Sermons on Facing Trials Boldly:

Seeking God’s Face

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

When You Face Tremendous Obstacles

Contributed by David Cook on Jul 12, 2010

When you face tremendous obstacles God is ready to lead you through!

Intro: What tremendous obstacle are you facing this morning? Ex. My best friends son had cancerShare telephone call from Wayne Patton about Luke having cancer; We broke down in prayer over the phone. Praise the Lord, Luke Patton is cancer free today! You are going to face tremendous obstacles in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Issue Facing Our Nation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 4, 2010

A short talk on priorities. What are we investing in? What is the biggest issue facing the UK?

I heard on the news this morning that the Pensions Black Hole for the top 100 companies in the UK has shrunk to half of what it was a year ago. Good news it seems. The Deficit is now ‘only’ £51 Billion! The companies concerned have contributed £17.5 Billion in the last year and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009

A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Biggest Problem Every Church Faces

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

What’s your church’s biggest problem? Can you name it? Paul names it in Philippians 2:19-23

It was an eye opening experience. I was in the 9th grade in high school and I was playing on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. My best friend in my 9th grade class was a guy named Matt. Matt had an older brother named Nathan who was in the 11th grade. Before their seasons starts, every sports ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Facing A Broken Economy

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

We have all been through downturns before but this one is different. It has multiple, complex causes. It is global in nature and no one knows how long it will last or if the bailouts will work. What can we learn in a downturn? Based on a Bill Hybels ser

Lessons from Facing a Broken Economy Romans 8:28-39 Bill Hybels tells the story of finishing a meeting at his church and bumping into a woman who asked about their PADS Ministry which hosts people one night a week who need a place to sleep. They have between 30 and 50 people who show up. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Glory Of God In The Face Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 1, 2010

The best place to see the glory of God is in the face of Jesus Christ! But how did Jesus reveal the glory of God? This morning we will explore 4 ways.

The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ Hebrews 1:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - January 31, 2010 Series: Exploring the Glory of God in 2010 *This month we have been exploring the glory of God. God’s glory is so important to Him that He speaks about it some 300 times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Face Trouble?

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2012

Is there any good news for those who suffer? In times when trouble strikes, we need to take an inventory to see if there is any good news that can cheer us up and help us to bear the burden of pain. Trouble and suffering are facts of life that all of us

Title: How do you face trouble? Text: Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 2, 2009

How to respond when storms come in our way? Why do we go through storms in life? A Biblical perspective to face our day to day problems and challenges.

Message: Facing Life’s Storms Series – Miracles of Jesus Scripture: Mark 4: 35-41 Introduction: Have you experienced storms in your life? Times when things just did not make sense. Times when our problems seemed big and faith seemed so small. Times when we feel scared that we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing The New Year In A New Way Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

God promises to do a new thing within us. Here are four new things we can look forward to in the new year

TEXT: ACTS 16:1-15 TITLE: “FACING THE NEW YEAR IN A NEW WAY” (updated for 2008) OPEN: A. It’s almost February. Why are talking about the New Year? --Isn’t the newness of the new year kind of wearing off? 1. I’ve found that talking about the new year ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008

Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Consequences Of Mistakes: Thrashing Threshing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2007

All have sinned; that holds back from being what we could be. Admit that sin is real; acknowledge responsbility for its consequences; see that always there is a price to be paid for sin, but Jesus paid it all. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

The longer we live, the more we have to be thankful for. Isn’t that true? The longer we live, the more blessings we receive, and therefore the more we have to be thankful for. If you are thirty years old, you can count your blessings, name them one by one. If you are fifty years old, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Hides His Face

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

THE FACE OF GOD TOWARDS YOU DETERMINES YOUR BRIGHTNESS AND JOY

WHEN GOD HIDES HIS FACE MAIN TEXT: JOB 34:29 “When He giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hideth His face, who then can behold Him? Whether it be done against a nation or against a man only”. PROVERBS 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Favor To Face Life's Pressures Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 11, 2015

What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Find out in this sermon from the book of Daniel.

Intro: What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Everything that we see in the book of Daniel is Daniel trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Being carried off to captivity 900 miles from where he was born and raised. Placed in a foreign country and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Denomination: Baptist