Sermons on Building Trust:

Hope Throughout The Ages

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 5, 2024

Every person in Jesus’ family tree has a story and actually their story plays a part in the first Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, God incarnate.

Matthew 1:1 - 17 (NLT) This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 21, 2025

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God—it's what connects us to His promises and guides us through every aspect of life – the good and the bad. Today, we’ll explore the necessity of faith, the challenges it faces, and the incredible power faith holds to transform our lives.

Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the substance of our hope and the evidence of things we cannot see.” Introduction The Eagle and the Storm (Faith Strengthens Us) Eagles fly directly into storms, using the wind currents to lift them higher above the turbulence. Instead of avoiding challenges, they allow the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 4:3, James 1:3, Mark 9:24, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 17:20, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Breakdown Before The Breakthrough

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 1, 2025

We all have times that we feel broken and hopeless, but that doesn't mean it's the end... A breakthrough is coming and it's going to better greater than anything we can imagine. Trust God, He's not going to leave you in the breaking He's going to give you a breakthrough

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." There’s an old saying: “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” But when you’re in the darkness, it doesn’t feel like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, John 15:2, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Vs. Storms

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 16, 2024

Storms happen...........

February 17, 2024 I love a good thunderstorm. We don’t get really good thunderstorms here in California. Michigan, now, they have GOOD thunderstorms. Towering clouds, lightening, thunder, sheets of rain – the power of it is something to behold. Today we are going to talk about a very ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Freshness In God’s Presence

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 29, 2024

A visitation, encounter, or word from or about Jesus brings freshness in God’s presence. Freshness comes from the knowledge of or about Jesus, not from the works or gifts.

In revivals, people used to spend a lot of time in God’s presence. Holy spirit used to revive, restore, rebuild, and refresh souls. There isn’t any fatigue, sluggishness, etc. Whenever God’s presence used to come, there was a fresh awakening to see Jesus, know Jesus, love Jesus, adore Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Our God is an Awesome God

Psalm 118 Our God is an Awesome God 1. His Difference - The Revelation of His Goodness - 1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: The Resolution of His Goodness - because his mercy endureth for ever The Recognition of His Goodness - 2 Let Israel now say, 3 Let the house of Aaron ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

God's Word Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Word

Psalm 119:41-48 ? Vau - A Nail or A Hook 1. The Provision Of God's Word The Search - 41 Let thy mercies The Source - come also unto me, O Lord, The Sum - even thy salvation, The Secret - according to thy word. 2. The Protection Of God's Word For the Righteous - 42 So shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Holiness

Finding God In The Storm

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 22, 2024

This sermon explore how we can find God in the storm, not only in the times of blessings, but in the midst of life's turbulent moments.

Imagine being on a boat in the middle of the sea. You’ve set out with friends, eager to relax and unwind. The sky was clear when you began, and the water calm. But without warning, the wind picks up. The sky turns dark, and rain begins to pour. Waves crash against the boat, tossing it back and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying True In Disappointing Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 44 reminds us that God’s message is not just for the people of the past, but it holds meaning for us today as well. In times of disappointment, it teaches us how to stay grounded in our faith, no matter the circumstances.

Staying True in Disappointing Times! Psalm 44 Introduction: Psalm 44 = sang in the public worship of Jehovah-God – “to the chief musician.” “Sons of Korah” = “Maschil” = instruction – teach us. Remind = that God didn’t just have something to say then… has something to say to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Quieting A Noisy Soul Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Are you wound up with stress and anxiety? True rest is active—releasing the tension and anxiety that grip our hearts and minds. Psalm 37 offers the secret to a restful and peaceful life. David gives us four key action words to a pathway to true rest.

Quieting a Noisy Soul! Psalm 37 Introduction: Do you find it hard to rest? Are you wound so tight, filled with stress and anxiety… upset, unsettled at what is going on in the world around you… anxious about what is going to happen… noisy soul… just can’t seem to rest, to relax? Psalm 37 = is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Shall Live By Their Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 2, 2022

God gives an answer to struggle, sufferings, problems, and unfairness.

“The Just Live by Faith” Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1. The Prophet has some trouble understanding the reasoning Israel is suffering • Habakkuk says,2How long, O LORD, must I call for help? Why do you tolerate the wrong? Its so bad it seems Justice never prevails. • The situation for Israel is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

When?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2022

Don't worry about when Christ will return. Just keep busy.

When? – Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: I will whisper into the ear of one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” Raise your hand if you are even just a little curious about what I just whispered. If I told you that what I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through God's Eyes

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Speaking at the community service, Pastor John teaches on principles to help people have peace through these troubled times

Though God’s Eyes Community Service- Beef and Dairy Days August 22, 2021 Scripture: John 4 Introduction- Greeting Before we get to that central scripture, I’m going to do a A little set up Start with a question this morning- How many of you really hate watching the national news today? How many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harassed For Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: HARASSED FOR JESUS ILLUSTRATION: In His book, Lords of the Earth, Don Richardson, author of PEACE CHILD, tells the story of Stanley Dale, a MISSIONARY to the Yali Tribe deep in the Irian Jaya JUNGLE of Indonesia in 1968. The Yali, being HEADHUNTERS and CANNIBALS, were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Removes Our Fears

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

When anxiety comes into our life, fear can slow down our steps and cause us to seek complacency rather than stepping out in faith. Where do you go to have your fear alleviated?

Jesus Removes our Fears John 6:16-24 Matthew 14:25-33 Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor, and a young trainee were checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24, Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ