Sermons on Confident:

Healing Old Wounds

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Someone once said that "Time heals all wounds." If I were to look back at all the physical battle scars I've managed to get over the years, and how they've become little more than memories, I might be inclined to think that statement is true.

HEALING OLD WOUNDS JOHN 5:1 9 One of the things our children did quite frequently when they were younger was come running to Laura or I saying Boo Boo...wanting us to kiss it and make it better. Most of the time it is so minor that he often forgets exactly where the boo boo is by the time he gets ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Tomorrow Can Be A Good Day

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2010

How to Live in a Better Day: ◆ Look to a Better Day ◆ Start Each Day with God's Perspective ◆ Don't Live in the Past ◆ Get Rid of Bitterness

❶ Last Week Had Bad Days • Health care summit gets & political divisions • SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale • Chile’s 8.8 earthquake: death toll passes 200 • Hawaii issues tsunami alert with 3 to 8 feet waves, evacuating up to 100,000 residents and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: A Name You Can Trust

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 1, 2012

What does it mean that Jesus' name is above all other names?

Living expenses will probably go up this year say the experts. How will you stay within your monthly budget? One way is to stop buying brand name items. For example why pay top dollar for the four-ply, hand-stitched toilet paper when you can make do with the no-name stuff? Actually, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Ammunition

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 5, 2014

When we pray, we are tapping into divine power and there is nothing to fear.

During Desert Storm, I received letters from friends and family assuring me of their prayers. I knew we had sufficient air cover—every night I could see our planes headed north to inflict serious damage upon the Iraqi Republican Guard. But my confidence was in knowing that we also had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Give Me That Mountain

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2013

Caleb was promised a mountain and at 85 he got his mountain. He said, "Give me this mountain", don't let Satan take your mountain.

Joshua 14: 1-15 1. Caleb was Promised a mountain Moses had promised him. • Numbers 14:24But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it. 2. Caleb had gained quite a few years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Ministry That's Youthful

Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 29, 2011

Edification and Encouragement

"A Ministry That's Youthful” 1Tm.4:12-16 Represent the Will of God v.12… “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 4:12. At first Paul’s instruction that Timothy should not let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 12, 2014

Part 1 focuses on how our knowing that God has forgiven us of sins we have repented from enables us to have confidence that He hears us when we are crying out to Him, especially when we're between the Rock and Hard Place.

The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 1 You Are Forgiven Scriptures: Psalms 103:10-11; Jeremiah 31:34; Romans 8:31-39; I John 4:8, 16-18 Introduction: First and foremost I want to thank Cynthia and Anthony for covering for me during my sabbatical. The last two months have allowed me to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Know More Of You Lord! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 4, 2013

After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” If you visit some of the metropolitan cities in India, you would see plethora of prayer conferences, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Can't Kill The Sparrow's Soul

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 3, 2009

Proposition: God cares deeply for you and the life to which he has called you, therefore you can be confident that you are in God’s will regardless of the situation being faithful has caused you to be in.

Placing the passage in context: Jesus has given his twelve disciples authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every sickness and disease. As he sends them out into their first experience as evangelists, he gives them very specific instructions: 1. They are to proclaim “the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Pastor's Shoes

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009

helps for a church member for his or her pastor

WALKING IN THE PASTOR’S SHOES: II TIMOTHY 4:2 AS I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THE JOB OF EVANGELSIT THAT GOD HAS CALLED ME INTO. EVANGELIST THEY ARE A GIFT TO THE CHURCH! THEY ARE TO BE A SOULWINNERS & TEACH THE CHURCH TO BE SOULWINNERS! WE ARE TO PREACH AGAINST SIN! MAKE THE DEVIL MAD & THUS GET HIM TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Word For Desperate Times Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 12, 2009

What we are seeing today is what is often described in Scripture as, “For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution…” (Isaiah 34:8) What the world needs to see is a Body of Christ which is able to get “revelation” from God in desperate times-

I am going to read to you from 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Title: A Word for Desperate Times Theme: Hearing from God In Bad Times Topic: A New Years Message Listen as I read 1 Samuel 30:1- 6, “David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Verifier Approach

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2008

The four words that verifies our faith. 1. Written 2. Believe 3. Christ 4. Life

-Qopchedy qokedydy qokololy qokeedy qokedy shedy. [NOTE: For this to make sense to the congregation, you will need to project these words on a scene, or have them printed as part of the worship bulletin.] Try saying that! The best cryptologists in the world have been unable to decode the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 27, 2008

The stock market is in chaos, the cost of living has increased greatly. 401K s have taken a big hit and many have lost a great portion of their retirement. The future seems very insecure, and in the midst of all of this, men’s hearts are failing them for

I have felt compelled in my spirit to share about the things going on. There is much happening in the worlds financial systems and in our own country right now. We are having to bail out Fannie and Freddie. The stock market is in chaos, the cost of oil and food have fluctuated all over the place. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008

Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"A Better Understanding" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ