Sermons on Childlike Trust:

God's Obedient Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2011

What do we do when the lights go out in our world? It’s simple: Don’t trust yourself; trust the Lord. Rely on His unfailing love. Rely on His unlimited power, and rely on His obedient Servant, Jesus Christ, who CHOSE to die for us.

Vance Havner was one of my favorite preachers when I was growing up, because had a wonderful, witty way of putting things that really made you think. He went home to be with the Lord quite a while ago, but I remember a story he told about two Indians who from a distance had been watching a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holy Ground

Contributed by Christopher Higgins on Jun 7, 2001

God desires that we remain open to His leading, trusting Him to provide the means and the power and the forgiveness to do His will for our lives.

HOLY GROUND Ex 3.1-10 A few weeks ago, in Griffith, a man found a little baby in a garbage dumpster. This isn’t the first time this has happened. It has occurred many times in Chicago and other places. Among all the feelings which flood our minds and hearts when we hear of such things, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Loss Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Jesus So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasure Is ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

The act of giving is an act of worship, tells me where my heart is, and tells me how much I trust God.

Burt Reynolds starred in an old film entitled The End. In the film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. But after going under he is looking at the surface from the underside and decides not to go through with it. As he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Heaven

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 1, 2001

Jesus has given us a wonderful promise that if we place our trust in Him that we will one day spend eternity in heaven.

The Promise of Heaven John 14:1-6 Introduction "One time it was my privilege to watch the ascent of a balloon. It was bound to the earth by many cords. As the process of filling it with gas began, it struggled to get free. The first line was cut, and immediately that side was lifted from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Is Constant Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2003

Part one in a series examining the different OT names of God which reveals reasons to trust in Him. "I am that I am."

Who is God? The God who is Constant. (“I am who I am”) Genesis 2:23- 3:14 “Trust in God because of His consistency toward us.” I. He is the God who always is. (Ex. 3:14) A. Why did God use this phrase? 1. “Yahweh” was His name and was well known. a. It was His personal name for His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement In Difficult Times

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 6, 2002

During times of difficulty, we find it hard to belive God. Trusting in God will bring peace to our heart and joy in our struggles.

HEBREWS 10:35,36: CAST NOT AWAY THEREFORE YOUR CONFIDENCE, WHICH HATH GREAT RECOMPENCE OF REWARD. FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE.(KJV) In an ever changing world, we need confidence. Confidence is the assurance in God’s word that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 5, 2003

To grow in our faith we must learn to trust in the promises of God. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We concentrate on outward works while ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

It is very easy for us to get in our own way when it comes to salvation. We must trust God completely to save us.

“Don’t Just Do Something…Stand There!” by Rick Labate Let’s play “What Am I?” · I am mentioned no less than 11 other times in the Bible. · I am an event so important that 5 other Biblical writers refer to me. · I happened when Moses raised his staff and stretched out his hands over the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-30

Denomination: Adventist

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 6, 2003

1. God is our Refuge 2. You can trust Him 3. He will NEVER Forsake those who seek Him

Title: Psalms Series "The Lord is Our Refuge" Text: Psalms 9 Specifically Psalm 9:9-10 1. The Lord is a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble v. 9 The Hebrew word translated as "refuge" means... a high cliff... a lofty place... a place that is inaccessible a high fort or fortress David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 4, 2001

Put your trust in a God who can make a way even when there seem to be no way. Obey Him and do as He says.

Have you ever been in a situation that is quite hopeless? This passage tells us of a woman in a very difficult situation, but God opened a way out for her. He did a miracle through a prophet. God had a plan even in a hopeless situation. God had a way even when there seem to be no way. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Jesus urges us to build our lives on the solid foundation of trust and faith in him - see story and picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA Every year thousands of tourists go to a city in Italy called Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. I went to see it some years ago but couldn’t get close because it was in a dangerous condition as it could topple over at any time. That’s why it’s a famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Rocking Your Boat?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003

A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Dismiss Doubt

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008

Doubt breeds doubt. Fear breeds fear. We must step into the realm of FAITH and dismiss our fears and doubts. Trust God!

DISMISS DOUBT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com It is not enough just to believe, we must learn to dismiss doubt! I DO THIS IN TWO PARTS. I. HOW YOU HANDLE ADVERSITY CAN BECOME A DEATH TRAP? OR ADVERSITY CAN BRING GREAT PROMOTION. HOW YOU HANDLE ADVERSITY IS UP TO YOU? Romans 8:28 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:48-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God