Sermons on Defeating Doubt:

Christ: The Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite work

CHRIST, THE SHEPHERD--PSALM 23 Introduction: The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 7, 2008

One of the greatest dangers facing Christians is to lose sight of the basis of our hope.  When we become so burdened with the stormy blasts of life that we forget out hope, then we face the slippery slope of sluggish ness, doubt, and even worse, the possi

An Anchor of HopeHebrews 6:9-20Intro In the first part of chapter six, we saw the warning that was issued to those that had never moved pasted the stage of spiritual immaturity and the peril that would face them.  And those words from the author would cause most to look at their salvation.  I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons To Be Learned

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008

Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find bett

Lessons to be Learned 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Some Christians Not Respond To The Word Of God?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

No doubt that we are in the last days. One cannot look into this old world and not see the rise of sinful conditions. This rise should concern us as believers. Yet Scripture clearly tells us that things were going to get worse as time spins down. It w

WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS NOT RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD? PROPOSITION: WE NEED TO RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD! INTRODUCTION: No doubt that we are in the last days. One cannot look into this old world and not see the rise of sinful conditions. This rise should concern us as believers. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment In The Garden Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 14, 2008

This message in Genesis tells us of man’s original sin. Our first message told us about the original sin that was committed by Satan. This message will focus in-depth into how Satan tempts us to doubt, deception and desire that results in damnation. Bu

DOUBT Verse one gives us a red flag warning from the very start about the character of Satan. He is identified as the serpent in this passage. This is an obvious case of Satan manifesting himself in the form of an animal. Angels are able to take physical forms; remember that Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

“ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithless Gideon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you full of faith? Are you doubtful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith in it's real sense. IV. TEXT: Judges 6:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) When Gideon realized that it wa

I. EXORDIUM: Are you full of faith? Are you doubtful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith in it's real sense. IV. TEXT: Judges 6:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the Lord, he cried out, “Oh, Sovereign ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anyone Who Is Willing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you imagined getting unlimited rewards here on earth? I doubt you'll receive it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the rewards of those who are willing to hear, we must listen to the Spirit, an

I. EXORDIUM: Have you imagined getting unlimited rewards here on earth? I doubt you'll receive it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the rewards of those who are willing to hear, we must listen to the Spirit, and understand what GOD is saying to us. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glad Generosity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul knew the power of wealth to serve a great spiritual purpose. When the believers in Jerusalem would see gifts, which Gentiles had given to help Jews, they would know then, beyond a doubt, that the light of grace had penetrated the darkness of Gentile hearts.

When organized baseball was in its infancy a man by the name of Farrar was first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was a fine player, and he had a little girl who was his best rooter. She sat in the grandstand clapping and cheering every time he made a good play. She would shout ...read more

Wait On Me!!!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 15, 2021

Oftentimes it is difficult for one to do what they encourage others to do.Someone can say pray for such and such and we can say I believe God will work mightily on your behalf, but when it becomes something personal then we oftentimes struggle between faith and doubt.

Wait on Me! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes it is difficult for one to do what they encourage others to do. For example my mother will tell whomever the moment they mention they may do not feel well - to go see the doctor, but when she has something wrong she will not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4, Acts 1:1-4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Can Faith Fix Anything? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 1, 2015

Can faith fix anything? If something does NOT happen the way think it should, is because you didn't have enough faith? Consider the difference between Biblical faith and the teachings of those who would make us doubt God's faithfulness in prayer.

OPEN: It has always impressed me how many great hymns have been based upon various Scriptures. As I was thinking about our text this morning I read I John 5:4 where it says “this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” and I recognized an old popular hymn. Does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Over Death Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016

The power of God, when displayed, can cause the deepest doubt to erase. It can bring to life even the most bitter of hearts; cause faith to be birthed. When Lazarus was raised, how do you think it grew the Disciples faith? How about yours?

Life over Death John 11:1-44 Several promises in today’s passage … excellent faith builder Read John 11:1-44 / Pray Point 1 - Jesus is our Friend (1-16) Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick; intimacy of relationship in v3 But, Jesus gives a promise (v4); shows His thinking is far ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016

Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever, Wherever, However

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2017

My point is this today to you’ll, never doubt God’s love, His love is pristine, pure, crystal clear and steadfast. Never allow anyone or any voice to whisper negative things to you while you are in the furnace of affliction, be steadfast in the midst of

Whatever, wherever, however… Job 1:16”While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you." Boy! This is heavy stuff to talk about, I pray God pour down His ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

El-Olam "The Everlasting God" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 1, 2011

No doubt, it had been a difficult 25 years, but now the new parents were enjoying their new baby son.Remember though, that God had also promised Abraham that his descendents (through Isaac) would inherit the country they were living in to be their very ow

Purpose: To focus on the eternal nature of God. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's greatness because He is eternal. INTRODUCTION: Abraham received two amazing promises from God: he would have a son in his old age and his descendents would inherit a land that would belong to them forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible