Sermons on Confident Hope:

Sisera And His Chariots

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013

There are those, even among God's people, who depend on their own strength for success. Sisera and is charioteers discover that even great military might is no match for almighty God. And it's no match for the rest of us, either.

Sisera and His Chariots Judges 4:1-4; 12-17 Sisera had it made, he must admit. He was general over the army of Jabin, king of Canaan. He had risen through the ranks and now he was General of the Army. And not just any army; he had 900 iron chariots at his disposal, far more than anyone else in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019

David expresses jubilant confidence in the Lord despite the host of enemies that threatened his life. His prayer began full of anxiety that the Lord would not forsake him and leave him. but he quickly moves to faith that God would be his present help in the time of need.

Sermon- Making the Best of a Bad Situation Psalms 3:1-8 Introduction: This Psalm of David was written when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he crossed the brook Kedron, and went with a few ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Effectively Waiting On The Lord Amid A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 24, 2021

Genesis chapter 18 teaches us how to effectively wait on the Lord. We all tend to struggle most when we are watching the clock and waiting for time to past. If you have ever gone on a road trip with Children, the one question asked again and again is, “Are we there yet?”

In Genesis 17-19, we have a revealing story of an interview between God and Abraham, His friend. Abraham proved to be a true Friend of God, while Lot proved to be a friend of the world. Not only is God Abraham’s friend, God is a friend of Sinners. After years of holding on to a promise from God, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-22, Hebrews 13:1-2, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Truth In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Johnny Parker on Nov 13, 2025

In life through troubles and trials, God always asks us the same question. Do you trust me?

As Christians we can identify with the following scriptures with ease: We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. John 9:31 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Faith: A Mysterious Confidence

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000

Topical message on how walking by faith makes us better.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 11:1. In 1993, I had surgery on my shoulder because it was so torn up inside that I couldn’t do push-ups without dislocating it. I remember going to the hospital and being laid out on the gurney and then someone put a mask over my face and told me to start counting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having Confidence Always

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Identity & Confidence In Christ

Contributed by Noah Kaye on May 4, 2005

A sermon that practically illustrates who we are in christ, why we are worth a great deal and how crazy the lord is about us.

Identity & Confidence in Christ Introduction: •I have noticed that there seems to be a trend in the mindset of many Christians that I think is degenerating our effectiveness. •This trend/tendency seems to be present in many Christians. •I am talking the fact that there are so many Christians that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Walking In The Confidence Of God Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 4, 2005

Those who walk in the confidence of God have the marks of contentment. They live a life without covetousness, they are satisfied with what they have, and they experience the constant companionship and care of Almighty God. There is that confidence that t

Title: Walking in the Confidence of God Introduction: Those who walk in the confidence of God have the marks of contentment. They live a life without covetousness, they are satisfied with what they have, and they experience the constant companionship and care of Almighty God. There is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Confident To Serve?

Contributed by Laura Martin on Jul 7, 2020

Luke 5:1-11 and Isaiah 6:1-8. What is the starting point for Christian service?

Today’s gospel reading is probably very familiar to you. If you attended Sunday school as a child, it is a Bible story that is popular to tell children. But familiarity can create blindness. In our familiarity with something, we can fail to see what is there. I enjoyed studying to prepare this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Humble Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 15, 2026

How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Isn’t the concept of being both humble and bold contradictory?

Humble Confidence in Prayer Gen 18:25-27; Luk 18:9-14; 1Joh 5:14-15 Introduction Good morning, church family! Let me ask you a question that might seem contradictory at first: How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Some of you might be thinking, "Pastor, those two things don't ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25-27, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014

Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Confidence In The Desert

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

For one and a half years, David went to live with the Philistines. It is during this time that we can learn valuable lessons about confidence in the desert. We can also gain understanding in the ways God deals with us and changes our hearts to bring us ba

Saul was jealous of David and all his successes, so he pursued him relentlessly for a long period of time. David had his chances to kill Saul and claim the throne that God had promised him, but he refused. He remained a faithful servant of God and waited upon the Lord to rescue him, except for a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Confidence I Have

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 23, 2007

One of the most important lessons in life, is to give glory where it is due

This confidence 2 Cor. 3:1-5 1Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 2Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Hold On To Your Confidence

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2013

This message is about holding on to our confidence in God and not ever casting it away.

Hold On To Your Confidence Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39; Mark 10:46-50 Introduction: Have you ever balled up a piece of paper and thrown it in the trash? Maybe you no longer needed it and you were finished with it. Maybe it was a situation where you were using the paper and you made a mistake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance Leads To Confidence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 17, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “Assurance Leads to Confidence” Scripture: I John 5:13-19 Type: series Where: GNBC 8-18-24 Intro: nearly 100 yrs ago, in LA, there was a person called the “Human Fly.” This man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible