Sermons on Confusion And Doubt:

Thomas: From Pouter To Doubter To Shouter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2015

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From Pouter to Doubter to Shouter John 20:24-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/thomas.html We know less about Thomas than some of the disciples. We don't know his trade or how or when Jesus called him. [unlike several others] He may have been a twin. Thomas is Aramaic for twin. Didymus is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018

The confusion and despair of the disciples on the day of the resurrection turns into joy because Jesus the King explains the Scriptures to the companions on the road to Emmaus.

Message Luke 24:13-35 Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture The day of the resurrection must have been a very confusing day for many. The Passover festival has finished and so has the Sabbath. It is time to go home. That is what thousands of people did on the Resurrection Sunday. We might kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

If I Struggle With Doubt, Can I Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 22, 2005

Doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, doubt can be used to build faith.

SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: LUKE 7:18-28 TITLE: “IF I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT, CAN I STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?” INTRODUCTION: A. A trial attorney was defending a man charged with murder. There was strong evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do I Do When I Doubt? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 25, 2001

Doubt is one of those things that if not dealt with, will rob the joy of the Lord from our lives.

“What do I do when I doubt?” 6-23-01 New Community Church OPENING ILLUSTRATION: As a kid I always looked forward to celebrating my birthday. I mean for that one day you were like a Hollywood superstar and you wanted everyone to know about it. I remember one birthday though in high school that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Order

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 30, 2025

If you want to know the God of the Bible, it is important that you consider that He is a God of orderliness.

God created everything with order. • The moon reliably follows a cyclical pattern. • The planets all orbit in an established, orderly way. • The Seasons come and go in an arranged and expected fashion. Such order in the universe is not an accident but rather that the God of the Bible is a God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

"the Shack" - Sent To Confuse At A Theater Near You.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

An In-depth look at the theology of the "The Shack"

The movie version of the best-selling book “The Shack” opened in Theatres just before Easter 2017. “The Shack” depicts one man’s spiritual despair and rebellious struggle with God after suffering the personal loss in the murder of his daughter. A movie trailer recently hit Facebook along with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 11:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Some scriptural guidelines for when our faith is barraged in the midst of suffering and evil.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “WHERE IS GOD WHEN I HURT?” INTRODUCTION: A. We started a new series last Sunday with the introductory message “Difficult Questions” ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Will Find Encouragement

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 17, 2002

Ever wonder why Jesus is silent before you? Today’s sermon will guide you to His answer.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Price Of Unbelief

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 27, 2002

David: From sheperdess to royalty. Can you believe? Today chased by Saul/Lucifer but tomorow - king. Are you ready?

Just before the madness briefly named Y2K, Christians, Muslims, Jews and even Budists, exceeded themselves to examine an idea: “The strategy for the third millenium”... I received an invitation for an Evanghelistic meeting with this specific topic! Human plans for a new world worder (did you ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"False Teachers Among You" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 10, 2007

Sermon 20 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Tiempo De Soñar

Contributed by Manuel Hernandez on Mar 9, 2007

Tal vez tu te encuentras aquí y estas en problemas y necesitas ayuda, pero no quieres pasar por el proceso, no quieres pasar por el desierto, quieres un arreglo instantáneo, perdóname pero Dios no trabaja así.

Tiempo de Soñar Introducción: • ¿Que pasaría si alguien depositara todos los días 86,400 penies en tu alcancía? • Eso equivale a $864.00 dólares • ¿Que pasaría si te los dan por 7 días a la semana? • Eso equivale a 5,922.00 dólares por semana • Pero la condición es que te los gastes todo, ¿cuantos ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Shipwrecked Faith

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

Life is a great journey on which we are in the process of going through. The Christian Life has often been compared to a “race”, a “fight”, a “warfare”, a “journey”, and more.

SHIPWRECKED FAITH 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, [19] holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is God?

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 14, 2007

We all go through storms, we can either blame God for the storm or allow Him to be our source of strength in the storm.

Title: Where Is God? Text: Psalms 10:1-3 Intro: Through out history there have been days that will never be forgotten. Roosevelt declared that Dec. 7 1941 was a day that would live in infamy. Many here today still remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard of John F. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 16, 2005

1. Storms will come. 2. Jesus will be with us in the storm. 3. Jesus will calm the storm. 4. It is only in the storm that we really know who Jesus is.

It has been interesting to watch the blame game during the recent disasters which hit the southern part of our country. The mayor was to blame. No, it was the director of FEMA. No, it was the governor of the state. No, it was the people who refused to evacuate. No, it was the people who built ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With A Giant

Contributed by William Neel on Jan 14, 2003

How to deal with the problems of life and gain the victory.

DEALING WITH A GIANT I SAMUEL 17 INTRODUCTION Overheard one employee at a health club speaking to another at the beginning of the new year. “It will be busy for the next couple of weeks but then things will be back to normal”. There is a person with an understanding of their culture. But isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Baptist