Sermons on sureness: showing 451-465 of 90,813

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 18, 2023

We do not hear many sermons from the Book of Lamentations and I am not really sure why.

But I feel that one of the reasons that I do not preach from the Book of Lamentations any more than I do is because the “Weeping Prophet” Jeremiah wrote it. Most folks enjoy spending their time with people who are laughing and having a good time, and we try to AVOID those who are always MOURNING ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Five Liars In 1 John

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

Purpose of this little book is for sinful man to know how to have fellowship with God and be sure about it.

Purpose of this little book is for sinful man to know how to have fellowship with God and be sure about it. The key verse is 5:13, God doesn’t want us to be deceived. He knows the human heart is subject to deception. Jeremiah 17:9. Man in the beginning sinned against God, because of deception and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 2:22, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Man Who Did Not Understand Grace

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

There is certainly more to the story than can be gained by a casual reading. But one thing is for sure, Jonah was a man of contradictions.

THE MAN WHO DID NOT UNDERSTAND GRACE © 5/2001 Mark Beaird Text: Jonah What would you think if I said that the prophet Jonah was hard-hearted, unloving and maybe even a racist? Would that offend you? It really should not, given the facts. We have often overlooked the heart of Jonah and often ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Not On Your Side

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

We need to make sure we are on the side of God rather than trying to get God on our side.

God’s Not On Your Side Josh 5:13-15 (sing “who’s side are you standing on?”) God is for the … Republicans – Democrats Americans – Mexicans Whites – Blacks Church of Christ – Baptists Everyone wants to claim that God is on their side. When they fail, they can hardly believe it because God was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Survey For The Servant

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

In order to be an effective servant for Christ, we must make sure a number of areas of our testimony and life are in check.

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Three: A Survey for the Servant. (10:31-42) I. Introduction. --Have you ever been in a Mall and gotten cornered by one of those people with a clipboard in their hand, wanting to take a ridiculous survey? I try to avoid those folks as much as possible, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Patiently Enduring Sufferings

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE CAN PATIENTLY ENDURE SUFFERINGS BECAUSE OF OUR SURE HOPE THAT THEY WILL END IN A FAR SURPASSING GLORY 1.

WE CAN PATIENTLY ENDURE SUFFERINGS BECAUSE OF OUR SURE HOPE THAT THEY WILL END IN A FAR SURPASSING GLORY 1. Introductory Statement -- We need to reckon our share in sufferings to be insignificant compared to our share in glory (:18) 2. The Fractured Creation -- Our dying world shows its desperate ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying In The Care Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001

We’ve got a decision to make--the fox with a sure and violent death or hovering under the wings of Jesus.

Parents love to give advice to their children. As they are young, parents say, "Don’t run out in the street. Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t play with fire." As children get older, parents continue, "Don’t use drugs. Don’t have pre-marital sex." Parents hope that the children will follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation: A Heart Transformation Or A Head Transaction

Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 18, 2007

The Purpose of this message is to encourage us to examine our profession of salvation and make sure it is a possession of Christ and not just words.

INTRODUCTION: A. This morning I want to bring a message concerning salvation, though it might not be in the manner you are used to or expecting. 1. I want to read you the beginning of an article that is posted on facingforever.org. It was written by Michael J. Vlach in an article entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Building Smart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

2 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to make sure that we are building wisely.

Building Smart February 25, 2007 Nehemiah – Cupbearer to the King Begin with the Goal in Mind 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Heartache

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 22, 2005

- If you are struggling with an identity crisis - You are not sure just who you are - You need to know Ps 139

Overcoming Heartache ********************** - I’m going to give you an identity crisis. - With the question of ‘Who am I?’ - Especially when we discover that our earth is but a tiny speck in a vast universe - I’m within that speck on an obscure planet located in a second rate galaxy among ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Vocation Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 22, 2005

God may not be asking you to change your occupation, but he wants to be sure you understand your vocation.

Last Wednesday a man in his late 30s called to talk about changing his career. He is a devout Christian, strongly committed to his family, and very active in his church. A couple of years ago he spoke with his pastor about it, but he didn’t feel the urgency then that he feels now. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Sovereignty

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

I can be sure that any difficulties I may face in this life are only part of God’s will for me.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Last July the nation’s deadliest forest fire blazed up all at once, like the roar of a tornado. Unable to escape, 14 firefighters were killed. But Brad Haugh managed to survive. At about 2 p.m., Haugh and his partner broke for lunch. As he opened a can of Beanie ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist