Sermons on Trust And Obedience:

Expecting A Miracle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

Ask God for it, have expectant faith, trust God, and he will deliver!

Expecting A Miracle Text: John 2:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life. And that’s sobering news to most of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Apr 24, 2025

Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ.

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease” Introduction: Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ. In a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-35

What Does It Mean To Be Consecrated? Series

Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 15, 2006

The Children of Israel stand on the edge of a new land, and a new experience. Can they be obedient? Can they trust God?

A Series of Sermons on Joshua 3&4 The Crossing of the Jordan by the Children of Israel. Series Overview Israel has been cleansed of the disobedience of the “Exodus generation” and is ready to move forward with God’s plan for His chosen nation. They are now to claim the Promised Land and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Understanding With Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of trusting in God wholeheartedly, seeking His wisdom, and growing in understanding through obedience to His Word.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into the heart of trust, wisdom, and understanding, and how these elements play a significant role in our walk with God. We'll be studying Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-8, and Psalm 119:105 - scriptures that inspire us to trust in the Lord with all our heart, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-8, Psalm 119:105

Topics: God's Wisdom, Knowledge

Swimming To The Master PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore the lessons of faith, obedience, and trust in Jesus through the story of Him walking on water in the book of Matthew.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful lesson from the book of Matthew. It's a story you may have heard before, one of Jesus walking on the water, but we're going to explore it in a new light. We're going to talk about the power of faith, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith

Elohim – The God We Can Trust Series

Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Oct 28, 2000

Getting to know God by His name Elohim

Those Who Know God Best Worship God Best – Part 1 “Elohim – The God We Can Trust” (Laura’s part of the sermon) Intro - Hebrew greeting: Barach Hashem! (Blessed be the Name) My husband has used the following phrase: Those who know God Best worship Him Best. STORY: About 20 yrs. ago – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust Is More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001

Psalm 36 shows us that a trustworthy God can satisfy our every need, if we will simply trust Him in everything.

Introduction: Read Psalm 36 I heard of a car bumper sticker that says, "Honk, if anything falls off." Does anybody feel that your life is like that sometimes? I. God Is Trustworthy (verses 5-7a) Look at verses 5-7a. Notice how the Psalmist compares the character of God to nature. He wants ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming A Person God Can Trust

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2001

Lessons from the life of Jesus’ stepfather Joseph. How we can learn to become a person God can trust.

INTRODUCTION When you own something of great value you want to make sure it is kept in trustworthy hands. You want your money to be with a bank you can trust. If you own stock, you want the stock to be in a trustworthy company. As any owners of Enron stock recently learned; It’s risky to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Trust And Confidence Placed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

A sermon that focuses on trust and confidence in God

Dear Christian Friends: I would like each of you to think back over the years and ponder the great advancements that have taken place. If we were to list them starting with the earliest, what would they be? I imagine that we would list things like electric lights, radio, automobiles, television, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Jeremiah 17:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Child--- A Trust From God Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 26, 2001

Successful parenting is purpose driven. This lesson answers the "Why?" and the "How?" of parenting.

YOUR CHILD - - - A TRUST FROM GOD Psalm 127:3; Malachi 2:15; Selected Others “Why does God entrust us with children?” Or stated differently, “What is the goal or purpose of parenting?” In preparation for this series on Christian parenting, I have read or skimmed dozens of books, articles, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Malachi 2:13-15

Denomination: *other

How To Help People Trust In The Scriptures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE TURN THEIR TRUST FROM A STRONG LEADER TO THE SCRIPTURES Some Christians have a hard time letting go of the controls over their church members.

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE TURN THEIR TRUST FROM A STRONG LEADER TO THE SCRIPTURES Some Christians have a hard time letting go of the controls over their church members. Instead of helping their members learn how to trust God, some leaders try to foster a dependency in their members. As a result many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can I Trust My Bible?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

“Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 2:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Would Have A Perfect Trust

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2003

how Jesus trusted God through birth and death

March 26, 2003 Psalm 22:9-11, 19-21 Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast. 10 From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. 11 Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. 19 But you, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:9-11, Psalm 22:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Rahab: The Woman Who Trusted God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. How could a prostitute be given the same honor as man like Abraham? Read her story and discover the rewards of trusting God...

RAHAB – THE WOMAN WHO TRUSTED GOD Joshua 2:1-24 Read at beginning of service: James 2:14-26 (NIV) 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship-A Question Of Ultimate Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has br

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has brought home to me again and again how TRUST is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational