Sermons on Doubt And Fear:

A Different Hope And Victory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022

In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection shouted, “The Beginning”.

A different Hope and Victory He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. (Matthew 28:6) In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

Struggling To Believe Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2021

We can believe God and struggle to believe at the same time. But Jesus will accept us, even in our struggle.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been desperate for something—like when you’re thirsty or hungry and are desperate for anything that will fill you? • Or if you’re in a lot of pain and will take anything to take the pain away? • Our doubt can come from disappointment, but doubt can also desperately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Habakkuk: When God Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Habakkuk is told by God they were also coming to punish Judah for their wickedness, and this news greatly disturbed him. So Habakkuk has a back and forth conversation with God about his concerns.

A. If you could have a sit-down with God and converse with Him one-on-one, what would you talk about it? 1. Would you talk to Him about your FAMILY, your JOB, your HEALTH PROBLEMS, your NEIGHBOR down the street who has WILD PARTIES every Saturday night? 2. It could be that you’re hoping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance Is A Spiritual Weapon

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

Win by persevering to the end.

Perseverance is a Spiritual Weapon Florence May Chadwick was an American swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. In 1952, Florence was the first woman to attempt to swim the 26 miles between Catalina Island and the California coastline. As she began, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfiguration Pt.2: Proof—listen Confidently - Mark 9:2-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

If you struggle with doubt or skepticism when you read Scripture, this message is for you. And even if you don’t have doubts, anything that increases our faith and confidence in his Word will improve our listening ear when Christ speaks to us. This message will fortify your faith.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

The Great Escape 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

So Called Super Faith

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 8, 2025

A look into a faith that is beyond the confines of the BibleSuper Faith Misperceptions Be careful about putting God in a box and demanding a certain outcome.

Super Faith Misperceptions Premise: There is a group that believes that if someone gets sick and does not receive healing, then someone has to be at fault for not having enough faith. Also, if someone dies before being very old, then someone did not have enough faith to believe for their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Guide to making decisions ion the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

From Worship To Wavering

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 5, 2023

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year A

June 4, 2023 – Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:16-20 From Worship to Wavering Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

“I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed By God?

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

What about when God does disappoint us, at least from our perspective? How do we manage that? How do we deal with that? How do we own up to the reality of our disappointment with God?

DISAPPOINTED BY GOD? JOB 36-40 "You have to be present to win," was a sign at a raffle at a retirement center in Florida. I like that sign because that is how ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Us (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 25, 2019

Last week we looked at Joshua and David. Joshua defeated Jericho but when he lost a battle to Ai his response was extreme. David was a man after God's own heart yet he committed adultery and had her husband killed. Today we'll look at Peter and see how he was just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part six) Joshua was the successor to Moses. No one in the entire nation of Israel believed they could conquer Canaan except him and Caleb. When he was leading them into battle against Jericho, God told him to march around the city seven times and blow the trumpets and the wall would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31, Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72, Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah - Down But Not Out Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002

Dealing with tough times in life. Especially when you are down emotionally.

Series... People Like YOU & ME ELIJAH...RemindS ME of a "WORD" – TIRED. Today – Look at ELIJAH a MAN Greatly Used of God – Who Ran into a Dark Time in LIFE... We can Learn from Him what to do & not to do – When You’re Down – Not Out Read I Kings 19:1-10 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Fear With Faith By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But we must remember that we serve a God who is greater than any fear, greater than any obstacle, greater than any enemy.

Overcoming Fear with Faith Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, today I want to talk to you about the power of faith—the power to overcome fear, to conquer doubt, and to find strength in the midst of adversity. In the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 10, we find these words: "So do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal