Sermons on Self Trust:

Why Do We Ask Less From God Than He’s Willing To Give?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2013

This message looks at the healing of the paralytic and asks why we settle for less than God's best when we ask from God. It then looks at four examples of how we do similar things today.

- We want to begin with something that stands out early in the story: the fact that they obviously come for physical healing, but Jesus responds to the man by saying that his sins are forgiven. - Why would Jesus do that? Was He unaware of what they’d come for? (Obviously not.) Was He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 12, 2013

Verse upon verse teaching from Psalm 11:1-7 This word really helped alot of people in our community.

foundations Psalm 11:1-7NKJ ILL: Vince Lombardi Vince Lombardi was one of the winningest coaches who ever coached in the NFL. Once, after losing a game, he called for a team meeting in the locker room. As he faced these season hardened men who knew football in and out, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Me, What Difference Would I Make?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 19, 2013

everyone of them had the same opportunity to do something extravagant for Jesus, but none of them realized the importance of what was about to happen

Who me, What difference would I make? Many people have asked that very same question down throughout the ages. The accuser would have you think, none at all. And if you have to ask yourself that, every time your asked to do something, that’s bigger than you think that you can handle, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hand It Over

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013

Let us not wait until we are blitzed to turn to God, before the flood ravages us, can we hand over our lives to God please?

Hand it over! Ruth 1:16”But Ruth said: " Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‘Ouch be careful’, ‘not ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"you Are Destined For Greatness" Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 2, 2013

Greatness comes for those who have humbled themselves before GOD!!

Psalm 139: 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

an exposition of psalm 23

PSA 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. PSA 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. PSA 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. PSA 23:4 ¶ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Wind Is Blowing Again

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

The wind speaks of Gods Power and it speaks of change:

The Wind Is Blowing Again All through the Bible we are given symbols of the Holy Spirit: through these symbols we learn who the Holy Spirit is and how he manifests himself and inter-acts with his people. (Fire) (Oil) (Water) (Dove) (Wind) Fire: Purifying, Illuminating, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference One Person Can Make Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2013

This sermon covers the part of the story of Esther where she learns about the edict and is challenged by Mordecai to do something about it. For application we explore the difference one person can make.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a fictitious and humorous obituary – sounds like an oxymoron, right? 1. Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, their name is “Someone Else.” 2. Someone Else's passing creates a vacancy that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Hath Heard The Voice Of My Weeping

Contributed by Mark Roper on Aug 1, 2013

Growth & maturity come through stress & strain & struggle as we endeavor to live the Christian life.

THE LORD HATH HEARD THE VOICE OF MY WEEPING. 8/4/2013 PAIN PASSES, BUT BEAUTY REMAINS Pierre Auguste Renoir is a famous French artist who lived in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. He was known for his paintings, mostly depicting family life. But there was one disease that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Bargaining With God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Just as Abraham was an instrument of blessing to the world, you are to be instruments of blessing to the world. Just as Abraham taught His children God’s righteous ways, you are to teach our children God’s righteous ways.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! As believers in Christ, we need not wait until the end of November to be thankful. You and I need to be grateful for God’s righteous goodness all the time. And as we will see over the next few minutes, you and I need to be grateful for God’s justice all the time. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

It's Easter--Are You Listening?

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 11, 2016

Jesus doesn't want the people to worry because God will provide just like he provided for their needs in the wilderness. God cared so much to send Jesus why would he not care for you.

Don’t Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Well, last week we talked about money. How do you look at money? Were you challenged at all this past week with your money? How was it this week when you decided how much was going to go in the offering plate this week? I hope that it was an act of worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Friends

The Master Design Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". God has a master design for each of our lives- Will you let Him build it?

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#1] THE MASTER DESIGN Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction: Our text begins the 2nd section of Hebrews- Jesus is the better Apostle. This morning, we are going to see that Jesus is greater than Moses. As I preach my last Graduation sermon for one of my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Who You Follow Carefully Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Trust, Doing What is Right, Healing

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Choose Who You Follow Carefully Exodus 15:22-27 (p. 49) May 15, 2016 Introduction: [I remember hearing about a woman who got off work and started home, but it was extremely foggy that evening so as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ