Sermons on Building Confidence:

Spiritual Friendships Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 2, 2009

Spiritual body building to be able to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" included building relationships in Christ with that end in mind.

Take a piece of “notes” paper from the pew in front of you. Write your answer to this question: What would you say are the three most important qualities of a good friend? Go ahead, write what you think are the three most important qualities of a good friend. We will be looking at this toward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Study Your Bible & Inductive Bible Study Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

Every person builds a foundation and every person experiences storms. Discover how to build on the right foundation with the Inductive Bible Study Method and prepare yourself for the storms of life.

Now, guys - I think one of the great things that men want to understand but don't know how to do is how to read their Bible effectively so that they can pull principles from it that they use in everyday life. I know this to be true because this is one of my great challenges, as I begin my journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God asks Noah to build the ark. What is he asking us to do?

Tonight we are going to start looking at men and women in the Bible who were commended for their faith. The last two weeks we have thought about what faith is but I think it is helpful to talk about people who lived out their faith. So to start off, I want to have Brian come up and lead us in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways: Look Backward ... And Forward (Sermon 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 5, 2014

Looking backward is a catalyst to look forward and provides confidence that what God began in the past he is still doing today.

Consider Your Ways: A Call to Holiness “Look Backward… and Forward” Haggai 2:1-17 Big Idea: Looking backward is a catalyst to look forward and provides confidence that what God began in the past he is still doing today. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 133 • Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:2-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear Not

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Apr 14, 2008

Fear is an obstacle that we all must overcome by building and standing on our faith.

“FEAR NOT” Matthew 14: 26 & 27 INTRODUCTION: Fear is an obstacle that we all must overcome by building and standing on our faith. The man who fears lacks a strong faith. He who strengthens his faith weakens his fears. I. What is Fear? A. Healthy B. Harmful II. What Do We Fear? A. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26-27, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Means Living Love Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Loving with action and not just words can and will build fellowship with other people as well as with God.

All human beings like to feel as though they belong or fit in with others. Being different can be difficult and we may even find ourselves exiled or outcast from the group we thought we associated with so easily. The world around us today is all about going with the flow. Actually, it pushes more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must I Do: Appear Before The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 8, 2013

By realizing that we live in a tent, the Spirit of God lives in us, and that we will live with God, we can face the judgment with confidence.

WHAT MUST I DO? WE MUST APPEAR AT THE JUDGMENT 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 Big Idea: By realizing that we live in a tent, the Spirit of God lives in us, and that we will live with God, we can face the judgment with confidence. SERIES INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Navigating Through The Sea Of Hardship

Contributed by David Darst on Feb 22, 2021

This is a expositional sermon series through the 27th Chapter of Acts. The Unusual account of The Apostle Paul's journey to Rome, and the practical applications of how it can help assist believers navigate through the storms of life.

How to Navigate through the SHIP….in the Seas of HardSHIP. In the Storm, you must stay with the Ship to Survive! Acts 27:9-44 I find it extremely interesting why Luke dedicates an entire chapter to Paul’s experience of this voyage on his way to Rome. I think it holds substantial spiritual and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians, Defend Your Worldview

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001

Christianity offers what people long for, so Christians can confidently project and defend their worldview!

Christian, Defend your Worldview! February 3, 2001 Why does it seem that Christians are always having to defend themselves, in our society and always having to answer for being Christians? Why is there so much focus on people who are Christians and on making Christian people defend who they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stronghold Of My Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 10, 2001

Looking at David’s example - his confidence in the midst of hardship is not the result of the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.

David was able to say "I will be confident" (v.3) even in the midst of hardship and trouble. We can make 3 observations form these 3 verses: (1)His confidence is not the result of the ABSENCE of problems. It is very clear that David encountered many problems and difficulties. He mentioned evil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

View From A Lifeboat

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 21, 2003

Highly evangelical Easter Sermon based on our confident hope in a future resurrection with heavy lifeboat illustration.

Intro: For those of you who don’t normally attend church with us, I usually don’t dress this way for Sunday Morning Services. I get all dressed up twice a year for Sunday morning services, Easter and Christmas. Speaking of dressing up I spoke with a guy the other day who said he’s not dressing up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Of The Lonely

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

The great dilemma of loneliness. This sermon gives some consolation and gives us confidence of God’s nearness.

Psalm 68:6 -- “God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” Psalm 68:6 (From Moffatt’s Translation) -- “The God who brings the lonely home. . .” l. THE LORD OF THE LONELY -Every man has at some point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer 102 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

This prayer is an expression of dependence upon God and confidence in His character. Jesus teaching concerning prayer is discussed.

Prayer 102 Matthew 6:5-15 3-6-05 Intro Everything you and I need for a happy, fulfilling life is found in the Lord’s Prayer. We need relationship with God which is inherent in the beginning of the prayer, “Our Father”. We need God’s will to be done in our lives. And we are taught to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Come Near To God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 29, 2005

Pentecost 19(B) - Come near to God with humble repentance, trusting in divine justice, and with complete confidence.

COME NEAR TO GOD… James 4:7-17 - September 25, 2005 - Pentecost 19 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In our daily Christian living you and I would probably come to the same conclusion. There are times when you and I are not as near to God as we ought to be. This morning James ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

It's A Foregone Conclusion Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 18, 2005

No matter how dismal the situation appears, we have the confidence that with the Lord it is a foregone conclusion, that WE WIN!

IT’S A FOREGONE CONCLUSION As I am writing this message it is already Thursday, and I have been so involved with trying to get an outline together for an outside project, that I have not yet written the Bulletin for this week. This means that those of you who are receiving this by mail are likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: *other