Sermons on Building Trust:

Preachers In Perdition

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 6, 2024

Many professed Christians will be turned away from Heaven because they have trusted an act rather than trusting the Son of God.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Barometer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

God uses money as an indication of trust in him.

A. Opening illustration: 2019 Church Giving Report. Compilation of various reports and statistical studies to trends in American church giving. In 1983 U.S. churchgoers donated $21.5 billion. But if churchgoers had donated 10% of income, they would have given $134 billion. 80% of the money given ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008

Trust is an essential element in any relationship, including our relationship with God. Here Jesus teaches his followers to trust God more.

Following Jesus through the Storm Jesus said that the single greatest command is to love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind—to have a genuine loving relationship with him. Most people, I think, would agree that trust is one of the central pillars supporting any loving relationship. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

Based off of the children tale of the three little pigs, with a twist. A comparison of building on the rock or sand.

“The Three Little Pigs” Matthew 7:24-29 In this great sermon our Lord preaches, we come to conclusion. Point 1- Vs13-14, the strait/narrow gate & path. Point 2- Vs15-20, warning about false prophets lurking outside this gate. Point 3-Vs21-23, our Lord is continuing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008

Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6 Lessons From Hitting Rock Bottom

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

We're all going to hit rock bottom, the challenge is to build up from there with Christ.

There are two powerful emotions that motivate people to make dramatic changes in their lives:inspiration and desperation. It is often the case; a person finds their greatest inspiration in the most desperate of situations. When a person hits rock bottom, and they reach the lowest point in their ...read more

Denomination: *other

Just Another Brick In The Wall Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Dec 21, 2003

Part One -All Christians as living stones are to work together to build God’s kingdom.

According to many historians, archaeologists, and others who study ancient cultures, the Incas had their great capitol in the mountains of Northern Peru thousands of years ago. Most intriguing of their architecture from the period are the great walls they built. The Incan walls of Northern Peru, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where To Go When You Hurt Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

A series of sermons that have been used along side our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Hebrews 11:6 “ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Did you read that story last week? Up in the North East with all the rain there was a portion of town was flooded, and a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Christ - Our Living Hope

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus promises hope if we put our faith and trust in Him.

Cornerstone Church November 12, 2006 “JESUS CHRIST – OUR LIVING HOPE!” “Too Blessed to be Distressed!” 1 Peter 1:3-9 DO ANY OF YOU EVER GET ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's Eating You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 21

Daniel 1: 1 – 21 What’s Eating You? 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 23, 2012

A sermon dealing with the spiritual artery of provision. We need God to meet not only our physical needs, but our spiritual needs as well.

Three contractors were on a tour of the White House. One is from Minnesota , another is from Tennessee , and the third is from Chicago. As they are walking through they notice a broken fence and ask if it would be possible to submit a bid to fix it. They are told of course. All three go with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Re-Engineering My Home

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 1, 2014

This month I want you to re-engineer your home. Find ways to improve your relationship with someone in your home. Make things happen. Re-design your thinking process

My Month of Re-engineering My Home Amos Dada PhD; P.Eng Welcome to this month, my month of re-engineering my home. What is engineering? Engineering (from Latin ingenium, meaning "cleverness" and ingeniare, meaning "to contrive, devise") is the application of scientific, economic, social, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying Foundations Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 24, 2022

Building this Temple foundation was the dawn of a new day. God’s house symbolized so much to them. There was a new vitality, a new hope and a spiritual renewal. The foundation of the Temple was laid.

When you visit a church building what strikes you most? Is it the majestic steeple pointing heavenward toward the God we worship? How about the mosaic of colors from a stained-glass window that portray the life of Christ? It could be you are most struck by the contrast of a solitary cross on a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Read The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

The Bible is not an ordinary book; it is God’s inspired Word to mankind. It is a spiritual compass, a manual for righteous living, and a powerful tool that shapes the lives of those who study and apply it.

WHY WE READ THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God