Sermons on Thou Didst Hide Thy Face:

The Shining Face Of God (Harvest Festival Service)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 2, 2016

The Shining Face of God (Harvest Festival Service) – Psalm 67 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In Gloucester, England, • There is an old-fashioned garden and orchard, • In one corner of which is a little tombstone. On it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Facing Life With God's Help

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 20, 2016

We know we can face the stress and anxiety and worry of this world with God’s help… We can place all of that in His hands… We don’t have to carry it around with us.

What causes you stress / anxiety? Spiders? Snakes? Earthquakes? Work? School / Homework / Tests? Darkness? Lightning? Typhoons? Threat of war? Driving in Taipei? Relationship/family problems? Illness? Public speaking? Moving? Finances / Money? Concerns about the future? All of us have times of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Face Trouble In This World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 22, 2022

We live in a world that is full of concerns and worries. And all the more so with a weakened economy, a weakened military and a question of leadership. These concerns put pressure on us.

Alba 5-4-14 8-21-2022 (Revised) HOW DO WE FACE TROUBLE IN THIS WORLD? John 16:32-33 How many of you have a pressure pot? Pressure cooking has been around for a long time. In our basement we have the pressure cooker that my mother used many times, mostly when she was canning something. It ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 20, 2024

Elijah, facing depression, is comforted by the Lord while on the run.

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs 1 Kings 19:1-18 Good morning, One day in a philosophy class, the professor decided to talk with his students about the emotional extremes people go through. The professor asked the class, “What’s the opposite of sadness?”, and one of the students answered, “Joy”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Face Of God: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2024

We all want to see the face of God. Someday we shall see Christ in all of His glory who is the face of God we shall see. In the meanwhile, the greater glimpses of the glory of God is only rarely revealed to certain selected persons such as Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration.

The Glorious Face of God 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Promises Of God When We Face Troubles. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 23, 2024

When problems arise and spiritual battles ensue, we need the constant reassurance of God's Word.

When problems arise and spiritual battles ensue, we need the constant reassurance of God's Word. It ignites the fire of our faith, kick-starts our hope, and solidifies our belief. Regardless of the size of the enemy or the challenges we face, we have a divine insurance policy in God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:7, Luke 10:19

Jesus Faced Judgment In Front Of Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 24, 2024

Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and died on the cross at Golgotha. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent yet he substituted the innocent man, Jesus, for the guilty robber and murderer, Barabbas.

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the suffering servant would suffer judgment. In the previous sermonm, we saw how Jesus was silent when confronted by Pontius Pilate at his illegal trial. I don’t want to repeat what has been said, but suffice it to say Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenges Moses Faced And His Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

Moses, one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, faced numerous challenges throughout his life.

Moses, one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, faced numerous challenges throughout his life. Despite his struggles, Moses maintained a deep relationship with God, which enabled him to overcome every obstacle. Challenges Moses Faced: Moses encountered several challenges, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11, Numbers 14:13-19

Uriah Had A Little Lamb Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 23, 2007

"Thou shalt not commit adultery". Sermon focusing on the adultery between David and Bathsheba.

Exodus 20:14 and 2 Samuel 11 & 12 INTRODUCTION Adultery is big business. There are websites organizing adultery. Let’s name them and shame them. ‘IllicitEncounters’, ‘meet2cheat’, ’klub46’. There are others. Adultery is widespread in public life. Think of the affairs Prince Charles and Princess ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Restoration

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Jul 31, 2014

The Bible tells us in Exodus 23: 26 that “There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

The question now is why do Christians miscarry their blessings, why are there so much barrenness in the Christendom? If your life is not in agreement with Exodus 23:26, it means that the devil has stolen the original purpose and has replaced it with his counterfeit which he has the right to take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Well Seasoned Sacrifice

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 23, 2001

Leviticus said: ...with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.

A Well Seasoned Sacrifice ------------------------------------------------ TEXT: Levi 2:13 And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:13, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Trouble is small when viewed by God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32, Nehemiah 13:14, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Baptist

(Psalm 35) O Lord, Fight Against Them That Fight Against Me Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2019

It is nothing new for righteous men, and the most righteous cause, to encounter enemies. This is a fruit of the old hostility in the seed of the serpent against the Seed of the woman.

October 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: O LORD, Fight Against Them That Fight Against Me. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-10 Part 2 verses 11-16 Part 3 verses 17-28 Psalm 35 (KJV) Part 1 (vs. 1-10) 1 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-28

Denomination: Baptist