Sermons on Facing The Past:

Facing Life's Problems Together Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

*NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Saving Face Or Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?

Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

David: Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Up To Our Giants Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2007

This is a look at the people of Isreal on the verge of the promise land and calls us to face up to the giants which are all around us with faith in God.

Facing up to our giants Ex 34:10-14 – Num 13: 1-3, 16 -14:9. –Jos: 1-11 Background: God’s promises are being fulfilled after 400 years in bondage Israel has been delivered out of Egypt, God protected them through the parted waters, God had provided with manna and water , leading them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To 'face' The Challenges Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 23, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW TO ’FACE’ THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE AND EXHORTS US TO HAVE A 1. STRONG FACE 2. VICTORIOUS FACE 3. UNASHAMED FACE 4. RECEIVING FACE 5. HAPPY FACE 6. SHINING FACE 7. SEEING FACE

HOW TO ’FACE’ THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. STRONG FACE 2. VICTORIOUS FACE 3. UNASHAMED FACE 4. RECEIVING FACE 5. HAPPY FACE 6. SHINING FACE 7. SEEING FACE THE MESSAGE HOW TO ’FACE’ THE CHALLENGES OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Five Faces Of Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by William Bruce Teal on Feb 3, 2007

The Five Faces of Amazing Grace is intented to educate about the multi-purposes of God’s grace.

The Five Faces of Grace Intro: What We Know About Grace: (1) How It Can Manifest Itself In The Believer - Walks with God Regardless of Surroundings - Works For God Doing Unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

Faces: Samson Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Samson was reckless. He became arrogant in his self pursuits always assuming that God would bless him because he was special. He virtually abandoned his spiritual life over the course of 20 years then was shocked that God was gone. In the end, he lost

Last week we learned that Samson was special. Even before he was born God had put a call on his life and all Samson had to do was walk into his calling. His calling was clear, God wanted to use Samson to move the Israelites out of their complacency because they were losing their identity. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

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

Seeking The Face Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

Historically, Jesus Christ’s physical appearance remains a mystery. No one knows what he actually looked like. Nowhere in the Gospel accounts is he described, and no likeness of him of any kind in any form can be dated conclusively to the years of His l

In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from his church to be an inner city ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Faces In The Crowd: The Man Healed Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011

Responding to the example of the friends that brought their crippled friend to Jesus, we are challenged to invite others, to expect God to do amazing things, and to praise God in response.

“Faces in the Crowd” – Luke 5 This is the second message in our series entitled “Faces in the Crowd”. This series focuses on a number of characters found in the Gospels, whose names are briefly mentioned, typically appearing in one story and then we seldom read of their story again. In essence, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The King’s Face

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2012

While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King!

The King’s Face September 2, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King! Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 14:21-33 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Moved Upon The Face Of The Waters

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 7, 2012

If your life is empty, you should drink more water and have faith in God

Read Genesis 1:1-5 I closed my eyes what do I see; darkness is everywhere. Suddenly, a light appeared in the midst. I wondered at him who caused this to happen. The bible says “let your eye be single less your whole body be full of darkness.” I knew that didn’t happen on its own, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giants - David's Story Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Learn what it means to face your Giants in this message on David's story.

Here we are in the final message in the series of Old School Old Testament Bible Stories. I wanted to wrap up with one of the most famous stories in all of the O.T.—David and Goliath. You’ve all heard the story, probably seen the Veggie Tales episode-Dave and the Giant Pickle, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: *other

Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009

The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wind In Our Face"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009

Three things to do when the storms of life come.

“The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Holiness