Sermons about Misplaced Confidence

Confidence In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

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Jesus used the Word of God to testify about truth; how about us?

open your Bibles to Mark 12…… Take a quick look again at v12…… Eventually, Jesus was crucified on a cross, but sadly, many missed the point of Jesus being a sacrifice for man’s sin as planned by God. I pray that all of you never miss the point of why Jesus died. This is one of the reasons why we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Approach The Throne With Confidence

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2025

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Afraid of God? Sure that God can't help you or won't? Think again. This text encourages to approach the throne of grace with confidence.

3.9.25 Hebrews 4:14–16 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest, who has gone through the heavens, namely, Jesus the Son of God, let us continue to hold on to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayerful Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2025

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In calling for prayers, we see Paul's humble dependence on God, his faith in the Word of God and the faithfulness of God.

2 Thess 3:1-5 Prayerful Confidence in God Let’s recap what we have covered so far. This letter was written to encourage the Thessalonians and clarify the confusion they had regarding the return of Christ. • Chapter 1 – Paul encouraged them at the start and gave thanks for their faith and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 15, 2026

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How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Isn’t the concept of being both humble and bold contradictory?

Humble Confidence in Prayer Gen 18:25-27; Luk 18:9-14; 1Joh 5:14-15 Introduction Good morning, church family! Let me ask you a question that might seem contradictory at first: How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Some of you might be thinking, "Pastor, those two things don't ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25-27, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Help, I've Misplaced My Love!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 9, 2005

based on 158 ratings

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7 Areas of Misplaced Love: Love of SELF, Love of MONEY, Love of PRAISE, Love of the WORLD, Love of PLEASURE, Love of DARKNESS, and Love LOST. Great scriptures for each. PowerPoints at website.

Help, I’ve Misplaced My Love! John 13:1 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MisplacedLove.html Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Confidence: The Deceitful Destroyer

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 17, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 5,719 views

Knowing more about Samson’s life offers us a wider scope of understanding regarding the danger of self-confidence and spiritual leniency.

Self-confidence is a misplaced reliance and it is offensive before the sight of God. Its deceitfulness is being revealed from generation to generation and sorrowfully experienced by its trapped victims. Samson, the strongest man who ever lived, is a warning example for all those who dare to put ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In Practice - The Confidence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 5,037 views

Part Three of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART THREE - THE CONFIDENCE Hebrews 13:5-6 GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. THE CONFIDENCE Over the last two Sunday Mornings we have been looking at the wonderful promise of the presence of the Lord. We looked at THE CONDITION that was laid down for us to fulfil, and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 13,365 views

Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Trust And Confidence Placed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

based on 98 ratings

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A sermon that focuses on trust and confidence in God

Dear Christian Friends: I would like each of you to think back over the years and ponder the great advancements that have taken place. If we were to list them starting with the earliest, what would they be? I imagine that we would list things like electric lights, radio, automobiles, television, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Jeremiah 17:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Get Misplaced Stay In Grace

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 27, 2011

| 3,091 views

Gift to all who will work for our Lord grace.

DON’T GET MISPLACED STAY IN GRACE Acts 13: 43Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. Acts 14: 22Confirming the souls ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:43

Denomination: Baptist

Moving From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

based on 115 ratings

| 8,943 views

This sermon gives ways that we can overcome fear and replace that fear with confidence in God.

October 14, 2001 2 Timothy 1:7 “Moving from fear to confidence” INTRODUCTION One February evening, Louise Degrafinried heard the rustling of leaves outside her Tennessee home, and she cautiously peered out the window. She knew that five men had escaped from the nearby Fort Pillow State ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Confident Of Your Salvation

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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How to know that salvation is secure and have assurance that you are saved.

The major theme of the Bible is God’s eternal plan to rescue us from the penalty, power, and presence of sin through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. God’s nature is holy, righteous, and just. Man is both sinful by nature and by choice. God’s solution? He has provided us a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing Our Confidence In God

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,830 views

KNOW THE REALITY OF OUR REDEMPTION IN CHRIST. KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENT BELIEVING. KNOW THE INTEGRITY OF GOD WHO HEARS OUR PRAYERS.

"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. Now this is the confidence that we have in Him that if we ask anything according to His will, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

based on 332 ratings

| 47,703 views

Funeral for a Christian Lady

Funeral Service for _____________ “How To Face Death With Confidence” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am now ready to be offered, the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Your Confidence In Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 11,355 views

In this text, the writer of Hebrews was exhorting them to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ, no matter what kind of trials they might have to face. These words are an encouragement for all believers going through difficult days.

MAINTAINING YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Hebrews 10:26-38 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

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