Sermons on Facing Yourself:

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

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007

By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:14-51

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Face Of Trouble

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Peter had received the call to go and visit a Gentile, so off he went. This doesn’t mean he didn’t have misgivings, but he went anyway. And so should we.

Passage: Acts 10:23b-48 Intro: “Chuck Yeager story” found on SermonCentral.com about Chuck Yeager, in a sermon on this passage by Brian Atwood. In it, Chuck Yeager discovers why a certain plane he was testing continued to crash after a certain manuever. A bolt that was designed to be placed head ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Attitudes Face…

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006

Ce sermon sur la montagne, car il fait contraste au jour ou Moïse a reçu les 10 commandements de la Loi, et ce que Jésus ici propose, les béatitudes, ravissements, exaltations, extases, qu’ils nous proposent de vivre, Heureux serez vous quand, bénis serez

ATTITUDES FACE… Mat 5/1 à 12. Ce sermon sur la montagne, car il fait contraste au jour ou Moïse a reçu les 10 commandements de la Loi, et ce que Jésus ici propose, les béatitudes, ravissements, exaltations, extases, qu’ils nous proposent de vivre, Heureux serez vous quand, bénis serez vous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Impossibilities

Contributed by Deborah Baird on Jul 21, 2006

HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU HAD NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN AND YOU WERE UNCERTAIN HOW TO GET THROUGH WHAT SEEMED AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION IN YOUR LIFE?

FACING IMPOSSIBILITIES Impossible--- A word most of us greatly dislike to hear concerning our lives. A word that to the average person carries with it a sign of resignation. When we are faced with impossibility; words begin forming in our minds such as give up, fear, loss, abandon, hopeless, no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Apostolic

Facing Death

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 4, 2004

Even in the face of death believers in Jesus Christ can experience God’s presence, know God’s power to fulfill God’s purpose, and rest in God’s promises.

FACING DEATH 2 Timothy 4:17-18 Who said, living for Jesus is easy? The fact is, it may cost you your very life. Paul was in prison for preaching the gospel of Christ. Can’t you detect a note of sadness in these words? A note of sorrow? Paul was feeling all alone. Some of you may be going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Enemies Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004

The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Future

Contributed by Joe Durai on Aug 18, 2004

How do I face the many crossroads that will come up in an uncertain future?

FACING THE FUTURE Let us reflect and absorb the Bible’s perspective of facing the future. A popular saying is Religion is man’s attempt to reach God but Jesus is God’s attempt to reach man. We all come to crossroads at several junctures in our lives and we wonder which is the path we should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Facing Temptation

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

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

The Face Of Sin

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

You want to see the face of sin? Look into a mirror and then look at the cross.

The Face of Sin 1 John 3:4-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2 Cor. 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005

We know the story of the crucifixion very well. Different look at the story from the faces of people from Jesus’ perspective.

Faces In The Crowd Matt 27:32-44 We are at an important juncture today. We are starting into the NEW TESTAMENT as we continue our survey of the Bible. I want us to look at a very familiar story found in all four of the gospels, the death of Jesus. However, I want to look at it from an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ