Sermons on Confidence Builder:

"The Secret To Joshua's Success" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 6, 2016

Let me begin this morning by asking you a few questions-how big is your God? How big is your faith? How big is the biggest prayer you have ever prayed? These three questions are very tightly connected. The size of your God will determine the size of you

“The Secret to Joshua’s Success” Joshua 10:1-14 LB JB Phillips wrote a classic little book in 1952 titled your God is too small. The idea behind the book is very simple. All of us have created an image of God in our minds and that image is simply not adequate. It’s not big ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

There are absolutes in the Christian life. Many deal with doubt and fear, but it is possible to be certain of salvation and live abundantly in Christ.

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 1) # 18 1 John 5: 13-21 After several months of study we have come to the concluding passage of 1st John. We have been encouraged and greatly challenged in our personal walk with the Lord. John spoke much about our love for the Lord and for one another. There was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Power

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make.

WHERE IS YOUR POWER Ephesians 5:14-18 Acts 4:31 Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make. Consider what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015

On our journey through life nothing can compare with the impact made by our mothers. Their words, for good or for bad, are never fully forgotten, & the memory of their presence lasts a lifetime.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (UPDATED - 2025) GODLY MOTHERS TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:2-7; Proverbs 24:3-4, 31:10-29 A. Yes, today is a very special day! I know that for many, Mother's Day is difficult. For some it's because children ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Proverbs 31:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Word To Those At The Top And The Bottom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2014

This passage is a "sandwich," which leads to some significant parallels and contrasts.

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THIS PASSAGE: This story is a sandwich. - What does that mean? This is one of the multiple places in the Bible where a story is begun, then interrupted by another story, and then the first story is revisited and concluded. When that happens, there is always a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014

Once forgiven and assured that we are in Christ we can face the future with confidence, not because we have learned from our mistakes, but because we know we are getting nearer in time and spiritually, to God our Almighty and heavenly Father.

Text: Hebrews 12: 1-3 Sermon: Looking forward and to God So much then for looking back, and looking down; let us look forward, as Christians have been encouraged to do ever since the 1st century. According to the Bible, when we look forward there's good news and there’s bad news. The bad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Word That Makes Us Bolder In Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015

Jesus said that the Father is "pleased" to give us the Kingdom. That's significant in giving us confidence in His willingness to back us as we move forward for the Kingdom.

A QUESTION: Was the church a good plan? - We look around at the questionable things that sometimes happen in the name of the church and have to wonder, “Was this a good idea?” I know I’ve wondered. - Is God up there shaking His head at us? What is God’s view of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Very Expensive

Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Mar 8, 2015

Your value in the eyes of God is priceless...

“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve And to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 You are very Expensive The word expensive was first used in 1630s, "given to profuse expenditure,” meaning "costly”. This word is exactly one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things We Value In Ministry Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 28, 2016

Ministry work should be done by every Christian not just for pastors and church leaders. In this message, we will learn from the life of Deborah three things that can help us as we minister to God, to the Christians and to the unbelievers.

Many of us think of ministry as the work done by pastors, by missionaries, by Christian Conference speakers or evangelists. We rarely think that work done by bankers, by lawyers, by engineers or homemakers can also be considered as ministry. We have a wrong notion that only those who get their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

About My Assignment... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 24, 2014

How content are you with your God-given assignments in life?

“Soul Talk: About My Assignment…” Ps. 16 We’ve all receive assignments – perhaps from a teacher, a coach, a director, a boss, or a commanding officer. Even the government assigns us to certain categories and requirements. Some assignments we like and some we do not; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being In Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014

part one of the series living for Christ and what it means to be in Christ

Being in Christ Philippians 1:1-1:11 Introduction- Philippians 1:1-1:11 Today we start a series “Living for Christ” and taking it from the book of Philippians. Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Philippi a thank you letter for their support of the gospel of Christ and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Heard It Through The Grape Vine

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2019

You have a God Given inheritance, sometimes you have to remind both yourself and those around you, including the accuser...of that ALL IMPORTANT PROMISE AND TRUTH!

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Illus. By Sermon Central On a certain isolated Pacific island, when a young man proposed marriage, it was customary to announce it to the entire village. Then he and the whole community would go to the young woman’s home. Her father would come outside and then – ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11, Jeremiah 29:11-13, John 15:5-8, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A City On Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 29, 2016

This is part 2 of a series of sermons focusing on Nehemiah's prayer life as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Building a City on Prayer - Part 2 Hi Friends, in our last post we shared 4 prayer pointers from the life of Nehemiah (Please see link to part 1 on my Profile Page). They were, He prayed fervently He focused on the greatness of the One he was praying to He prayed for favor He prayed the promises ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Looking For A Sign” Part 3 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

Gideon gets alone to pray and seek the Lord about this situation he is in. He is a little overwhelmed with the enormity of things and a little underwhelmed with his own confidence.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Looking for a Sign” Part 3 of a Series Play this video at the end of the sermon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsOBaV_93yQ We have been doing this series on the Life and Times of Gideon and it’s a fantastic study. We have already covered a lot of his events: His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:32-44

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Giving Father

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 12, 2016

This sermon on prayer points to the character of God the Father as an encouragement to pray.

The Storyteller: The Parable of the Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 Before you read this sermon, allow me to make two points. First, not all parables are long like the story of the Prodigal Son; some are only a sentence or two. Second, I have long found prayer to be something of a mystery. To quote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist