Sermons about Confusion And Doubt

An Inquiring Mind Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,225 views

2nd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"AN INQUIRING MIND" MATTHEW 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spiderman has reached a crisis. It seems that his life is falling apart, nothing seems to be going right. He’s been fired from work, he’s failing at school and even struggling in his relationships. Worst of all, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon 10 - Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2025

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Questions and doubts can stand in the way of a person becoming a follower of Jesus. God is able and willing to work through us to help people get beyond their barriers to belief.

Introduction: A. Lewis Wallace lived from April 10, 1827 to February 15, 1905 and was an American lawyer, a Union general in the American Civil War, a governor of New Mexico Territory, a diplomat, an artist, and an author from Indiana. 1. Wallace’s journey of faith began with an indifference to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 13,050 views

As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Devil Poison Your Experience

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007

based on 16 ratings

| 9,358 views

Don’t all the Devil to poison the experience you have had with God, learn how to defeat him.

The devil tries to Poison your Experience Acts 28: 3 – 6 The Jews & heathen believed if a person was worthy of death a serpent would bite him. 5 (this is how Paul handled snakes) And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. 6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Of The Doubter

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

based on 98 ratings

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We know Thomas as "the Doubter," but he had great faith.

Introduction: When I watch movies, I find myself asking, "Is that a good guy or a bad guy?" You see, Hollywood generally portrays its characters as either good guys or bad guys, and you have to understand which character is which if you’re going to understand the story line. The good guys ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Three”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

based on 63 ratings

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No matter what the issues are that you see, your condition is still not your conclusion!

Introduction: Life can sometimes take us down some highways and byways that seems as though there is no hope or no tomorrow. We can even be in church looking for a break through and while we’re in church we feel good. We even believe that we can over-come the situation. And it even seems a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Reveals Our Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008

based on 3 ratings

| 3,428 views

Trials in our lives show us how much faith we have in the Lord.

1. Remember that Peter is writing this letter AS A PASTOR to those who were suffering greatly for their faith. • Scattered. Suffering. Confused. Perplexed. • They are going through some seriously tough times. • Nero is taking some & using them for his own sick entertainment. • Society at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous People In Wrong Places

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 1, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,557 views

GOD HAS GIVEN TO US EXAMPLE IN HIS WORD OF RIGHTOUS PEOPLE WHO MADE BAD CHOICES. THERE HAVE BEEN BETTER PEOPLE THAN YOU AND I THAT HAVE FALLEN.

Righteous People in Wrong Places 10/1/07 Rev. Scott Epperson (1Co 10:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. (1Co 10:6) Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. (1Co 10:7) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004

based on 61 ratings

| 35,361 views

Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through The Valley

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002

based on 209 ratings

| 21,254 views

Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

“ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Romans 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says No

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 8,766 views

It is hard to understand why God doesn’t answer our prayers as we would like. When God says no, He never says, "Because I said so!" ALSO USEFUL FOR FUNERAL SERVICE

Parents often have to tell their children, “no.” From time to time God tells His children no also. We have all experienced the confusion and disappointment that floods our hearts when God tells us no. + Isaiah 40:10-15 10See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-15, Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 18,166 views

Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Step By Step His Way

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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So often we believe we are on the right path, just when we think all is in line with God’s plan, we run into a road block.

Step by Step - His Way by Steve Keeler Scripture Jeremiah 29:11 If you’ve been to a bookstore in the past fifteen years you’ve noticed the “…for Dummies” series of books out there. There are “…for Dummies” books about almost everything: “Quilting for Dummies,” “Hang Gliding for Dummies,” “Nuclear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Spelunking

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 4,815 views

How Spiritual low points in our lives grow our faith.

When I went off to college in eastern Kentucky, I soon learned what the term “spelunking” meant. I discovered that a spelunker was a person who explored caves and under ground caverns. A popular past time was to go to Carter Caves State Park and to explore the caves there. Many students at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Idol Made Of?

Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 15, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 6,037 views

Waiting can be difficult in the best of times - but God calls us to wait!

What Is Your Idol Made Of? Exodus 32:1-14 Mark Rader reported the following story: “a speedboat driver had recently survived a racing accident. According to the driver, he had been at near top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The combined force of his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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