeps the 17-year-old chained to a tree by day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Storm Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

In 1999, Hurricane Floyd appeared on the radar screen as it approached the shores of Florida. Governor Jeb Bush described it as a “Monster of a storm”, that was coming in their direction, and they really did not know how to deal with it.

One of the things that made this such a dreadful storm was that it had strong winds, and it was over three hundred miles wide. Florida was blessed, because it came up to the coast line and made a turn. When South Carolina was told to “Watch out”, because the storm was heading in their direction, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Face The Hours

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 10, 2003

A message to help those face life each and everyday with the grace of God.

GRACE TO FACE THE HOURS Scripture Reference: Job 14:1-5 A few weeks back, a movie came out entitled, "The Hours." Though the underlying theme of homosexuality may surprise you, the critics declare the movie was thought provoking as it dealt with how individuals handle the stresses of life as each ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Face Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Don’t be like the 2 boys walking back home from church. They had just heard the pastor preach a strong message on the devil when the one boy said, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “You know how Santa Clause turned out. It’s probably just your dad.”

According to a cartoon in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, God and the devil are discussing who gets to welcome Michael Jackson to the afterlife. The cartoon shows Satan holding a newspaper with a headline announcing Jackson’s death. He looks up and poses a question to God, who is leaning over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing The Waters Of Marah

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

God often brings His children into a place of bitterness in order to discipline and teach them.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Genesis 15:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

In The Face Of Human Suffering

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010

We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Faced With A Crisis

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005

In these chapters God’s people are facing a crisis. And in their bad choices we discover 4 things we need to do when we face a crisis.

"WHEN FACED WITH A CRISIS TEXT: ISAIAH 8-12 FOR EVERYTHING THAT WAS WRITTEN IN THE PAST WAS WRITTEN TO TEACH US, SO THAT THROUGH THE ENDURANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE SCRIPTURES WE MIGHT HAVE HOPE." -- RM 15:4 "THESE THINGS HAPPENED TO THEM AS EXAMPLES AND WERE WRITTEN DOWN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

Stephen has just been stoned, Saul is ravaging the church, and many believers are going to rancid prisons getting beaten and fighting off the rats, just because they love Jesus. is the basis for my Thanksgiving sermon. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Bear with me.

Here in chapter 8 of the book of Acts we are finally introduced to this Pharisee named Saul. Perhaps no other religious person in Israel had more of a zealous hatred for Christ and Christians. Let’s pay close attention to the very first verse of Acts chapter 8: “Saul approved of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

When Facing Opposition

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2024

Continuing series on Nehemiah, addresses how to handle opposition and obstacles

Nehemiah 4 When Facing Opposition This afternoon is Super Bowl 58. I’m not much of a sports fan, and don’t really care to watch games, but in years past Gladys and I have watched some of them just to see the commercials. This year there is something different though. Sarah Thomas will become ...read more

Denomination: Baptist