Sermons about Misplaced Confidence

The Confident Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

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Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Confidence Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 11, 2007

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1. His mind was set on who he was. 2. His minds was set on his goal. 3. His mind was set on God.

Sgt. Juanita Wilson was on patrol outside Baghdad when a roadside bomb exploded beneath her vehicle. She was trying to help her driver after the explosion when she felt something unusual. When she looked down, her hand was gone. Less than two years after her injury, she is demonstrating her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-30

Denomination: Methodist

Confident Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2005

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Confidence makes all the difference in our faith walk!

INTRODUCTION • What is it that will drive some to great things while others sit and do little of nothing? What will drive some to attempt to reach heights that seem to be unreachable? • What will cause that young man to ask out the beautiful young cheerleader while the other young man will not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 25, 2005

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All this leads me to an important subject I have been wanting to address. What is it? It is the temptation to believe that earthly honors will automatically result in heavenly rewards.

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH Philippians 3:1-11 A while ago I talked with a man who said that he needed to work harder at being happier. That got my attention. He said he’d been raised in an ultraserious home. He said, My parents taught us that we could achieve whatever we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Confidence And Steadfastness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

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A look at issues of confidence and stadfastnes in the life of a believer

March 9, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 6:13-20 “Confidence and Steadfastness” 13When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15And so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

Live In Confidence

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2004

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David was a man who faced many trials in life, yet he seemed to have a confidence that few of us have. Where did it come from? Find out.

October 17, 2004 Psalm 27 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3 Though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Confidence In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 18, 2004

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#1 of 4 messages from 2 Timothy. Pentecost 18C

Do you remember Lee Iacocca, former CEO of Chrysler Corporation? Some years ago, in an unprecedented act of defiance to his advisors, he became his own advertising spokesperson. His voice bellowed in radio spots; his face appeared in magazines and on television commercials. Every Chrysler ad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Other

Confidence In The Shepard Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

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Analysis on the 23rd Psalm

Title: “Complete Confidence in the Shepherd” Over the last several weeks, we have been looking at Psalms 23. We have read this Scripture & we have Heard it quoted for years. But when I began to break it down verse by verse, this passage of Scripture came Alive to me. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2004

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The Power of Christ meant for Paul a confidence. For the believer the resurrection is a certain fact. It gives us confidence. This confidence in Christ is for all Christians. Not just a few, but all are meant to have this abundant power.

Just imagine something with me today. Let’s say that a few years ago that you went out and for a nickel a share bought fifty thousand shares of stock in a company that no one really thought would do any good. Some company they called the cellular phone company. And all of a sudden that stock that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sharp Confidence

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

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Many times we put our trust on things that have no value at all. We have got to have confidence on Jesus Christ to win our battles.

SHARP CONFIDENCE JOHN 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear (The servant’s name was Malchus). Jesus commanded Peter, “ Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” As alittle boy, I enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Incredible Confidence

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

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David’s response when confronted with his terrible sin was to run to the very one he had offended.

Passage: Psalm 51 Intro: It’s hard to imagine a believer who had messed up worse than David. 1) life filled w/ God’s grace, David blew it. 2) lusted after and committed adultery with a good friend’s wife, Bathsheba, who got pregnant. 3) lured Uriah home to explain pregnancy, but Uriah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confidence In Criticism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

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The way Paul stood his ground before the council is how we can take our stand in the world today. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Confidence in Criticism Acts 23:1-11 23:1 “earnestly” = He’s looking them straight in the eyes, not ashamed, not afraid, and not about to back down. Paul used to be a member of their number…and now they consider him to be a turncoat…a traitor. There’s nothing this group would like more than to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Confidence

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jun 14, 2006

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An eye opening look at faith as it was meant to be, not what the church has made it today... FAITH is not about you.

The Search for Faith This morning I want to talk about faith. The subject of faith has been preached on, written about, study guides offered, instructional series presented and on and on… the topic has an exhaustive amount of research and teaching on it…why? Because we as Christians understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003

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Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Confidence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 22, 2003

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This is the 6th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN CONFIDENCE 1 John 3:11-24 If you are a Christian, do you walk through your life with confidence? Do you have confidence in your salvation or do you doubt it? Do you have confidence that you are living in obedience to God or do you have doubts that God would be pleased with your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

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