In Sermon Illustrations: "True Faith Trust God"

Ruthless Trust  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 29, 2002

RUTHLESS TRUST During times of transition, what we most need to practice is "ruthless trust." Brennan Manning has written a brilliant book by that title and tells the story of John Kavanaugh who went to work for three months at "the House of the Dying" in Calcutta. He went not only to give help, ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith, Faith General, Abortion

Tears And Trust

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 23, 2011

TEARS AND TRUST Years ago, when my nephew Josh was about 9 years old we were out in the yard playing tag. He had tagged me and was running for all he was worth to get away from me. He was laughing and laughing as he looked back at me chasing him. Then he turned around and ran into a tree. It ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Tags: Faith, Trust

Faith In Action

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 13, 2019

Here is one of othe greatest illustrations of how faith in action brings the favor of God. George Muller of Bristol exemplified the nitty-gritty of a life of faith. After being a wild youth, he was converted in his early twenties. He obeyed God’s call by living a life of faith and obedience. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Tags: Faith, Trusting God, Hebrews 11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust Is A Learned Behavior  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

TRUST IS A LEARNED BEHAVIOR. Susie is one of the most trustworthy people I know; I trust her with my life. Imagine she is in a long line at the bank. The individual behind her is holding $1,000 cash with a completed deposit ticket. This person is obviously anxious and in a hurry, so Susie ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, Isaiah 32:17

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Is Not Belief Without Proof, But Trust ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on May 3, 2001

Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservations. ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is Not Belief Without Proof, But Trust ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Government Is A Trust, And The Officers Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees; and both the trust and the trustees are ...read more

Tags: Faith

The True Leader Inspires In Others Self Trust, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The true leader inspires in others self trust, guiding their eyes ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

God's Faithfulness  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 12, 2004

God’s Faithfulness: He never falls asleep on watch. I served in the US Army during Vietnam. I have to admit that even in the midst of a war zone, when it was my turn to stand guard duty there were times when my eyes were so heavy I was tempted to take a quick nap. God is not like ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: United Methodist

Trust

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 3, 2018

Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding for support. 6 In all your habits acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight 7 Don’t look at yourself as wise—fear God and leave evil 8 It will bring health to umbilical cord and refreshment ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Tags: Not Relying On Self, Belief, Trust, Relying On God

Denomination: *other

Poem: If We Trust  PRO

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

Consider this poem entitled “If We Trust”: When the frosts are in the valley, And the mountain tops are grey, And the choicest buds are blighted, And the blossoms die away, A loving Father whispers, “This cometh from My hand, Blessed are ye if ye trust, Where ye cannot understand!” If, after ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust/Security:  PRO

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 15, 2006

TRUST/SECURITY: Always trust an unknown future to a known ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience

Denomination: *other

Trust In Yourself And You Are Doomed To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Trust in yourself and you are doomed to disappointment; trust in your friends and they will die and leave you; trust in money and you may have it taken from you; trust in reputation and some slanderous tongue may blast ...read more

Tags: Faith

True Faith - An Outline Of The Book Of James

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 21, 2023

A good outline of the Book of James and what true faith produces in our lives: 1. True faith responds with practical godliness under testing (Jas 1:2-27). A. True faith responds with joy when it faces testing (Jas 1:2, 3, 4). B. True faith seeks God for wisdom in times of testing (Jas 1:5, 6, 7, ...read more

Tags: Problems, Tribulations, Trials, Tests, Suffering, Faith, Difficulties, Works  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is Not Proven True By Answered Prayer But ...

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2012

Faith is not proven true by answered prayer but by unanswered prayer that does not make us waver ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: *other

God Is God. Because He Is God, He Is Worthy Of My ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008

God is God. Because He is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will, a will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what He is up to. -Elisabeth Elliot Source: ...read more

Tags: Trust

Holman Defines Faith: Trusting Commitment Of One ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

Holman defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of Christianity. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holman Bible Dictionary Defines Faith: Trusting ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 11, 2007

Holman Bible Dictionary defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. Holman Defines Faith: Trusting Commitment Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2004

a. Holman defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of Christianity. One may be called a Christian only if one has faith. i. Holman adds: Our English word “faith” comes from the Latin fides, as developed through the ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Honors God And God Honors Faith! A Story ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

Faith honors God and God honors faith! A story from the life of missionaries Robert and Mary Moffat illustrates this truth. For 10 years this couple labored faithfully in Bechuanaland (now called Botswana) without one ray of encouragement to brighten their way. They could not report a single ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith, Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational