Sermons on Facing The Unknown:

Rebuilding The Rubble Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2007

Whenever we face trouble we must rebuild the rubble.

Rebuilding the Rubble Book of Nehemiah Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/29/07 Have you ever noticed that once we commit to ministry, things suddenly get messy? We learned two weeks ago that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. If you’re serious ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope We Have In Christ

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

The hope we have in Christ sustains us in the face of death.

Paul says that those of us who know Christ, "do not sorrow as those who have no hope," Though we face times of sorrow, Paul tells us, we will face them differently because of the hope we have in Christ. While the world thinks of hope in terms of "wishful thinking," the Bible speaks of hope as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

On Guard, Alert And Praying

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2006

Facing difficult times by being prepared and praying for the return of Christ.

Luke 21: 25 – 36 – On Guard, Alert and Praying Intro: It was a dark, cold, rainy evening in the fall of 1916. A family was gathered in the old log house that had served as the family homestead for many decades. A young couple with four small children was on their way to that same house in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Time To Snooze

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

The church must be in an awakened state to deal with the issues she is facing.

KJV: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can Believer Do When They Get The Blues?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2009

Faith in the resurrected Christ gives the courage to face the blues in life.

“They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. Wednesday’s even worse; Thursday’s oh, so sad.” If you are blues fan, you recognize those lyrics written by blues guitarist T-Bone Walker. The Blues is a genre of music born from ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Giant Of The Journey Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008

Facing the Giants in your life over a long period of time.

INTRO: In the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Ben Johnson of Canada won the 100-meter dash, setting a new Olympic record and a new world record. Our American contender, Carl Lewis, came in second and most were shocked that he hadn’t won the gold. After the race, the judges learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Realizing The Vision Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 26, 2008

How do we realize the vision of God in face of challenges?

Realizing the Vision Facing the Challenges of Leadership Nehemiah Faced those who wanted to Destroy He Faced them in Prayer He Faced them in Practice Nehemiah Faced those who were Discouraged He faced them with his Action He faced them with Encouragement Nehemiah Faced those who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For The New Year

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 9, 2010

There's bad news to face the coming year, but there is good news.

Good News for the New Year Genesis 6:5-8 5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Weather-Proofing Against Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 29, 2005

Sermon 4 of 4: Facing the inevitable storms of family life.

Extreme Home Makeovers Weather-Proofing Against Life’s Storms Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction During World War II Winston Churchill spoke some powerful words that inspired his nation and has continued to inspire today. He said, "We shall fight on the beaches, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Daring Great Things For God

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005

A close look at the challenges that David faced in his confrontation with Goliath

Daring Great Things For God Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-44 Theme: Great causes present great challenges. I. They challenge our motives – See 1 Samuel 17:1-28. Eliab, David’s oldest brother, asked a question that is relevant to anyone in similar shoes. “Why have you come?” God cares more about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Pressing On

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 23, 2005

This is all about persevering in the Christian faith in the face of trials and obstacles.

NARNIA: PRESSING ON Galatians 6:7-10 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP? Quitting on life? Throwing in the towel? If so, you may take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. This is the common lot of men. Discouragement is the devil’s chief tool. He wields it often and strikes with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Speech Patterns

Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005

Bridling of the tongue is one of the greatest problems that we face as a Christian.

SPEECH PATTERNS by Pastor Jim May The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, but how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others. Everywhere you turn there are voices. Some are voices of encouragement, some are destructive, and some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time For A Faith Lift

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 29, 2005

How to respond when we face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

TIME FOR A FAITH LIFT Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1: 5-25 1. There’s a company on the Internet called Face Lift, aggressively marketing their non-surgical rejuvenating product. Their web page states: • Think about it . . . you can look younger in just 15 minutes. Simply apply our formula, and lift 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Smyrna Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Life's Battles

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 27, 2005

How God wants us to respond when facing problems.

Life has it’s barren places. For the children of Israel, life in the wilderness proved to be theirs. They must pass a crucial test of their trust in God before they could inherit The Promised Land. Being delivered from bondage is only the beginning of the journey God intends each of us to take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist