Sermons on Courage To Trust:

Trusting Your Community Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

Thou Shall Not Steal is an ageless principle is being proclaimed. God intends for his people to live in community. That principle is valued and protected by this four word commandment.

The church that we worked at in Atlanta was in a great section of town when it was built in the mid 50’s. But as time passed businesses who were landlocked began to relocate to the outskirts of town and left abandon buildings, which drove down the appearance of the neighborhood and the value of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By Trust - Not By Effort Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What happens after we are saved? Sometimes we treat salvation like a car wash - God cleans us up and then tells us not to get dirty again. But is that really grace?

I can’t lift very much - I don’t know how much I bench press - and even though I exercise fairly regularly, I don’t consider myself buff. But if I had a human exoskeleton I sure could be! This machine is designed to turn ordinary men into supermen - you wear it around you and is made of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Can God Be Trusted

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 8, 2005

A short sermon for our older congregation on whether God can be trusted (or better asked ’what can God be trusted for?’)

"Can God be trusted?" Silver Service. 8th Sept 2005 I’m a police officer and occasionally park my cruiser in residential areas to watch for speeders. One Sunday morning I was staked out in a driveway when I saw a large dog trot up to my car. He stopped and sat just out of arm’s reach. No ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 27, 2004

Trusting in God... why? Does God deserve our trust? If so, do we trust him?

12-26-04 (Have a child come up and read the statement on a coin: In God we trust) Do we really trust God? How committed do I honestly believe is God to me? How much do I really believe he loves me? In other words, just how much can I trust Him. The first time these questions were raised, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary – A Symbol Of Trust

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005

Mary can teach us to trust God with reckless abandon

– adapted from Caught in a higher love by Carolyn Baker Alexander the Great, one of the greatest military generals who ever lived, conquered almost the entire known world with his vast army. One night during a campaign, he couldn’t sleep and left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

May God help us realize that this little motto is more than a slogan. It is a tremendous spiritual truth. Only by exercising our faith to the point of trust are we able to be saved and live a life pleasing to the Lord.

In God We Trust Ps 121 May God help us realize that this little motto is more than a slogan. It is a tremendous spiritual truth. Only by exercising our faith to the point of trust are we able to be saved and live a life pleasing to the Lord. 1 I will lift up my eyes to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Trust God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #4 Depend fully upon God alone; in everything rely upon God with absolute confidence and hope.

INTRODUCTION: Ready to Fall—Ready to Catch: Have some of the kids fall backwards being caught by their parents. Trust develops naturally in an environment of love. This morning we are “Learning to Trust God;” this is the 4th message in the series from Proverbs: Wisdom for Right Living. We’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Liberty We Trust

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 9, 2004

This sermon addresses America’s love affair with our new ’god’ appropriately named Liberty.

There once was a time when men became intoxicated by drink. In drunken stuper inhibitions fail, anger often rages and all sense of consciousness takes leave. In the process of time other agents became our intoxicants. Things like drug abuse, power, and wealth also lured Americans into love ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serving And Trusting God

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jan 4, 2004

Serving and trusting God are fruits of our love and reverence to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Serving and trusting God go together and they are inseparable in the life of a true believer. People who do not trust God do not serve Him either. The intensity of our trust in the Lord deepens our service to Him. Our love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ enhances our Christian service and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Providence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Trusting in God’s foresight, wisdom and care reduces stress

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 24 – Jacob’s Journey to Haran – Genesis 28:1-22 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the children to understand how to trust in God’s providence (His foresight, His timely care and His generous kindness). 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jacob put conditions on his trust ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Rebuilding Trust Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001

The past had shattered Joseph’s ability to trust his brothers. In order to trust his brothers, Joseph needed to know and believe two things –

“When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 8 “Dealing With Rebuilding Trust!” Genesis 43:15-34, 44:1-14 Trust is a valuable commodity, it is hard to obtain and easy to lose. Trust is one of the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Jul 9, 2001

4th of July Message

In God We Trust - July 4th, 2001 Focus: Trusting in God Opening Good evening… In just a few days, America will celebrate her 225th Birthday. From the Mayflower to the Space Shuttle…America has changed dramatically in a relatively short 225 year period of time. She has proven to be an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

In God We Trust

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jun 30, 2003

A dollar bill reminds of four ways to trust in God; in His: Name, Word, Promise, & Power.

In God We Trust Psalm 20:7 June 29, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Remember July 4th celebrations as a time when this country had to make a choice. The choice was not much different than other situations throughout history. 1. One day in history: Pharaoh gathered 600 of his best chariots and chased the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

Three Most Important Reasons we must from the heart say In God We Trust and mean it. Source of True Help, Source of True Happiness, Source of our Heavenly Home

"IN GOD WE TRUST" Psalm 121:1-8 Think with me this morning on these four words. In... God... We Trust. It is a phrase that has known an important place in the history of our nation now for many years. It was in November of 1861. A letter was written to the Secretary of the Treasury by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Misery Of Misplaced Trust Series

Contributed by Steven Mclain on Oct 20, 2000

When our trust or faith is placed on anything other than God, it will always lead to misery.

INTRODUCTION The subject of the book of James is Faith. James is challenging his readers as well as all that profess the name Christ concerning the authenticity of our faith. True faith will result in true Christ like living. Dead faith, which is faith without works, can not save. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist