Sermons on Implicit Trust:

Finding God In The Storm

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 22, 2024

This sermon explore how we can find God in the storm, not only in the times of blessings, but in the midst of life's turbulent moments.

Imagine being on a boat in the middle of the sea. You’ve set out with friends, eager to relax and unwind. The sky was clear when you began, and the water calm. But without warning, the wind picks up. The sky turns dark, and rain begins to pour. Waves crash against the boat, tossing it back and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sure Defence In The Face Of Adversity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2023

Committing our life into the hands of the LORD.

A SURE DEFENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY. Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16. I). Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD upon our side. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Had Just Looked Up

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2023

The imagery of this Psalm is meant to give a sense of the comprehensive care of God for those who look to him. I must admit the most challenging times of my life, happened when I failed to “Just Look Up.”

TITLE: IF I HAD JUST LOOKED UP SCRIPTURE: PSALM 121 This morning we’re going to look at a Psalm about looking up. Charles Spurgeon called this A Psalm Of The Eyes. Psalm 121 is written to speak to the heart, the simple, poetic formula is meant to hit home in a memorable way. The imagery of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happen To Honesty?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy that had the reputation of being honest.

Illus: This story occurred in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little six year old boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, and a quarter in his hand came up to her and asked her a number of questions: He said… • "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of God Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 9, 2023

"The fire of God" is a biblical metaphor used to describe the power and presence of God. It shows that he is good at cleaning and refining things and that he can eat and destroy everything bad.

THE FIRE OF GOD Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, March 9, 2023 Hebrews 12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire." INTRODUCTION "The fire of God" is a biblical metaphor used to describe the power and presence of God. It shows that he is good at cleaning and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 11, 2023

Everyone experiences storms in life. Storms are miserable. They are dangerous. But Jesus wants us to be calm in them. And they provide almost unique opportunities to learn to trust Jesus.

The story of Jesus and his disciples in a storm on the Sea of Galilee is short. But it has a huge amount to teach us. I’d like to show you a little video clip of an actual storm on Lake Galilee so you can get an idea of what that storm might have been like. [Video clip.] Jesus and his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Call, Listen, And Wait, Lay It Down, And Leave It There

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 11, 2023

What I love about God is “God has editing rights over our prayers. He will hear them, and then he will edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted.

The world is full of people just like the ones that we just read about. Of the names we just read they were probably good people, upstanding citizens, and probably great to hang out with. However, we probably would never even have read their names, if it hadn’t been for Jabez and his memorable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Work Out In God's Time

Contributed by Leslie Lawson on Mar 26, 2023

It will all work out in the end... If it doesn't work out, it isn't the end!

It will work out By Russ Lawson Aim: To help folks take a different view of the things that happen in life. Theme: Learning to trust God…till the end... Main Text: Romans 8:28 Introduction: You may or may not know that I am a fan of Science Fiction/Adventure books, movies, etc. I was reading a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

A Mountain-Top Experience

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 30, 2023

Whatever comes, the offering up of ourselves to God results in receiving more than ourselves, better than our selves, back again. God has provided the lamb.

It took a long time for Sarah to forgive Abraham. She knew something was wrong the minute Abraham and Isaac came back from their trip. Sarah hadn’t suspected anything before then; Isaac was almost 13 and spent most of his time with his father and the other men anyway. Every Hebrew mother learned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Staying True In Disappointing Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 44 reminds us that God’s message is not just for the people of the past, but it holds meaning for us today as well. In times of disappointment, it teaches us how to stay grounded in our faith, no matter the circumstances.

Staying True in Disappointing Times! Psalm 44 Introduction: Psalm 44 = sang in the public worship of Jehovah-God – “to the chief musician.” “Sons of Korah” = “Maschil” = instruction – teach us. Remind = that God didn’t just have something to say then… has something to say to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Quieting A Noisy Soul Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Are you wound up with stress and anxiety? True rest is active—releasing the tension and anxiety that grip our hearts and minds. Psalm 37 offers the secret to a restful and peaceful life. David gives us four key action words to a pathway to true rest.

Quieting a Noisy Soul! Psalm 37 Introduction: Do you find it hard to rest? Are you wound so tight, filled with stress and anxiety… upset, unsettled at what is going on in the world around you… anxious about what is going to happen… noisy soul… just can’t seem to rest, to relax? Psalm 37 = is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon - The Paradox Of Biblical Faith

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 15, 2024

Believers today must likewise persevere in faith and trust God, even when they do not see all the promises of God fulfilled in their lives. The faith that pleases God is a faith that can surrender God's promises back to Him and trust God for their fulfillment according to His will.

Subject: The Paradox of Biblical Faith Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:2-40, Job 23:3-10, Proverbs 4:4-6, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

Psalm 27 teaches us that when fear overwhelms, like David, we should turn to the Lord as our light and salvation, trusting Him as our stronghold even in the darkest times. By focusing on God’s strength rather than our circumstances, we can overcome fear with faith.

What to Do When We Are Afraid! Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… experiencing that tug of war of the heart… as he vacillates between fear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon - Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 5, 2024

While rejection is painful, its purpose is planned. God often uses man's rejection to redirect his people back into His will for their lives.

Subject: Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination Text: Judges 11:1-11 “Now Jephthah of Gilead was a great warrior. He was the son of Gilead, but his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also had several sons, and when these half-brothers grew up, they chased Jephthah off the land. “You will not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Psalm 75:6-7, Proverbs 4:5-6, Psalm 40:1-3, Isaiah 53:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Distressing Delay Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: DISTRESSING DELAY A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph in a series I’ve titled: “When Life is the Pits.” 1. I chose this title because of the many DIFFICULTIES and PROBLEMS that Joseph had experienced in his young life. He ENDURED one PIT after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ