Sermons on Self Confidence:

Walled In Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Nehemiah celebrating the completed wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Walled In" REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and perseverance 1. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is God Your Encourager Or Discomforter?

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 7, 2005

God "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable" and frequently they are one and the same people.

1. Which of these two words do you most readily and easily associate with God? • Encourage • Discomfort (At the time of delivery 98% raised their hands for "Encourage" and 2% for "Discomfort".) 2. Well, I would like to suggest to you that as you study the scriptures, both of those words can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Underestimate The Importance Of Small Acts Of Loving Service Zech 4:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2002

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10 “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”(Zech. 4:10) Occasionally we all wonder if our efforts are making a difference. It is easy to grow ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"divine Interventions In The Fifth Dimension."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 18, 2023

God is an infinite being who cannot be measured. His boundless nature is the foundation of His attributes, and no aspect of who God is can be compared to anything else. "The Cutting Edge of Possibilities" is the final stage of training one needs to complete before entering another level.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 19:26) "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God, "all things are possible." (Ezekiel 47:2) "Then brought he me out of the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 29:11, Ezekiel 47:1-7, Luke 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust Fully — "The Lord Is My Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 29, 2025

Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips of a redeemed people standing on the far side of God’s salvation.

Go! And Trust Fully — “The Lord is my Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 By Dean Courtier INTRODUCTION — A DECLARATION THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR Church, today we step into a verse that explodes with hope, courage, and Gospel truth. Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, Matthew 1:21, Psalm 56:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Living by faith is the hallmark of a believer's life. It is a life of trust in God’s promises, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. Faith transcends the physical and connects us to the spiritual, allowing us to see things from God’s perspective.

Title: LIVING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 "For we live by faith, not by sight." (NIV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 1:17; Galatians 2:20; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 4:18 INTRODUCTION: Living by faith is the hallmark of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4, 2 Corinthians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Falsely Accused

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 2, 2009

How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us five great responses to this type of unfair attack.

Falsely Accused Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 7 Key verse: Psalms 7:10 - My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. Premise: How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For All Occasions Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 9, 2020

In difficult times followers of Christ are assured of Strength and Resources as needed. Believers can live in peace and contentment when they know the two assurances in Philippians 4:13 and 19. Those verses provide foundation for biblical OPTIMISIM.

Our text today provides a sure foundation for optimism. Christians should be the most optimistic people on the face of the earth. I’m not talking about a Polly Anna avoidance of the challenges. I’m talking about a deep confidence that nothing can happen that is beyond God’s all-sufficiency. I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Proverbs 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Genesis 22:14, Joshua 14:6-15, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Numbers 14:1-10, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

1. The Craftsman Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 12, 2013

You can have full confidence in this Craftsman. You don’t have to afraid to put your life in His hands. He has the skill, experience, creativity and integrity to do "good work" in your life. And He has an amazing plan for your life.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 1. THE CRAFTSMAN INTRODUCTION: It’s a New Year. You want this year to be different. You want this year to be better. But more than just having good stuff happen to you, you want to be a better person. Perhaps, if you are like me, you look back on last year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011

A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Road Tests For Freedom Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

First Corinthians chapters 8-10 give us 3 road tests to use so we don't misuse our freedoms. Love is better than knowledge. Rewards are more important than our rights. And Obedience is better than over-confidence.

Road Tests for Freedom (1 Corinthians 8-10) INTRODUCTION: We’re in a series called Road Trip with Paul and today we’re looking at a part of a letter Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Paul had spent about a year and a half in Corinth, establishing a church in that thriving Port ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Amaze The Lord Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2016

Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed and marveled Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble spirit 4. He possessed great confidence and certainty in Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10; Psalms 96; 2 Kings 5:1-14 Title: How to Amaze the LORD (Heroes of the Faith) Proposition: Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Timing In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 3, 2021

David had already defeated them once, you’d think he’d feel confident he could ‘do it again.’ But David inquired of the Lord, and God told him to circle behind them and wait for the sound of angels marching before he attacked!

TIMING IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2 Sam. 5:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor had trouble with his plumbing. The pipes in his bathroom began to leak. The leak became bigger and bigger. 2. Even though it was 2 A.M. the doctor decided to call his plumber. Naturally the plumber was upset at being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of Blind Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 6, 2025

This sermon examines the final acts of Isaac and Jacob, showing how true faith allows us to face death with worship, submit to God's sovereign plan, and confidently speak blessings over the next generation regarding a future we may not live to see.

Introduction: Seeing Beyond the Grave They say that "hindsight is 20/20," meaning it is easy to see things clearly after they have happened. But these two verses introduce us to a different kind of vision: foresight. Isaac and Jacob were old men. Their bodies were failing. Isaac was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist