Sermons on Self Trust:

You Can Trust God

Contributed by Robert Coats on Nov 24, 2005

You can trust God! This sermon was developed in a new format, using the me-you-God-you-we format. I hope it will help others as it has myself

You can trust God! ME: When a baby is born it relies totally on the trust of others. There is a major trust factor there. I remember a time when playing football that I went out for a pass and I had to trust that the Quarterback would get the ball to me and he had to trust that I would catch it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Trusting God To Judge

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

explores the importance of our not judging but let God judge while we simply serve.

Are You Trusting God To Judge Matthew Chapter 7:1-6 Prayer Introduction Good Morning. What a great singing we had last night. For those who were not able to come you missed a blessing. I know that some don’t like loud music but we sung some great old songs last night and we also sung some great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Trust That Isn't Misplaced Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2006

This is the seventh and final sermon in this Lenten Series on the "Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that may be used with this sermon and all the others in this series.

The Trust That Isn’t Misplaced --Luke 23:44-49 “Alfred Krupp, German industrialist in the nineteenth century, is considered the founder of modern warfare, because he developed the cast-steel cannon and sold it worldwide. Before his death in 1909 he had armed 46 nations. Krupp had a dread fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting In God -- Part #1 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 19, 2006

This sermon is taken from Proverbs chapter 3 and deals with How We As Christians CAN PLACE OUR TRUST IN GOD and KNOW that HE WILL NOT DISAPPOINT US. We can LEAN UPON GOD --- Casting all of our weight and Heaviness Upon HIS STRENGTH.

Trusting in God: Part #1: Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3: 1-8 ’My son, forget not My law, but let thine heart keep My commandments, for length of days and long life, and peace shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee, Bind them upon thy neck, write them upon the table of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8, Psalm 3:1-8

Trusting In God - Part #02 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 28, 2006

This is the 2nd part of a sermon taken from Proverbs 3:1-8. This sermon centers upon Trusting in God Wholeheartedly and Leaning Not upon our Own Understanding.

Sermon Subject: TRUSTING IN THE LORD --- PART #02: Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:1-8 Emphasis on V 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, lean not unto thine own undersstanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Introduction. Last ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006

The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting God Knows Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 28, 2005

One of the amazing things to discover in life is that God knows who you are. Today, we’re going to examine several things He knows about you.

“Trusting God Knows Me” Jeremiah 1: 4-5 February 6, 2005 Intro: Have any of y’all seen the show “Wife Swap”? Probably some of you are thinking, “The only thing this preacher does is watch reality TV shows all the time!” Actually I take Sundays off. But I promise you the show “Wife Swap” isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The God You Can Trust

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus has one overriding concern in life - our welfare. He had compassion on us, sacrificing himself for our benefit. We take comfort in a God whom we can fully trust.

To the early Christians, this particular event in the life of Jesus is an important one. It is the only miracle of Jesus that is reported in all 4 Gospels. Apparently there is something significant here that the 4 authors want us to see. After a particularly intense period of ministry, Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is The Lord, We Trusted In Him

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2004

PENTECOST 21(A) - This is the Lord: who provides a rich banquet and in whom trusted as we celebrate in the Lord’s salvation.

THIS IS THE LORD; WE TRUSTED IN HIM ISAIAH 25:6-9 -- October 24, 2004 -- PENTECOST 21 6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine--the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Can We Trust The Map? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

An introduction to Luke considering the trustworthiness of the author, the sources of information, the process of writing

Luke – Can we trust the Map? I don’t know how many of you watch the show Survivor. I know – many of you are thinking – that is garbage. It is all about greed and money. And I’ll grant that it is. But I love to watch, it because I learn a lot about people from it. It is amazing how different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Trust In God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004

Why is it wise to trust in God and not in men? God is worthy of our trust but man is not.

Why is it wise to trust in God and not in men? God is worthy of our trust but man is not. I. Don’t put your trust in men (vs. 3-4) [Trust = to believe in, to rely on, to depend upon] A. Man in perishable B. Man is powerless to save C. Man’s plans end at death All men are frail and will at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon gives evidence for why our faith is solid when we put confidence in the Bible

March 21, 2004 Luke 1:1- 4; 2 Peter 1:16 – 2:3 “Can I trust the Bible?” NOTE: unless otherwise indicated, all quotes are from the “Tough Questions” series by Judson Poling and Garry Poole published by Zondervan INTRODUCTION How many of you have had a Mormon come to your door? If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2. The Arrow Of Faith And Trust Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part 2 of a six part series. It deals with the part that Faith and Trust in the Lord and His word play in our obedience towards God.

Psalm 127:4 is the foundational verse for this series. A powerfull warrior of God always walk’s in obedience. I Sam. 15:22 says that "to obey is better than sacrifice." (Pastor Gomez used a real bow and arrow and shot it at a target about 40 feet away to demonstrate that there is a process and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God We Must Trust

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 13, 2004

This sermon exhorts us to put our full trust in God. Too many times we rely on our own understanding, instead of trusting in the omniscient God.

In God We Must Trust Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." When I think of this subject, I cannot help but think of the parental nature of our Lord. Courtney has always been the type of child that likes to do everything on her own. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Gideon: Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 18, 2004

A sermon to Challenge the listener to trust the Lord and be a willing servant, even when we are not sure of our own abilities.

I. Gideon: Learning to Trust God a. Judges 6:1-8:3 – Kodak moment: girl at the pool w/dad, trusting dad to catch her. II. GIDEON THE COWARD 6:1-24 a. Israel is in bondage to the Midianites b. They are fearful and trapped in the mountain caves 1-10 c. God sends the Angel of the Lord (v.13) d. But ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ