Sermons on Charles Blondin:

Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revival (Section 5) Hindrances To Revivals (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

It has always been the case, whenever any of the servants of God do anything in His cause, and there appears to be a probability that they will succeed, that Satan by his agents regularly attempts to divert their minds and nullify their labors.

Revival (Section 5) HINDRANCES TO REVIVALS (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Nehemiah 6: 3 I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Nehemiah had journeyed from Babylon to rebuild the temple wall. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival (Section 6) Prevailing Prayer (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Revival (Section 6) PREVAILING PRAYER (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Introduction: James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. There are two kinds of means requisite to promote a revival: the one to influence men, the other to influence God. The truth is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving God Takes Trust

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 12, 2021

Sometimes what God permits us to lose or endure, points us to the truth that He is all we really need. It's a matter of learning to trust God in the good and in the bad. It's a matter of trusting God and not trusting the things that He provides.

Do you trust God? I mean do you really trust God? Back in 1859 there was a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. He amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. The cable sagged about 60 ft in the middle and formed a sharp slope and the drop below him was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

In View Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Mar 19, 2021

Everybody is somebody in the Body of Christ. While no one can do everything, everyone can do something.

In View of God’s Mercy On June 30, 1859, one of the greatest tightrope walkers in history, Charles Blondin, became the first man in history to walk a rope over Niagara Falls. Approximately 25,000 people watched him walk a 1,000-foot line suspended above the raging falls without any safety nets. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith That Works

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018

Dynamic Faith Works

“Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 (ESV) Good Morning brothers and sisters! What a joy to worship the Lord together as a body of Christ! Thank you worship team for leading us into the time of worship. As we come to study His word, let us commit this time to the Lord in prayer, shall ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Transforms Who We Are Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 12, 2025

Faith is not about having the right answers or a spotless record—it is about seeking God, surrendering to His work in us, and walking faithfully each day. Transformation is not instant, but it is inevitable when Christ truly lives in us.

### **INTRODUCTION: A Faith That Shapes Us Deeply** Video Ill.: Sermon bumper 3 ****Mother’s Day Moment (Briefly Acknowledged)** Today is a special day in our country, where we pause to honor and appreciate the women in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers—whose faith has shaped us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Trust God?

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Aug 8, 2017

Trusting God's Direction Without Question

Do You Trust God? Exodus 3:10-11 (NIV) “So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” For the time that I’ve been allotted this morning, I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2014

More of an exhortation type proclamation on who Jesus is. The better we understand Him, the more we will be able to trust Him, and the more we will be able to surrender to Him.

As Christians, we are always energized when we see others coming to Christ and surrendering their own wills over to His will for them. But as glorious of a thing as that is, it is also the main reason why more people do not come to Christ: Because they would have to surrender their own wills to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Believe Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

At times in life, we need to stop or at least pause and get back to the basics.This sermon series focuses on the “Basics of the Christian Life, Believe, Belong, Abide, and Bear Fruit.“ Today we will begin by focusing on the role of belief in our Christian lives.

At times in life we need to stop or at least pause. Maybe life has become too hurried, busy or stressful. Maybe we have over-committed or made things more complicated than they have to be. Maybe it is the virus, the snowstorm, or balancing work and home. It just becomes too much. This can also ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47, John 3:16, Matthew 16:15-17

Thomas: Fiducial Follower Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 28, 2025

The term “fiducial” comes from the Latin fiducia, meaning trust or confidence. It is all about faithful faith. Consistent faithfulness. A "fiducial follower" is someone, like Thomas, who trusts in God’s promises. They have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

THOMAS: FIDUCIAL FOLLOWER JOHN 14:1-7 #ApostleThomas INTRODUCTION… Famous Thomas-es I don’t know if you realize it or not, but if you name your kid Thomas, there is a better than average chance he or she will become famous. There are lots of famous Thomas-es out there! Not only can you be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daring To Trust Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

TRUST means to Turn everything over to Jesus, Rest in His love, Use your life to serve others, Stand for what is right and Trust what God tells you

DARING TO TRUST In 1855, an acrobat & tightrope walker named Charles Blondin claimed that he could walk from one side of Niagara Falls to the other on a rope. Some people thought it was impossible. Without a net, the crossing would be treacherous at best. Crowds came and paid to watch him ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Revival (Section 2) Revival In A Bone Yard (From Charles Finney Revival Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

Some revivals start at the bare bones.

Revival (Section 2)– Revival In A Bone Yard I. REVIVAL IN A BONE YARD Ezekiel Chapter 37 A. Again, Revival Begins with the Bare Bones B. God Works through Men C. Prophets are: 1. Lone men: they walk alone, pray alone, and God makes them alone. 2. Spirit-led --- Ezekiel 37:1 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-10, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival (Section 3) What A Revival Of Religion Is (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

Religion is the work of man. It is something for man to do. It consists in obeying God.

Revival (Section 3) WHAT A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Theme Scripture Habakkuk 3:1 -2 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. 2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2, Acts 8:5-17, 2 Corinthians 9:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival (Section 4) When A Revival Is To Be Expected (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of religion, then a revival is needed.

Revival (Section 4) WHEN A REVIVAL IS TO BE EXPECTED (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Psalms 85:6 Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? I. WHEN A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS NEEDED A. When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:14, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal