Sermons on Confidence: showing 46-60 of 143

Protecting Yourself From Harmful Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The people we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on our lives.

The people we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on our lives. While positive relationships can uplift and inspire us, evil influences can lead us down a path of destruction. In this article, we'll explore the dangers of evil influences and guide how to protect yourself from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25, Matthew 22:37-40

They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024

He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Acts 12:1-11, Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Pentecost Effect: Keeping Focused On The Mission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2024

These Spirit filled leaders were able to keep the church focused, united and on mission. The people came together to address the conflict which resulted in more cooperation and additional church growth.

Sermon – Keeping Focused on The Mission Scripture Lesson- Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

How To Think About Satan

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 13, 2024

How much should we be concerned about the demonic realm? What should we do about our fears?

Sermon at Trinity by Pastor Pankow. 6.16.24 How to think about Satan? When you think back to a first date or the first time you met that special someone, you might tend to overthink the situation too much. Worry about what they thought, what you said, when you’re going to meet next . . . It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:6, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust Your Storm-Stilling Savior

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 24, 2024

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Whoever composed that word picture understood the ongoing tension that believers face between fear and faith.

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Whoever composed that word picture understood the ongoing tension that believers face between fear and faith. Fear knocks on the door of our hearts every day, doesn’t it? And it is true that when faith answers, fear cannot stick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transformative Power Of Faith And The Boundless Compassion Of Christ Mark 5:21-43 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 1, 2024

Mark 5:21-43 narrates two powerful miracles of Jesus: the healing of a woman with a bleeding disorder and the raising of Jairus’s daughter. Through these stories, we see the transformative power of faith and the boundless compassion of Christ.

The transformative power of faith and the boundless compassion of Christ Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 5:21-43. This passage narrates two powerful miracles of Jesus: the healing of a woman with a bleeding disorder and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 9:29, Isaiah 53:5, James 5:15, Mark 9:23, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personalized Prayer For God's Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 23, 2024

This is a Personalized Prayer for God's Protection and you can recite as many times as you want.

I lift my eyes to the hills, for my help comes from You, Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are my Rock, my Refuge, my Protector. You who keep me will not slumber, nor will You allow my foot to be moved. I enter Your presence with gratitude and reverence, honoring Your mighty name. I thank You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Isaiah 59:19

Sermon # 4 - The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 31, 2024

Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God and revealed the deep truths about the same. As we allow God’s Kingdom to rule and reign within us, we will see tremendous growth and transformation in our lives.

We read in Mark 4:30, "What shall we say the Kingdom of God is like?" asked Jesus. "What parable shall we use to explain it? (GNB) In this series of messages, we are studying in detail some of the questions that Jesus asked. While Jesus lived here on earth, though He is omniscient, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30, Mark 1:15, Zechariah 2:8, Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 13:10, Matthew 13:13, Mark 4:31-32, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 119:11, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Found In Him

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 26, 2024

A righteousness that comes from a relationship with Christ

Found in Him Philippians 3:9-11 Good morning. When the Apostle Paul was in Athens and was reasoning with the Greek Philosophers, he told them about the Lord, who was an unknown God to them. Acts 17:27 so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assessing Value

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Message on giving. Jesus on assessing value in the gift of the widow

Background to passage: This is the last event of Jesus’s public ministry that he includes in his gospel. A familiar account of Jesus watching the offering bins and teaching a lesson about giving. The account teaches just a couple of things, and I am going to throw in a few more. Now, I never (or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Battle Fatigue

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 3, 2024

Ministry can often be discouraging. The battle may be against opposition or indifference. We can learn from Elijah about battle fatigue.

OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4, Job 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having Faith When Times Are Hard

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024

So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives?

Off and on in the past couple of months, we have been talking about faith and how it plays a part, a vital part in our spiritual lives. So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives? Over the next 6 weeks or so I want to take ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, James 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Every Now And Then God Shows Up At Fire Side Chats

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 12, 2024

Like President Roosevelt helped America during rough times with the fire side chats, God help us every now and then by showing up. This sermon based on VBS Camp Firelight.

Psalm 56:3 Every Now and then God shows up 1. The beginning of the Fire Side Chats • The Fire Side chats were a series of radio addresses delivered by U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1944. • President Roosevelt began to talk to Americans via Radio • He talked about the place of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Methodist

Perfect Peace In A Troubled World Isaiah 26:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024

Isaiah 26:3 is a verse that offers us hope, assurance, and a pathway to peace amidst the chaos of our daily lives.

Introduction Today, we delve into a profound promise found in Isaiah 26:3, a verse that offers us hope, assurance, and a pathway to peace amidst the chaos of our daily lives. The verse reads: Isaiah 26:3 (NLT): "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Confession

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 2, 2024

True confession occurs only when the heart is broken and contrite.

TRUE CONFESSION INTRODUCTION A. The Scriptures exhort us to confess Christ as the Son of God and confess our sins. B. The word “confess” comes from the Greek word “homologeo.” (homo—same; logeo—speak: literally “say the same thing”). To confess is to acknowledge someone or something as true. C. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ