Sermons on Set Your Face:

Beyond The Sunday Face

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 15, 2002

There is such falseness in American churches today. Most relationships are merely a façade. In this “throw-away society” the Church lacks transparency, “realness”. As a result we have become oblivious to the needs of others.

Beyond the Sunday Face · Some will not like this sermon today. · Some will you be mad at me for preaching this. · The Holy Spirit is going to challenge everyone of us. · There is such falseness in American churches today. · Most relationships are merely a façade. · In this “throw-away society” the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Hebrews 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As Though You Were Special

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

Three guidelines for living a holy life, a life that is special to God.

Living As Though You Were Special 1 John 1:5-2:6 The tall order for living a Christian life is established in two short verses by Peter: But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ’Be holy, because I am holy’ (1 Peter 1:15-16). We are called to be holy. We ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2010

We must a strong faith in order to take on the giants of life.

INTRODUCTION • VEGGIE TALES VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I do not think it happened quite like that.  • We have a lot of things that happen in life that can put a lot of pressure on us. Each and every day we can be faced with gigantic problems, conflict, stress, failure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Storms In Life

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 17, 2022

Every person, new believers, mature believers, and unbelievers experience the storms of life. This sermon ponders how we might face the storms that each of us face.

FACING THE STORMS IN LIFE Mk 4:35-41 , Mt 14:22-33 As I watched on TV as Hurricane Ian crashed into Florida and South Carolina, it reminded me how powerful and fearful that storms can be. I noticed afterwards that it hit all kinds of buildings and people of all walks of life. Some were prepared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: 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 PANIC) A. (:1) The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Storm Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Something we tell our children during fearful times is, “Do not be afraid!”

It is easy to speak these words but it is not always easy not to be afraid. Illus: Have you heard about the man who owned a parrot that swore like a sailor? This parrot was so terrible, it could swear for five minutes straight without repeating itself. One day the man finally got tired of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

The Christian life involves trials, but steadfast endurance through persecution leads to spiritual maturity and eternal reward.

PERSEVERANCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 14:19-22 Key Verse: “We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:22) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; 2 Timothy 3:12; John 16:33; Romans 8:35-39; James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: The path of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021

3 principles from 2 Corinthians 5 will help us to face death with confidence (Material adapted from Bob Russel''s book, Take Comfort, from chapter of same title)

HoHum: The Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has an exhibit of unique epitaphs. Give a few. Near Uniontown, Pennsylvania there’s a gravestone that reads, “Here lies the body of Jonathan Blake. He stepped on the gas instead of the brake.” Boot Hill Cemetery in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Set Phasers To Grin And Bare It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 10, 2008

There will always be people who reject the Gospel. But we must never let the rejection from fulfilling the great commission!

Set Phasers to Grin and Bare It We are not a very forgiving people anymore. We don’t want to get mad. We want to get even. This past week on the news, I saw a video of a teen beating up another. They had lured the young woman by inviting her to a party. When she got arrived they proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Opposition - Together Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

We must face opposition in our lives in community.

Facing Opposition - Together Nehemiah 4 Against every effort on our part to get our lives together and recover from damage, hurt, and ruin, we will experience opposition from the enemy. – Ray Steadman 1 Peter 5:8 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Heavy Hearts Set Ablaze

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 20, 2007

Heavy hearts are set ablaze through Jesus’ presence and His revealed Word.

Heavy Hearts Set Ablaze By Greg Johnson May 20, 2007 Many today have heavy hearts. They are downtrodden and depressed with the hardships and anxieties of life. They are perplexed and confused as the try to cope and make sense of what is going on around them. Such were two followers of Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Set Time Has Come

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 30, 2022

Today we open the Word of God and take a look at the world tomorrow. God has a set time to deal with the nations of the world. And Israel is God's prophetic clock.

Today we open the Word of God and take a look at the world tomorrow. The world is fascinated about the future of planet earth. The rich and the powerful are digging underground cities, looking over their shoulders at the possibility of a nuclear mushroom cloud forming on the horizon. Will Russia ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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