Sermons on Distrustful:

We're On A Mission From God

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Dec 3, 2016

The mission of the Church is really to participate in God's mission to the world. He sent His Son to undo the effects of the Fall, reconciling us to God. The work of the Church, then, is to work to undo the effects of sin in our world.

Some of you may remember a movie that came out about 25 years ago. The film was a story of redemption and it featured two prominent theologians of the time, Jake and Elwood. If you saw the movie The Blues Brothers, which you probably shouldn’t have, you’ll remember that line they use a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019

on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Herod The Not So Great

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 20, 2019

Herod's God was himself. Herod loved Herod. He would do anything to keep his job. His audience of one was not God but the Roman Caesar

Jesus told a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and treated others with contempt. Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector The Pharisee - keeping his distance from the tax collector -- thanked God that he was not like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Oil The Shields

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues)

I. EXORDIUM: Is your shield always oiled? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues) IV. TEXT: Isaiah 21:5 (New International Version) They set the tables, they spread the rugs, they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 27, 2013

People who look on Bible religion as gloomy and joyless would do well to study Psalms 5

THE JOY OF FAITH People who look on Bible religion as gloomy and joyless would do well to study the Book of Psalms. It is worth note that in this one book of Scripture the words "joy," "joyful," "glad," "gladness," "rejoice," occur more than ninety times. The Faithful sees the rainbow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

He Is Not Here...then Tell Me Where

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

You have been looking in all the wrong places but He is not here.

“He is not here…then tell me where” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN If Christ was still there:- His Divinity is Disproved - He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements. If Christ was still there:- His Death is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Dealing With Bitterness And Murmuring Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2015

Message on Bitterness and Murmuring about getting to the promised land.

Note: Many of the notes came from the book Pilgrims Promise: Getting out of Egypt and Getting Egypt Out of Us by Bryan Cutshall Getting to the Promise Land: Dealing with Bitterness and Murmuring Theme: Text: Exodus 15 - 17 Exo 15:23-25 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Moses Don't Do It!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 19, 2010

Holiness! Speaking to the rock, beating the rock? Obediance to God, where do we stand with all our faults?

170509 Moses don’t do it Numbers 20:1-13. When I went to high school we had a maths teacher by the name of Mr Wells, what stands out about Mr Wells was that he was tall about 6’2” or 3”. He always wore sandals and walk socks as well as a collared shirt; he had a long back ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Pharisee And Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 22, 2010

The true “righteous” person is not someone who flawlessly observes all the “rules”, but someone who begs for mercy and is accepted by God--despite having plenty of human imperfections. To illustrate this, Jesus tells a story of two people who are polar o

In preparation for this sermon, I did my taxes last week…so I have lots to say about that tax collector! How do we get to Heaven? By human effort? By keeping the rules? That works only if we could obey perfectly, which excludes all of us. Occasionally someone comes along who thinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9, Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Bargain: Deceived Or Rescued, Has Evil Prevailed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2021

I have heard many times recently through the media and social media that EVIL HAS PREVAILED. This is a terrible distortion that is breeding fear, worrying chaos, panic and commotion. God's truth will always prevail. God says: HAVE CONFIDENCE AND TRUST MY WORD.

BARGAIN: DECEIVED OR RESCUED?… HAS EVIL PREVAILED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS HAPPENING? WHAT IS COMING ON THIS WORLD? COME ON LET’S MAKE A DEAL? I PICK CURTAIN 3 --- THE GIFT BEHIND CURTAIN 3 IS CHAOS, CRISIS, PANIC, COMMOTION, WARS, RUMORS OF WARS, EARTHQUAKES, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26-28, 2 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 36:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gossip V Grace

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 22, 2025

Gossip -that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. Today we'll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace

1. Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I want to talk about something we all encounter in our daily lives – gossip. You know that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. And we’ll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace. So, let’s dive in! Imagine a church community ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 18:21

Prayers For Leaders

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 6, 2024

I wrote this to give at the church evening Bible study the day after Election Day to show how Christians are called to pray for government leaders

Prayers for Leaders The last few months the political world has been all over the place in America. We’ve seen accusations made & heard so many promises that if we vote for a particular candidate, they will do this or that. Politics often reveals our selfish nature. We want what is best for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 28, 2024

The cross reminds us the cruelty of humanity to Godly person, God himself. Seven words of Jesus Christ on the cross reminds the present world scenario. With the help of God, we can forgive. Keep meditating God’s word will strengthen your spirit.

THE SEVENFOLD MINISTRIES OF THE CROSS Introduction: We traditionally meditate the seven last words of Jesus from the cross on every Good Friday.  This Friday is not the dark day of the history of humanity but the day of redemption, day of victory, day of hope to the lost humanity. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

The Armor We Wear Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 23, 2021

Based on Eph. 6:14-18 - Helps hearers understand the armor of God & its use.

“THE ARMOR WE WEAR” Eph. 6:14-18 FBCF – 8/22/21 Jon Daniels INTRO - I'd like to begin this sermon by reading a prayer: “The dragon was enraged at the woman & went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands & hold fast their testimony about Jesus.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Baggage - Cast Your Cares Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of letting go of personal anxieties and burdens by entrusting them to Jesus, as part of the final week of the Baggage Series.

Welcome to the final week of our Baggage Series. As a brief recap of our first 2 weeks I would like to share this one sentence. Let go of the baggage in your life and travel freely into a life filled with expectation and anticipation of all that God can do in and through you. That sounds like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Anxiety, Trust In Jesus, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Baggage